Student and Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Opportunity: Student & Volunteer Coordinator The Zahra Foundation Australia is looking for a passionate and skilled volunteer to join our team as a Student & Volunteer Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity to support a growing not-for-profit organisation that is working towards an Australia where all women are economically empowered and safe.

Why Volunteer with Zahra Foundation? At Zahra, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. They enable us to make a real difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic and financial abuse.

This role is ideal for:

• Individuals with experience in volunteer management, administration, or coordination.
• Those passionate about supporting volunteers and students in a community-focused setting.
• People with strong organisational and communication skills who thrive in a dynamic environment.
• We provide in-house training, mentoring, and external skill development opportunities, as well as access to team-building events throughout the year. We’re dynamic, flexible, and committed to tailoring volunteer roles to suit your interests, skills, and availability.

About the Role As the Student & Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a key role in engaging, supporting, and coordinating volunteers and students across our key service areas, ensuring they are well-prepared and appropriately placed to support the Foundation’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Volunteer & Student Coordination – Manage day-to-day activities, placements, and schedules for volunteers and students across administration, Pathways to Empowerment, and financial counselling programs.
• Onboarding & Training – Develop and oversee orientation, onboarding, and ongoing training to ensure volunteers and students feel confident and well-equipped.
• Compliance & Reporting –Monitor and manage police checks, Working with Children clearances, and other mandatory certifications, ensuring all volunteers and students meet necessary compliance requirements, providing regular reports to the Head of Business Services.
• Administrative Support – Maintain accurate records, assist with rostering and backfilling roles, and compliance documentation ensuring and supporting the smooth operation of volunteer activities.
• Volunteer Engagement & Retention - Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages ongoing participation, recognition, and professional development opportunities for volunteers and students.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Represent the Zahra Foundation at volunteer-related events, networking opportunities, and meetings with external organisations such as Volunteering SA.
• Program Support - Work closely with program teams to ensure volunteers and students are effectively integrated into service delivery and are making a meaningful impact

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in volunteer or student coordination, administration, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with volunteers, students, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a trauma-informed, client-centered environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and database management for tracking volunteer activities and compliance.

Location & Commitment Location: South Australia Metro area Commitment: 8 hours per week, which can be spread across 1 or 2 days

How to Apply If you’re ready to be part of a values-driven organisation that provides pathways to economic empowerment and safety for women, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in creating pathways to economic empowerment and safety for women recovering from domestic and financial abuse.