Volunteer Services - Winnipeg, Canada - Harvest Manitoba

Harvest Manitoba

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Volunteer Services Associate Job Description

- Part-Time Permanent

Harvest Manitoba is an outstanding place with employees that care greatly about the work that we do and the people that we work with and serve.

We are seeking an outgoing part-time
Volunteer Services Associate that will work well with our team.

As a Volunteer Services Associate, you are the first person many of our volunteers interact with, and the first impression they have of Harvest Manitoba.

Your role is to ensure a smooth and professional experience, and work with our Harvest Manitoba CREW to ensure our volunteers are working effectively and feeling valued.

Reports to:
Senior Volunteer Services Manager

Responsibilities:

Act as a first point of contact and host for volunteers and guests, including preparation of work areas and conducting tours.
Work with the Harvest Manitoba CREW to determine work assignments for groups and individuals.
Work alongside volunteers while performing tasks in the warehouse such as the packaging of hampers, sorting perishable and nonperishable items, loading boxes, weighing items, and other production duties as required.
Maintain clean and orderly workstations in the warehouse, assist with setup and tear down after volunteer shifts.
Operate pallet jack and/or forklifts as needed.
Assist with volunteer orientations, intakes, interviews, and assessments to determine the best placement.
Provide a welcoming and appreciative environment, and work to improve the experience of, and ensure the retention of, our volunteers.
Address any behavioral or procedural issues or conflicts within the volunteer group.
Liaise with other departments throughout the day to assess volunteer priorities.
Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to our volunteers.
Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
As a member of the Harvest CREW, support the team however needed to ensure operational needs are being met.

About You:

You believe in the dignity of all humans and have a caring, positive attitude.
Ability to work effectively as a team member in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to lift, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs., and sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to operate pallet jacks as needed.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills.
Experienced in public speaking & working with groups/volunteers conducting tours.
Familiarity with hunger and poverty issues, and the resources available.
Commitment to the organization's vision of accessible, healthy, and sustainable food for all.
Evening and weekend shifts will be required as business levels dictate._

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $15.60 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Employee assistance program
Onsite parking

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

The role is part time and shifts are primarily in the evening from 5pm 8:30 pm. or on Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, does that work for you?

Licence/Certification:
- or clear criminal record check? (required)
- or clear child abuse registry check? (required)

Work Location:
In person