Volunteer Program and Policy coordinator

Description South Project is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young moms through mentorship, resources, and community support. We are seeking a Volunteer Program & Policy Coordinator to help structure and support our growing volunteer team. This foundational volunteer role will focus on building out our program - creating clear policies, streamlining onboarding, and supporting both virtual and in-person volunteers. If you love systems, value people, and enjoy building processes from the ground up, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a flexible, purpose-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement volunteer policies and procedures for both virtual and event-based roles.
• Create a Volunteer Handbook, onboarding materials, and waiver forms.
• Maintain volunteer role descriptions and applications.
• Manage volunteer communication and scheduling tools.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and check-ins for new volunteers.
• Support in-person volunteer logistics during occasional South Project events (preferred if local).
• Track and maintain volunteer records, hours, and engagement metrics.
• Help foster a culture of belonging, recognition, and accountability among volunteers.

Time Commitment:

• Flexible, remote role.
• Estimated 3-5 hours per week.

What We're Looking For:

• Passion for community, empowerment, and organizational impact.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Experience in volunteer coordination, HR, nonprofit operations, or administration a plus.
• Comfortable with tools like Google Workspace, Mailchimp, Slack, or CRMs.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and remotely.
• Based in or near Richmond, TX (preferred but not required).
• Bonus: Experience developing policies, handbooks, or SOPs.