Volunteer Engagement Coordinator - Oakville, Canada - Acclaim Health

Acclaim Health

Verified Company

Oakville, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Acclaim Health is a registered charity with over 600 employees that helps over 28,000 people a year.

We are Halton's most trusted home care and community support services provider - and have been for over 90 years.

We have a proud and long tradition of providing home and community care to families across the region.

At Acclaim Health we pride ourselves on creating good in the world by giving back to our community, and through a culture of caring, for our patients, clients and our colleagues.

We are offer our colleagues flexibility, recognition, benefits, a supportive learning culture, and an expectation of high standards, all while having fun

Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) Temporary Full -Time Volunteer Engagement Coordinator position (equivalent to 37.5 hours per week), in the Community Support Services department for a period of 2 years.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for volunteer recruitment, orientation, engagement, ongoing education and recognition activities.
Acts as the primary contact for volunteer positions in the Community support services department
Participates in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment plan
Responds to volunteer inquiries
Completes initial volunteer interviews
Completes reference checks
Conducts volunteer orientation sessions
In collaboration with the team, organizes and facilitates volunteer training programs and education opportunities
Represents Acclaim Health at volunteer fairs and community events
Organizes the yearly volunteer appreciation event

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

Postsecondary education Gerontology, Social Services or related discipline.
Volunteer Management certificate is an asset
Valid Ontario Driver's License and insurance coverage in accordance with the company policy

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum 2 years' experience in volunteer coordination
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent presentation and training skills
Knowledge and understanding of volunteerism, and community resources
Strong assessment and interviewing skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
Acclaim Health is committed to working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger and our care more effective when it includes people of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status._

Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process_

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 24 months

Schedule: