Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

Aspire After school Learning is seeking a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. This highly adaptable, personable, and well-organized candidate will work as part of a close team and be responsible for volunteer recruitment and management and support corporate and community outreach in support of our mission to close the educational opportunity gap for South Arlington students.

The Volunteer and Program Coordinator will work to strengthen community engagement in our after school and summer learning program by recruiting, training, and managing high school students through retired volunteers as reading buddies and homework helpers. They will serve a key coordinating role for all individual and group volunteer recruitment, training, and management, provide mentorship to Aspire Interns, and support corporate and community outreach, including attending external events aligned with Aspire’s goals and contacting community organizations and corporations to support Aspire initiatives, such as the food pantry, holiday drives, and corporate engagement volunteer-sponsorship packages.

• Manage and respond to Aspire’s volunteer email account, maintaining timely and professional relationships with prospective and current volunteers
• Recruit volunteers of all ages through various means, including attending volunteer fairs, posting volunteer listings, and cultivating partnerships with local schools and community organizations
• Train and supervise volunteers for Aspire’s programs and activities, ensuring coordination with program staff
• Lead recruitment and interviewing for APS Interns and applicable Ameri Corps Members
• Provide training, ongoing mentorship, and management for Aspire APS Intern and Urban Alliance volunteers
• Plan and implement volunteer recognition activities throughout the year and for National Volunteer Week
• Maintain the volunteer database and record all volunteer hours, regularly update data information, and develop reports on Volunteer and Outreach activities as required
• Develop, improve, and maintain volunteer-related SOPs and ensure volunteer SOPs/processes/systems are aligned with best practices and laws (i.e. background checks)
• Assist with facilitating corporate volunteer events
• Planning and managing monthly community volunteer nights

• Collaborate with and support the Development & Communications Director with Aspire’s corporate volunteer engagement program, including building and maintaining a pipeline of corporate partners, pitching volunteer-sponsorship packages, and coordinating group volunteer events that align with program needs
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with community organizations, faith communities, civic groups, and local businesses to expand Aspire’s volunteer base and in-kind resource support
• Lead outreach and logistics for community resource initiatives, including the food pantry, holiday drives, school supply collections, and other in‑kind campaigns, ensuring adequate donations and smooth execution
• Represent Aspire at community events, volunteer fairs, and networking opportunities; serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization’s mission and programs
• Maintain and grow Aspire’s presence on volunteer matching platforms (e.g., Volunteer Match, Volunteer Arlington) and support social media outreach efforts related to volunteer recruitment and community engagement
• Track and report on outreach activities, partnership development, and in‑kind resource contributions, maintaining accurate records in Aspire’s database

• Passionate about educational equity and committed to investing in the growth of Aspire, our students and their families
• A natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting…