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Volunteer Coordinator - Outreach Service

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We are looking for a kind and competent coordinator to grow our new Outreach Service.

Our Outreach Service provides practical and social support to people living with the debilitating illnesses ME/CFS and Long COVID. Outreach volunteers assist with a range of activities including: housework, gardening, social contact, dog walking, filling out forms.

Can you help us make a significant difference in the quality of life of people impacted by chronic illness?

Tasks include:

  • Maintaining a list of Outreach Volunteers in our CRM
  • Maintaining a list of Outreach Clients in our CRM
  • Recruiting Volunteers through Volunteer Canterbury, Student Volunteer Army, our website, volunteer expos, and other avenues.
  • Select and onboard Volunteers.
  • Supervise and mentor Volunteers.
  • Receive requests for the Outreach Service.
  • Refer Clients to other services when appropriate.
  • Allocate Volunteers to Clients.
  • Check in with Clients.

A Position Description is available for this role.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WfzoIMlDwVbfNSvrOEGcrTAlgptx2D1I/view?usp=drive_link

Did you know?
People with ME/CFS, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have a reduced level of functionality that means they cannot complete normal activities of daily living. An additional burden is that doing too much physically or mentally can trigger Post-Exertional Malaise – a worsening of symptoms that can last for days or more.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL:

  • A qualification or experience relevant to the health, disability or social work sector.
  • Able to always exhibit and share the values of MECFS Canterbury:
    Compassion, Respect, Equity, Patient-centred, Collaboration.
  • Warm, non-judgmental, and calm manner.
  • Develops trusting and productive relationships.
  • A good level of English language skills and an ability to communicate clearly in writing and in-person.
  • Comfortable with computer systems
  • Good time management and organisational skills, and able to work without close supervision.
  • A full New Zealand Driver’s Licence.

PREFFERED:

  • Experience with contributing to a team.
  • An understanding of ME/CFS, or a similar chronic disabling condition, the impacts on quality of life, and associated disabilities.
  • An understanding of the impact of stigma and inadequate health, social and financial supports.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Estimated at up to 6 hours per week.
Full support available from the Leadership Team.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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