Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Friendly Visiting

Priority Dispatch Corp.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

NY Paid Family Leave Supplement

Professional Development & Training

Mission-Driven, Community-Focused Work

Job summary

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a full‑time Coordinator to support the Friendly Visiting Program and strengthen connections between volunteers and older adults in our community. The Coordinator will recruit, onboard, place, and support volunteers across QCH’s network of programs.

Friendly Visiting connects volunteers with homebound older adults to reduce social isolation, provide companionship, and help monitor general well‑being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Services, Social Services, or nonprofit settings.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to multitask and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Friendly Visiting Program with focus on volunteer recruitment, interviewing, placement, and ongoing engagement.
• Screen prospective volunteers and clients, provide program information, and refer to other QCH programs as needed.
• Manage volunteer onboarding and orientation.
• Conduct client home visits and assessments.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports and data entry as required by NYC Aging.
• Coordinate volunteer recognition events, trainings, and communications.
• Develop content for volunteer newsletters and social media groups.
• Identify community outreach and recruitment opportunities.
• Maintain program records and prepare statistical reports.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Evenings and weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services/ Social Services/ Social Work/ Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a full‑time Coordinator to support the Friendly Visiting Program and strengthen connections between volunteers and older adults in our community. The Coordinator will recruit, onboard, place, and support volunteers across QCH’s network of programs.

Friendly Visiting connects volunteers with homebound older adults to reduce social isolation, provide companionship, and help monitor general well‑being.