Professional Summary
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Lyn Allen

Karapiro Rowing Inc
Cambridge,Cambridge
Lyn Allen
15

NAC/Air New Zealand

15

Kauri New Zealand

14

Karapiro Rowing Inc

Dynamic Volunteer Manager with a proven track record in developing effective recruitment strategies and enhancing community participation. Skilled in scheduling, training, and relationship building to foster a positive organizational culture.

Work History

Volunteer Manager

10 Years 6 Months
Karapiro Rowing Inc | 09.2015 - 03.2026
  • Developed volunteer recruitment strategies to enhance community engagement and participation.
  • Coordinated training sessions to ensure volunteers understood safety protocols and operational guidelines.
  • Streamlined volunteer scheduling processes, improving overall efficiency and resource allocation.
  • Led initiatives to recognize volunteer contributions, fostering a positive organizational culture.

Counsellor

10 Years 6 Months
Lifeline | 02.1973 - 08.1983

Trained to be a Lifeline Counsellor in Hawkes Bay then moved to Auckland. I then joined the management team where I helped train and develop counsellors.

Skills

Mentoring
Department management
Marketing strategy
Motivation and encouragement
Relationship building
Interpersonal communication skills
Scheduling
Recruitment and selection
Volunteer scheduling
Volunteer recruitment strategy
Volunteer coordination
Volunteer accreditation
Volunteer needs assessments
Volunteer assessment

Timeline

Volunteer Manager

Karapiro Rowing Inc
09.2015 - 03.2026Read More

Counsellor

Lifeline
02.1973 - 08.1983Read More
Lyn Allen