Volunteer Coordinator

Little Sisters of the Poor – Sacred Heart Residence
Mobile, AL

Part-Time Position | 30 Hours Per Week

Do you have a heart for helping others, a passion for bringing people together, and a gift for making meaningful connections?

Little Sisters of the Poor – Sacred Heart Residence is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and organized Volunteer Coordinator to join our team!

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, building community relationships, and creating meaningful experiences for older adults. As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will play an important role in developing and maintaining a vibrant volunteer program that enriches the lives of our residents and supports the mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

We are looking for someone who is personable, creative, dependable, and passionate about connecting people with opportunities to serve.

About the Position

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing, organizing, and directing the Home's volunteer program. This includes recruiting volunteers, identifying their individual talents and interests, coordinating assignments, providing orientation and training, and ensuring volunteers have meaningful opportunities to serve our residents.

You will work closely with residents, families, employees, community organizations, and volunteers to foster an atmosphere of kindness, respect, and family spirit throughout the Home.

What You'll Do

• Recruit and Welcome Volunteers: Develop relationships within the community to attract individuals and groups interested in volunteering.

• Coordinate the Volunteer Program: Plan, organize, and oversee volunteer activities and programs that support the needs and interests of our residents.

• Build Meaningful Connections: Match volunteers with assignments based on their interests, abilities, talents, and the needs of the Home.

• Provide Orientation and Training: Welcome new volunteers, explain expectations, and ensure they understand their responsibilities, policies, and procedures.

• Support and Encourage Volunteers: Provide guidance, supervision, and ongoing support to help volunteers feel appreciated and successful in their roles.

• Coordinate Activities and Events: Work with departments throughout the Home to identify volunteer opportunities and assist with special events and activities, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Build Community Partnerships: Maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, churches, and other agencies to strengthen volunteer involvement.

• Collaborate with Staff: Serve as a liaison between volunteers, residents, families, and employees to ensure the volunteer program meets the needs of the Home.

• Maintain Program Records: Keep volunteer information, assignments, guidelines, and departmental records organized and up to date.

• Promote the Mission: Help create an environment where residents feel valued, included, respected, and surrounded by a genuine sense of community.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine passion for working with and serving older adults.

• A warm, friendly, outgoing personality and the ability to build positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to recruit, motivate, encourage, and coordinate volunteers.

• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing activities and meaningful volunteer opportunities.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a variety of departments.

• Dependability, flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

• The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous administrative support or related experience preferred.

• Experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach, event planning, activities programming, or a similar role is highly desirable.

• Additional education or training is a plus.

• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Schedule & Employment Details

• Position: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

• Hours: 30 hours per week

• Location: Sacred Heart Residence – Mobile, AL

• Primarily daytime/weekday responsibilities, with flexibility to participate in Home-sponsored activities and events that may occur during evenings or weekends.

Why Join Our Team?

At Little Sisters of the Poor, our work is about more than providing care. It is about creating a home where older adults are treated with love, respect, and dignity.

The Volunteer Coordinator has a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference by bringing people together, encouraging generosity, and helping create moments of friendship, companionship, joy, and connection for our residents.

Our philosophy is rooted in the words of our foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan:

"Making the elderly happy, that is what counts."

If you are an organized, people-oriented individual who enjoys serving others and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of older adults, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in making a difference, one volunteer and one meaningful connection at a time.

Little Sisters of the Poor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.