Volunteer Coordinator & Peer Mentor (AmeriCorps)

AmeriCorps; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job description

The Volunteer Coordinator provides direct services and support to the people we serve. The volunteer position involves interacting with the community to provide information and referrals to callers, direct independent living skills training and group training, deliver durable medical equipment, and serve as a peer mentor to other people with disabilities.

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Member Duties

• Community Support: help individuals gain professional and office skills through structured volunteering opportunities.
• Teach volunteers workplace skills, help set professional goals, and ensure volunteers have necessary supports.
• Manage volunteer schedules.
• Coordinate community service events.
• Participate in community service events, outreach programs, and education projects.
• Peer Mentorship: provide one-on-one mentorship to individuals using volunteerism as a stepping stone toward employment.
• Serve as a peer mentor for the rights of people with disabilities.
• One-on-One skill support: provide one-on-one services to individuals, including meetings to discuss goals, create individualized goal plans, and support the person with peer support.

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service.
• Living Allowance.
• Training.
• Childcare assistance if eligible.
• Stipend.

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours.
• Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development.
• Community Outreach.

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program: Able SC Volunteer Coordinator

Program Start/End Date: 08/17/2026 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Age Requirement: Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations: SOUTH CAROLINA

Accepting Applications: From 07/15/2026 To 12/15/2026

Contact

Aimee Calcutt

720 Gracern Rd, Columbia SC 29210

8037795121

[e-mail]

https://www.able-sc.org/

Listing ID: 130234