Communications instructor vs volunteer

The differences between communications instructors and volunteers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a communications instructor and a volunteer. Additionally, a communications instructor has an average salary of $53,529, which is higher than the $31,227 average annual salary of a volunteer.

The top three skills for a communications instructor include developmental disabilities, autism and public speaking. The most important skills for a volunteer are child care, patient charts, and patient care.

Communications instructor vs volunteer overview

	Communications Instructor	Volunteer
Yearly salary	$53,529	$31,227
Hourly rate	$25.74	$15.01
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	39,659	9,583
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Communications instructor vs volunteer salary

Communications instructors and volunteers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Communications Instructor	Volunteer
Average salary	$53,529	$31,227
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $97,000	Between $23,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Oakland, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Kern Community College District	-
Best paying industry	Education	-

Differences between communications instructor and volunteer education

There are a few differences between a communications instructor and a volunteer in terms of educational background:

	Communications Instructor	Volunteer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Communication	Business
Most common college	California State University - Fullerton	California State University - Fullerton

Communications instructor vs volunteer demographics

Here are the differences between communications instructors' and volunteers' demographics:

	Communications Instructor	Volunteer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 38.7% Female, 61.3%	Male, 36.0% Female, 64.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 6.5% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%	Black or African American, 13.2% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Asian, 7.3% White, 52.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between communications instructor and volunteer duties and responsibilities

Communications instructor example responsibilities.

Guide individuals in accomplishing their ISP objectives by demonstrating effective instruction techniques and positive reinforcement.
Focus: the integration of philosophy, history, art and literature for gift students.
Prepare syllabus, exams, lectures and class participation projects as a last minute replacement for an ill instructor.
Create flexible syllabus with modules instead of due dates, allowing non-traditional students to complete modules at their own pace.
Work one-on-one with a developmentally challenge student with autism.
Support and implement behavioral therapy with individuals with autism, primarily focusing on social skills in school and the community environment.

Volunteer example responsibilities.

Develop and manage web presence, including Facebook account and other social media business accounts!
Train staff members on managing contacts, scheduling programs, and running analytic reports with the Salesforce program.
Lead team-building exercises and facilitate group discussions on leadership topics.
Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable.
Supervise and maintain safe play for children's soccer games.
Teach GED to refugees and survivors of torture seeking to enroll in college.

Communications instructor vs volunteer skills

Common communications instructor skills

Developmental Disabilities, 12%
Autism, 9%
Public Speaking, 7%
Incident Reports, 6%
Community Integration, 5%
CPR, 5%

Common volunteer skills

Child Care, 12%
Patient Charts, 10%
Patient Care, 10%
Front Desk, 9%
Community Outreach, 9%
Mathematics, 9%