Volunteer Coordinator Role
About the Role
Humanists Australia is seeking a motivated and highly organised Volunteer Coordinator to help us grow and nurture our dedicated volunteer team. At Humanists Australia, we empower Australians to lead ethical, compassionate, and fulfilling lives without religion across various programs including campaigns, ceremonies, community building, and wellbeing care. Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our mission. In this role, you will be the welcoming connector for new volunteers, ensuring they are engaged, supported, and ready to make an impact. If you are a strong communicator who loves building communities and keeping operations organised, join us in creating a respectful and autonomous environment where our volunteers thrive.
Key Objectives
Advertise available volunteer roles to attract passionate and aligned individuals to our programs.
Deliver a smooth onboarding experience for new volunteers, ensuring they feel warmly welcomed into the HA community.
Keep our team engaged and motivated, actively fostering a positive volunteer culture.
Maintain, update, and organize critical volunteer records effectively.
Skills Required
A high level of self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with potential and current team members.
Strong organizational abilities with demonstrated experience in structured record keeping.
Good technical skills, specifically proficiency using Google Workspace (Google Docs and Google Sheets) for program administration.
A friendly, encouraging demeanor that motivates others and builds rapport.
Desirable: Prior experience working effectively within an online, remote team.
Desirable: An understanding of humanism and Humanists Australia's values.
You Will Need
A laptop or desktop computer
A good internet connection
Availability for a weekly online meeting
Benefits of Volunteering with HA
A high degree of flexibility and autonomy—you choose how and when to complete your work.
Experience working within a respectful, highly collaborative team guided by clear working agreements.
The opportunity to hone your recruitment, onboarding, and engagement skills within a growing national non-profit.
The chance to make a tangible impact on the secular and ethical landscape of Australia by empowering our people.
Finding connection in a supportive, diverse community of like-minded individuals.
