Volunteer Coordinator Associate

Volunteer Coordinator Associate

Volunteer Coordinator Associates are responsible for setting up volunteer stations, so they are ready for each shift. They are also responsible for assisting volunteers and giving clear directions on what their tasks are. They must be able to answer any questions that volunteers may have. Volunteer Coordinator Associates need to have excellent people skills and be willing to accommodate volunteers by answering their questions or placing them where they would be most comfortable working.

Volunteers are a very important part of Blessings of Hope, and it is important that they feel appreciated.

This role combines volunteer interaction with hands-on warehouse work, including lifting, setup, and cleanup. This is not a desk-based or administrative role. This is a hands-on, entry-level position working on the warehouse floor, actively supporting volunteers and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up food processing, packaging, and sorting areas before each volunteer shift
• Welcome volunteers and guide them through their assigned tasks
• Answer questions and provide clear, simple directions
• Stay engaged on the floor to support volunteers throughout their shift
• Help ensure volunteers have everything they need to be successful
• Assist with cleanup and resetting the space after each shift
• Complete daily tasks as directed by the manager

Requirements

• Enjoy working with people and being part of a team
• Able to stay active and work on your feet for most of the shift
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and basic organizational skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to learn equipment such as a forklift (training provided)
• Able to complete a background check

Schedule

This position is full-time. Must be flexible and willing to work 1 evening a week and 1 Saturday a month.

Hours can vary and change but will mostly look like this:

Monday 12pm
-10pm

Tuesday 6:30am - 4:30pm

Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm

Thursday 6:30am - 4:30pm

Benefits

Our benefits for full-time employees include:

• An employee access card to select food at the Selection Center - a small handling fee is charged
• Vacation time after 90 days
• 7 paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• Notary on staff at no charge to employees
• Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement

About Blessings of Hope:

Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing today's global food crisis through dedicated food distribution efforts. Large corporations can efficiently donate food through Blessings of Hope to give back to the community and people in need.

Our ability to process and distribute the equivalent of 2 million meals each month empowers regional ministries, churches, disaster relief organizations, and food banks to serve their local communities by feeding the hungry and sharing the love of Jesus.

Our Mission:

Empowering ministries to bring Hope to their communities by bridging the gap between food surplus and people in need.

Our Values:

Be Generous and Have a Serving Spirit

• Have a Great Attitude
• Be Compassionate
• Be Respectful
• Be a Great Team Player

Honor God by Pursuing Excellence

• Be Professional
• Take Responsibility
• Be Dependable
• Have a Growth Mindset

Practice Stewardship by Being Resourceful

• Take Initiative
• Find Solutions
• Maximize Resources
• Get the Job Done

This is a very rewarding job as you get to serve people every day, help to feed the hungry and bring hope to people in need!