Youth Leader Volunteer Lakes

Bay of Plenty
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

Company DescriptionKo wai mātou - About us:Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.Job DescriptionHe aha te tūranga - About the role:'YOUTH LEADER'Our Youth Leaders attend Division weekly and make a huge difference to our under 18 members by acting as a coach and mentor for various aspects of their lives, such as helping map a future career or setting personal goals.Volunteering as a Youth Leader will see you responsible for delivering a high-quality Youth Program at your local Division, including planning, resourcing, delivery and assessing. Ultimately the aim is to ensure all activities are safe yet loaded with fun and adventure for all participants, whilst taking care to ensure they are in line with Hato Hone St John policy. Our Youth Leaders also provide leadership, mentoring and support to Divisional NCO's, and encourage maximum participation in district and regional activities.*** Youth Leaders need to be able to contribute to an average of 3 hours per week and attend overnight camps from time to time.'RELIEF LEADER'Similar to that of a Youth Leader, our Relief Leaders are also responsible for the delivery of a high-quality Youth Program at Divisions' - but, on an as needed basis. They also provide leadership, mentoring and support to NCO's when supporting Divisions, events, camps or functions.As this volunteer role is on an 'as needed basis', the role sits within a District rather than a specific Division which means the Division in which you attend may not the be same one each time - however, it will be within your District and therefore close to where you live.*** Relief Leaders need to contribute to a minimum of 20 hours divisional activities per year.'PROJECT VOLUNTEER'Providing support on the delivery of long or short-term projects across the Youth Program for the Region and Districts, this Project Volunteer role could be as a subject matter expert (SME), advisory or for development purposes. These projects may see you leading programmes and/or projects of work which could include things such as camps, competitions, events and / or special interest groups. You will also be required to provide leadership, mentoring and support to Youth Members and NCO's who may also be working on the same project.*** Project Volunteers are required to contribute to a minimum of 60 volunteering hours per year.QualificationsKo wai koe - About you:Key requirements for ALL roles:

Must be 18+ years of age
A team player with a genuine interest in Youth and helping others
Proven ability to communicate, relate and build relationships with adults and children of all ages
An aptitude for working with a diversity of cultures
Motivated, resilient and keen to make a difference
Computer skills
A clean criminal record

Additional InformationMe pēhea te tuku tono - How to applyIf you are at least 18 years old, and are keen to join our Youth team click the "I'm interested" and apply now!*** You can find more information about the Hato Hone St John Youth Program, including details of your local division, on the Hato Hone St JohnAt Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment processResearch shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn't match the job description perfectly. If you're excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn't align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.

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