Coordinator Of Volunteers Jobs

The Grandview-Woodland Community Policing Centre (GWCPC) is dedicated to providing crime prevention assistance and education to the Commercial Drive corridor and surrounding neighbourhood. Community members are encouraged, through education and engagement in volunteering with the GWCPC to become active participants for increasing safety awareness and decreasing opportunities for crime to occur.

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Volunteer Coordinator is to recruit, retain, train, schedule, and oversee the work of our volunteers. This position is responsible for the recruitment and retention of volunteers, and is expected to improve engagement and expand volunteer outreach opportunities. This role will also maintain records and electronic information databases, as well as producing statistical information pertaining to volunteers and the hours they have contributed. The Volunteer Coordinator will develop job descriptions, tasks, responsibilities, and promote volunteer opportunities and events.

Primary Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities:

•Developing and implementing innovative programs for volunteer recruitment.

•Overseeing orientation and training of all volunteers.

•Coordinating volunteer scheduling for all volunteer programs using Better Impact Software.

•Maintaining volunteer records and statistics.

•Submitting monthly reports on volunteer and program hours.

•Organizing and leading volunteer events and appreciation.

Secondary Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities:

•Office Management.

•Information and Referral Services.

•Managing Petty Cash.

•Special Events.

•Social Media / Website Management.

•Program Management.

•Grant Writing / Funding Applications.

•Administrative Tasks.

•Assist the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

•Post-secondary education in Volunteer Management, Social Services, Community Development, Non-Profit Management or some other related field.

•Related experience in non-profit volunteer management or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

•Grant research and writing experience.

•Familiarity with database management software, experience using Better Impact is an asset.

•Strong computer skills, including competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

•Familiarity with major social media platforms, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WixPix.

•A clean driving record and access to a vehicle is an asset.

The ideal candidate will also possess strong customer service skills, a flexible schedule, and a passion for assisting both our volunteers and members of the diverse Commercial Drive community, who rely on the GWCPC for services.

Requirement:

All applicants will be required to obtain and pass a Criminal Record Check.

Hours:

Full-time position of 35 hours weekly. Scheduled as required from Tuesday through to Saturday Saturdays and evenings.