Job Description

Volunteer Coordinator NeededAre you passionate about brain health and helping support non-profits so they can carry out their crucial work? In this role as the Volunteer Coordinator, you will interview applicants, coordinate/assist with background checks, facilitate recruitment and retention of volunteers, ensure volunteers are appropriately placed within the organization, and provide leadership to the volunteers.About Us: The Neuropsychiatric Patients' Association of NL (NPA) is a non-profit organization founded in January 2008 by Dr. Hugh Mirolo, Neuropsychiatrist, as an offshoot of the province's only Neuropsychiatry Clinic. This unique association offers Newfoundland's neuropsychiatric patients an opportunity to address service deficits in the healthcare system, particularly in the area of neurocognitive rehabilitation post-brain injury.Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year commitment with possibility of extension;

• Able to provide 3+ hours a week,

• Able to adapt to a flexible volunteer schedule,

• Good communication and listening skills,

• Ability to work well both independently and with others,

• Good time management,

• Organized,

• Friendly and open-minded,

• Self-starter,

• Previous experience as a volunteer coordinator or similar role an asset but not required

• PHIA, Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector check, Confidentiality agreement and 3 references will be required upon application submission.

Summary of tasks:

• Facilitate volunteer retention by ensuring adequate support and training for volunteers is available, offering advice and information to volunteers, ensuring volunteers are kept on task and motivated, and by organizing volunteer appreciation events,

• Schedule monthly volunteer meetings to ensure all volunteers are kept up to date with developments within the NPA and to facilitate open-discussion amongst volunteers and members,

• Assist with volunteer recruitment by ensuring up to date advertisements are available to the general public, conducting volunteer applicant screening, respond to volunteer applicants, facilitating interviews, collecting and organizing documents, checking references and assigning responsibilities,

• Coordinate teams of volunteers for large-scale actions,

• Keep detailed records of volunteers' information and assignments and ensure documentation is completed for all past, present and future volunteers,

• Attend organization meetings,

• Work closely with the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator (if applicable).

Apply Now if:

• You are interested in or studying business, human resources, organizational psychology, neuroscience, psychology, neuropsychiatry, community rehabilitation, etc (if applicable),

• You are passionate about helping non-profits, especially in relation to promoting brain health for all community members,

• Want or need volunteer experience to fill a requirement, for professional development, or just for fun!

Length of position: Minimum one (1) year, may be extendedWork location: The work location will be primarily mobile/remote, however some in-person meetings with fellow volunteers and/or relevant stakeholders may be required.Training: You will receive training from the NPA regarding volunteer coordination and the varying tasks expected of the Volunteer Coordinator via shadowing; virtual and/or in person meetings, as needed; and written documentation (typically via email).***Please send your resume and a short 1-3 sentences about why you would like to volunteer in this position. We will get in contact with you and schedule a phone or virtual interview to discuss further.***Job Type: CasualSalary: $1.00 per hourEducation:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-08-29