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Isabel's House

Volunteer Coordinator

Springfield, MO · On-site

$25/hr

Youth Volunteer Leadership * Support the activities of Isabel's House Junior Board and youth volunteer initiatives. * Foster leadership development and meaningful service opportunities for youth ...

Isabel's House

Volunteer Coordinator

Springfield, MO · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Youth Volunteer Leadership * Support the activities of Isabel's House Junior Board and youth volunteer initiatives. * Foster leadership development and meaningful service opportunities for youth ...

Midwest Mission

Reservations Specialist

Pawnee, IL · On-site

Volunteer Leader and Shop Leader Scheduling The Reservations Coordinator helps schedule and communicate with key volunteer leaders who support daily operations and volunteer experiences.

Isabel's House

Volunteer Coordinator

Springfield, MO · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Youth Volunteer Leadership * Support the activities of Isabel's House Junior Board and youth volunteer initiatives. * Foster leadership development and meaningful service opportunities for youth ...

Midwest Mission

Reservations Specialist

Pawnee, IL · On-site

$16/hr

Volunteer Leader and Shop Leader Scheduling The Reservations Coordinator helps schedule and communicate with key volunteer leaders who support daily operations and volunteer experiences.

Santa Barbara Zoo

Volunteer Supervisor

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$27.98 - $29.33/hr

Are you a natural leader with a passion for volunteerism and conservation? The Santa Barbara Zoo is seeking a Volunteer Supervisor to recruit, manage, and inspire a dedicated team of volunteers who ...

Santa Barbara Zoo

Volunteer Supervisor

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$27.98 - $29.33/hr

Are you a natural leader with a passion for volunteerism and conservation? The Santa Barbara Zoo is seeking a Volunteer Supervisor to recruit, manage, and inspire a dedicated team of volunteers who ...

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How much do volunteer leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer leader 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.

How do Volunteer Leaders typically balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on volunteer work?

Volunteer Leaders often find themselves balancing both administrative tasks, such as scheduling, training, and reporting, with direct participation in volunteer activities. Effective time management and delegation are key, as many leaders rely on support from team members to handle routine duties. Regular communication with both volunteers and organizational staff helps ensure that objectives are met while maintaining a positive and engaging environment. This dual focus allows leaders to stay connected with the mission while keeping operations organized and efficient.

What is the difference between Volunteer Leader vs Volunteer Coordinator?

AspectVolunteer LeaderVolunteer Coordinator
Required CredentialsExperience in leadership, strong communication skillsOrganizational skills, sometimes certifications in volunteer management
Work EnvironmentLeads volunteer teams, often in community or nonprofit settingsCoordinates volunteer activities, manages schedules and recruitment
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, community organizations, charitiesNonprofits, hospitals, educational institutions

Volunteer Leaders focus on guiding and motivating volunteers directly, often taking on leadership roles within projects. Volunteer Coordinators handle the administrative and logistical aspects of volunteer programs, including recruitment and scheduling. Both roles are essential in nonprofit settings but differ mainly in their focus and responsibilities.

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

To thrive as a Volunteer Leader, you need strong organizational skills, leadership experience, and a solid understanding of volunteer management principles. Familiarity with volunteer management platforms, scheduling tools, and occasionally certifications in nonprofit management or leadership are beneficial. Excellent interpersonal skills, motivation, and the ability to inspire and communicate effectively make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively mobilizing teams, ensuring positive volunteer experiences, and achieving organizational goals.

What are Volunteer Leaders?

Volunteer Leaders are individuals who take on a supervisory or coordinative role within volunteer programs or projects. They are responsible for guiding, supporting, and organizing groups of volunteers to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Volunteer Leaders often serve as the main point of contact between volunteers and the organization, facilitating communication, providing training, and resolving any issues that arise. Their leadership helps to motivate volunteers, maintain morale, and achieve the organization's goals.
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Volunteer Relationship Manager- Part Time

Volunteer Relationship Manager- Part Time

ATLANTA UNION MISSION CORPORATION

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$27 - $30/hr

Part-time

Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Do you feel called to serve in a Christian Ministry?
Do you want to serve where you make a difference in the lives of others?
Are you looking for a life-changing work experience?
If so, consider joining us at the Atlanta Mission, where we provide life-transforming experiences for everyone that joins our team: employees, clients, donors, and volunteers. We serve over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to experience and witness radical life transformations.
The Atlanta Mission desires for every volunteer who serves to feel valued, equipped, appreciated and fulfilled during their service. The Volunteer Relationship Manager serves within our ministry by recruiting, selecting, equipping, leading, and developing volunteers that provide strategic support and services to Atlanta Mission clients and staff at The Shepherd's Inn.
Part Time: up to 25 hours per week
Variable/ flexible schedule: Monday-Friday
Flexible for Saturday events, as needed
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Volunteer Recruitment, Engagement and Leadership Development
  • Develops and executes ongoing volunteer recruitment strategy for the assigned campus- engaging churches, community groups, and organizations to become consistent volunteer partners.
  • Develops and executes onboarding for new volunteers to provide the resources, competencies and knowledge to be successful in their roles.
  • Recruits, selects and leads faith based volunteers serving as chapel leaders, Bible study leaders and special spiritual formation events/opportunities.
  • Provides onsite leadership for volunteer partners serving through campus beautification projects.
  • Recruits, manages and strengthens partnerships with external organizations that provide client services through their own volunteer teams.
  • Leads campus tours for prospective donors, potential volunteers, and the general public.
  • Builds organizational capacity by recruiting, selecting, and equipping leader volunteers who oversee volunteer teams.
  • Collaborates with volunteer leaders to accomplish goals in volunteer participant growth, church engagement, community engagement, and prayer support.
  • Conducts monthly and quarterly meetings with volunteer leaders to evaluate program effectiveness, cast vision, and support ongoing equipping for volunteer development.
  • Responds to contact forms, voice messages, and email inquiries in a timely manner.
Program Coordination and Strategic Planning
  • Collaborate in building and executing annual OGSIM (objectives, goals, strategies, initiatives, metrics) plan as part of the Volunteer Engagement Team.
  • Collaborates with Volunteer Engagement Team and campus staff to execute a multi-faceted volunteer program that supports the existing client needs and builds capacity for future growth.
  • Works with requesting departments to develop job descriptions, outline expectations, and develop training resources for volunteer roles.

Volunteer Tracking, Support and Administration
  • Supports the management, coordination, and scheduling of volunteers serving in assigned ministry areas.
  • Tracks, analyzes, and reports volunteer participation, hours, activities and key performance indicators using Volunteer and Donor Management Software.
  • Monitors and analyzes performance against OGSIM (objectives, goals, initiatives, strategies and metrics) for improvement and implementing adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Consistently executes volunteer stewardship strategy to ensure volunteer appreciation, satisfaction, and retention.
  • Supports ministry-wide events as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

You will uphold the following Christ-centered values:
  • Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like Jesus.
  • Faithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided.
  • Courageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improve.
  • Joyfully celebrate: You intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all the stakeholders of Atlanta Mission.
  • Strength in Unity: You embrace God's desire for oneness and kingdom-focused unity.

Position Requirements:
  • Proven experience recruiting, selecting, equipping, leading and developing volunteers
  • Five to seven years of experience leading volunteers, volunteer leaders and teams to meet goals and expectations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proven experience managing, coaching, and leading volunteer teams to implement and achieve program goals
  • Experience working with local churches; interaction with pastors, leaders, and members
  • Experience partnering with community groups and organizations to achieve organizational goals and objectives
  • Highly organized, self-starter who takes initiative to reach goals and deadlines; strategic thinker
  • Collaborative team player, who enjoys seeing those on their team succeed
  • Demonstrated ability to influence others with an optimistic outlook and positive attitude
  • Computer proficiency with MS Outlook, Office, and Word; familiarity with web-based systems for client, donor, and volunteer data management
  • Experience with Salesforce, Volunteer Hub and/or Asana is a plus
  • Self-motivation and ability to work collaboratively with a team

Physical Job Requirements:
• Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing, sitting and/or walking)
• Must have the ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a
copy machine, calculator and computer printer
• Must be able to communicate accurate information
• Must be able to occasionally lift to 50lbs
What We Offer
Employee Benefits:
  • Retirement Savings with Matching Contribution
  • Dental & Vision Insurance

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