Volunteer Coordination Intern

Trees Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 5100 - 6100; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Trees Atlanta’s Volunteer Coordination Internship offers hands-on experience in coordinating volunteer programs for an environmental nonprofit in Atlanta. You will support communications, project ambassadorship, and data management while gaining exposure to nonprofit operations and community engagement.

The role is flexible but requires 12-15 hours weekly with Saturday availability, and you will report to the Associate Director of Volunteer Services.

Formación

• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy to work with volunteers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor work.
• Willingness to be flexible with scheduling and events.

Responsabilidades

• Write and distribute the weekly volunteer email newsletter.
• Attend volunteer projects as a Project Ambassador and assist with check-in and instructions.
• Communicate upcoming projects to volunteers.
• Manage volunteer database records and hours in Salesforce.
• Support volunteers in completing required hours.
• Draft protocols for standard Volunteer Services processes.
• Recruit new volunteers at festivals and tabling events.

Descripción del empleo

Volunteer Coordination Intern

Employment Type: Internship

Employment Classification: Independent Contractor

Timeframe: February 23, 2027 - August 24, 2027

Apply by: December 1, 2026

Reports to: Associate Director of Volunteer Services

Salary: $3000 Stipend for 6 months (12-15 hours per week)

Trees Atlanta’s mission is to protect & improve Atlanta’s urban environment by planting, conserving & educating. Trees Atlanta is a nonprofit that has served Atlanta since 1985 through tree planting, tree care, education, and forest restoration. Trees Atlanta volunteers assist in all aspects of the organization. They plant and care for trees, remove invasive plants from local greenspaces, lead walking tours, lead youth education events, and much more.

Job Description

Trees Atlanta’s Volunteer Program Internship is an opportunity for students or recent college graduates to gain experience working with an environmental non-profit organization. As an intern you will assist with volunteer coordination for Trees Atlanta’s programs. Duties include:

• Writing the weekly volunteer email newsletter and updating the volunteer contact list in MailChimp
• Attending volunteer projects to act as a Project Ambassador (check volunteers in, provide instructions, take photos)
• Communicating with volunteers about upcoming projects
• Volunteer database management (currently Volunteers for Salesforce), including hours records and contact records
• Providing support to volunteers completing required hours
• Writing protocols for common processes in the Volunteer Services Department
• Recruiting new volunteers at festivals, tabling events and other events Other volunteer-related projects as needed

Requirements

• Work well in a team setting and independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills such as empathy, patience and active listening
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors
• Candidates must provide their own transportation to volunteer projects and events
• An interest in photography is a plus, as we ask interns to take photos at projects
• We want our interns to gain experience relevant to their career goals and encourage them to assist with other programs in
• which their interests lie as well.

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be 12-15 hours a week. Saturdays are required.