Volunteer engagement

Job Title : Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Project : Yes to Access Organization : The Association of People with Disability (APD)

Location : Bengaluru (with travel across Karnataka and India as needed)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Reports to : Lead – Volunteer Mobilization

Remuneration : Commensurate with experience and qualifications

About the Organization :

APD The Association of People with Disability (APD), founded in 1959, is a leading non-profit working to empower persons with disabilities through programs in education, livelihoods, therapy, rehabilitation, healthcare, advocacy, and public engagement.

About the Project :

Yes to Access Yes to Access is a flagship accessibility and inclusion campaign by APD that mobilizes youth and communities to conduct participatory audits of public and private spaces through a dedicated digital platform. The initiative fosters awareness, generates accessibility data, and advocates for inclusive infrastructure using a citizen-led approach.

Role Summary :

The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for strategising and managing the lifecycle of YTA volunteers, including recruitment, onboarding, training, field support, and ongoing engagement. The role requires a proactive and organized individual with prior experience in volunteer and campaign management, youth engagement, and grassroots mobilization across a variety of stakeholders. The coordinator will ensure smooth operations across audit drives, maintain volunteer morale, and help amplify the movement for accessibility.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive volunteer engagement strategy in alignment with YTA's and APD's goals.
• Plan and execute recruitment drives targeting a variety of stakeholders like students, citizen groups, corporates, and others.
• Design and deliver onboarding and orientation sessions to familiarize volunteers with the YTA app and audit process.
• Organize regular training sessions on accessibility concepts and field audit methodologies.
• Coordinate logistics for accessibility audit drives, including volunteer deployment and field support.
• Maintain consistent communication with volunteers through updates, group engagement activities, and recognition efforts.
• Monitor volunteer performance and morale, ensuring ongoing motivation and meaningful participation.
• Establish partnerships with educational institutions and youth networks to strengthen volunteer pipelines.
• Maintain accurate databases of volunteers, attendance, training completion, and feedback.
• Contribute to impact reporting and documentation of volunteer contributions for internal and external audiences.
• Troubleshoot field-level challenges and provide timely support to ensure smooth execution of audit activities.
• Promote leadership development among volunteers and identify opportunities for long-term engagement.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

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Skills Required

grassroots mobilization, volunteer management, Crm Systems, youth engagement, campaign coordination