Volunteer Manager

This role co-leads the Food Bank’s volunteer program and manages the volunteer initiatives in the Eastern and Southern regions of our service area, helping recruit, engage, and retain volunteers who support hunger-relief efforts. The position works closely with Operations, Development, and Partner & Guest Engagement teams to support volunteer initiatives, community partnerships, and select food drive campaigns.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support onsite, offsite, and specialized volunteer opportunities across multiple locations.
• Manage volunteer scheduling, onboarding, training, and engagement activities.
• Support warehouse packing projects and regional volunteer initiatives.
• Build relationships with businesses, schools, civic groups, and community organizations to increase volunteer involvement.
• Coordinate select high-impact food drives and community engagement efforts.
• Develop volunteer communications, recognition initiatives, and engagement campaigns.
• Track volunteer participation metrics and support program reporting and evaluation.
• Collaborate across departments to identify volunteer needs and ensure effective program support.
• Represent the Food Bank at volunteer fairs, community events, and outreach opportunities .

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in volunteer management, community engagement, event coordination, training, or related work.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience working with diverse groups of individuals, volunteers, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and volunteer management or CRM systems; Salesforce and Volunteer Hub experience preferred.
• Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA) or related credential.

This position reports to the Director of Development & Community Engagement and is based in Charlottesville, VA, with regular travel to Verona and Lynchburg. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support volunteer events, food drives, and community engagement activities.
To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] .

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is a respected, regional nonprofit providing nourishing food and hope to neighbors living with food insecurity. Founded in 1981, the Food Bank serves 25 counties and eight cities in central and western Virginia out of four distribution centers in Winchester, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and Verona, our headquarters. We provide food to 110,000 visitors each month through a partner network of more than 400 community partners. Total revenues of approximately $50 million and an operating budget of $12 million support the work of more than 70 employees.