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

Food Bank Worker

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Published
October 26, 2021

Location
Portage La Prairie

Job Type
Full-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Portage la Prairie Corps

Salary Range:
$13.30 – $19.96 per hour

Address:
220 Duke Ave., Portage la Prairie, MB

Posting Expires:
November 4, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: [email protected], Fax: 204-857-4672 Mail: The Salvation Army Portage Box 476 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7 Attn: Major Brenda Hammond

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.

The worker will provide support to the daily running of Food Bank operations, organizing and maintaining the Food Bank operations in accordance with Salvation Army policy and procedure.

  • Full time until New Year
  • 25-30 hours per week
  • 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (different shift times)

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:

Food Bank Program

  • Providing support to the daily organizing of the Food Bank
  • Receive/decline Food Bank donations
  • Ensure the handling/sorting of all food donations in a timely and efficient manner
  • Sort/stock food donations in a safe manner
  • Weigh all food donations and ensure they are recorded appropriately
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the Food Bank area
  • Ensure Occupational Health and Safety is followed
  • Check and record daily freezer temperatures
  • Ensure all food is handled according to Manitoba Public Health Guidelines as indicated in Food handling guide.
  • Report any concerns to the Corps Officer
  • Appropriate disposal of cardboard on a daily basis
  • Contact community partners for pick up/distribution of food (United Church, Drop in, Native Friendship Centre)
  • Receives all non-monetary donations
  • Actively involved in food drives, fundraising efforts
  • Assign duties to food bank volunteers and train volunteers in practical aspects of Food Bank operations
  • Maintain records and information as required by CMO/DHQ/THQ
  • Actively participates in meetings with Corps Officer, inclusive of PEAC

Administrative Duties

  • Answer telephone and handle drop-in inquiries
  • Use of the Link2Feed Program
  • Facilitate Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

  • High School Diploma

Experience:

  • At least one year experience in volunteer management
  • Understanding for individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds
  • Self-starter with strong motivation and determination for self and others
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn the standards, policies and procedures of The Salvation Army
  • Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army – its mission, culture, and values

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to represent the local Salvation Army
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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