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 20, 2021

Location
Maple Creek

Job Type
Full-time (Contract)  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Maple Creek Community Church

Salary Range:
$14.00 per hour

Address:
PO Box 216 Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, S0N 1N0

Posting Expires:
October 16, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Major Charlotte Dean, Email: [email protected]

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:

Assist in the operation of the Community and Family Services at The Salvation Army Maple Creek Community Church.

This job is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program. Possibility of future, longer term employment with The Salvation Army for successful candidate.

  • Temporary Full Time
  • Start Date: November 1, 2021
  • End Date: Dec 31, 2021
  • 30 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in Packing and Distribution of Food Hampers
  • Assist clients with completion of paperwork and phone calls as needed
  • Oversight of Christmas Toy Distribution
  • Administrative duties including telephone reception, data entry, preparation of deposits and some receipting.
  • Organization and scheduling of volunteers for Christmas Kettle Campaign
  • Assisting with supervision of seasonal volunteers
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

Education/Certifications:

  • Be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (as per Canada Summer Jobs funding agreement)
  • Successful Criminal Record Check

Experience:

  • Some experience in applicable fields is helpful but not required

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Valid driver’s license is required. Abstract required.
  • Ability to safely lift 40lbs

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
  • Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
  • Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
  • Represent the organization is a positive, professional, and engaging manner.

 

The Salvation Army requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to provide proof of full vaccination. Requests for exemption from the policy due to medical reasons or other grounds protected by provincial human rights legislation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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.

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