Volunteer Coordination Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Volunteer Coordination Intern

Employment Type : Internship

Employment Classification : Independent Contractor

Timeframe : February 24, 2026 - August 18, 2026

Apply by : November 8, 2025

Reports to : Associate Director of Volunteer Services

Salary : $3000 Stipend for 6 months (12 hours per week)

Trees Atlanta’s mission is to protect & improve Atlanta’s urban environment by planting, conserving & educating. Trees Atlanta is a nonprofit that has served Atlanta for 40 years through tree planting, tree care, education, and forest restoration. Trees Atlanta volunteers assist in all aspects of the organization. They plant and care for trees, remove invasive plants from local greenspaces, lead walking tours, lead youth education events, and much more.

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. Duties include :

• 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

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be 12 hours a week. Saturdays are required.

To Apply

Submit an application, resume, and cover letter for full consideration. In your cover letter, please let us know how you see this internship helping further your career goals.