What's a Volunteer Job Description?
(and a free Job Description Template that our team uses)
Once you've decided how your organization can best utilize volunteers, now's the perfect time to write job descriptions that fit each of the roles you've identified your organization's need.
Do you really need a Job Description?
Yes. It is an absolute must. Job Descriptions is one of the many key elements of successful volunteer programs for many different and important reasons:
- It serves as a screening tool;
- It serves as an evaluation tool;
- It serves as a guide, and;
- It protects you from a risk management perspective.
Volunteer job descriptions adds structure to your program as it clearly defines the boundaries of what volunteers can be involved with the role they are in. It also sets a clear outline of the expectations you have of your volunteers as it helps them understand their role better.
Here are some of the key elements of a job description:
As volunteer management professionals like you, here at United Way British Columbia, we understand the struggles of having limited access to resources. We are more than happy to share the exact same Volunteer Job Description template that we use at UWBC. You can download a copy of our template here.
Did you know?
United Way British Columbia's Volunteer Team offers support to Non-Profits who are in need of volunteers in British Columbia? Aside from UWBC's iVolunteer.ca platform, the volunteer team is also here to help actively promote your opportunities and provide other resources you may need to successfully recruit and manage volunteers.
You can email Aubrey Mendoza, Volunteer Coordinator. Non-Profit sector at aubreym@uwbc.ca to know more.
