Job Board > Program Coordinator, Volunteer & Information Centre and Childcare Resource and Referral - Richmond Cares Richmond Gives Society
This is a Permanent, Full-time position.
Category: OtherJob summary
Coordinates the development and delivery of Volunteer Centre and Information & Referral services, programs and training. Promotes volunteerism in the community. Provides public with information on community programs, services and volunteer opportunities throughout the community.
Summary of essential job functions
• Coordinates and support the Volunteer Now and Community Services Database
• Coordinates Volunteer Match program
• Promote volunteerism in the community through media, events, publications and other methods
• Coordinates, plans, support, and deliver Voluntary sector training
• Facilitate effective volunteer management, to provide training and consultation for other agencies and individuals.
• Working with the General Manager, organize annual special events such as: the Volunteers are Stars Awards, National Volunteer Week appreciation event, Day of Caring, and Annual General Meeting
• With the General Manager, involvement in and/or operation of the Richmond Christmas Fund
• Recruit, screen, train, manage and evaluate program volunteers.
Minimum education and experience requirements
• Degree or certificate in social/health services, marketing/communications or related education/ training experience required
• Program planning and delivery experience
• Experience in the non-profit sector in the areas of volunteer management, public relations, community relations, marketing, events planning
• Thorough knowledge of Richmond and its services
• Experience working with people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds
Skills and abilities required
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent communication, writing, public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills and ability to work independently
• Program planning and evaluation skills
• Ability to effectively promote and represent the agency within the community
• Fluent English with additional languages considered a plus
• Must possess a valid BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle with business class insurance
• Certification in volunteer management considered a plus
• Current CPR and First Aid or be willing to obtain
• Must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to work flexible hours, some evening and weekends required
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Jocelyn Wong
General Manager
Richmond Cares Richmond Gives
190-7000 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
Tel: 604-279-7020
Email: jwong@rcrg.org
Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, is a non-profit charitable organization that has been providing community services in Richmond for 50 years. Our aim is to “bring people and services together through community information and volunteerism.” Our programs include: a volunteer centre, community information and referral, Richmond Senior Peer Counselling, Volunteer Shopping programs, Seniors Information & Referral Program, Leadership Richmond, Child Care Resource and Referral, and the Richmond Christmas Fund. See www.rcrg.org
