Sample Volunteer Posting

1. VOLUNTEER POSTING EXAMPLE :: YWCA SAN FRANCISCO & MARIN
MARKET ANALYSIS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
COMPANY: YWCA San Francisco & Marin
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting
peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Within Economic Empowerment, our signature program is “FiftyPlus”, an employment support program for women
women and older. We have been in operation in Marin since 2000, but have grown substantially in the past 3 years
and are projected to serve 500 women in FY14. Our vision is to the the go-to program for women fifty years and
older, empowering them to achieve economic security through employment, by providing job readiness and
placement services.
We practice what we preach - three of our current staff were hired out of our FiftyPlus program!
INDUSTRY: Nonprofit Organization Management, Individual and Family Services
POSITION
JOB TITLE: Volunteer Market Analyst
EXPERIENCE: Associate
JOB FUNCTION: Analyst, Research
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary
JOB DESCRIPTION: YWCA San Francisco and Marin is looking for help identifying their total addressable
market!
WE NEED:
• A document which outlines our current and future employer market potential in both San Francisco and Marin,
specific to what occupations we should be targeting for job placement and which employers in these two
communities have jobs that fit this profile
• A document which outlines our current and future client market potential in both San Francisco and Marin,
specific to the size of the market of women fifty-plus who are seeking employment, where they’re located and
their demographics
• An understanding of the service provider market competition in Marin that we’re currently facing and in San
Francisco that we would face were we to expand there
• An appendix of all data gathered to perform analysis including sources

2. JOB DESCRIPTION CONTINUED:
As a small program, we need to work smarter instead of harder. Our ability to hone in on specific types of jobs, with
specific employers, will maximize our resources in outreach and business development. Our understanding of the
market size (both employers and clients) in Marin will help us set appropriate program goals, and in San Francisco will
help us assess our ability to successfully expand our program in this new market.
We currently have data on client desired occupations and placement history which should make it easy for you to get
started. We also have demographic information and referral source of current/past clients and the ability to provide
any other information you need.
“LinkedIn for Good Volunteering”
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:
· Excellent graphic design skills
· Proficiency with design software such as Adobe’s creative suite
· Working knowledge of standard printing specifications
· Portfolio examples you can share
FINISHING TOUCHES
HOW CANDIDATES APPLY: Select “collect applications on LinkedIn” or link to your organization’s application
page.
LOCATION
COUNTRY: United States
POSTAL CODE: [Organization’s Zip code]
YWCA San Francisco & Marin is a Catchafire partner organization. This project and listing was identified and developed
with the guidance of a Catchafire Account Manager. Catchafire takes the hassle out of recruiting and managing a great
volunteer. We set you up for success by helping you select the right project to fit your needs, write a compelling posting,
facilitate the application and interview process, and mediate any issues that may arise throughout the project.