VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Hope Road Organization
Help Build the Team That Builds Youth
Hope Road Organization is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to support the recruitment, organization, and retention of volunteers across our youth programs and community initiatives.
This role is essential to ensuring that our programs are well-supported, safe, and sustainable.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Volunteer Coordinator leads the strategy and day-to-day coordination of volunteers supporting:
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Grow2Live Youth Gardening Program
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Art of Hope Youth Arts Program
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Money in the Bank Financial Literacy Program
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Youth Hub events and initiatives
This role helps ensure each program session has adequate volunteer support and that volunteers feel welcomed, prepared, and valued.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Volunteer Recruitment
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Develop strategies to recruit community volunteers
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Build relationships with colleges, churches, and local groups
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Promote volunteer opportunities through outreach
Volunteer Scheduling & Coordination
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Maintain volunteer sign-up system
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Confirm weekly volunteer coverage
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Ensure minimum coverage for each program session
(Garden, classroom, meal support, events)
Orientation & Onboarding
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Provide brief orientation for new volunteers
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Communicate expectations and guidelines
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Coordinate any required screening or documentation
Retention & Engagement
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Maintain communication with volunteers
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Organize appreciation efforts
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Track volunteer hours
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Foster a positive volunteer culture
Reporting & Support
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Provide volunteer updates to leadership
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Identify volunteer needs and gaps
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Assist in planning volunteer-based events
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who is:
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Organized and dependable
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Strong in communication
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Comfortable coordinating schedules
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Passionate about youth and community work
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Able to take initiative
Experience in nonprofit work, event coordination, or team leadership is helpful but not required.
TIME COMMITMENT
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Flexible, part-time involvement
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Coordination throughout program season
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Occasional attendance at Wednesday or Saturday sessions
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Remote administrative coordination possible
This role may begin as volunteer-based and may evolve into a stipend-based position as funding allows.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Strong volunteer coordination ensures:
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Youth are properly supported
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Programs run smoothly and safely
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Community members feel connected and valued
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Hope Road can grow sustainably
The Volunteer Coordinator plays a key role in strengthening Hope Road’s capacity and impact.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals are encouraged to:
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Complete the Volunteer Interest / Leadership Form
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Submit a brief statement of interest
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Participate in a short conversation with Hope Road leadership
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Hope Road is building more than programs — we are building community.
If you are passionate about youth development and believe in organized, sustainable impact, we invite you to join us.