Volunteer Coordinator

Positions Available: 1
Currently Filled by:

• OPEN POSITION

Position Description

The Volunteer Coordinator organizes volunteer opportunities, schedules, and assignments across Olive Branch’s ministries. This role will search for opportunities to help other ministries, homeless shelter, Food Bank, etc. and develop relationships in our local communities. The Volunteer Coordinator will serve as a manager to organize Olive Branch members into a united force to help ensure that ministry leaders have the assistance they need.

The Volunteer Coordinator supports ministry staffing but does not replace the responsibilities or authority of individual ministry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a current list of ministry positions and volunteer opportunities inside Olive Branch.
• Maintain a list of organizations and ministries in the local communities that need volunteers, developing and maintaining relationships.
• Serve in a guidance capacity by help members identify ways to serve according to their interests, abilities, and availability.
• Recruit volunteers for regular ministry activities and special events.
• Maintain volunteer contact information and availability records securely.
• Develop and distribute ministry schedules and rotation assignments.
• Be the designated person to report absences and be responsible for replacement staff for all Olive Branch ministries.
• Communicate volunteer shortages or ongoing staffing needs to ministry leaders.
• Assist new volunteers with orientation and understanding their responsibilities.
• Help ensure volunteers complete role-specific requirements before being assigned.
• Encourage reasonable workloads and help prevent volunteer burnout.
• Recognize and appreciate volunteer contributions.
• Provide periodic staffing updates to leadership.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding volunteer information.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate schedules and maintain accurate records.
• Friendly and encouraging interpersonal approach.
• Ability to work with individuals of different ages and abilities.
• Reliability in maintaining schedules and communicating changes.
• Familiarity with the various ministries and their staffing requirements.
• Ability to handle personal information discreetly.
• Willingness to collaborate with ministry leaders rather than independently directing their activities.

Works Directly With: Elder, Board Members, Event Planner, Worship Music Coordinator, Kitchen Staff, Children’s Class Teachers, Greeters, and other ministry leaders.