The Salvation Army B.C. Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries Published September 23, 2020 Location Vancouver, Canada Job Type Full-time (Contract) Category British Columbia Salary $18.75/hr Interested applicants must respond in writing to office@boundlessvancouver.ca Closing date October 15, 2020 Street Address 3213 Fraser St Description HOURS: Contract: Oct. 26th, 2020 to Dec. 24, 2020, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Responsibilities Position Purpose Summary: Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries organizes The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver Christmas Toy Shop for children and families. The Christmas Volunteer & Donation Coordinator works with our Boundless Vancouver team to organize our volunteers and coordinate donations for The Christmas Toy Shop and the Christmas Luncheon. BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Volunteer Coordination: Works in conjunction with and in support of The Christmas Toy Shop by identifying and promoting volunteer opportunities Recruit, screen, register & orient appropriate volunteers to fill positions Process necessary paperwork, including Criminal Record Checks and volunteer agreement packages Deploy volunteers to positions relevant to their interests and skills Help orientate and supervise volunteers while they are deployed to their positions Keep thorough records of volunteer information and hours of service for statistical purposes Donation Coordination: Work in conjunction with and in support of the Christmas campaigns, identifying the financial and in-kind donation needs for Christmas distribution Solicit financial and in-kind donations and correspond in a timely manner with individuals and corporate donors in the community; organize toy drives with companies and organizations in the community Coordinate drop-off and pick up schedule with donors and driver(s) Help coordinate with divisional Public Relations team for the Toy Mountain event Relay donated items to the appropriate personnel for proper storage and distribution Keep thorough records of donor information and donated items/amounts & maintain a positive relationship with our donors Perform other duties as assigned   Qualifications Education/Certifications: Post-secondary education and work experience in fund-raising, donor relations, public relations Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience, including experience working in customer service related fields Required Skills/Knowledge: Excellent organizational skills Superior relationship building skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a confident, collaborative and professional manner Proven ability to multitask Be able to work independently; demonstrated self-starter and team player Excellent verbal communication skills in person and on the phone Excellent written communication skills Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Ability to learn new software quickly and teach others Be able to lift up to 30 lbs   PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities: Valid BC Driver’s License Background check consent A clear vulnerable sector screening A clean drivers’ abstract Completion of online Armatus Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training

Summer Student- Community Service Worker

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Published
May 7, 2021

Location
Langley

Job Type
Temporary  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
The Willows Family Life Centre

Salary Range:
$17.00 per hour

Address:
103 – 5735 203 Street Langley, BC V3A 8A7

Posting Expires:
May 24, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attention: Renée McFadden. Email: [email protected]. Please mention ‘Summer Student-Community Service Worker’ in the subject line of your email. Please no phone calls.

Description

Assist with The Willows Family Life Centre’s current community programming, plan & coordinate summer outreach program for children.

HOURS:

  • 30 hours/week.
  • 11 weeks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work cooperatively with the staff of The Willows Family Life Centre to promote our services within the Langley community.
  • Engage with program participants in ways that represent our values of dignity, service, stewardship, and hope.
  • Assist with the launch and maintenance of our new Toy Lending Library system and Willowbuds Parent-Tot program.
  • Involvement in equipping participants in our life skills anger management courses called Red Cap (children 8-12) and TASK (youth 13-18).
  • Build relationships and provide mentorship to at-risk youth in the community alongside our Youth Coordinator through weekly events.
  • Plan and coordinate a 7-week summer outreach program for children.
  • Develop social media campaigns and promotional material in digital and print assets.
  • Administrative and reception duties as needed to manage program registration.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

  • Completed high school and be between the ages of 17-30.
  • First Aid Training will be an asset.
  • Must have a clear and current Criminal Record Check.

 Experience:

  • Prior experience working with children and activity planning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Social media and computer proficiency an asset

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

  • Background check consent.
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening.
  • A clean driver’s abstract.
  • Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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