Volunteer Coordinator - Environmental Programs

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay invites a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to lead our coastal conservation program. You will recruit, train, and support volunteers, coordinate field activities, and ensure a positive, productive experience for diverse participants.

This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for environmental causes. You will work independently and with a team, maintaining records and helping plan conservation projects with local

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer management or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a knack for motivating others.
• Genuine passion for environmental conservation and sustainability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Mossel Bay area beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Screen, onboard, and train new volunteers, providing them with necessary information and resources.
• Create and manage volunteer schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all program activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, addressing their needs and concerns.
• Organize volunteer appreciation events and initiatives to foster a sense of community.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and track volunteer hours and contributions.
• Assist in the planning and execution of environmental conservation projects.

Skills

Volunteer management

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Motivation and engagement

Teamwork

Local Mossel Bay familiarity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an environmental conservation organization based in Mossel Bay , is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator . This role is essential for mobilizing and managing a team of volunteers who contribute to our vital conservation efforts along the coast. You will be responsible for recruiting, training, scheduling, and supporting volunteers, ensuring they have a positive and productive experience. This position requires a passion for environmental causes, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups of people within the Western Cape community. The role involves significant fieldwork and direct interaction with volunteers and program activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Screen, onboard, and train new volunteers, providing them with necessary information and resources.
• Create and manage volunteer schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all program activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, addressing their needs and concerns.
• Organize volunteer appreciation events and initiatives to foster a sense of community.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and track volunteer hours and contributions.
• Assist in the planning and execution of environmental conservation projects.

Requirements

• Previous experience in volunteer management, human resources, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a knack for motivating others.
• A genuine passion for environmental conservation and sustainability.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with the Mossel Bay area and its local communities is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunities to contribute directly to environmental protection efforts.
• Exposure to diverse conservation projects and fieldwork.
• A collaborative and environmentally conscious work culture.
• Potential for growth within the organization.