Volunteer Program Assistant

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Boyle Street Community Services Full time

**Contract (Tentative): May 1, 2024 (8-16 week duration)**

**Wage: $18.00/hour**

**Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 37.5 hours/week**

“Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored.”

Reporting to Manager of Development the Volunteer Program Assistant works to support the Development Team in the day-to-day execution of Boyle Street Community Services Volunteer Program. They work directly with volunteers getting involved with the organization and supports the organization to maintain and deepen relationships with volunteers.

“We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want - a constant and consistent caring force”
- **This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant; to be considered for this position you must meet ALL the following requirements**:

- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

**Please note: The availability of this position is dependent upon the confirmation of funding from Canada Summer Jobs.**

**Position Responsibilities**
- Recruiting and onboarding Program Support Volunteers
- Working across the Development Team and other departments to schedule volunteer interviews and supporting volunteer onboarding
- Working with the Development Team to ensure the Volunteer Management Database is up-to-date
- Supporting the Community Relationship Lead (Volunteers) to plan and execute volunteer engagement and appreciation events throughout the summer
- Coordinating Special Occasion Volunteer opportunities such as BBQs, 50/50's or other events
- Facilitating evaluation opportunities for volunteers to provide feedback on their experiences
- General duties as required to support the maintenance
- BSCS is more than a workplace. It is a community where everyone helps and contributes to the whole, and there is an expectation that all employees will take part in events (during the work week and occasionally during weekends and evenings). This includes fundraising campaigns, running community meals, medicine picking etc.

**Qualifications**
- Meet all Canada Summer Jobs Requirements*
- Police Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six months
- Valid First Aid certificate or enrolled in a future course
- Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous culture and ceremonies is considered an asset
- 1-2 years working in the non-profit sector, human services, or volunteer coordination
- Experience working with vulnerable people and/or in the inner-city
- Education related to Volunteer Management, Social Work, or Human Services is considered an asset
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with people from all walks of life

**Why Work for Boyle?**
- All work done positively impacts the community and its members
- Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support
- Employee activities and events throughout the year
- Various training initiatives, and development opportunities

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients.

Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns. We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us.

The health and safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. Per Boyle Street's COVID-19 policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the third booster dose. Proof of full vaccination by means of immunization records from AHS, letter from a physician, or other health care provider is required prior to starting with BSCS.

Boyle Street Community Services aims to foster a work environment that is rich with Indigenous culture, teachings, ceremonies, and activities
- as a reflection of the communities we serve and the land we reside upon.

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