LoopTalk Program Development Coordinator (Volunteer)

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry.Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.Our key initiatives includeLoopConnect A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.LoopTalk A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership We collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.The LoopRoots Foundation is committed to using community-based, technology-enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S.,LoopTalk Program Development Coordinator (Volunteer)Remote | 20–25 Hours WeeklyAbout LoopRoots FoundationLoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing barriers for justice-impacted individuals, survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, underserved families, and individuals experiencing crisis or instability. Through transportation assistance, housing support, workforce development, food access, wellness services, and community resource navigation, we help individuals and families achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency.Position OverviewLoopRoots Foundation is seeking a passionate and innovative volunteer to help design and launch LoopTalk, a new peer support and emotional support initiative.LoopTalk is being developed as a non-clinical support program that provides individuals with a safe, supportive space to connect with trained volunteers, peer supporters, and community members when they simply need someone to talk to.This is not a crisis line or therapy service. Instead, LoopTalk is intended to reduce isolation, provide emotional support, encourage community connection, and help individuals access additional resources when needed.The selected volunteer will play a key role in helping build the program from the ground up and will work directly with the Executive Director and leadership team to develop the program's structure, partnerships, policies, volunteer framework, and launch strategy.Primary ResponsibilitiesResearch existing warm-line, peer support, and emotional support programsDevelop recommendations for the LoopTalk service modelCreate program policies, procedures, and operating guidelinesDesign volunteer recruitment, screening, onboarding, and retention processesDevelop volunteer training materials and support resourcesAssist with call routing, intake, documentation, and escalation workflowsResearch technology platforms and phone system integrationsIdentify potential mental health, peer support, and community partnersBuild referral pathways for clients requiring additional supportDevelop quality assurance and program evaluation measuresAssist with pilot launch planning and implementationSupport future expansion planning and sustainability effortsDesired QualificationsExperience in peer support, mental health, behavioral health, recovery support, social work, psychology, counseling, nonprofit management, public health, or related fieldsExperience developing programs, volunteer initiatives, or community-based services preferredStrong organizational and project management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesAbility to work independently in a remote environmentPassion for supporting vulnerable and underserved populationsPreferred ExperienceWarm-line or emotional support programsPeer support servicesReentry and justice-impacted populationsDomestic violence servicesHuman trafficking survivor servicesVolunteer managementCommunity outreachMental health advocacyProgram design and implementationWhat We Hope to BuildThe long-term vision for LoopTalk includesEmotional support callsPeer support conversationsScheduled support appointmentsCommunity connection servicesResource navigationReentry peer supportSurvivor support pathwaysFamily support servicesVolunteer-led support networksIntegration into the LoopRoots client portal and 888 support lineTime Commitment20–25 hours per weekLocationRemoteBenefitsOpportunity to design and launch a new national nonprofit initiativeDirect collaboration with organizational leadershipMeaningful impact on individuals experiencing isolation, hardship, and life transitionsFlexible remote scheduleLeadership and program development experienceProfessional references and recommendation opportunities based on performanceTo ApplyPlease submit your resume and a brief statement describing your experience with peer support, mental health services, volunteer management, community outreach, program development, or related work, and tell us why you are interested in helping build the LoopTalk program from the ground up. Info@looproots.org