COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR ROLE DESCRIPTION

 Purpose

To implement and maintain a volunteer placement process (recruitment, interviewing, placement, orientation, training and recognition) within the community.


Qualifications

  • Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills.
  • Strong written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to coordinate and delegate tasks.
  • Experience in interviewing and completing background reference checks.
  • Volunteer Management knowledge and experience an asset.
  • Access to a computer and e-mail is strongly recommended.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Consult with other community council members and coaches to determine their volunteer needs.
  • Ensure there are complete and accurate job descriptions written and available for all community council members and program positions.
  • Ensure that all volunteer placement interviewers are trained, qualified and understand the importance of interviewing and background reference checks.
  • Carry out interviewing, selecting and placement of volunteers as per policy and procedures.
  • Determine the best way of recruiting volunteers for the clubs and community council.
  • Ensure the appropriate and most effective methods of recruitment are being utilized.
  • Liaise with your Provincial Staff Representative in regards to recruitment and recognition strategies.
  • Keep up to date records of volunteer service (e.g. application forms, volunteer logs, positions held, years of service)
  • Assist the Provincial Office in distributing years of service awards.
  • Upon vacating the position all files etc. must be passed on to the new Volunteer Coordinator.
  • Review and be familiar with sections 1,6,9,10,13 and 18 of the information portal.
  • Maintain Special Olympics e-mail address that is provided to you if applicable

Time Requirement

  • 2-5 hours per week is the estimated time commitment.

Duration of Position

  • Two year term or as per Community by-laws.

Accountability

  • To work in cooperation with the Community Council and the membership.

Orientation and Training

  • Orientation and training is available through the outgoing Volunteer Coordinator, the Community Coordinator and from a provincial staff representative.