Volunteer Coordinator
Life at Coast Shelter
Coast Shelter is a leading Central Coast not for profit charity assisting families, adults and young people with complex issues arising from their experience of homelessness, abuse and neglect. Our organisation is driven by our mission to deliver innovative solutions to address homelessness, violence and poverty to achieve immediate and lasting changes.
We are a Tier 3 community housing body and the largest Specialist Homelessness Service in Regional NSW. We operate 9 crisis shelters, a Community Centre and more than 50 outreach properties, housing over 150 people across the Central Coast every night.
At Coast Shelter, you’ll be joining a team of committed staff and volunteers who work to end Homelessness and Domestic and Family Violence within our community. Our people are innovative professionals who are driven to help make positive change, we are bold with ideas and operate with pace and passion.
The Role
Coast Shelter is seeking a passionate and proactive individual to take on the role of Volunteer Coordinator. As the public face of volunteer life at Coast Shelter, you will play a crucial role in promoting volunteering and developing a strategic plan to source volunteers with diverse skillsets and experience from all walks of life.
In this role, you will be responsible for every aspect of volunteer recruitment, selection, induction, reporting and evaluation, ensuring a positive volunteering experience for both the individual and the organisation. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering volunteer retention, training and evaluation programs, collaborating with a range of key stakeholders both internally and externally.
Previous volunteer experience is essential for this exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community.
All about you
You are innovative and passionate about developing teams and people. To be successful in the position, you will have to develop strong relationships with volunteers and other stakeholders to build trust and engagement with Coast Shelter.
To be considered for the position you must be able to address the essential criteria below;
- Relevant tertiary qualification diploma level or higher and/or minimum 5 years people management experience
- To be able to grow and develop the volunteer program
- Demonstrated understanding of the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and best practice in volunteer management
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including developed interpersonal skills with an ability to relate positively and confidently with a wide range of people, in a variety of settings
- Demonstrated administration skills, showing accuracy, consistency and attention to detail.
- Developed computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Ability to take initiative and undertake a range of duties with limited supervision.
Our Values
- Respect
- Innovation
- Connection
- Trust
Ways we Reward You!
- Competitive Remuneration Package including access to extensive salary packaging offerings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Values Driven Organisation
- Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support
If you are successful in gaining employment with Coast Shelter you must hold a NSW driver’s licence, First Aid Certificate, National Criminal Record Check, Covid Digital Certificate and Working with Children Check.
Enquires: Jason Brown Human People & Culture Manager
Please apply by providing a resume and cover letter.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity. Coast Shelter strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
