POSITION SUMMARY: Develops volunteer resources; plans and coordinates orientation, 

training and supervision; maintains and prepares required records and documentation; provides 

public relation efforts for volunteer recruitment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Promotes and supports Catholic Social Teaching and parish social ministry models.

2. Plans and coordinates volunteer services consistent with agency philosophy and goals; 

ensures the delivery of volunteer services to clients and staff.

3. Works closely with Catholic parishes, Catholic schools and other ecumenical and 

community entities.

4. Prepares and maintains records and required documentation as directed.

5. Provides orientation, training and supervision when appropriate.

6. Directs volunteer staff; plans, organizes and assigns work when appropriate.

7. Administers volunteer evaluations as directed.

8. Promotes and develops public awareness; develops effective public relations for 

volunteerism.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in Quality Improvement and supports agency compliance with relevant 

accreditation standards.

2. Participates in staff meetings, staff training and development activities.

3. Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Undergraduate degree in a relevant field. Four years of relevant experience may be 

substituted in lieu of an undergraduate degree.

2. Skills required to: work effectively with staff, volunteers, clients, and the public; be detail oriented; communicate effectively orally and in writing; plan, organize and deliver 

presentations to large and small groups.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Responsibilities of the Volunteer Coordinator involve regular 

travel and work beyond the scheduled workweek.