Volunteer Coordination Intern
Job Description
Trees Atlanta’s Volunteer Program Internship is an opportunity for students or recent college graduates to gain experience working with an environmental non-profit organization. As an intern you will assist with volunteer coordination for Trees Atlanta’s programs.
- Writing the weekly volunteer email newsletter and updating the volunteer contact list in MailChimp
- Attending volunteer projects to act as a Project Ambassador (check volunteers in, provide instructions, take photos)
- Communicating with volunteers about upcoming projects
- Volunteer database management (currently Volunteers for Salesforce), including hours records and contact records
- Providing support to volunteers completing required hours
- Attending social events for our volunteers
- Recruiting new volunteers at festivals, tabling events and other events
- Other volunteer-related projects as needed
Requirements
- Work well in a team setting and independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills such as empathy, patience and active listening
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Be self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors
Candidates must provide their own transportation to volunteer projects and events An interest in photography is a plus, as we ask interns to take photos at projects
Benefits
The schedule for this position is flexible and will be 12 hours a week. Saturdays are required. Trees Atlanta is closed for winter break from December 23rd, 2026 to January 1st, 2027.
Pay
$3000 Stipend for 6 months (12 hours per week)
Schedule
Flexible schedule with Saturdays required. Trees Atlanta is closed for winter break from December 23rd, 2026 to January 1st, 2027.