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Coordinate and implement the volunteer services program, including assess and identify, in conjunction with management and staff, the requirements for volunteer resources in the region.
Actively recruit, screen, interview, hire, coordinate work assignments, and cultivate volunteers.
Orient and train volunteers according to their assignment.
Provide training and support to staff who directly supervise volunteers.
Provide direct supervision to volunteers as required.
Work with staff to prepare and update volunteer job profiles, competencies, goals and tasks in accordance with identified needs.
Manage a database and tracking system of volunteer activities.
Coordinate a volunteer recognition and stewardship program.
Build relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders including local community groups/agencies, funders, and donors.
Speak at public and private meetings representing the CNIB as required.
Evaluate effectiveness of the program on an ongoing basis.
Visit cnib.ca for more information
The position will be open until a suitable candidate has been selected.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Research techniques
Type of Community or Social Service
- Volunteer coordination
Specific Skills
- Resolve conflict situations
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Work Setting
- Social service agency
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons who are blind/visually impaired