Volunteer job description samples
Experts in volunteer management suggest that volunteer jobs should have job descriptions. The theory goes that volunteers are more likely to take their commitment seriously if they have a well-thought-out job description. In addition, a good volunteer job description lessens the likelihood of unnecessary conflict by laying out accountability and goals. Finally, patterns of volunteerism are changing, and today potential volunters are likely to want to know what kind of a commitment they're making.
Please note that these volunteer job descriptions are samples only.
Committee member job descriptions
Those serving on committees may not need a volunteer job description if the committee has a specific charter that lays out accountability and goals (but it is a rare committee charter that gives a realistic time frame, and the committee may wish to make their own volunteer job description using the blank template). A final note: some theorists state that Boards should develop their own job descriptions, if the Board as a whole deems that necessary; as a minister, I have not gotten involved in providing Board job descriptions.
Blank template
For creating custom volunteer job descriptions.
Volunteer ministry job descriptions
Lay Minister
I have been working on a volunteer job description for Lay Ministers -- but consider this a draft only. Needs consultation with lay leaders.
Youth advisor
A sample volunteer job description for a youth advisor.
Sunday school teacher
A sample volunteer job description for a church school teacher
Sunday school teacher -- young children
Similar to previous volunteer job description, but they teach more Sundays (they are available during some intergenerational events), and are asked for a full-year commitment when possible.
Other job descriptions
Other volunteer job descriptions that are in the works include Worship Associate and Membership Coordinator.