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Gentiva Hospice

Volunteer Coordinator

Jackson, TN · On-site

This is a part-time, 24-29/hour week position mainly working weekdays with some flexibility needed ... Key Responsibilities * Supervise all volunteer activity within the designated service area.

Gentiva

Volunteer Coordinator

Jackson, TN · On-site

This is a part-time, 24-29/hour week position mainly working weekdays with some flexibility needed ... Key Responsibilities * Supervise all volunteer activity within the designated service area.

Gentiva Hospice

Volunteer Coordinator

Jackson, TN · On-site

This is a part-time, 24-29/hour week position mainly working weekdays with some flexibility needed ... Key Responsibilities * Supervise all volunteer activity within the designated service area.

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A Part Time Volunteer job is an unpaid position where individuals contribute their time and skills to support an organization or cause on a limited schedule. Volunteers typically work a few hours per week or month, depending on availability and the organization's needs. These roles can involve various tasks, such as event support, administrative work, or community outreach. Volunteering helps individuals gain experience, build connections, and make a positive impact in their community.

What types of tasks can I expect as a part time volunteer, and how flexible is the schedule?

As a Part Time Volunteer, your responsibilities may range from administrative support and event assistance to direct service tasks such as helping clients or organizing materials, depending on the organization's needs. Many volunteer positions offer flexible scheduling and shifts, making it possible to fit your hours around other commitments, such as work or school. You’ll likely collaborate with staff, other volunteers, and possibly community members, developing valuable teamwork skills. Most organizations provide training and clear guidance to ensure you’re comfortable handling your assigned duties. Volunteering part-time is a great way to make an impact, learn new skills, and connect with others while maintaining a manageable time commitment.

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To thrive as a Part Time Volunteer, you need genuine motivation to help others, reliability, and basic organizational skills, often with no formal qualifications required. Familiarity with standard office tools, data entry platforms, or specific organizational systems may be helpful depending on the volunteer position. Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and a positive attitude are standout soft skills in this role. These attributes are crucial for effectively supporting an organization’s mission while building positive relationships and contributing value, even within limited hours.

Where are part time volunteers needed the most?

Part time volunteers are most needed in community organizations, healthcare facilities, and disaster relief efforts, especially in areas experiencing high demand for support. Opportunities often include roles such as administrative assistance, event support, or direct service, requiring flexibility and basic skills. These positions are typically available through local nonprofits, hospitals, and emergency response agencies.

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Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN, Inc

Nashville, TN • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Key responsibilities

  • Lead volunteer groups through food sorting, repackaging, and assembly projects.

  • Provide training on food safety, warehouse safety, and food sorting requirements, and supervise volunteers.

  • Manage volunteer projects to ensure completion, set up workspaces, and prepare supplies.

Job description

We are hiring for a Part-Time Volunteer Engagement Coordinator to join the External Affairs Department at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

Who we are: For nearly 50 years, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has dedicated itself to nourishing and empowering their neighbors so they can thrive. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Second Harvest implements sustainable solutions to food insecurity through a strategically selected network of more than 600 partners across 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries, congregate meal sites, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, its mission, and programs, please visit secondharvestmidtn.org.
What you’ll do:
Summary: Volunteer Engagement Coordinator greets, trains, motivates, and manages volunteers responsible for food sorting activities in a warehouse environment. Ensures volunteer satisfaction by engaging with individuals and groups throughout the project. This position supports and fosters our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, which is the foundation for creating a culture of belonging for all personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Customer service and hands-on volunteer management - Leads volunteer groups through food sorting, repackaging and assembly projects.
    • Provides training for food safety, warehouse safety and food sorting requirements.
    • Motivates and supervise volunteers.
    • Provides tours of the facility to volunteers.
    • Educates volunteers on organization mission and upcoming events and campaigns.
    • Assigns volunteers to work with other departments, as requested.
    • Manages volunteers at off-site fundraisers and food drives.
  • Project management - Ensures that all volunteer projects are completed correctly and efficiently.
    • Sets up workspace and prepare supplies for the assigned projects.
    • Ensures food safety standards are met by proper cleaning of workspace after every shift.
  • Operations procedures/inventory control - Ensures accurate inventory control and communicates with the operations department daily to coordinate the movement of palletized food and needed supplies.
    • Follows all inventory control procedures required for transferring product.
    • Scans and labels all completed pallets.
    • Reports the status of inventory production in daily reports.
    • Conducts cycle counts for product stored in volunteer sort rooms.
    • Completes and submit pallet drop request forms.
    • Daily use of warehouse equipment (manual and electric pallet jacks), weekly use of forklift (tow motor).
  • Required service hours management.
    • Manages court ordered community service volunteers.
    • Assigns court ordered community service volunteers to work with other departments.
    • Tracks service hours, and dismiss volunteers who do not meet job requirements.
    • Confirms completed hours for court, school, and corporate volunteers.
  • Other duties as assigned.
When amp; Where:
Schedule: Staff work schedules vary to ensure coverage when volunteers are available to volunteer.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:55am – 12:00pm or 4:45pm – 8:30 pm
  • Friday or Saturday: 7:55am – 4:30pm
  • This position regularly works on evenings and weekends and requires flexibility to change schedules and cover for other shifts, as needed.
Travel: Occasional daytime travel required, up to 5% of work week within the local service area, and to and from the Main Distribution Center in Nashville, Tennessee as needed.
Flexibility: Our flexible work program is a strategic tool to achieve organizational goals, empower employees to do their best work and foster engagement by supporting high performance, business continuity as well as wellbeing and work-life-balance. WorkFlex arrangements are complex and specific to individuals and roles.
Essential business/ first responder: In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Second Harvest is typically considered an essential business service and emergency responder. All employees may be required to perform regular or emergent duties on-site. Employee safety is balanced with business and community necessity. Some positions are more likely to be required on-site than others.
Is this you?
  • Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Experience: 2+ years of related experience and/or training.
  • Skills amp; Capabilities:
    • Strong communication with comfort engaging through a variety of methods (verbal, non-verbal and written) and is attuned to others through active listening.
    • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
    • Effectively delegates and coordinates tasks to others, while also ensuring that everyone is focused and motivated.
    • Excellent time management skills.
    • Flexible and reliable team player.
    • Organizes work, sets priorities, exchanges information efficiently and effectively manages one’s own time.
    • Collaborates with and presents to diverse audiences in a variety of settings.
    • Comfortable in a warehouse work environment.
  • Competencies: Attention to detail, Result orientation and execution, Quality improvement, Customer service
  • Other requirements: Our pre-hire process requires acceptable results from the following: professional reference feedback, criminal background, Motor Vehicle Record and a pre-employment drug test. Current Driver’s License and automobile insurance are also required. Criminal backgrounds are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering several factors (timing, frequency, severity and job relation).
What Second Harvest has to offer:
Work with a purpose: As one of middle Tennessee’s largest nonprofits, our local hunger relief work is uniquely rewarding, hands on and solutions oriented. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results. A career with Second Harvest ensures that you not only earn a paycheck, but also help your local community through meaningful work. If you are passionate about serving your neighbors in need and are committed to our mission of ending hunger, we invite you to join our 120+ person team in the fight against hunger, as we work to achieve our vision of a hunger free community.
Award winning workplace: we are a best-in-class workplace because we are passionate and people focused – we listen, respect, care and challenge each other, so that our neighbors can count on us. Our employees have identified us among The Tennessean’s Top Workplaces based solely on employee surveys and feedback. There is ample opportunity to be engaged, have work-life-balance and grow with Second Harvest.
Compensation amp; Benefits: Second Harvest is proud to offer rich and affordable total compensation packages. Full-time employment includes 34+ days off, medical (employee-only is 100% employer paid), dental, vision, 403b retirement (up to 3% match, 5% base, length of service vesting), disability insurance (short and long term) and long-term care insurance.
DEIB amp; Equal Employment Opportunity: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee provides equal employment to all applicants and employees based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We believe that inclusion and belonging strengthen our team, drive innovation, and enhance our ability to serve our community.

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