Volunteer & Donations Coordinator- Limited Term

Overview

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

Organization Summary

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability.

World Relief seeks a Volunteer & Donations Coordinator to serve in our Dallas office. The Volunteer & Donations Coordinator Role supports World Relief’s efforts of building a vibrant community engagement structure that positively impacts clients, World Relief, the church, and the community. This is accomplished through ensuring volunteers are engaged in the development of authentic relationships with immigrants, in fostering welcoming communities for mutual transformation through building a strong volunteer onboarding and training experience, coordinating engagement with different programmatic areas, and providing ongoing support and development of volunteer engagement pathways.

The coordinator will be responsible for the successful implementation and oversight of the overall volunteer program including recruitment & onboarding, training, placement, engagement, retention and recognition for both individuals and groups. This role will also support World Relief’s efforts by helping transform generous donations into life-changing resources for families starting anew. This role will engage donors and volunteers, creating meaningful and memorable experiences that foster a community of generosity and compassion.

Your work will involve managing the intake, organization, and distribution of essential items, ensuring that each donation reaches those in need quickly and efficiently. Additionally, you’ll play a crucial role in accurately reporting and logging donations in our database, providing critical support to our mission and enhancing our operational efficiency. Join us in this exciting and rewarding role, where your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being of refugee families and the broader mission of World Relief.

This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until September 30, 2026 and contingent upon funding extension.

• Volunteer Coordination (30 hours per week)
• Program, Training, Support, and Recognition
• Ensure a strong and dynamic volunteer base enabling the Dallas office to effectively support service delivery and community outreach objectives.
• Maintain and adapt a comprehensive volunteer engagement plan including formal recruitment, training, communication and recognition plans
• Recruitment & Onboarding:
  Collaborate with other Church & Community Engagement staff to develop and implement recruitment strategies for critical volunteer opportunities, assessing and refreshing priorities on an ongoing basis
• Develop, promote, and maintain a wide range of volunteer…