Volunteer Director Jobs

A volunteer director job involves researching and establishing new programming, actively recruiting volunteers, and promoting volunteer programs at the given facility. A volunteer director provides leadership and direction to volunteer programs and services within a medical center that are responsive to the needs of patients and departments across the organization in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. A volunteer director schedules all volunteers at the facility and manages volunteer programs in accordance with other programming at the center. A volunteer director creates volunteer plans and position descriptions in collaboration with program staff. A volunteer director regularly consults with those units which utilize volunteer services, acquires new donors and donations, and coordinates grant programs and funding. A volunteer director maintains volunteer policies and procedures to assure that the legal and regulatory requirements related to volunteer services are met. A volunteer director communicates with corporations, businesses, and community groups, explaining the organization’s activities and the role of the volunteer program to increase and strengthen their involvement.

A volunteer director position requires a bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field such as social work or social services with about four years of experience in volunteer coordination and networking. Previous experience in social work and grant writing is preferred. A volunteer director must also possess the ability to effectively understand and communicate in English (both verbally and in writing).