Volunteer Management Coordinator
- Victoria, BC, Canada
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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
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.
Environment & Conservation
Skills & Experience
Environmental Education Volunteer Management HR Recruitment Coaching
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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
- 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
- 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.
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
Environment & Conservation
Skills & Experience
Environmental Education Volunteer Management HR Recruitment Coaching
Tags
volunteer management protect environment environnement nonprofit volunteer environmental cleanup environmental action adult volunteers
More about this job
Responsibilities
Recruit and onboard volunteers, coordinate their placement in chapter projects and campaigns, and track onboarding and training needs. Maintain volunteer communications and records, coordinate with chapter leaders to fill volunteer needs, and contribute to the chapter’s annual plan and events.
Requirements
Candidates should be organized, familiar with Surfrider South Vancouver Island’s programs and campaigns, and able to communicate, lead, work in a team, and speak publicly. The role also calls for familiarity with common office, email marketing, and website tools, Surfrider Foundation membership, a BC driver’s license and vehicle access, and willingness to undergo a background or police records check; applicants must be at least 16.
Skills
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Volunteer Onboarding
- Volunteer Management
- Volunteer Retention
- Volunteer Placement
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Public Speaking
- Organization
- Event Coordination
- Social Media
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Docs
- Google Calendar
Benefits
- Remote Travel Opportunities
- Conference Attendance
- Skills Development
- Experience Development
- Volunteer Expense Reimbursement
- Volunteer Appreciation Awards
- Social Opportunities
- Food Provided At Events And Meetings
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Human Resources
- Management & Leadership
- Social Services
Keywords
- Volunteer Management
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Volunteer Onboarding
- Volunteer Retention
- Volunteer Placement
- Volunteer Tracking
- Background Checks
- Police Records Check
- Surfrider University
- Environmental Conservation
- Environmental Education
- Campaigns
- Project Coordination
- Annual Planning
- Event Coordination
- Social Media
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Docs
- Google Calendar
- Mailchimp
- WordPress
- Public Speaking
- BC Driver’s License