Fully Remote Volunteer Program Lead — National Impact

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Work-life balance

National NGO

Development opportunities

Social impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Volunteer Coordinator for a national charity. You will recruit, train and retain volunteers across South Africa, coordinating assignments and ensuring volunteers have the resources they need to contribute effectively from anywhere.

This role demands proactive communication, relationship-building, and strong organizational skills. You will manage the volunteer lifecycle, maintain records, and collaborate with program staff to match opportunities with volunteers

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer management or HR.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with virtual platforms and CRM systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Remote work experience preferred in charity sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment and retention strategies.
• Manage the full volunteer lifecycle from onboarding to engagement.
• Coordinate virtual volunteer assignments across programs and regions.
• Provide training and ongoing support to volunteers.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and databases.
• Organize virtual recognition events and appreciation initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff to identify volunteer needs.
• Promote opportunities through various channels.
• Ensure compliance with policies for volunteers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Remote tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Volunteer Coordinator for a national charity. You will recruit, train and retain volunteers across South Africa, coordinating assignments and ensuring volunteers have the resources they need to contribute effectively from anywhere.

This role demands proactive communication, relationship-building, and strong organizational skills. You will manage the volunteer lifecycle, maintain records, and collaborate with program staff to match opportunities with volunteers