Volunteer Coordinator

Job Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Volunteer Coordinator plays a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the volunteer program within our organization. This position is responsible for recruiting, training, and scheduling a large data base of more than 200 volunteers. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, an ability to juggle multiple schedules at once, a passion for community engagement, and an ability to motivate volunteers and encourage a positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Strong administrative skills for maintaining records, schedules, and reports efficiently.
• Recruit, interview, orient and train volunteers
• Work with a team of staff to assess and identify agency volunteer needs.
• Manage volunteer policies, procedures and standards of volunteer service.
• Regular communication with volunteers both electronically and in person
• Coordinate ongoing volunteer training/ workshops
• Regular assessment of volunteer programs to ensure effectiveness and recommend changes as needed.
• Plan ongoing volunteer recognition and annual appreciation event.
• Maintain up to date records of volunteer hours and program statistics & job descriptions through Better Impact software.
• Assist with public displays/community booths to educate, inform and recruit supporters of Project SHARE’s mission
• Represent Project SHARE on networks/committees
• Work closely with the Events Coordinator to support agency events.

Education/Experience

• Post-secondary education and/or experience working in volunteer management
• Demonstrated experience managing programs in a nonprofit setting
• Experience working with volunteer management software is preferred

Working Conditions

• As an essential service provider our services change to meet the needs of our community and adaptability is a critical success factor
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required for attendance at meetings and special events
• Interacts with employees, volunteers, clients and donors with diversity, equity and inclusion
• This is a mixture of both desk work and hands-on interaction in our warehouses, food room, community gardens and within the community.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a dynamic team of staff, volunteers, management and stakeholders.

This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Pay rate is $25.00 per hour, Family Benefits Plan and RSP matching after 6 months.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Jo Low, Operations Manager jolow@projectshare.ca . This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.