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 Assistance Coordinator

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Published
September 7, 2021

Location
Kamloops, BC

Job Type
Temporary  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Kamloops

Salary Range:
$16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Address:
344 Poplar Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 4B8

Posting Expires:
September 24, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attention: Capt. Kelly Fifield, Corps Officer. Email: [email protected]. Please mention ‘Christmas Assistance Coordinator’ in the subject line of your email.

Description

The Christmas Assistance Coordinator registers families who are seeking aid and assistance from or have been referred to, The Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Program as well as works with businesses and individuals looking to Adopt a Family. They also help in the putting together and handing out of all the Christmas Hampers.

HOURS:

  • 40 hours per week with a fluctuating schedule-flexibility will be required
  • October 1, 2021– December 24, 2021

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The Incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:
  • To give assistance to the Christmas Hamper Program
  • Evaluate and process applicants registering for Christmas Assistance
  • Train, orientate, and work alongside a volunteer team
  • Recording of essential information into The Salvation Army’s database (Link2Feed)
  • Collects, organizes, & prepares statistical and other program information
  • Register and assign Sponsor Organizations, businesses, and individuals
  • May/assist with preparing information letter and wishlists for Sponsors
  • Pick Up donations and run Errands as necessary
  • Write up and send out Thank You Letters to donors
  • Perform other Community Service duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

Education/Certifications:

  • The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs. Will also have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.
  • First aid/CPR
  • Class 5 bc driver’s license or higher
  • Clean drivers abstract
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening
  • Background check consent
  • Completion of our online Armatus abuse training and required health and safety training

Experience:

  • The successful candidate must have at least one year prior related experience, including life skills, computer competency, and leadership skills

Work Environment:

  • Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Performance of the job requires a frequent amount of loading/unloading trucks, handing out hampers, receiving/sorting out donated or purchased goods, and computer work
  • Performance of the job requires attentive listening (empathy to clients/volunteers), and attention to detail when entering data/computer work.

The incumbent could need to work under the following disagreeable conditions:

  • Temperature variations
  • Cramped working areas
  • Work-related stress
  • Dealing with angry and/or abusive clients

The incumbent could be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury, or illness due to:

  • Physical and verbal attacks by others
  • Exposure to infectious diseases
  • Exposure to chemicals (e.g. cleaning)
  • Moving objects
  • Sharp objects
  • Risk of back strain

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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