Volunteer Services Manager
WakeMed
Raleigh, NC · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Overview
At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community, and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.
We're hiring a Volunteer Services Manager to lead and grow our volunteer programs across WakeMed. In this leadership role, you'll oversee volunteer engagement, community outreach, fundraising events, and a team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for our patients, families, and volunteers.
What you'll do
Lead volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and scheduling.
Manage and develop the Volunteer Services team, including performance evaluations, coaching, employee development, and performance management.
Partner with leaders across the organization to create impactful volunteer opportunities.
Oversee community outreach, volunteer fundraising events, and donation programs.
Support volunteer boards and drive program growth and improvement initiatives.
Manage the daily operations of the department, including staffing, operational planning, resource allocation, and accountability for results.
Who you are
Experienced in volunteer management, volunteer programs, or volunteer engagement initiatives .
Proven leader with experience managing employees and fostering professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance development.
Strong relationship-builder with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Skilled at managing programs, projects, and teams.
Experienced in healthcare, nonprofit, community services, or another service-oriented environment involving employees, volunteers, or public-facing programs.
Experienced managing programs, services, or operations across multiple departments or locations.
Available to work evenings and weekends to support volunteer placements, events, and fundraisers.
Committed to being a visible, onsite leader, as this role requires an in-person presence and hands-on support.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org .
EOE
Licensure
Certified Healthcare Volunteer Management Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree Required
Master's Degree Preferred
Experience
5 Years Volunteer Services Required
5 Years Leadership Preferred
3 Years Healthcare Preferred
Certified Healthcare Volunteer Management Preferred