Volunteer Brief

Volunteer Brief

What this skill does

Produces a complete volunteer role package: a public-facing role description for recruitment and a concise orientation brief for onboarding. Together they set clear expectations, attract well-matched volunteers, and reduce early attrition by ensuring volunteers know exactly what they are signing up for.

How to invoke

/volunteer-brief [role name or program area]

Workflow steps

Step 1 — Gather role details

Ask the user for: role title, program or department, primary purpose of the role, key responsibilities (3–6 bullets), required skills or experience, physical or schedule requirements, time commitment (hours per week/month, duration, flexibility), reporting relationship, training provided, benefits to the volunteer (skills gained, community connection, etc.), and any screening requirements (background check, references).

Step 2 — Write the role description

Draft a 1-page public-facing role description with: a compelling role summary (2–3 sentences), a responsibilities list, qualifications and ideal skills, time commitment details, and a brief "why volunteer with us" closing. Use inclusive, action-oriented language that appeals to prospective volunteers.

Step 3 — Write the orientation brief

Produce a 1–2 page internal orientation brief with: welcome and mission context, role purpose in the program's broader work, step-by-step onboarding checklist (paperwork, training, first-day logistics), key contacts and communication norms, policies relevant to the role (confidentiality, safety, reporting), and a 30-day milestone expectation.

Step 4 — Review and finalize

Suggest any clarifying questions the organization should answer before publishing (e.g., stipend, parking, accessibility accommodations) and flag any legal or safety considerations based on the role type.

Example outputs

A 1-page public role description formatted for a website or flyer, plus a 1–2 page internal orientation brief with onboarding checklist — both ready for staff review before distribution.

Live Data Sources

• IRS EO compliance resources — IRS.gov/charities guidance on exempt organization requirements, prohibited activities, and annual filing obligations
• State charity registration requirements database — state-by-state registration, renewal, and exemption thresholds for charitable solicitation
• Form 990 filing requirements by revenue tier — IRS thresholds determining whether to file 990-N, 990-EZ, or full 990, with due dates and extension rules

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: Gonzih
• Source: Gonzih/skills-nonprofit
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.