At the heart of our organization are the volunteers. The volunteers are able to gain minutes and hours for performing tasks online in our platform.these hours are recorded and can be used to satisfy EBT and Medicaid work requirements. All the work performed online for volunteer hours are recorded in real time and updated so that they can be made transparent to the entire community as well as anyone else concerned.
Online Volunteer Job Descriptions for American Givers
1. Remote Donation Coordinator Position Summary: Support American Givers by tracking and managing incoming item donations. This role ensures the accurate listing and organization of donated items within the platform.
Key Responsibilities:
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Enter and update donation listings
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Assist with donation scheduling and communication
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Maintain digital inventory records
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Coordinate with donors and receivers via email or messaging
Skills Required:
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Strong organization and communication skills
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Familiarity with spreadsheets or simple database tools
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Reliable internet access
Supervision: Weekly check-ins with a donation supervisor; time log required.
2. Digital Outreach Assistant Position Summary: Help expand American Givers’ reach by engaging with new users, assisting with email communication, and providing onboarding help for donors and recipients.
Key Responsibilities:
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Send and respond to outreach emails
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Assist new members with account setup or questions
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Share updates or event notices with local groups
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Excellent written communication
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Comfort with email and messaging platforms
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Customer service attitude
Supervision: Tasks assigned by outreach coordinator; hours tracked weekly.
3. Community Blog Contributor Position Summary: Share inspiring stories, donation highlights, and community news on the American Givers blog. This role helps amplify the mission and impact of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
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Write 1–2 articles per week (300–600 words)
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Research relevant topics
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Submit drafts for editing and approval
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Writing and research ability
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Ability to follow editorial guidelines
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Comfortable using Google Docs or Word
Supervision: Submit writing logs with word count and research notes; editor provides review and approval.
4. Volunteer Group Moderator Position Summary: Maintain a positive, respectful, and safe environment in online groups by monitoring posts, answering questions, and flagging issues.
Key Responsibilities:
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Moderate comments and group posts
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Enforce community guidelines
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Answer common questions or redirect to help
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Report inappropriate behavior to staff
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Familiarity with online groups (e.g. Facebook or forums)
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Good judgment and communication
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Reliable availability for shift coverage
Supervision: Moderation schedules tracked; staff supervisor reviews weekly logs.
5. Online Workshop Support Assistant Position Summary: Assist in hosting online events and workshops. Support includes helping with sign-ins, managing chat questions, and tech troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist lead host during virtual workshops (Zoom or Google Meet)
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Monitor and respond to chat questions
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Help participants troubleshoot access issues
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Record attendance and feedback
Skills Required:
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Comfortable with virtual meeting platforms
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Responsive and tech-savvy
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Calm under pressure
Supervision: Event attendance logs submitted after each session.
6. Nonprofit Data Entry Assistant Position Summary: Support backend operations by entering and organizing donor data, community member info, and service records in spreadsheets or systems.
Key Responsibilities:
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Enter contact and item data into shared sheets
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Verify and clean up records
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Assist with monthly data reports
Skills Required:
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Attention to detail
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Basic spreadsheet experience (Excel, Google Sheets)
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Strong typing and organization skills
Supervision: Assigned data sheets reviewed weekly; time logged by task completion.
7. Graphic Design Volunteer Position Summary: Create engaging visuals for American Givers’ campaigns, social media, newsletters, and digital flyers.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design images for outreach materials
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Follow branding guidelines
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Submit drafts for review and edits
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Canva, Photoshop, or Figma experience
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Creativity and visual communication
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Responsive to feedback
Supervision: Projects assigned biweekly; visual assets submitted via shared folder; hours logged per task.
Note: All volunteer roles require weekly hour logs, approval from a designated supervisor, and participation in an onboarding session before starting.
For SNAP/ABAWD compliance, all volunteer hours must be pre-approved and documented using official time sheets or verification letters provided by American Givers.