Volunteer Coordinator - Hamilton, Canada - YWCA Hamilton

YWCA Hamilton

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1889,
YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton's original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework.

We are dedicated to strengthening women's and girl's voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

YWork for us?

At
YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Inclusivity, Equity, Community, Self-determination, and Accountability.

We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live.

We offer our employees:

Onthejob training and professional development opportunities
Childcare discounts
Opportunities to get involved in our community
A competitive total rewards package

If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team

Position Description

Job Code: 12-HAD-2023

Department:
Human Resources

Reports to:
Director of Human Resources

Location:
Hamilton, ON

Hours of Work: 20 Hours/Week

Start Date:
TDB

Posting Date: 4 August, 2023

Develops, implements and evaluates an overall volunteer strategy to meet YWCA Hamilton department needs while ensuring meaningful and memorable volunteer experiences for all volunteers;
Recruits new volunteers through planned community outreach efforts; interviews applicants and trains, supports, and motivates new volunteers;
Works closely with YWCA Hamilton departments to determine volunteer needs to effectively manage program areas, ensuring the right volunteers are recruited for the right positions;
Works closely with the Events and Community Fundraising Specialist to recruit for and effectively manage volunteers for signature YWCA fundraising events including YWCA's Women of Distinction Awards and YWCA's Walk A Mile In Her Shoes;
Identifies volunteer opportunities through corporations to enhance YWCA programs, events and services and liaises with corporate contacts to ensure deliverables are achieved;
Develops and implements volunteer stewardship plan to ensure that all YWCA Hamilton volunteers are recognized in a way that is memorable and meaningful, and works with the Events and Community Fundraising Specialist to recognize volunteers annually during Volunteer Recognition Week by hosting a volunteer appreciation event;
Ensures there is appropriate support and training for agency volunteers in alignment with their volunteer area(s);
Manages the YWCA Hamilton's volunteer database to effectively track and manage all volunteer profiles, hours and assignments while collecting statistics and analytics to determine trends to support strategy and volunteer pipeline development;
Manages the development of volunteer related marketing materials for the purpose of promotion;
Ensures that volunteer policies and procedures are up to date, in alignment with Human Resources and Quality and Compliance, and that best practices are incorporated at all times;
Works with YWCA staff to effectively communicate volunteer positions, builds out job descriptions and matches volunteer interest with program and department need;
Monitors and manages volunteer budgets where appropriate and supports other administrative duties where and when required;
Manages the volunteer program and monitors budgets/expenses related to the program;
Tracks, codes and submits all volunteer related invoices in alignment with YWCA Hamilton finance and administration policies;
Develops and implements appropriate systems to ensure monitoring of projects and initiatives in compliance with work schedules, outcomes and volunteer requirements to ensure the protection of vulnerable populations through police background checks, vulnerable sector checks or other requirements;
Maintains appropriate recordkeeping and expense reporting in accordance with YWCA Hamilton's policies and procedures, and confidentiality/privacy policies;
Provides recommendations to strengthen existing volunteer policies or processes;
Provides regular reports and updates to Program Leadership when required;
Identifies and evaluates risks associated with volunteers and takes appropriate action to control the risks;
Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships; Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
Perform other duties as required.