Volunteer Relations Coordinator

Responsible for recordkeeping and ensuring the communication between the committee and the volunteers runs smoothly.

Duties :

• Sending weekly reminders to the volunteers about sessions, keeping them up to date about the lessons planned, tracking attendance, and keeping a detailed record of the volunteers' community service hours and submitting them.
• Ensuring registration of the volunteers is taken every week.
• Recording volunteer hours and keeping backup copies (leaving a paper trail is NB!).
• Diarizing absentees and communicating them to the committee members.
• Sending weekly reminders (WhatsApp / Vula announcement) to the volunteers about sessions.
• Updating the volunteers about the lesson plan.
• Communicating volunteers' concerns to the committee.

Requirements :

• Be a registered UCT law student in the academic year(s).
• Completion of the Constitutional Law course (PBL200W).
• Be committed to the mission of the SHAWCO organization.
• Have excellent time management, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Having previous experience in leadership would be advantageous.
• Be passionate about community development.
• Be in good academic standing.

How to apply :

• Complete the online application form by clicking Apply now below.
• Remember to attach your full Curriculum Vitae (CV) and your Cover Letter which outlines why you are suitable for the role that you are applying for.
• Please include at least 2 contactable references in your cover letter or at least 2 written references/testimonials verifying your abilities and overall character.

Closing date : 23:55 on Sunday the 3rd of October 2021.

For shortlisted candidates, interviews will be held over Zoom or MS Teams.

For any questions about this position, please feel free to email.

Required Experience :

Key Skills :

Fundraising, Communication skills, Physical Examinations, Hospice Care, Workers' Compensation Law, Computer Literacy, Grant Writing, Music Therapy, Memory Care, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Writing Skills.