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Project Woman

Shelter Advocate

Springfield, OH · On-site

$16.50 - $17/hr

Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all participants in Project Woman programming as required ... and volunteers. * Consistently represents the mission and philosophy of the agency. * Performs ...

Project Woman

Shelter Advocate

Springfield, OH · On-site

$16.50 - $17/hr

Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all participants in Project Woman programming as required ... and volunteers. * Consistently represents the mission and philosophy of the agency. * Performs ...

Project Woman of Ohio

Shelter Advocate

Springfield, OH · On-site

Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all participants in Project Woman programming as required ... and volunteers. * Consistently represents the mission and philosophy of the agency. * Performs ...

CORA

Client Advocate

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

In addition, CORA provides community education and prevention programming throughout the county ... Train, supervise, and schedule volunteers to support service delivery. * Complete the required ...

COMMUNITY BRIDGES

ADVOCATE III

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$26.92 - $30.28/hr

Trains and mentors interns and volunteers. * Assists in the training of new staff. Professional ... programming. * Attends all required staff meetings. * May be required to work at other Family ...

Community Bridges

ADVOCATE III

CA · On-site

$26.92 - $30.28/hr

Trains and mentors interns and volunteers. * Assists in the training of new staff. Professional ... programming. * Attends all required staff meetings. * May be required to work at other Family ...

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How much do volunteer developer advocate jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for volunteer developer advocate in the United States is $86,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Volunteer Developer Advocate typically collaborate with engineering and product teams?

Volunteer Developer Advocates often serve as a bridge between the developer community and internal engineering or product teams. They gather feedback from external users, share insights on pain points, and advocate for developer needs during team discussions. While they may not be embedded full-time with these teams, regular participation in meetings and asynchronous communication are common. This collaborative approach ensures that community input is integrated into product development, enhancing both adoption and satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Volunteer Developer Advocate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Volunteer Developer Advocate, you need a solid understanding of programming, developer tools, and technical writing, often demonstrated through hands-on experience and a portfolio of contributions. Familiarity with APIs, open-source platforms, and content creation tools like GitHub, Markdown, and blogging platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, community engagement, and public speaking skills help build meaningful connections and foster developer communities. These abilities are crucial for effectively bridging the gap between developers and organizations, driving adoption, and building vibrant technical communities.

What are Volunteer Developer Advocates?

Volunteer Developer Advocates are individuals who promote and support developer communities, tools, or platforms without financial compensation. They typically engage in activities such as sharing technical knowledge, creating educational content, participating in forums, and organizing community events. Their main goal is to help other developers succeed and to foster a positive, collaborative community around specific technologies or organizations. As volunteers, they often work alongside official advocacy teams and provide valuable feedback to improve products and services.

What is the difference between Volunteer Developer Advocate vs Developer Evangelist?

AspectVolunteer Developer AdvocateDeveloper Evangelist
CredentialsTechnical background, community involvementTechnical expertise, public speaking skills
Work EnvironmentNon-profit, open-source projects, community eventsCorporate, product promotion, conferences
Employer & IndustryTech companies, open-source organizationsTech companies, startups, software firms

Both roles focus on promoting technology and engaging communities, but Volunteer Developer Advocates typically work in non-profit or open-source settings, emphasizing community support without monetary compensation. Developer Evangelists are usually employed by companies to promote products through events and media. The main difference lies in their employment context and scope of activities.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Developer Advocate job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,320 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Lead Patient Advocate, Patient Advocacy

Lead Patient Advocate, Patient Advocacy

Jewish Family Service of San Diego

San Diego, CA • On-site

$32 - $34/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Patient Advocate Lead
Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department: Patient Advocacy Program
Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt
Work Setting: Fully Onsite
Reports To: Program Director
Pay Range: $32.00 to $34.00/hour
Total Compensation:
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:
  • Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
  • Generous employer 401(k) contributions
  • Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:
Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:
  • Paid vacation time and sick leave
  • 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
  • 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees' mental wellness

Position Overview:
JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Patient Advocacy team as a Patient Advocate Lead. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your leadership skills and advocacy experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Patient Advocate Lead plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by adhering to the Jewish values. This position reports directly to the Program Director and works closely with the other Patient Advocate lead and the rest of the Patient Advocacy team.
Provide advocacy services to consumers with mental illness and substance use disorders who are receiving services in psychiatric hospitals, crisis centers, residential substance use disorder treatment facilities, board and care and skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and licensed residential facilities. Duties include conducting educational training for consumers and professionals, investigating claims of client rights violations, and representing behavioral health clients at Certification Review Hearings for involuntary psychiatric holds.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the Patient Advocacy Program
  • Participate in hiring, training, and supporting qualified staff and volunteers, and continually assist with the development of a team focused on collaboration, productivity, efficiency, and passion
  • Follow up with new hires to ensure timely completion of requirements
  • Assist Director/Program Manager with the completion of quarterly and annual status reports
  • Build and maintain relationships and collaborate effectively with a wide range of community partners, including: professionals, facility administrators, law enforcement, fellow advocates across the state, as well as advocacy groups such as NAMI, CCHEA, DRC, etc.
  • Assist with the review of goals and objectives of program on a quarterly basis and revise programming according to evaluation findings mid quarter
  • Leverage individual staff strengths to continually improve program needs and objectives
  • Attend and participate in community meetings, committees, and events relevant to the provision of behavioral health services in private and publicly funded treatment and residential facilities
  • Maintain an awareness of current community resources relevant to the populations served
  • Respond to questions from the behavioral health community

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:
  • Must have a valid California Driver's License, reliable transportation, insurance and be able to travel throughout the county
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience
  • One year of leadership experience consisted of guiding, supporting and developing mentees to achieve professional growth
  • Review, edit, and finalize internal and external correspondence, including grievance and appeal letters and emails, to ensure accuracy, professionalism, and compliance with company standards
  • Experienced in facing verbal abuse or hostile interactions from clients, family members, or facility staff
  • Ability to work with a wide range of community groups including professionals, facility administrators, clients with behavioral health diagnoses, as well as advocacy groups such as NAMI, DRC, Ombudsman, etc.
  • Strong sense of ethics
  • Willingness to be exposed to contagious illnesses when entering health facilities. Safety precautions are provided
  • Experience working in high-stress environments and emotionally charged situations that can lead to mental and emotional burnout. Emphasis on one's wellness should be prioritized
  • Willingness to visit facilities like correctional institutions, where individuals are in crisis, which may pose physical safety risks
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Experience working with clients diagnosed with a serious mental health or substance use disorder
  • Knowledge of patients' rights law and/or willingness and ability to learn California State laws and San Diego County Policies and Procedures as they pertain to patients' rights in treatment and residential facilities
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong sense of ethics
  • Ability and willingness to regularly use office equipment such as computers, fax machines, telephones and cell phones
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible and able to handle emotionally intense situations
  • Bilingual a plus

Physical Requirements:
  • Sit, talk and listen
  • Stand, walk, and use hands and arms to use a keyboard, handle papers, and reach for the phone
  • Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Concentration and good hearing are required

Important Notice:
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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