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

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Published
May 10, 2021

Location
Richmond

Job Type
Contract  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Richmond Community Church

Salary Range:
$16.56 – $20.70

Address:
8280 Gilbert Road

Posting Expires:
May 21, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
[email protected]

Description

Job Purpose:

To assist the Richmond Shelter/Community & Family Services and provide families and individuals in need with community services.

Employment Terms:

  • Summer Contract – 8 weeks (35 hours per week including some evenings and weekends)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities:

  • Help with the community services programs (i.e. food distribution, hampers/meals, outreach/shelter relief)
  • Assist in planning and coordinating Community and Family Services programs for the summer/fall
  • Assist with fundraising efforts for the family and community services programs
  • Help serving meals (breakfast/lunch) and cleaning at the shelter
  • Provide administrative support at the Shelter/Community & Family Services
  • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Awareness and compliance with Salvation Army Policies and Procedures
  • Must be able to complete a Police Security Clearance Certificate
  • Ability to engage with people from multiple socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
  • Willing to work in a social services setting, assisting clients who may be homeless, have addiction/mental health issues
  • Able to work cooperatively in a team setting with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Must have good computer skills
  • Food Safe, Driver’s License and First Aid/CPR are an asset

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