Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator
Recruit and coordinate Volunteers and facilitate recreation activities across the Waikato.
Summary about this job
Volunteer Coordination & Support
Company: Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind
Location: Waikato
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +64-7-266-2411
Fax: +64-9-882-5503
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Detail information about job Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Coordinate recreation opportunities
- Make a meaningful difference through recreation and volunteer coordination
- Bring innovation, drive, and motivation to this role
With over 300 employees and around 6,000 Volunteers the Blind Foundation is New Zealand's leading provider of services and support to people who are blind or have low vision. One of New Zealand's most trusted and iconic Not for Profit organisations, we need a Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator to join us. You will help the organisation achieve our vision of a 'life without limits' for New Zealanders who are blind or who have low vision.
At the Blind Foundation we believe all people should have the same opportunities for living a meaningful and rewarding life, with access to a range of social, recreation, peer support, and personal development opportunities. This part time (30 hours per week) role works to enable people who are blind or have low vision to live the Blind Foundation vision of a 'life without limits' through recruiting and coordinating Volunteers and facilitating recreation activities across the Waikato. This part-time roles local office will be in Hamilton.
We are looking for:
- an innovative, solutions focused approach to the life enrichment agenda (recreation, social activities, peer support, personal development)
- a belief in people's potential, with experience or knowledge of volunteer management, recreation and community engagement
- a drive for achievement; delivering results in a service setting through improvement projects and innovation
- a high level of motivation to add value, and make a meaningful difference to a worthwhile cause
- experience working with communities and empowering others.
In return, we can offer:
- comprehensive induction, on-going training and professional development
- a varied, interesting and challenging role within a progressive, professional and respected organisation
- a supportive and collaborative environment working alongside like-minded individuals.
Become an ambassador for the Blind Foundation! Our staff take an active interest and participate in fundraising and volunteer opportunities.
If you believe you have what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a formal application below through our Careers Portal, where you can also view the position description. If you have any questions please contact our Recruitment Team on 09 355 6872.
Applications close Monday, 23 July 2018.
The Blind Foundation welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages suitably qualified people who are blind or who have low vision to apply for roles within the organisation.