Volunteer Coordinator

Activity Summary:

Be a part of serving the community by helping us manage our most precious resource: our volunteers!

The Volunteer Coordinator will provide administrative support to manage volunteers for The Salvation Army. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Answering questions and screening potential volunteers
  • Supporting volunteers with the online and paper applications processes
  • Assist with required volunteer on-boarding practices and procedures
  • Recruiting and retaining volunteers
  • Coordinating the volunteers’ schedules to ensure activity coverage

The Volunteer Coordinator is expected to commit to 10 hours per week Monday-Friday between the hours of 10:00am – 3:00pm. 

Qualifications:

  • 18 years or older
  • Reliable, professional, and hard working
  • Friendly and approachable demeanor
  • Ability to relate to and work with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Possess excellent communication abilities
  • Pass initial screening process, including a background check
  • Bilingual abilities are a plus

Policies:

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not permitted at any Salvation Army facilities or volunteer sites.

Pants/shorts and a shirt with sleeves must cover the waist and fit comfortably. Transparent and tight-fitting clothes are not permitted. For your safety, closed toe shoes are required.

 

Off-street parking is available.

If this volunteer opportunity seems like a match for your experience, skills, and interests, please click + Sign Up below, or the Fill in an Application button.

For additional questions, please contact (Bill Dolan) at (william.dolan@usc.salvationarmy.org 217.732.7890 ext 4)

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!

Qualifications Required

  • Background Check
  • Safe From Harm Training Level Completed Must be at least Basic Mod 1-5
  • Illinois Mandated Reporter Training Must be Completed
  • What age category do you belong? Must be at least 21 or older