Directors of Volunteers

To become a director of volunteers, you will need previous experience working as a volunteer (and ideally managing volunteers), as an intern, or in other positions with nonprofit organizations.

A desire to help others is the most important personal trait for this career. Organization, leadership ability, enthusiasm, compassion, and patience are other personal traits commonly possessed by directors of volunteers. They must be positive motivators and teachers in order to train workers who are earning nothing more than the satisfaction of helping others and making a difference in the world.