Job description
Join our team to support and grow the impact of volunteer programs across Portland. As a Volunteer Programs Assistant, you will help recruit, onboard, and coordinate volunteers for community projects, events, and outreach initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in non-profit operations, program administration, and community engagement.
Responsibilities include collaborating with partners, maintaining volunteer records, and helping deliver an inspiring volunteer experience while upholding safety and inclusion standards. This is an excellent opportunity for students, recent grads, or community-minded individuals seeking meaningful, flexible, and practical exposure to the non-profit sector.
Responsibility
- Assist with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to build a robust volunteer base.
- Coordinate scheduling and logistics for volunteer shifts, events, and outreach activities.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records in the database and generate routine reports.
- Serve as a point of contact for volunteers, partners, and program staff; respond to inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
- Support volunteer orientation and training sessions, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.
- Help track program outcomes and assist with impact reporting and evaluation.
- Support marketing, social media, and outreach efforts to promote volunteering opportunities.
Qualification
- Interest in community service and non-profit work; prior volunteer experience is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficiency with standard office software (MS Office or Google Workspace) and basic data entry.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings or weekends for events.
- Ability to work well in a diverse team and support inclusive, safe volunteering experiences.
- Familiarity with volunteer management tools or CRM is desirable but not required.