Volunteer Coordinator - AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP

Samaritan; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Student Loan Forg Law?

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

403(b) with 5% employer match

Mileage and Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO and Extended Sick Time

Job summary

Samaritan is seeking a compassionate and organized AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteer Coordinator to support volunteer engagement across Samaritan’s five New Jersey counties. This grant-funded role recruits, trains, supervises, and retains volunteers who serve in nonclinical roles that strengthen connection and community support for patients, families, caregivers, older adults, and those grieving.

You’ll recruit and orient volunteers age 55+, coordinate assignments in homes and inpatient centers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in volunteer coordination or community-based service preferred.
• One to three years of directly relevant experience and/or experience in a variety of volunteer roles preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work tactfully and professionally with volunteers, staff, patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, orient, train, supervise, and retain AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers age 55 and older.
• Coordinate volunteer assignments for patients and families in homes, facilities, and Samaritan inpatient centers.
• Support volunteer companionship and social connection programs for older adults, patients, caregivers, and community members.
• Assist with caregiver check-ins, friendly visits, resource sharing, and related follow-up activities.
• Support bereavement and grief outreach by helping match trained volunteers with appropriate nonclinical support opportunities.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records, hours, assignments, outcomes, and grant-related documentation.
• Communicate regularly with volunteers, office staff, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners.
• Assist with volunteer education days, in-services, recognition events, outreach activities, and retention efforts.
• Participate in meetings, reporting activities, and other duties that support program and grant success.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Follow-through

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: VOLUN002996

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Main Office
Mt Laurel, NJ, USA

Description

Salary: $42,099.20 - $55,000 annually based on years of experience.

Join Us and Be Apart of The Samaritan Difference!

Samaritan is seeking a compassionate and organized AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteer Coordinator to support volunteer engagement across Samaritan’s five New Jersey service counties. This state grant-funded position is responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, assigning, supporting, and retaining volunteers who serve in meaningful, nonclinical roles that strengthen connection, comfort, and community support for patients, families, caregivers, older adults, and individuals experiencing grief.

What You'll Do:

• Recruit, orient, train, supervise, and retain AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers age 55 and older.
• Coordinate volunteer assignments for patients and families in homes, facilities, and Samaritan inpatient centers.
• Support volunteer companionship and social connection programs for older adults, patients, caregivers, and community members.
• Assist with caregiver check-ins, friendly visits, resource sharing, and related follow-up activities.
• Support bereavement and grief outreach by helping match trained volunteers with appropriate nonclinical support opportunities.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records, hours, assignments, outcomes, and grant-related documentation.
• Communicate regularly with volunteers, office staff, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners.
• Assist with volunteer education days, in-services, recognition events, outreach activities, and retention efforts.
• Participate in meetings, reporting activities, and other duties that support program and grant success.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in volunteer coordination or community-based service preferred.
• One to three years of directly relevant experience and/or experience in a variety of volunteer roles preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work tactfully and professionally with volunteers, staff, patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits Include, But not Limited To:

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, and more.
• 403(b) with 5% employer match.
• Mileage and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Generous PTO and Extended Sick Time bank.

Samaritan is the leading not-for-profit, locally based provider of home-based primary care, palliative care, hospice care, grief support, education, social connections and advocacy. Proudly serving the South Jersey community since 1980.

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