Summary
The Volunteer Management Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the sourcing and tracking of volunteers with some onboarding and retention tasks for Surfrider South Vancouver Island, as part of our volunteer management team.
Location
In-Person
Victoria, British Columbia
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Surfrider South Vancouver Island, Executive Committee
Position type: 1 year commitment (10-15 hours/month)
Reports to: Executive Committee
Summary: The Volunteer Management Coordinator is responsible for sourcing and onboarding volunteers within the chapter within the early stages. As the Volunteer Management Coordinator, you will recruit new volunteers for open roles and support their placements within projects and campaigns and ensuring they are properly set up to join Surfrider SVI.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Shares the email address Volunteer@svi.surfrider.ca for all surfrider communications & checks this chapter email account for interested volunteers and replies to emails within 2-3 days.
- Attends most monthly meetings.
- Coordinate with EC and program leaders to identify volunteer needs and fill these needs.
- Keeps the volunteer page on the website updated (or work with web lead to keep updated).
- Lead volunteer recruitment through events, social media, and word of mouth opportunities.
- Manage the volunteer spreadsheet and keep track of volunteer onboarding including Surfrider University.
- Ensure volunteers are being matched with opportunities, reach out to support from EC or Regional Manager if unsure of how to bring a new volunteer on board.
- Supports the identification what training volunteers may need and communicates this with EC and Regional Manager
- Ensures EC members get background checks, and anyone working with youth and finances (get support from Regional Manager as needed).
- Completes SF University in 3 months https://surfrider.ca/chapternet
- Contributes to the development and implementation of the chapter annual plan
- Attends Surfrider public meetings & events when available
- Joins/follows/likes; official Surfrider SVI Facebook page, public forum, Instagram feeds
Qualifications
- Familiar with all of Surfrider SVI programs & campaigns
- Becomes a Surfrider Foundation member
- Organized and can dedicate his/her time to accomplish monthly tasks
- Strong communicator, leader, team member, and public speaker
- Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Google docs & calendar, mailchimp and WordPress
- Uses popular social media: Facebook, Instagram
- Holds BC drivers license, has access to a vehicle and is willing to use their vehicle for chapter operations
Benefits
- Provided opportunities to remote travel, attend conferences
- Development of skills and gain experience.
- Volunteer expenses reimbursed according to SF expenses policy
- Volunteer appreciation awards, cultivation of friends, healthy food provided for events/meetings.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
Causes
Environment & Conservation
Skills & Experience
Environmental Education Volunteer Management HR Recruitment Coaching
Tags
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