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St. Joseph's Helpers Volunteer Coordinator
 
 
 
St. Joseph's Helpers (SJH) is a nonprofit organization founded on Christian values and dedicated to helping individuals feel safe and secure in their homes. Through a network of more than 390 volunteers, SJH provides critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and community resources to seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and households experiencing financial hardship. SJH is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Coordinator to strengthen volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, engagement, and retention systems. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit volunteer management, community engagement, organizational development, and program coordination. The VISTA member will help improve volunteer recruitment and screening procedures, organize volunteer applications and records, coordinate orientation and training resources, and develop systems for matching volunteers with appropriate opportunities. Responsibilities include improving volunteer databases, maintaining scheduling tools, preparing communications, and creating resources that support consistent volunteer participation. The member will also help coordinate volunteer engagement and recognition activities, develop volunteer appreciation materials, and gather feedback to identify opportunities for improving the volunteer experience. Additional activities include organizing volunteer participation records, tracking recruitment and retention information, and strengthening communication between volunteers and SJH staff. Throughout the service year, the member will collaborate with SJH staff and other VISTA members to develop standardized volunteer management procedures, training materials, and organizational resources that improve efficiency and support the continued growth of SJH's volunteer network.
 
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Member Duties : The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will strengthen St. Joseph's Helpers' systems for recruiting, onboarding, training, coordinating, and retaining volunteers. The member will organize volunteer applications and records, improve screening and background check procedures, develop orientation and training materials, and create tools for matching volunteers with appropriate opportunities. Activities include improving volunteer databases, scheduling systems, communication templates, and participation tracking. The member will also support volunteer engagement and recognition activities, prepare volunteer updates and appreciation materials, and gather feedback to improve the volunteer experience. They will develop standardized procedures for volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and recordkeeping. By the end of the service year, the member will compile a volunteer coordination toolkit and transition materials to support sustainable volunteer management.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Elder Care ,  Housing ,  Veterans . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
St. Joseph's Helpers Volunteer Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
11/16/2026  -   11/15/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN   Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  10/08/2026  To  11/30/2026 
Contact Rayna Bennett
20600 Eureka Rd
Taylor   MI   48180
800-303-5075
RaynaB@sjhelpers.org
https://sjhelpers.org/
Listing ID 131211

       

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