Volunteer Co-ordinator

Responsibilities

The Volunteer Co-ordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training and retention of the Club's volunteers.

Duties

• Assess the personnel needs of the Club on an annual basis, taking into account regular duties as well as special events.
• Develop a volunteer policy, for ratification by the Board/Committee.
• Develop a recruitment plan that identified all possible recruiting sources.
• Develop a budget for the Club's Volunteer Program.
• Understand the nature of volunteering and what motivates people to volunteer.
• Recruit volunteers and where possible, place them in roles that suit their background, skills or wishes.
• Organise initial orientation and on-going training.
• Develop and implement a communications program that regularly keeps volunteers informed of all Club activities.
• Overview and support the progress of volunteers, providing regular feedback on their performance.
• Ensure appropriate recognition of volunteers - NSWRL Volunteer Awards nominations as appropriate.
• Submit regular reports to the Secretary and Board/Committee.
• Ensure that all activities related to the Club's volunteer program conform to the rules and regulations of the Club.
• Ensure that all volunteers are WWCC (Working With Children Check) approved.
• Maintain appropriate WWCC records as required by the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.
• Apply for available Volunteer Grants to assist with the recruitment, retention and recognition of your Club's volunteers.
• Ensure that the importance of volunteerism is addressed in the Club's Strategic Plan.