Youth Development Volunteer Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Community impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator - Youth Development to recruit, train, and manage volunteers for its youth programs. You will serve as the primary contact for volunteers and ensure a rewarding experience while supporting community initiatives.

The role requires passion for youth development, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build a positive volunteer culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer management or HR-related field.
• Strong understanding of youth development principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit, train and motivate volunteers.
• Experience in non-profit sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for volunteer recruitment, screening, and onboarding.
• Conduct orientation and training sessions for new volunteers.
• Manage scheduling and deployment of volunteers across programs.
• Provide ongoing support, supervision, and motivation to volunteers.
• Organize volunteer appreciation events to foster team spirit.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and match volunteers to roles.
• Develop volunteer policies and procedures for effective program management.
• Collect feedback to improve the volunteer experience.
• Represent the organization at community events to promote opportunities.

Skills

Volunteer management

People management

Communication

Organizational skills

Recruitment

Tools

Volunteer management software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator - Youth Development to recruit, train, and manage volunteers for its youth programs. You will serve as the primary contact for volunteers and ensure a rewarding experience while supporting community initiatives.

The role requires passion for youth development, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build a positive volunteer culture.