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City of Sanger, CA

Volunteer

Sanger, CA · On-site

Volunteer Department: Personnel Opening Date: 10/01/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Description City of Sanger Volunteer Program Qualifications & Examples of Duties General Requirements • Applicant ...

Elko County

Volunteer Firefighter

Elko, NV

... Department, including station and equipment maintenance. The Volunteer Firefighter is required to attend regularly scheduled training in order to maintain the level of knowledge, skill and ability ...

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How much do volunteer department jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer department in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Department vs Volunteer Coordinator?

AspectVolunteer DepartmentVolunteer Coordinator
CredentialsOften no formal credentials required; experience in nonprofit or community service helpfulTypically requires experience in volunteer management, sometimes certifications in nonprofit management
Work EnvironmentDepartment within an organization managing volunteer programsIndividual role focused on recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by organizations with dedicated volunteer programs, such as nonprofits, hospitals, schoolsCommonly used job title within the volunteer management structure

The Volunteer Department is a part of an organization overseeing all volunteer activities, while a Volunteer Coordinator is a specific role responsible for managing volunteers directly. The department sets policies and strategies, whereas the coordinator handles day-to-day volunteer engagement.

What are some examples of volunteer department jobs?

Volunteer department jobs include roles such as volunteer coordinator, event organizer, outreach specialist, and administrative support. These positions often require strong communication skills, organization, and a commitment to the organization's mission, with some roles involving training or certifications depending on the responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Department job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Volunteer

Oakland, CA • On-site

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Volunteer
Department: Crisis Services
Employment Type: Volunteer
Location: Oakland, CA
Description
The purpose of the volunteer position is to answer calls or text/chat conversations from community members seeking support.
Key Responsibilities
This role will support the Crisis Line or the Text Line by providing service on one 4-hour shift per week for a period of at least 365 days. This role is responsible for upholding standards of care for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County and all of its associated partner agencies and accrediting bodies by providing call (or chat-and-text) -based crisis counseling with a focus on suicide prevention. This role will collaborate with team members on a weekly shift via video and chat, maintain thorough documentation of contact with clients, and simultaneously utilize multiple tools to meet the needs of callers (or texters) and their shift.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Strong verbal and written communication skills, desire for and openness to receiving constructive feedback, ability to learn and navigate multiple web-based platforms simultaneously, flexibility in adapting to changing needs of each shift, willingness to engage in self-reflective work, timely adherence to deadlines, commitment to displaying empathy and attunement along with effective engagement/connection skills toward callers (or texters). Demonstration of respect for individuals and cultural responsiveness for callers/texters and folks working at our agency as staff and volunteers.
Each application is read and reviewed by human beings! Please avoid using A.I. when answering application questions. We ask for these application materials so that we can get to know each individual applicant better. We've heard enough from artificial intelligence language models and want to hear your voice. For this role, evident use of A.I. in your application decreases your likelihood of being selected to move forward in the application process.
Training Schedule
Our last training cohort of 2026 is taking place in October and applications for that cohort have now closed. Any applications submitted after August 3rd will be considered for our next training cohort, with a likely start date of January 2027.

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