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
October 4, 2021

Location
Langley, BC

Job Type
Full-time  

Competition #
2021-5052-006

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Gateway of Hope

Salary Range:
$19.60 per hour

Address:
5787 Langley Bypass

Posting Expires:
October 12, 2021 4:00 pm

Applications Accepted By:
Attn: Heidi Henderson, email: [email protected] Please indicating Competition # in the subject line of your email

Description

Hours:

  • Permanent, full-time, benefits and RRSP’s after 3 months
  • Hours:  Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm, Wednesday and Friday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • This position is under an averaging agreement – there is no overtime for the 12 hour shifts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Crisis intervention among community, shelter, EWR, and OP guests, liaise with emergency personnel arriving at the Gateway
  • Engage with and provide support to community meal guests
  • Be a welcoming presence to volunteers, guests, participants, donors
  • Act as after-hours reception for both phone and front door, by means of portable phone
  • Provide building security  while engaging with participants, community & shelter guests
  • Hosts / supervises scheduled amenities room activities for residents
  • May receive general donations, handles public complaints, acts as primary community liaison, assists outside users or groups renting or offering programs at our facility
  • Accurately records day-to-day happenings; maintains logbooks and completes incident reports
  • In partnership with shelter staff, assisting shelter guests in everyday situations
  • In partnerships with OP advisors; provide support to current and new OP, ie. room checks, tours for new participants, POD visits, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Calm demeanor with the ability to bring down the intensity of crisis situations
  • Builds rapport easily and quickly with everyone when possible
  • Relationship focused, with a proven record of displaying empathy and compassion
  • Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
  • Team oriented and able to take initiative
  • Grade 12 education or equivalent
  • Criminal Record Check
  • CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Hours:

  • Permanent, full-time, benefits and RRSP’s after 3 months
  • Hours:  Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm, Wednesday and Friday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • This position is under an averaging agreement – there is no overtime for the 12 hour shifts

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