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
September 27, 2021

Location
Prince Albert

Job Type
Full-time (Contract)  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Prince Albert

Salary Range:
$13.59 – $20.38 per hour

Address:
Main location: 900 Central Avenue / Alternative: Community

Posting Expires:
October 1, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Major Pamela Stanger, Email: [email protected], or Mail: 900 Central Ave, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 4P3

Description

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

 

Position Purpose Summary:

This position will assist with all things Christmas. Helping to collect, retain information from applicants, creation, and distribution of toy hampers, help to participate in community events and assist with the Christmas Kettle Campaign. Must hold a valid driver’s license.

This is a temporary fixed-term position at 40 hours per week. Shifts will vary, and will be scheduled between Monday and Saturday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Answer phone calls and collect information from applicants
  • Assist to sort and bag toys for allocation
  • Record documentation from people needing assistance
  • Assist to deliver and collect kettles as needed
  • Assist with the counting of kettle donations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Education requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent

*NOTE: You may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Minimum Prior Related Experience:

  • Dealing with members of the public

Experience:  

  • Training will be provided

Required Skills/Knowledge:

The performance of the job requires some continuous standing for long periods of time. Frequent twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting up to 40 lbs., kneeling, processing information for data entry.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

PREFERRED capabilities:

  • Visual monitoring and frequently working with paperwork.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Working in office space
  • Working in a basement
  • Company Van
  • Odours
  • Verbal Abuse (Consumers)
  • Dealing with angry people
  • Work schedule may impact life (weekends, evenings)

Exposure to hazards:

  • Moving objects
  • Risk of back injuries
  • Working in the outdoors with cold weather

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

  • Background police check
  • Education verification
  • This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable drivers abstract. The successful candidate would have to provide proof upon being hired.

 

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.

Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.

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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