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

Christmas Hamper Coordinator


Published
September 12, 2021

Location
Duncan

Job Type
Temporary  

Competition #
2021-3000-001

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Cowichan Valley

Salary Range:
$17.00 per hour

Address:
280 Trans Canada Hwy. Duncan, BC, V9L 3P9

Posting Expires:
October 15, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attention: Dave Maandag. E-mail: [email protected]

Description

The Christmas Hamper Coordinator is responsible for implementing the organization and monitoring of the Christmas Hamper Campaign. They will also recruit volunteers to ensure adequate staffing is met prior to and during each shift.

Hours:

  • Flexible hours and shifts are required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide overall daily supervision during the Christmas Assistance Campaign.
  • Assist in securing a location for the Christmas Assistance distribution and coordinate moving supplies and equipment into and out of this location.
  • Recruit, train, direct and work alongside volunteers ensuring all shifts are covered for the campaign.
  • Keep accurate records of volunteer information.
  • Receive and record all food, toy, and financial donations in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Represent and promote The Salvation Army to the community and businesses in a positive and professional manner.
  • Post campaign; Coordinate the packing and clean up all equipment/supplies. Write a report detailing areas for improvement, what worked well, and update contacts of all volunteers/organizations.
  • Perform other position related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

  • Completed High School or equivalent
  • Valid BC Class “5” Driver’s license, have own vehicle and insurance, a copy of current driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
  • Provide an original copy of a Criminal Background Check screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, at its sole discretion, is required.  The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.

Experience:

  • Prior related experience would be a definite asset
  • Experience with general office equipment and Microsoft Office applications

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to repetitively lift and or move up to 30 lb. (14 kg) bags/boxes
  • Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced setting
  • Must understand and support the mission and core values of The Salvation Army

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

  • Background check consent
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening
  • Clean drivers 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

To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate your email/cover letter where (vacanciesincanada.ca) you saw this job posting.

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