Remote Volunteer Coordinator Jobs
Remote volunteer coordinator jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first organizations and distributed nonprofits, healthcare networks, and advocacy groups all hiring right now. Employers posting remote openings include Path of Hope Rescue, Duke Health, and Passion for Life. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Job Summary
The Duke Cancer Patient Support Program provides care for the whole person, from the time of diagnosis all the way through to survivorship. We offer services including individual and family therapy, self-image services, child life services, recreation therapy, volunteer services and pet therapy. This Coordinator position will lead all of our Oncology Volunteer Services, including Pets at Duke. The Coordinator is responsible for Volunteer Services and Pets at Duke across all DCI locations including - outpatient cancer clinics, infusion, radiation oncology and inpatient locations as well as Pets at Duke partnerships with Live for Life and other specialties across the hospital. The role will be 50% focused on Volunteer Services and 50% on Pets at Duke. It is an onsite position located at the Duke Cancer Center in Durham, NC with the option to work remotely 1-2 days per month, depending on the needs of the work.
Work Performed
- Coordinate the recruitment of volunteers to serve in specific clinic or program; interview, screen and select volunteer staff; develop and regularly maintain volunteer role descriptions and competencies
- Develop and coordinate a training program for volunteers and operational policies and procedures which adhere to professional and ethical standards; organize and coordinate in-service workshops and other support service activities for volunteers.
- Oversee, schedule, and provide feedback to the volunteer staff
- Coordinate a variety of volunteer activities in the specific clinic or program; assist patients and their families with personal and social needs, including but not limited to, providing hospitality services, educational and resource information, and referrals to other programs and other supportive services
- Develop and implement new programs, goals and objectives for patient support services; serve as a liaison to medical staff, Duke Volunteer Services, and other departments; work with Cancer leadership to evaluate effectiveness of volunteer program
- Represent the Cancer Patient Support Program at various local and state volunteer resource groups, churches and service organizations; attend community events to share information about Program and recruit volunteers
- Coordinate volunteer recognition events
Duties and Responsibilities – Pets at Duke
- Partners with local unit and clinic leadership to establish schedule, determine entry route, identify appropriate location for visits, identify clinical liaison, and to work around any additional unit specific situations (i.e. staff allergies, etc).
- Works with volunteer handlers to coordinate schedule, schedule back-up handlers, address any issues post visits/shift, provide support and address any supervisory concerns with handlers
- For inpatient visits, prints census, assesses referral orders and reviews eligibility criteria for patients (i.e. can’t visit patients on contact isolation, prisoners, patients with behavioral issues, etc.); goes to each eligible patient’s room to introduce program and check if they want a pet visit and create schedule to give to volunteer handlers; post visit - completes Maestro documentation
- For outpatient visits, ensures area setup for pet visit, coordinates traffic in area, manages time for session and helps cleanup area at conclusion of visit
- Collect visit sheets, enter in database and keep records for 3 years for data tracking
- Manages the 6 phases of the Handler and Dog Onboarding process; manage the annual competency and review for all Handlers and dogs
- Manages the daily operations of the Pets at Duke program; fill in for facilitator volunteer if there are any unexpected absences.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or a related field.
Experience
Work requires one year experience in either counseling, teaching or volunteer services or a related field. A master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related field may substitute for the required experience. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
N/A
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Job Summary
The Duke Cancer Patient Support Program provides care for the whole person, from the time of diagnosis all the way through to survivorship. We offer services including individual and family therapy, self-image services, child life services, recreation therapy, volunteer services and pet therapy. This Coordinator position will lead all of our Oncology Volunteer Services, including Pets at Duke. The Coordinator is responsible for Volunteer Services and Pets at Duke across all DCI locations including - outpatient cancer clinics, infusion, radiation oncology and inpatient locations as well as Pets at Duke partnerships with Live for Life and other specialties across the hospital. The role will be 50% focused on Volunteer Services and 50% on Pets at Duke. It is an onsite position located at the Duke Cancer Center in Durham, NC with the option to work remotely 1-2 days per month, depending on the needs of the work.
Work Performed
- Coordinate the recruitment of volunteers to serve in specific clinic or program; interview, screen and select volunteer staff; develop and regularly maintain volunteer role descriptions and competencies
- Develop and coordinate a training program for volunteers and operational policies and procedures which adhere to professional and ethical standards; organize and coordinate in-service workshops and other support service activities for volunteers.
- Oversee, schedule, and provide feedback to the volunteer staff
- Coordinate a variety of volunteer activities in the specific clinic or program; assist patients and their families with personal and social needs, including but not limited to, providing hospitality services, educational and resource information, and referrals to other programs and other supportive services
- Develop and implement new programs, goals and objectives for patient support services; serve as a liaison to medical staff, Duke Volunteer Services, and other departments; work with Cancer leadership to evaluate effectiveness of volunteer program
- Represent the Cancer Patient Support Program at various local and state volunteer resource groups, churches and service organizations; attend community events to share information about Program and recruit volunteers
- Coordinate volunteer recognition events
Duties and Responsibilities – Pets at Duke
- Partners with local unit and clinic leadership to establish schedule, determine entry route, identify appropriate location for visits, identify clinical liaison, and to work around any additional unit specific situations (i.e. staff allergies, etc).
- Works with volunteer handlers to coordinate schedule, schedule back-up handlers, address any issues post visits/shift, provide support and address any supervisory concerns with handlers
- For inpatient visits, prints census, assesses referral orders and reviews eligibility criteria for patients (i.e. can’t visit patients on contact isolation, prisoners, patients with behavioral issues, etc.); goes to each eligible patient’s room to introduce program and check if they want a pet visit and create schedule to give to volunteer handlers; post visit - completes Maestro documentation
- For outpatient visits, ensures area setup for pet visit, coordinates traffic in area, manages time for session and helps cleanup area at conclusion of visit
- Collect visit sheets, enter in database and keep records for 3 years for data tracking
- Manages the 6 phases of the Handler and Dog Onboarding process; manage the annual competency and review for all Handlers and dogs
- Manages the daily operations of the Pets at Duke program; fill in for facilitator volunteer if there are any unexpected absences.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or a related field.
Experience
Work requires one year experience in either counseling, teaching or volunteer services or a related field. A master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related field may substitute for the required experience. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
N/A
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote volunteer coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, social work, communications, or a related field
- At least two years of experience recruiting, training, or managing volunteers
- Proficiency with volunteer management software such as VolunteerHub, SignUpGenius, or Galaxy Digital
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for outreach, training, and donor correspondence
- Ability to organize large-scale volunteer events, including scheduling, logistics, and day-of coordination
- Experience with data tracking, reporting, and maintaining accurate volunteer records in a database
Tips for Your Remote Volunteer Coordinator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote volunteer coordinator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote postings often fill faster than on-site ones, so acting on new listings quickly matters.
Show your async coordination experience upfront
Remote volunteer coordinator roles depend on written communication and self-direction. Lead your resume and cover letter with specific examples of managing volunteers across different time zones, running email or Slack-based onboarding, or coordinating schedules without real-time check-ins.
Demonstrate remote volunteer management tools
Hiring managers for remote roles want to see fluency with platforms like VolunteerHub, Galaxy Digital, Asana, or similar tools. Name the platforms you've used to recruit, schedule, and track volunteers in distributed settings, and be specific about what you managed with them.
Target organizations with distributed volunteer programs
National nonprofits, virtual advocacy networks, and remote-first healthcare or education organizations are most likely to have ongoing remote volunteer coordinator openings. Focus your search on employers whose volunteer activity already happens online rather than organizations transitioning from in-person models.
Remote Volunteer Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote volunteer coordinator job?
Start by targeting organizations that run distributed volunteer programs, including national nonprofits, remote-first advocacy groups, and virtual healthcare or education initiatives. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for written communication, self-direction, and experience managing volunteers across time zones using tools like Slack, Asana, or volunteer management platforms. A portfolio of past recruitment campaigns, retention outcomes, or virtual event coordination gives you a concrete edge over candidates with similar credentials.
Which companies hire remote volunteer coordinators?
Remote volunteer coordinator roles are posted by Path of Hope Rescue, Duke Health, and Passion for Life and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first nonprofits, distributed healthcare organizations, and national advocacy groups are among the most consistent hirers of this role in a fully remote format.
Can you get a remote volunteer coordinator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you'll be expected to manage volunteers and workflows independently from day one. Smaller nonprofits and virtual community organizations are more likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. You can strengthen your case by showing documented volunteer leadership, self-managed projects, or async communication skills that demonstrate you don't need an office to stay organized and responsive.
Do you need a degree for remote volunteer coordinator jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this role weigh demonstrated program management, volunteer recruitment results, and coordination skills alongside or instead of formal education. A history of running successful volunteer initiatives, handling scheduling across a distributed group, or using volunteer management software often carries more weight than a specific degree field when hiring teams are evaluating remote candidates.
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