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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008 |
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Volunteers Manager |
| Position Code: | 790 | | Career Level: | 6 |
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Responsible for
Managing the Volunteers program within the organisation to ensure that the program meets the organisation's, client's and Volunteer's goals and expectations. |
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Reports To
Human Resources Director, Program/Service/Centre Regional Manager. |
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Supervises
Some employees in this role may supervise Volunteers Coordinators, other employees will have no supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Developing an organisation-wide Volunteers program strategy, defining key program outcomes and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that strategic goals are met.
Monitoring and evaluating existing Volunteer initiatives and implementing new Volunteer initiatives to ensure that the Volunteer program throughout the organisation is maximised.
Assisting Management to initiate projects and organise work opportunities in order to take full advantage of various skill sets offered by Volunteers.
Raising awareness within the organisation with regard to the skills that Volunteers can bring to the organisation and the type of work that can be completed by Volunteers, ensuring the ongoing recognition of Volunteers and their valuable contribution to the organisation.
Overseeing the recruitment of Volunteers.
Planning and implementing appropriate training and support programs on an ongoing basis to enable Volunteers to provide practical assistance, emotional support and information to clients.
Reporting on all activities relating to Volunteers activity and the effectiveness of the Volunteer program.
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Key Skills
Strategic thinking and planning skills.
Strong management, leadership, team building, consulting and negotiation skills.
Organisational and decision-making ability.
Administrative ability.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
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Internal Contacts
Volunteers, Operations Staff, Human Resources Staff, Marketing & Fundraising Staff. |
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External Contacts
Prospective Volunteers, Clients, Government Service Staff, Community Service Staff, Support Network Groups, Donors, Support Network Groups. |
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Typical Experience
5 - 7 years of experience either in a Human Resources environment or as a Volunteers Coordinator. |
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