Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

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At March of Dimes Canada, **our collective work matters**. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s **dedicated to solving big challenges** and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because **the need is urgent — and it’s growing**.

More than eight million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you’ll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we’ll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you’ll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. Our collective efforts are rooted in our **Purpose**, **Vision**, and **Mission**, which inform how we drive all our work forward:

- **Purpose**: Champion equity. Empower ability.
- **Vision**: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 
- **Mission**:To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

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- Contributing to our important mission**:creating real change for people with disabilities**:

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- Supported in your **professional growth, development, and success**:

- Included in our **empathetic and supportive work culture**

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**This Opportunity**:
**We are currently looking to fill a part time (approximately 18 hours per week) Volunteer Engagement Coordinator in Halifax and area, NS.**

The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, recognition, and retention of volunteers and students who support After Stroke programming. In this role, the coordinator will actively champion volunteer-driven activities across programs which provide personalized support to stroke survivors. Working in collaboration with community health facilities, the coordinator will work to expand the number of volunteer opportunities and ensure roles are appropriately filed to meet program goals. The coordinator will uphold best practices in screening methods and processes, maintaining accurate records, and fostering a positive and inclusive volunteer experience for all.

**Responsibilities**:
**Volunteer Management**
- Oversee the entire volunteer life cycle including recruitment, screening, on-boarding, training, recognition, retention, and on-going volunteer support.
- Contribute to the development of an annual volunteer recruitment and retention plan to support After Stroke programming, including post implementation evaluation and feedback.
- Provide support, direction, and leadership inline with volunteer best practices to program staff, volunteers, and students.
- Work with the After Stroke team to ensure suitable volunteers are integrated into After Stroke programs and services, including, but limited to Hospital Peer Connection.
- Provide volunteers with appropriate placements, resources, and training.
- Work closely with the Senior Manager, Volunteer Management to create proactive recruitment and recognition strategies.
- Ensure compliance with March of Dimes Canada’s volunteer policies, procedures, and processes including implementation of risk management practices.
- Accurately gather and maintain data on volunteers and activities completed.

**Stakeholder Engagement and Community Building**
- Represent March of Dimes Canada at community meetings, conferences, and community events, promoting the organization’s objectives and identifying potential collaborative opportunities.
- Network and engage with community organizations, schools, service clubs, healthcare facilities and businesses to foster partnerships in volunteer opportunities which support program goals.

**Training, Knowledge Development, and Reporting**
- Ensure volunteers are appropriately trained and supported in their role.
- Identify areas for improvement pertaining to efficiencies and implement new processes, structure, and resources accordingly.
- Contribute to the development of volunteer-related policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with organizational standards.
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