Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Jun 2022
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Brisbane
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our organisation and help us to support and connect with people on every step of their life path, responding with love, care, hope and humility, and support the most vulnerable in our community. Anglicare recognises the critical role our volunteers play and the positive impact they make.
We currently have a two exciting opportunities for passionate Coordinators to take ownership of our Community Visitors Scheme. The role will involve coordinating the recruitment selection, orientation, supervision and support of CVS volunteers.
Community Visitors provide social support to isolated older persons living in the community or in residential aged care. The Coordinator also liaises with aged care providers external to Anglicare to ensure awareness of the scheme and access for eligible older persons. The focus of this program is to match volunteers and clients who have similar hobbies and interests, life experiences and other connections in order to reduce social isolation, enhance the lives and increase the wellbeing of all parties.
The roles are part-time (3 days per week) and are both 12 month contracts.
Some of the responsibilities of the role will include;
Whether you have already established understanding of the CVS program, or come from a alternative background, your commitment to supporting our services by creating strong, effective relationships will be paramount. Some of your skills and capabilities will include:
Supported by an approachable and empowering manager and working within a small, autonomous team, you will be self-managing and enjoy “owning” your position. Our larger Organisational Development team are a diverse group who enjoy celebrating special occasions and sharing successes. Some other benefits include:
Click Apply now and submit your most up to date CV.
For further information please contact Daniel Walsh - 07 3838 7669.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.