Remote Volunteer Coordinator - Part-Time (Aged Care)

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport discounted gym

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave after 5 years

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in Sydney is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, match and support volunteers across ACVVS programs, with a focus on our telephone-based volunteer service. The role is predominantly work-from-home with occasional visits to Macquarie Park and is offered on a permanent part-time basis (22.8 hours per week).

You will advertise for volunteers, interview candidates, and build lasting relationships with volunteers and care partners, delivering induction and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience working with volunteers/groups or teams (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills, with a genuine ability to build rapport and meaningful relationships over the phone.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the confidence to initiate conversations, follow up regularly and keep volunteers engaged.
• A warm, compassionate and approachable personality, with a genuine passion for supporting older Australians.
• Experience in the Aged Care and/or Community Services sector (desirable but not essential)
• Effective written and oral communication skills when dealing with volunteers, clients and staff

Responsibilities

• Advertising for volunteers through a variety of channels to target local groups and people
• Conducting interviews with potential volunteers
• Matching volunteers to clients according to interests, location, skills
• Building strong, positive relationships with volunteers through regular telephone conversations and ongoing communication.
• Providing induction, orientation and training prior to volunteer commencement
• Processing and delivering on client referrals from Aged Care facilities and Care Advisors
• Providing regular, ongoing support for volunteers
• Promoting ACVVS to Aged Care Providers in the region through attendance at industry events

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Interpersonal communication

Telephone communication

Proactive attitude

Empathy

Job description

Catholic Healthcare Limited in Sydney is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, match and support volunteers across ACVVS programs, with a focus on our telephone-based volunteer service. The role is predominantly work-from-home with occasional visits to Macquarie Park and is offered on a permanent part-time basis (22.8 hours per week).

You will advertise for volunteers, interview candidates, and build lasting relationships with volunteers and care partners, delivering induction and ongoing