Volunteer/ Canada Connect Coordinator

Functional Statement:

The primary function of the Volunteer/ Canada Connect Coordinator is the active recruitment, training, deployment and monitoring of volunteers, in support of the settlement and integration of immigrants in the community. This position is part of a team that utilizes the strengths, skills, and expertise of other team members to facilitate services and assist clients with their settlement journey.

Responsibilities:

To recruit volunteers based upon needs of BCIS and/or the community.
To create and update volunteer resource information as required.
To deliver orientation, training, and support to volunteers.
To deploy volunteers to the various volunteer engagement opportunity in BCIS
To Coordinate volunteer matches to support newcomers, with a large focus on the refugee population with complex needs
To organize volunteer recognition and annual appreciation programs.
To promote consistent volunteer management standards and policies, including police and child protection clearances.
To develop partnerships with other volunteer organizations in Brooks.
To maintain a data base of volunteers including agency-established standard for tracking demographics and statistical data.
To prepare and submit articles on volunteer activities for publication in newsletters, etc.

Qualifications

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Human/Social Services preferred.
1-3 years’ experience working with new Canadians.
Experience in volunteer recruitment management.
Experience working in a not-for-profit agency and familiarity with immigrant settlement issues will be considered as assets.
Ability to relate and communicate effectively within a multicultural and multidisciplinary client and staff setting.
Experience in preparing/delivering public presentations.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and persuasive oral and writing abilities.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Familiarity with the range of community-based services and other volunteer organizations.

Interested qualified candidates with the above criteria are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume referencing Volunteer/ Canada Connect Job Competition by 4:00 pm, Friday February 10th, 2023 to the Email: jobs@bcis-brooks.ca