Community Outreach Volunteer

Key Responsibilities

• Visit schools, apartment and mobile home complexes, medical offices, churches, and community organizations within our service area.
• Develop and maintain consistent, professional relationships with administrators, counselors, property managers, social workers, and staff.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact between Center of Hope and community partners.
• Educate partners on Center of Hope services, eligibility guidelines, and processes.
• Ensure referral partners understand how guests access services.
• Identify gaps in awareness and proactively strengthen referral systems.
• Represent Center of Hope at local meetings, networking events, and outreach opportunities.
• Distribute updated materials and ensure partners have current information.
• Communicate the mission, values, and scope of Center of Hope clearly and consistently.
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding community needs, trends, and emerging concerns.
• Document outreach efforts and maintain organized records of partner contacts.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure messaging and processes remain aligned.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust across diverse environments.
• Organized and self-directed.
• Professional, confident, and mission-aligned.
• Familiarity with the local community preferred.