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 Kettle Worker, more than 1 required – East Toronto Citadel

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Published
October 15, 2021

Location
Toronto, ON

Job Type
Part-time (Contract)  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
East Toronto Citadel

Salary Range:
$14.35 – $16.00 per hour

Address:
107 Cedarvale Ave Toronto, ON M4C 4J9

Posting Expires:
October 29, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: [email protected] Attention: Edi Matondo Mail: 107 Cedarvale Ave, Toronto, ON. M4C 4J9 Please no phone calls.

Description

To assist the Corps Ministry Unit to achieve its objectives for the main fundraising program, Christmas Kettle Campaign, in support of the work of the Community and Family Services Ministry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Arrive at assigned location on time; remain with Christmas Kettle until shift change or Kettle is picked up by personnel
  • Stand near Christmas Kettle for the entire duration of shift; greet, smile and collect donations from passers-by; thank donors
  • Follow instructions of Coordinator; report any issues and/ or concerns to Coordinator as they arise
  • Promote Salvation Army programs & services, volunteering, when opportunities arise
  • Respond to donor questions or make appropriate referral
  • Collect donor’s information when a request is made for a charitable tax receipt
  • Manage inventory and request supplies when necessary
  • Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be punctual and reliable
  • Positively portrays The Salvation Army and reflect its mission and core values
  • Possesses good customer service skills – by being friendly, courteous, positive, flexible, task oriented, patient
  • Be able to work independently
  • Ability to focus on job and refrain from distractions, i.e. mobile phone usage, texting, etc.
  • Possesses good oral communication skills
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs.
  • Willingness to work indoors at high traffic retail locations
  • Follows the dress code and be well groomed
  • Previous fundraising experience, customer service, and volunteer experience an asset
  • Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
  • Attentive listening skills for the purpose of supervision, coaching, and conflict resolution.
  • Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

HOURS: Up to 24 hours per week; flexible hours may be required Monday to Saturday

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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

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