Volunteer Program and Policy coordinator
About this role
Description
South Project is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young moms through mentorship, resources, and community support. We are seeking a Volunteer Program & Policy Coordinator to help structure and support our growing volunteer team. This foundational volunteer role will focus on building out our program—creating clear policies, streamlining onboarding, and supporting both virtual and in-person volunteers.
If you love systems, value people, and enjoy building processes from the ground up, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a flexible, purpose-driven environment.
What You'll Do:
Develop and implement volunteer policies and procedures for both virtual and event-based roles.
Create a Volunteer Handbook, onboarding materials, and waiver forms.
Maintain volunteer role descriptions and applications.
Manage volunteer communication and scheduling tools.
Coordinate onboarding, training, and check-ins for new volunteers.
Support in-person volunteer logistics during occasional South Project events (preferred if local).
Track and maintain volunteer records, hours, and engagement metrics.
Help foster a culture of belonging, recognition, and accountability among volunteers.
Time Commitment:
Flexible, remote role.
Estimated 3-5 hours per week.
What We're Looking For:
Passion for community, empowerment, and organizational impact.
Strong organizational and written communication skills.
Experience in volunteer coordination, HR, nonprofit operations, or administration a plus.
Comfortable with tools like Google Workspace, Mailchimp, Slack, or CRMs.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and remotely.
Based in or near Richmond, TX (preferred but not required).
Bonus: Experience developing policies, handbooks, or SOPs.
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