University of Sydney Union
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE
As the Volunteer Programs Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of USU’s student experience. You’ll coordinate and grow a dynamic volunteering program that engages students, supports major events, and creates opportunities for local and international students to get involved on campus.
You’ll combine operational excellence with creativity – managing recruitment, training, scheduling, and recognition, while fostering a vibrant community for volunteers.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Lead and manage USU’s student volunteer program, including recruitment, induction, training, scheduling, and deployment.
- Develop engaging volunteering opportunities across campus and the wider community.
- Coordinate communications with volunteers through newsletters, social media, and direct updates.
- Support and mentor volunteers, ensuring they feel valued, motivated, and connected.
- Organise volunteer rosters and provide on-site leadership at major events.
- Maintain and improve program databases, processes, and administration systems.
- Assist in budget management and program planning to ensure sustainability.
- Ensure all volunteer activities and events are safe and compliant with WHS and relevant policies.
- Gather and respond to volunteer feedback to continuously improve the program.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years’ experience coordinating volunteer programs, preferably in a youth or student environment.
- Experience recruiting, developing, and mentoring volunteers.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft/Google suite and database management.
- Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings when required.
- Current NSW Driver’s License and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
ABOUT THE USU
The USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience.
Led by a student board elected by their members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. They manage a diverse range of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange, to name a few. In addition, they support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, affordable fresh food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise.
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