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Form of workAbout HammondCare
HammondCare is passionate about improving quality of life for people in need with special commitment to dementia care, palliative care and innovative research. We have a strong volunteer programme with a valued group of volunteers sharing their time each week.
About the role
This role is based at HammondCare Darlinghurst which is a 42 bed home providing exceptional care and support for older individuals with complex care needs who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.
Since opening in 2020, the home has had a profound impact on the lives of many people. Through a combination of relationship-based care and permanent accommodation, HammondCare Darlinghurst has helped our clients to overcome challenges they face and improve their wellbeing.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of our residents. The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for developing and leading a volunteer service whose key focus is to meet the interests of residents by matching them with a compassionate volunteer from their local community.
This permanent part-time position based at Darlinghurst is 15.2 hours per week working either 2 days per week or shorter days across 3 days per week.
Duties include:
- Working with multidisciplinary teams to build a volunteer service that compliments the needs of HammondCare Residential service and clients
- Attracting, recruiting and onboarding volunteers, matching their interests with suitable opportunities
- Managing and mentoring volunteers, supporting them with both online and onsite face-to-face training as well as coordinating social volunteer events
- Maintaining accurate records in our volunteer database (Salesforce) and following established processes and guidelines for Volunteer Services
- Managing the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme
About you:
- Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
- Demonstrated experience in an Administration/ Coordination position
- Demonstrated experience where relationship building is a prominent component of your role
- Leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport quickly and work with people at all levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong influencing skills
- Preferred experience in recruitment particularly of volunteers
- Intermediate MS Office skills, familiar with teams
- Empathic and compassionate
What we can offer you
- Salary packaging for superannuation contributions
- Discounts on everyday products and services
- Employee Assistance Program – free access to independent and confidential counselling support
- Recognition, Training & Development
- Support to complete the Cert IV in Volunteer Program Management
- Health & Wellbeing Programmes
Pre- Employment Checks
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, NDISWC and reference checks and must be willing to obtain COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations.
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
