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Volunteer ambassador role description

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This resource provides an example role description for a Volunteer Ambassador, outlining key responsibilities, expectations and purpose of the role. It supports organisations to define clear and structured volunteer positions.

The example helps ensure role clarity, accountability and alignment with organisational goals, supporting effective recruitment and volunteer engagement.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • develop clear and consistent volunteer role descriptions for volunteer ambassadors
  • define responsibilities and expectations for volunteer ambassadors
  • conduct effective recruitment and selection processes for volunteer ambassadors.

How to apply this resource

This resource is most useful when developing or reviewing volunteer ambassador role descriptions, recruiting volunteer ambassadors, or strengthening role clarity and expectations within volunteer programs.

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