Library of Things Volunteer Coordinator - KCNH

This role is advertised by Volunteer West, the volunteer resource centre of Australian Multicultural Community Services on behalf of Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House.

Organisation description:

Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House (KCNH) is a community-managed Neighbourhood House and Eco-Living Centre providing a diverse range of programs, workshops, activities and events to the communities of Albion, Ardeer and broader Brimbank area. KCNH offers a space for all community members to connect and participate.

Position description:

The Library of Things is a community-based initiative that allows local residents to borrow a range of useful items, from tools and appliances to household equipment. The Volunteer Coordinator will play a key role in keeping this service running smoothly by working with personnel to establish and maintain loan and return procedures to keep our tools well-maintained and organised.

This role involves:

• Overseeing the lending database via LendEngine
• Working with staff and fellow volunteers to establish an easy-to-maintain protocol for loans and tool maintenance
• Keeping track of the condition of lent items and establishing a maintenance schedule in partnership with our monthly Repair Cafe
• Ensuring the Library of Things cupboards remain tidy and organised.

Location:

Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House, 61A Selwyn St, Albion

Skills required:

We are keen to hear from Volunteers who are:

• Experienced with lending libraries or the use of equipment and membership management software
• Reliable and punctual.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Organised and detail oriented.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to respond to feedback and work with staff and fellow volunteers

Time required:

2 hours per week preferably during KCNH opening hours

Commitment required:

6 months or longer

Others requirement:

• Participate in initial interview
• Working with children and police check (at KCNH’s cost)

Benefits from this role:

• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an already much appreciated community initiative.
• The chance to create an efficient and user-friendly lending and borrowing experience to benefit the KCNH community.
• Be part of a supportive neighbourhood house community.