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 14, 2021

Location
Neepawa, MB

Job Type
Part-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Neepawa Community Ministries Centre

Salary Range:
$15.41 – $23.12 per hour

Address:
342 Mountain Avenue

Posting Expires:
October 21, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: [email protected] – Attention: Amanda Naughton-Gale, Community Ministries Director

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.

This position provides assistance, to participants who seek support to meet their basic human needs. This position provides guidance and support as part of a team in the areas of: Food Bank, Christmas Hampers, Kettle Campaign, vouchers for Thrift Store participants, community liaison, Emergency Disaster Services, and other programs that are developed to meet the needs of clients and the community.

  • 21-35 hours per week
  • 3-5 day/week

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Meet with Clients to assess their needs through our intake processes and client management systems
  • Pack Hampers and issue vouchers as needed to meet the needs of clients
  • Ensure the organization and inventory levels of the Food Bank
  • Work with community partners
  • Volunteer Management
  • Assist with Christmas Hamper Program
  • Coordinate Kettle Campaign
  • Provide Emergency Disaster Services as part of a team

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

  • Completion of High School

Experience:

  • Minimum 2-3 yrs related experience including working directly with marginalized people
  • Minimum 2-3 yrs in Volunteer Management
  • Experience working in a Food Bank
  • Experience in office administration, computers and database entry
  • Experience working in a client focused environment

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

  • Background check consent
  • 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of community-based resources is an asset
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
  • Ability to provide a valid Manitoba Class “5” Driver’s license, own vehicle, and current driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion
  • Must be able to establish good working relationships with community partners
  • Ability to lift weights of up to 50 lbs
  • Ability and willingness to provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening and The Salvation Army Abuse Registry that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills – clear and simple to understand
  • Effective organizational and time management skills – self-motivated and disciplined self-starter
  • Ability and willingness to adhere to, support, and promote The Salvation Army’s mission, vision, and values
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, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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