Volunteer Engagement Program Assistant
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Job Description
Kelowna & District SHARE Society is an inclusive workplace that has been in operation in the community since 1980. It receives donations from a generous community to give away to those in need and to sell in our thrift store. Proceeds from the thrift store go towards the delivery of our various in-house programs, all of which are focused on addressing the needs of those in our community who are experiencing economic distress.
This position reports to the Executive Assistant.
The Volunteer Program Assistant is responsible for the delivery of SHARE?s Volunteer Engagement Program which maintains and supports a pool of volunteers interested in being part of the SHARE team.
Administrative Duties
Part-time hours: 18 per week Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour Benefits:
- Respond to phone, email and online inquiries about volunteer opportunities at SHARE
- Source and recruit volunteers for various departments
- Conduct interviews to determine candidate suitability
- Collect information on availability and skills
- Provide orientation and ensure the purpose of the organization and what it does is clearly understood
- Plan volunteer events that would promote a sense of community among the volunteers
- Schedule volunteers for shifts
- Check in with volunteers regularly, working along side them as needed in order to increase retention rate
- Ensure volunteers are paired with appropriate staff to ensure comprehensive training
- Keep accurate records and prepare monthly reports
- Support in daily store operations or other program assistants, as needed
- Network in the community to explore new sources of volunteers and to advocate for the program
- Explore and identify other target populations who might benefit from the program
- Work with the team of staff and volunteers to develop content for marketing materials that would increase community engagement
- Attention to detail
- Strong problem solving and organization skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Self-starter who takes initiative
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work with a diverse group of people
- Some Post-Secondary education in a related field or experience in a similar environment
Part-time hours: 18 per week Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour Benefits:
- Store discount
- French not required
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
- Kelowna, BC V1Y 7E6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2171584
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationKelowna, BC, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned