2015-06-23 I&S Agenda - Item 5 - Local Disaster Recovery Plan - Attachment 2

                          Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

Attachment 1 to terms of reference – Volunteer Coordinator
The position of Volunteer Coordinator is similar to that of a human resources manager or
personnel officer. While such positions do not carry line management responsibilities,
meaning that there is no direct supervision of volunteers, HR managers have an important
and essential role to play in ensuring that human resources are planned for and managed
effectively in a manner consistent with established policies. In much the same way the
Volunteer Coordinator acts as the link between the LDRC and volunteers or volunteer
organisations themselves. The Volunteer Coordinator does not necessarily supervise or
manage volunteers but manages/coordinates the volunteer programs and volunteer policies
as detailed in the Volunteer Management Plan.

Role
To plan for, coordinate, monitor and report on volunteer effort to support community
recovery on behalf of the LDRC.

Responsibilities
   assist in the development and implementation and maintenance of the volunteer
    management plan endorsed by the LDRC
   assist in promotion of volunteering opportunities as defined in the volunteer
    management plan
   maintain volunteer documentation and records
   match offers of assistance to identified community recovery volunteer needs
   work with Volunteering Queensland and other volunteer providers and registered
    nonprofit organisations to ensure volunteers are identified, engaged, coordinated and
    managed effectively
   provide public information on recovery volunteering needs, and the progress of recovery
    volunteering programs and activities
   identify opportunities and implement strategies to recognise volunteers
   report regularly to the Chair of the Human/Social Sub-group on the implementation of
    the volunteer management plan
Reporting
The Volunteer Coordinator reports to the Chair of the Human/Social Sub-group. Reporting
requirements should be established by the Chair on the appointment of a Volunteer
Coordinator.

As a guide the Volunteer Coordinator should be expected to report / advice on:
   the community need for volunteers to support recovery (assisted by the other sub-
    groups)
   offers of assistance within the community and how effectively such offers are able to be
    matched to community need
   availability of volunteers and strategies to overcome volunteering shortfalls
   resources required to support volunteers




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