Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator Position

(Part-Time Position) Mission Thrift Store Chatham

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Volunteer Coordinator has a vital and meaningful role with a local Mission Thrift Store. They must have solid relational qualities, using cultural competence to recruit and lead a wide range of diverse volunteers to operate a Mission Thrift Store effectively. The Volunteer Coordinator must seek and recruit qualified volunteers using a welcoming and inclusive framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Activities:

Recruit a sustainable volunteer base for the local Mission Thrift Store (approximately 100 or more active Volunteers)

Establish and maintain a volunteer succession program to continually strengthen the volunteer base, with the assistance of BFM Foundation staff

Provide orientation and training specific to the volunteer’s job duties for all new and existing volunteers. Ensure all provincial and federal safety requirements have been provided and delivered to create a positive, respectful, cooperative, rewarding work experience for all volunteers

Review organizational policies and procedures and the rights and responsibilities with each volunteer to ensure knowledge of the organization and our ministry purpose

Assist in providing an efficient and safe working environment for the volunteers. Be a promoter of the Mission Thrift Store and the Joint Ministry of BFM Foundation (Canada) and Bible League Canada

Ensure volunteer applications, screening & interview documents, police records check (PRC), and agreements are completed and stored using proper handling of personal information using compliance requirements with the Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Communicate regularly with volunteers through regular evaluation, check-in phone calls, e-mails, and personal recognition for their commitment

Assist the Store Manager with an effective plan of scheduling volunteers to ensure each workday is covered, effectively utilizing all volunteers

Attend Volunteer Appreciation Events

Skills

The Volunteer Champion must demonstrate the following skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Practical verbal and listening communications skills

Effective written communications skills

Computer skills, including the ability to operate Microsoft Office Suite and various software platforms

Stress management skills

Time management skills

Ability to communicate in a friendly and informative manner with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Personal Attributes

The Volunteer Coordinator must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be honest and trustworthy

Be respectful and inclusive of all individuals

Be flexible and considerate

Demonstrate sound work ethics

If you feel you have the passion and skill set that would help to advance the purpose of Mission Thrift Store Chatham, we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your resume by January 20th, 2024 by email to Chatham@missionthriftstore.com or you are welcome to drop off your application or resume in person to the Store Manager.

BFM (Chatham) Enterprises Society welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-20
Expected start date: 2024-01-29