Volunteer Coordinator (Flexible / HomeBased)

Home Based

Organisation Waikato Equitherapy
Category Administration
Hours Both/Flexible

Hamilton Equitherapy is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help manage volunteer enquiries.

In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for prospective volunteers, helping identify whether an opportunity is the right fit for both the volunteer and the organisation.

Key duties include:

  • Managing volunteer referrals received online.
  • Contacting prospective volunteers by phone or email.
  • Discussing their interests, availability, and reasons for volunteering.
  • Assessing their ability to travel to and from the facility.
  • Identifying suitable volunteer opportunities within the organisation.
  • Updating volunteer records and referral outcomes.
  • Liaising with the Hamilton Equitherapy team regarding suitable candidates.

The role is primarily home-based and flexible, with the time commitment depending on the number of referrals received.

While most of the role can be done remotely, we ask that you visit the facility from time to time to see our programmes in action and gain a better understanding of the volunteer opportunities available. This helps ensure volunteers are matched to roles that best suit their interests and expectations.

Requirements:

  • Friendly and confident English communicator.
  • Comfortable speaking with people over the phone and by email.
  • Good organisational and time management skills.
  • Basic computer skills and confidence using online systems.
  • Able to work independently and manage tasks from home.
  • Reliable and responsive when following up volunteer enquiries.
  • Willing to learn about Hamilton Equitherapy and the volunteer opportunities available.
  • Able to visit the facility occasionally to gain an understanding of the programmes and volunteer roles.
  • Previous volunteer coordination, administration, customer service, or people-focused experience is helpful but not essential.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

  • Flexible, home-based role.
  • Time commitment varies depending on the number of volunteer enquiries received.
  • Referrals can be managed at times that suit your schedule.
  • Respond to volunteer referrals within 48 hours of receiving an application.
  • Maintain communication with the Hamilton Equine Therapy team as required.

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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