Job description
Join the Thread Together team!
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Thread Together Volunteer Coordinator to join the team supporting the partnership between Anglicare SQ, St Andrews Parish Indooroopilly and national charity, Thread Together.
Thread Together was founded in 2012, based on the simple idea to donate rather than dispose of unsold clothing, which allows new clothing to be given to people in need, whilst also protecting the environment by saving these items from landfill. Thread Together clothes thousands of people across the country every week.
The Volunteer Coordinator will work with a supportive team from all three partners to coordinate and oversee service delivery elements of the Thread Together project at Indooroopilly.
The role is part time (45.6 hours/fortnight) and is based primarily at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Indooroopilly, with regular travel to the Anglicare office in Fortitude Valley and other Brisbane locations.
This role would be perfect for someone has strong organisational skills, loves to engage with others & wants to make a difference.
Skills and Experience
Your commitment to supporting the Thread Together initiative by creating strong and positive relationships across organisations and the community will be paramount. Some of your other skills and capabilities will include:
- Previous experience in volunteer coordination and management, or similar activities.
- The ability to proactively provide support to volunteers.
- Warmth, energy, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to volunteer services and to the principles of Thread Together.
- Strong general administrative skills, including sound written communication and computer skills (MS Word, Outlook) for record keeping and reporting.
- Confidence to help promote the program within Anglicare, to schools, service organisations, and to other community organisations that might host the Thread Together service for their clients.
- Ability to problem-solve and offer sensible solutions to emerging issues, and to prioritise to meet program deadlines.
- Knowledge of or willingness to acquire WH&S skills to audit potential new sites for service delivery.
- Cultural sensitivity and social awareness.
- Familiarity with Anglican parish communities, and particularly St Andrews’ parish, would be desirable.
You will be required to hold a Queensland Driver’s Licence, Blue Card and a National Police Certificate. A Certificate IV in Volunteer Coordination, Community Service Coordination (or equivalent experience) would be looked upon favourably but is not essential.
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for people facing tough times; and work within an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.
For further information please contact Leanne Wood 0478 301 001.
Applications will be progressed as they are received.
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.If you need any adjustments to the interview or selection process, please contact us directly and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
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.