Volunteer Co-ordinator

As the LLTF Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating volunteering opportunities across all areas of the foundation. This includes recruiting, assessing, training and supporting volunteers, establishing a referral base and maintaining effective links with relevant community services, volunteering networks and corporate organisations. This position supports all LLTF staff regarding their volunteering requirements, assisting in supervision, review and recognition of all volunteers. Ensuring all the LLTF projects requiring volunteers are allocated appropriate volunteers in a timely manner and the projects are completed on time.

Key Responsibilities:
Roster and recruit all volunteers for LLTF including managing induction plans
Research and write volunteer policies, job descriptions and procedures
Liaise with the CEO, Walk for Prems Events Manager and Product and Services manager and Office Manager for which you are recruiting volunteers to ensure their requirements are met.
Manage training for all volunteers
Increase volunteer numbers through publicity strategies and campaigns with the help of CEO
Coordinate all volunteer checks including reference checks and relevant departmental screening checks, such as criminal record
Celebrate volunteering by nominating volunteers for awards and organise volunteer celebration events with help of other LLTF staff
Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes
Work with multiple agencies across different sectors in order to establish good working relationships to enhance volunteers for LLTF
Monitor and evaluate volunteer activities and assist in writing reports for funders and trustees
Maintain volunteer databases and undertake any other administrative duties as required by LLTF.
You may also be required to attend LLTF activities and Conferences outside of normal working hours. Must be available for the Walk For Prems Event held in October every year
Other duties as set out by the manager

KEY CHALLENGES:
Attract, screen, recruit and induct suitable volunteers for each volunteer role needed around Australia by LLTF
Maintaining an accurate and current database of volunteers including all rostering

Key selection criteria
Experience recruiting, assessing, training and supporting volunteers
Experience working in a small not-for-profit
Proficient understanding of Volunteering industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience with a volunteer management database
Experience utilising social media and online means to drive volunteer recruitment
Outstanding attention to detail
Willingness to work outside of standard business hours

Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role you will have:
At least 3 years’ equivalent experience in Volunteer Management, Human Resource Management or Workforce Management
An understanding of the nature of volunteering and its recruitment practices
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Flexibility
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated experience with volunteer recruitment, is a must
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook products
IV in Training and Assessment (Desirable)