About the role#
The Volunteer Coordinator Intern supports the Humanitarian Aid Volunteer Program. You will help manage volunteer sessions, coordinate community outreach, and assist with warehouse logistics. This role requires a commitment of 150 to 200 hours during the Winter 2027 term. You will work on-site in Forest, Virginia, during normal operating hours, with some weekend and weeknight shifts as needed.
What you'll do#
- Recruit new volunteers and groups through community engagement and local events.
- Plan product drives and research opportunities to source gifts-in-kind.
- Facilitate volunteer groups at the warehouse to ensure they have a productive experience.
- Prepare packing stations and supplies before volunteer sessions begin.
- Manage inventory data, including shipment entries and product ledgers.
- Assist with fulfillment tasks like picking, packaging, and loading shipments.
- Operate a pallet jack and perform physical warehouse work.
- Help the Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator with container shipments and special projects.
- Represent the organization at local events and volunteer fairs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a collegiate program for Business, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
- Strong time management skills.
- Experience leading a team or a group of volunteers.
- Experience operating a pallet jack.
Location & details#
- Location: Forest, Virginia, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Status: Unpaid internship, part-time.
About World Help
World Help is a faith-based humanitarian organization founded in 1991. Based in Forest, Virginia, the group employs 89 people. It provides food, clothing, clean water, and medical aid to communities in need. The organization also supports vocational training, church building, and Bible distribution.
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