Introduction:
The Seva Food Bank provides safe, nutritious and culturally-appropriate food to low- income families in Mississauga. An initiative of Sikhs Serving Canada, a registered not-for-profit organization, our mission is to positively impact local communities by acting on the basic Sikh tenets of sarbat da bhalla (the well being of all) and seva (selfless service).
Since opening our doors in September 2010, we have had the privilege of serving more than 200,000 lbs of food to over 700 families in need. After hiring part-time Operations Manager in 2011, the Seva Food Bank is now looking to hire a part-time Volunteer Engagement Coordinator.
Job Overview:
This Volunteer Engagement Coordinator’s key objective will be to create meaningful and engaging volunteer experiences for individuals who choose to donate their time and services to the Seva Food Bank.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordination the entire volunteer cycle (including needs assessment, recruitment, screening, orientation, placement, training, recognition and evaluation).
- Identify and pursue potential volunteer recruitment opportunities within the community, including in diverse communities. Develop an annual recruitment plan to meet the needs of the organization.
- Assist with volunteer recruitment for fundraising events.
- Lead the development and delivery of volunteer training materials.
- Develop system to retain volunteer records (profiles, scheduling and recording hours)
- Help ensure volunteer records are up-to-date and accurate through data entry or by training others in data entry (while adhering to confidentiality and privacy policies)
- Lead the planning of a volunteer appreciation program to meet the various recognition preferences identified by volunteers.
- Develop relationships with local organizations (schools, youth groups, seniors groups) to expand support base for the Seva Food Bank (including volunteer partnerships)
- Work in compliance with the provisions of The Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations as well as all other applicable legislation (including Human Rights Code).
- May be designated other compatible duties as assigned.
Hours:
- 20 hours a week including some weeknights and weekends (current client shifts are Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons).
Required Qualifications:
- Strong sense of commitment to SFB’s mission and values.
- Post secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years experience coordinating the work of others, with proven recruitment success
- Ability to develop and maintain new and existing relationships with volunteers, staff and corporate partners through oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with groups and delivering presentations
- General office and management skills including computer skills, people skills, planning and organizing aptitude, and leadership.
- Demonstrated experience exercising good judgment and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on various tasks simultaneously
- A Criminal Records Check is required
- Must hold a valid Ontario driver’s license with a clean driving record and have access to a vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in volunteer management and engagement.
- Certificate in Volunteer Program Management from a recognized college.
- Prior experience with non-profit social services agencies.
- Additional spoken languages an asset, especially Punjabi, Arabic, and Spanish.
- Food Handlers Certificate and CPR training an asset.
Reports to:
- Sikhs Serving Canada (SSC) Board of Directors and specifically the Chair of the Board.
Performance Measurements:
- Volunteer Engagement Coordinator’s job performance shall be evaluated by the SSC Board monthly for the first three months, and annually thereafter.
- Measurements shall include volunteer recruiting, satisfaction, training and retention.
Please forward a cover letter and resume with references by March 9, 2012 to communications@sevafoodbank.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those to be invited for an interview will be contacted.







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