The Nonprofit AI Almanac

Volunteer management

Write a volunteer role description

Gives volunteers a clear picture of what they are signing up for.

Lower risk: public info only — Describe the role in general terms; no names of current volunteers.

Please note: This site is only a guide to help people understand. Consult your IT, security and/or privacy department for clarification.

Before you start, gather

Take [HOURS] and [SUPERVISOR ROLE] from your volunteer coordinator's schedule and org chart. Check age, screening or training rules in your volunteer policy before listing skills for [ROLE NAME].

Starter prompt

Write a volunteer role description for a [ROLE NAME] at [ORGANIZATION NAME]. Include purpose, tasks, time commitment of [HOURS], skills needed (and which are optional), training provided, and who the volunteer reports to: [SUPERVISOR ROLE]. Welcoming, plain language. List only the duties and requirements I give you. If something is missing, write MISSING INFO instead of guessing.

Paste the prompt into your AI tool first, then replace the placeholders with your own details. Don't use real names of clients or donors.

Open an AI tool

You are leaving this guide. Copy the prompt first, then open a tool. The link goes to the website of the company named on each link, in a new tab. That company's terms and privacy policy apply there. Paste the prompt in, then replace the placeholders with your own details. Don't enter real names or confidential details.

Check the result

Make sure the tasks and time commitment match reality, and check any background-check or age requirements with your policies.

What it might get wrong

Perks, stipends, training or insurance coverage you do not provide; background-check or age rules stated as fact; duties added beyond the real role.

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