Volunteer Coordinator (CDR-AR35-001)
About Bethany
Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.
Why Bethany?
Why Bethany?
Bethany has won Alberta Top Employer for 15 years for the programs we invest in for our employees. We offer top-ups for maternal leaves, generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, and retirement savings programs. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.
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*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.
Position Summary:
We are currently searching for a part time Coordinator, Volunteer Services to service Bethany Airdrie. The care centre consists of 100 private designated supportive living suites, including a 25-bed neighbourhood for residents with dementia. With the support and infrastructure of Bethany Care Society’s corporate volunteer program, you will run the established volunteer program and tuck shop.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day coordination and administration of volunteers and the volunteer program at Bethany Airdrie.
- In collaboration with centre staff, assess current and future needs and plan for volunteer engagement and recognition.
- Recruit, select and orientate volunteers according to site demand.
- Develop volunteer position descriptions.
- Liaise and work with community organizations, including schools, churches, service clubs, etc. to increase awareness of the Bethany Airdrie.
Skills:
- Ability to build and establish relationships with staff, community, residents and their families
- Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Highly self-motivated and community oriented
- Superior organization and administrative skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and public speaking skills
- Proficiency in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Previous experience with volunteer management software is an asset
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2 years of volunteer coordination/ program experience.
- Diploma and/or training in volunteer management is an asset.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Experience as a volunteer preferred
- Knowledge of dementia and related issues would be an asset
Position Information:
- Posting Number: 24-8462
- Position Number: CDR-AR35-001
- Location: Bethany Airdrie
- Classification: Volunteer Coordinator
- FTE: 0.40 (15.50 hours per week between Monday and Friday, days of work can be discussed)
- Non-Union
- Department/Unit(s):Various
- Position Type: Permanent Part Time
- Shift and Hours of Work: Days (8:00 - 16:15)
- Hours Per Shift: 7.75 hours
- Shift Per Cycle: 2 shifts per week
- Position Start Date: Pending Application
- Posting End Date: Until Filled
How to Apply:
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*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.
Please note this competition may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.
Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.
Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.