Assistant Team Leader

Position Title: Assistant Team Leader

Role Purpose/How You Help

The Assistant Team Leader helps us continue to change the lives of our friends on the street every day as a member of the volunteer team in your area.

The Assistant Team Leader will work closing with the Team Leader to lead a shift of volunteers (between 8 & 10) to ensure that the team & their vehicle go out on shift every week to help our friends. In collaboration with the Team Leader you'll be the go-to person for your team & the on-shift service partners (food providers/local community groups) who support us on shift. 

Supervision & Reporting

Assistant Team Leaders report to their Service Leader or Service Coordinator. As an Assistant Team Leader you are responsible for assisting the Team Leader in managing a team of between 8 & 10 General Volunteers. 

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Team Leader, you are responsible for helping ensure that your team of volunteers and friends using our service have an awesome experience every week. You will support the Team Leader with the key responsibilities of the role when the Team Leader is away or when required:

• Providing updates to your team on any changes to services or other important information
• Helping train new volunteers on how to correctly operate the van and equipment
• Maintain the volunteer roster & notify your Service Leader/Service Coordinator if you need more team members
• Sending out a weekly reminder for upcoming rostered volunteers
• Consistently monitor & promote safe work practices
• At all times embrace & promote Orange Sky’s culture of ensuring safe and supportive service environments

How we help you 

A comprehensive onboarding & training program will be provided to ensure the volunteer is able to successfully fulfill the role. This is available as online training module as a part of our online volunteer management system. 

Hours

2-4 flexible hours per week

Skills Required: 

• Confidence in learning new technologies or platforms (training will be provided)
• Willing to give things a crack