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Volunteer Coordinator - Job Description

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Specific duties of the Volunteer Coordinator are, but are not limited to:
  • Actively recruit volunteers through the use of the website, print media, community calendars, public speaking, attendance at community meetings and events, etc. and devise new, innovative ways to attract and retain volunteers
  • Research effective volunteer recruitment and retention strategies
  • Train, mentor, and serve as primary contact for volunteers
  • Prepare for, schedule, and provide regular volunteer orientations
  • Keep all volunteer materials and programs up to date, and provide all volunteers with appropriate orientation materials
  • Develop and maintain advanced or specialized volunteer programs and training to ensure continual growth of the volunteer program
  • Oversee enrichment program
    • Ensure shelter has all necessary items stocked to prepare enrichment items for shelter animals
    • Coordinate with volunteers to produce enrichment items
    • Coordinate with Kennel Leads and kennel techs to ensure enrichment activities take place each day for shelter dog and cat populations
  • Coordinate with Kennel Leads, Foster Coordinator, Transport Coordinator, and management team to determine where volunteer staffing is most needed and most effective; devise training and recruit volunteers to meet those needs
  • Keep all staff up to date on changes to volunteer programs; provide staff training for volunteer program procedures as needed; ensure that staff are providing accurate information to volunteers
  • Uphold the shelter’s values and mission statement during interactions with the public and other staff
  • Track data on volunteer programs
  • Manage volunteer database using Volgistics software

Where we're located:

1901 N. 31st Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 
​39401

Hours of operation:

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Monday - Tuesday
12pm - 5pm
(Surrenders by appointment)


Wednesday
Closed

Thursday - Saturday
12pm - 5pm
(Surrenders by appointment)


Sunday
12pm - 5pm
(Adoptions only)

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  • Home
  • Adopt
    • Adopting a Pet >
      • Adoptable Dogs
      • Adoptable Cats
    • Barn Buddies
    • Adoption Wishlist
    • SPAS Alumni >
      • Alumni Updates
      • Alumni Album
  • Donate
    • Constant Companion Club
    • Pennies for Paws
    • Healing Hearts Program
    • Sponsorships
    • Wishlist
  • Resources
    • Surrendering a Pet
    • Community Cats
    • Lost and Found Pets >
      • Lost Pet Resources
      • Lost Pet Report
      • Found Pet Resources
    • Community Outreach
    • Found Baby Kittens
    • Spay & Neuter Clinic
  • Get Involved
    • Foster >
      • Foster Eligible Animals
      • Dog's Day Out
    • Volunteer
    • Employment Opportunities
  • About
    • Contact
    • Saving More Lives
    • Meet Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Partners
    • Blog
  • Luna Luck