Student volunteer vs coordinator

The differences between student volunteers and coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a student volunteer and a coordinator. Additionally, a coordinator has an average salary of $41,599, which is higher than the $29,145 average annual salary of a student volunteer.

The top three skills for a student volunteer include patients, criminal justice and physical therapy. The most important skills for a coordinator are customer service, patients, and excellent organizational.

Student volunteer vs coordinator overview

	Student Volunteer	Coordinator
Yearly salary	$29,145	$41,599
Hourly rate	$14.01	$20.00
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	12,024	151,508
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

What does a student volunteer do?

A student volunteer is an individual who participates in the university's volunteer program to gain work experience and develop new skills. Student volunteers make significant contributions to organizations and local communities by using their skills and giving their time. They follow directions and guidelines that are set by the organization and complete all the necessary training. To optimize their work experience, student volunteers must properly select an organization that appeals to their interests.

What does a coordinator do?

Coordinators are responsible for liaising between the department they are assigned to and any other external party. They oversee projects or agreements. They are in charge of following through negotiations between the two parties regarding work. They see through the conduct of such contracts by ensuring that all terms are amenable to both parties. They maintain records and other necessary data and paperwork. They also ensure that office policy and guidelines are being followed. Coordinators also ensure that all projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

Student volunteer vs coordinator salary

Student volunteers and coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Student Volunteer	Coordinator
Average salary	$29,145	$41,599
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $36,000	Between $27,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Meta
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between student volunteer and coordinator education

There are a few differences between a student volunteer and a coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Student Volunteer	Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor	University of Southern California

Student volunteer vs coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between student volunteers' and coordinators' demographics:

	Student Volunteer	Coordinator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 34.5% Female, 65.5%	Male, 36.3% Female, 63.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.7% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 6.8% White, 50.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 6.4% White, 53.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between student volunteer and coordinator duties and responsibilities

Student volunteer example responsibilities.

Lead team-building exercises and facilitate group discussions on leadership topics.
Serve needs of ICU nurses, answer phone calls, bring patients need items.
Work with young children enroll in a soccer camp.
Tutor 6th grade students in advance mathematics in an afterschool program.
Create weekly attendance cards and monthly PowerPoint presentations to promote activities and events.
Conduct file audits on patient health records to identify and eliminate HIPPA violations.

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Coordinator example responsibilities.

Conduct kaizen blitz in the machine shop that achieve higher productivity and efficiency gains.
Manage documented records of meetings and contact with Pre-K teachers to discuss relevant information concerning children and families.
Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
Manage IDT roster and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Provide leadership development opportunities for youth and lead community events and activities for the community.
Facilitate development of veterans individual rehabilitation plans, which provide purpose, organization and empowerment to achieve life goals.

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Student volunteer vs coordinator skills

Common student volunteer skills

Patients, 41%
Criminal Justice, 23%
Physical Therapy, 4%
Patient Care, 4%
Public Health, 3%
Medical History, 3%

Common coordinator skills

Customer Service, 21%
Patients, 10%
Excellent Organizational, 7%
Data Entry, 5%
Excellent Guest, 5%
Coordinators, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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