Volunteer Coordinator

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This position is unique opportunity to work with a leading-edge environmental and educational nonprofit, Life Frames, Inc., dedicated to integrating community resources and creating Branch Living Library & Think Parks in diverse communiities that transform barren environments into ecological, multicultural learning landscape linking diverse community resources.

Each Branch is called A Living Library & Think Park, and works with local schools and other community resources, to build on-site Nature Walks, content-rich learning landscapes, and educational organic gardens, all interconnected with other elements, including the arts and digital technologies.

(Life Frames, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to establishing a team of staff and volunteers who reflect the multicultural and linguistic diversity of the communities that we serve.)

The Volunteer Coordinator plays an integral role in managing the growing interest from volunteers to assist in the mission of A Living Library.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Respond to questions from prospective volunteers over the phone and through email correspondence and identify skills and availability to create a working pipeline
• Meet and evaluate prospective volunteers in-person and then again with the Founder & Director
  
• Work closely with Founder and core team to identify needs for volunteers
• Help draft job descriptions for volunteer opportunities that are identified and ensure all job descriptions are approved by Founder
• Match volunteers to available volunteer opportunities and onboard them
• Respond to inquiries from former, current, and prospective volunteers in a timely manner, although your schedule will be flexible
  

To find out more about A Living Library, please visit our website: www.alivinglibrary.org

Reply to the Founder & Director with cover letter & resume: bonnieora@alivinglibrary.org