Volunteers Coordinator

Volunteers Coordinator

• Are you passionate about volunteering?
• Be a part of a supportive and fun team!
• Help make a difference in the lives of people.

About The Role

Anglicare is looking for a passionate and organised Volunteers Coordinator to support the Residential Care, Retirement Living and Social Wellness Centre teams on a Permanent Part-Time (3 days a week) role based either at Caddens or Rooty Hill.

As a Volunteers Coordinator, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient recruitment, processing, allocation and support of all volunteers so that the needs of staff and residents are appropriately met, in accordance with the organisation’s Christian Vision, Mission, Values and Purpose.

You will be responsible for parts of the Greater Western Sydney Region (Richmond, Penrith, Caddens, Rooty Hill Blacktown, Oran Park) covering 11 Anglicare locations.

Some of your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Liaising with Anglicare managers in, Residential Care, Retirement Living and Social Wellness Groups to  identify priority needs.
• End to end recruitment and onboarding of volunteers.
• Support volunteers by organising and conducting orientations, introducing the volunteer to relevant parties (manager, therapists, residents, clients, etc.), organising training (delivering training when required) and support sessions (delivering when required) as needed.
• Identifying any problems or issues that the volunteer may be experiencing and resolving them without undue delay.
• Maintain volunteer details, compliance checks, workplace and relevant communication (between Volunteering, staff and volunteers).
• Supporting and organising recognition events, recognising years of service and conducting debriefing sessions for volunteers where applicable.
• Providing monthly reports to Management.
• Stakeholder management by regular liaison with church groups, schools, community clubs and corporate groups to publicise the volunteers program and enhance the recruitment of volunteers.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who embodies enthusiasm and energy and is passionate about volunteering and who is dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for people. The following skills and attributes will greatly contribute to your success in this role: 

• Proven track record in managing a volunteer program.
• Experience in all aspects of volunteer coordination
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Results-oriented mindset, consistently achieving predetermined targets.
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills, thinking laterally to overcome challenges.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Travel to different sites within the region.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake or provide clearances for the following Checks: A Police Check, NDIS Check, Working with Children Check, qualifications and referee checks.

Benefits of joining Anglicare:

• A warm, welcoming culture
• Ongoing training and development with a focus on career growth
• Flexible working arrangements which include hybrid / working from home and from our office
• Experienced and passionate leadership team who are supportive and consultative
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
• Fitness Passport
• Access to discounts from over 400 retailers on our rewards program

About Us

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need – providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people like you, people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve.

Build your career in a for-purpose aged care, retirement living and community service market leader with over 4,000 staff.

To find out more please visit: www.anglicare.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.