Volunteer Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Immigrant Services Society of BC Full time

**Summary**:
Facilitates and delivers Community Connection and Volunteer management activities to immigrant and refugee newcomers.

**Reports to**: Manager - Settlement

**Responsibilities**:

- Organizes community connections activities (including field trips, networking events) to provide immigrant and refugee newcomers with opportunities to engage with the broader community and obtain greater familiarity with Canadian society and resources.
- Assesses client needs for individuals seeking support through mentoring activities. Makes appropriate matches with ISSofBC volunteers and monitors ongoing match activities.
- Recruits, screens, interviews, orientates, and places volunteers with ISSofBC programs and external agencies. Collaborates with external agencies on providing supervision to volunteers referred by ISSofBC
- Conducts on-going monitoring follow-ups on all volunteer placements.
- Liaises with ISSofBC programs and external agencies (i.e. civic, church, and other community groups and associations) to foster partnerships essential to recruiting clients and community volunteers.
- Delivers volunteer information sessions for new and potential volunteers following a pre-determined schedule.
- Organizes and/or assists in the organization of volunteer recognition and networking events.
- Works closely with ISSofBC programs and external agency representative in updating volunteer requests.
- Enters new and revised information in the volunteer database ensuring that all volunteers are properly documented. Enters volunteer and client information and service interventions into a central database as interventions occur.
- Facilitates positive working relationships with Volunteer Centres in the Lower Mainland for referral, information sharing, training opportunities, volunteer opportunities and placements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
Diploma in Social Sciences, counselling or a related discipline acceptable to the employer supplemented by a minimum of one (1) to (2) years of experience in a client oriented position, preferable in an immigrant settlement services related field **OR** an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and courteously with clientele, staff and the public who come from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Proficiency in MS Word.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating groups.
- Ability to set and maintain boundaries with clients and manage self-care.
- Service-oriented with a demonstrated willingness to help the department and the organization achieve desired objectives and targets.
- Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial criminal record check.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

**ISSofBC’s mission and values emphasize inclusivity and recognition of individuals’ unique talents. In recruiting and developing our leaders, we see strength in diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our team.**

**Closing Date: Open until filled**

**Role Salary Range: $24.75 - 32.35 per hour**

**Expected Starting Range: $24.75 - 26.27. Dependent on education, training, experience, and internal equity. Wage grids are reviewed annually.**

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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