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

Summer Outreach/Family Services Worker

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Published
July 2, 2021

Location
Abbotsford

Job Type
Temporary  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Cascade Community Ministries

Salary Range:
$17.82

Address:
34081 Gladys Avenue,

Posting Expires:
July 9, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
[email protected]

Description

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Summer Outreach/Family Services Worker will be working with persons who are homeless or other marginalized individuals.   He/she will assist Outreach Workers and Family Services Worker by providing services for the homeless clients: engaging in conversations to assess their needs and direct them to the services that The Salvation Army provides such as shower, hygiene needs, Meal Centre Services (lunch), laundry, food hampers, nursing assistance, outreach assistance, shelter assistance.

Work Hours/Duration:  8 weeks, 35 hours/week         

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Summer Outreach/Family Services Worker will be a part of a client services team at the Centre of Hope, Cascade Community Ministries in carrying out various duties:
  • Family Services (Clothing Vouchers, food hampers, rental supplements) • Working in Client Café (Laundry, showers, kitchen, client services)
  • Outreach (Working in the field addressing client needs and meeting needs accordingly)
  • Case Planning (training with case planners, learning client interviewing, learning BC Housing data base system)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs 2021 program participant criteria.  Please refer to the website: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs.html

Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to create summer job opportunities for young people aged 15 to 30 years old. 

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and complete a Criminal Record Check.  Applicants must have good computer skills, excellent verbal/written skills, able to work cooperatively in a team setting with minimal supervision.

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

  • Background check consent
  • A clean drivers abstract
  • Completion of required Health and Safety training

 

Must send a resume and a cover letter stating all of the following:

  • the position you are applying for
  • your qualifications/experience as related to the position
  • confirm that you meet the Canada Summer Jobs 2021 program participant criteria

The Salvation Army Abbotsford is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. 

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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