Coordinator of Volunteering Programs

We are looking for a detail-oriented and focused Volunteer Coordinator to be responsible for our one-to-one companionship and friendship volunteer program. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers, matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills, keeping volunteers informed, keeping a database of volunteer information and skills. If you possess excellent organisational skills and have the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds we welcome your application.

This is a part-time position at 4 days per week, fixed term to June 2022.

The position is to match our client’s/volunteers in Melbourne’s Southern and Eastern Regions and can be performed with a combination of working from home and working in our main office in Maidstone.

In this role, you’ll be working across a range of tasks including:

• Assessing clients for the appropriate volunteer program
• Recruiting, selecting, inducting, training and supervising volunteers
• Matching volunteers with clients
• Preparing care plans when required
• Maintaining clients and volunteers files on an ongoing basis
• Monitoring My Aged Care portal for referrals and actioning them
• Collecting and submitting statistics for internal and departmental requirements
• Preparing monthly reports
• Developing strong networks with relevant organisations that result in referrals for the program
• Promoting all AMCS programs

Our ideal applicant will have:

• Experience in working with older people and people with disabilities and carers
• Experience in recruitment, induction, supervision and coordination of volunteers
• Strong knowledge of social support and other relevant services
• Computer and report writing skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Creative and enthusiastic, with the ability to motivate others
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Current Victorian driver’s license

Proficiency in a second language (Eastern European preferable) is required.

All applicants must consent to complete a national criminal record check.

What’s on offer:

• A role with purpose
• Great organisational culture with a diverse and inclusive team
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
• NFP salary packaging benefits

Please note that we are reviewing candidates upon application. Apply now and don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!