Save the Children's retail network offers customers excellent quality recycled clothing, footwear, bric-a-brac, toys, books, and much more. Run entirely by volunteers, our shop network in New South Wales is rapidly expanding and we need you to join our fantastic group of support staff in the retail operations team. The role of Volunteer Coordinator is a vital and pivotal role in ensuring the success of our existing and future network of shops. If you are passionate about people, highly organised, and want to contribute to an amazing and well-respected cause, this role is for you.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.

Where you come in:

In this casual position, based in Smithfield, you will work on recruiting, training, and coordinating all volunteers and volunteer related activities. You will be part of our Retail team and report to our Retail Operations Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Coordinating advertising and other activities to source new volunteers
• Processing volunteer applications and managing the volunteer database
• Recruiting and selecting volunteers according to agreed policies
• Conducting training and inductions for new volunteers
• Ensuring an adequate supply of volunteers for existing and new stores
• Supporting the retail network with administrative requirements

Does this sound like you?

…You're a dynamic, passionate, organised, and people-oriented individual who loves to think outside the box. You willingly take on a range of tasks, determine priorities and deliver to a high standard on schedule.

This role requires:

• Previous experience in recruiting, rostering, and training volunteers
• Strong ability to problem-solve and use initiative
• Demonstrated experience in improving volunteer/staff engagement
• An understanding of, and compliance with, organisational policies
• A bright and bubbly personality with a can-do positive attitude and passion for retail

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same.
In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Child friendly work environment

Position Description - Volunteer Coordinator

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.