Volunteer Specialist

**Organizational Overview**:
The Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners actively supports families and individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We advocate for and provide support services, education, and funding for research for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

**Our Vision**:
A world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

**Our Mission**:
To alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia’s and to promote research.

**Our Values**:
Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

**Position title**: Volunteer Specialist

**Location**:
Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners - London/Middlesex region. 435 Windemere Road, London (with travel required within Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin County) and remote from home.

**Status**:
Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend work required

**About you**:
You are an enthusiastic, highly organized individual who has a passion for working with diverse groups of people, older adults, and those living with dementia or cognitive impairment. You have experience coordinating and working with a volunteer team. You enjoy working with a multi-disciplinary team and utilize your excellent interpersonal skills. You are a natural with computers and your written and verbal communication skills are first-rate. You understand and demonstrate the importance of delivering accuracy and attention to detail within your work. You manage your time well and are able to problem-solve through challenging situations and unexpected circumstances.

**Position Summary**:
In this position, the Volunteer Specialist will recruit, screen, coordinate volunteers for programs, in-home recreation, education, events, administration, and fund development activities for the Society. The Volunteer Specialist will also provide feedback and recognition for all volunteers.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Recruit, screen, provide orientation and coordinate appropriate training, feedback and appreciation for all volunteers;
- Monitor volunteers’ performance and recommend additional training, as needed;
- Ensure appropriate recognition of volunteers (e.g. Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event, internal and external award nominations, National Volunteer Appreciation Week, etc.);
- Attend community events and facilitate presentations to assist in the marketing of volunteer services at the Society;
- Liaise with community partners in conjunction with the program, education, and fund development staff;
- Update Volunteer database, to enter all volunteer information, track hours and programs.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Completed post-secondary education in Volunteer Management and/or Human Resources or equivalent;
- Minimum 2 years experience working in the field of volunteer management
- Interviewing experience;
- Ability to work independently and with volunteers, staff and community partners;
- Experience working with volunteer databases, knowledge of Better Impact an asset;
- Flexibility to represent the Society at events and programs, some of which occur outside of regular work hours;
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality;
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias an asset;
- Knowledge and working understanding of Microsoft Suite of software;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check screening required;
**Immediate Supervisor**:
Manager of Volunteer Engagement

**Indirect Supervisor**:
Director of Development

**Working Conditions**:
Hybrid work model - in-office and some remote work from home. General office duties, typing, filing, occasional lifting / carrying 25lbs, reaching, bending, walking, sitting, and standing. Freedom of movement throughout the day. Some travel required.

**Commitment to Equitable Recruitment**:
The Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners (AlzSWP) recognizes the value and dignity of each individual and ensures everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment, where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all members feel safe, respected, empowered, and valued for their contributions.

Our values include collaboration and respect and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds. We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.

**Infection Prevention and Control & COVID-19 Considerations**:
This position will require consistent wearing of proper PPE and completing education in proper Public Health guidelines surrounding PPE and Covid-19 protocols.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON