Volunteer - Young Humanitarians Coordinator

We are looking for amazing volunteers wanting to help us bring Young Humanitarians to life in Otepoti Dunedin!A key outcome for this year will be to map out next steps to grow this exciting programme into a sustainable, annual activity for rangatahi in our community.
The role can be completed by one person, or as a team - it's up to you what and when you'd prefer!
You can also expect support from our team to assist and guide you along the way.Role descriptionYoung Humanitarians aims to improve lives by inspiring rangatahi to act on the humanitarian issues they care about through volunteering.
The programme consists of six modules on topics like climate change, nuclear war, inclusion, and migration and are linked to local volunteering opportunities.Volunteer as a Young Humanitarians coordinator and serve behind the scenes to help bring the programme to life.
This role is a great way to support rangatahi to improve the lives of those around them.Your tasksCo-ordinators are responsible for organising volunteers, creating volunteer rosters and co-ordinating volunteer tasks to make workshops and community-based action possible.Finding local volunteering opportunities.Organising course catering and workshop materials.Coordinating transport (if needed).Providing feedback after the programme is delivered.Volunteer requirementsYou'll need to:Dedicate three to four hours of your time per week.Be flexible – shifts could vary from week to week.Be organised, care about sustainability, have initiative and good communication skills.Pass a police vetting check.ApplyingWhen you apply, you'll need to provide the details of two referees that we can contact.
For example, they could be your employer, professor, friend, or someone who knows you well.
Your referees can't be related to you or part of your extended family, nor be your partner or spouse, nor live at the same address as you.TrainingYou'll receive all the training and guidance you need to make sure the programme is successful.
Our team will provide you with resources, provide local connections and help you understand your tasks.Health, Safety and WellbeingAs a volunteer with New Zealand Red Cross, you'll have access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) if you need support with your wellbeing.
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