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Volunteer Coordinator
Support and expand the volunteer program
We are looking for an individual that has in-depth knowledge of, and contacts within, our community and outlying areas. This individual needs to be self-motivated and disciplined. We are looking for an individual who is willing to recruit, interview and organize a solid team of volunteers as well as support our fundraiser's. Our volunteers are dynamic, hard working individuals who enjoy helping others and who are fighting the stigma of sexual assault. The successful candidate would be available during business hours to contact potential donors and recruit volunteers as well as be available to manage and supervise the occasional fundraising event which can run late into the evenings. They would have experience managing people and have strong computer skills.This position is part-time, salary TBD upon experience.
Drop off a resume in person at 5011 49th Ave during business hours, Mon-Fri 8:30 - 12pm, 1pm - 4:00pm, or submit an electronic copy
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Type of Community or Social Service
- Volunteer coordination
Specific Skills
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Resolve conflict situations
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Work Setting
- Social service agency
Ability to Supervise
- More than 20 people
- Working groups
- Committees
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
- 16-20 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
Target Groups or Clients
- Culturally diverse groups