LSCO Volunteer Program Assistant

LSCO is seeking a energetic, friendly and organized person to join our team as a Volunteer Program Assistant. This position manages the day to day administrational duties related to all LSCO volunteering opportunities.

Responsible to: Support Services Manager

Work direction from: In Home Supports & Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Program Assistant manages the day to day administrational duties related to all LSCO volunteering opportunities.

20hr/week on-site

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow the work direction of the In-Home Supports & Volunteer Coordinator to deliver volunteer engagement, volunteer recruitment & volunteer orientation opportunities, increasing the volunteers’ understanding of the organization, its services and their roles/responsibilities.
• Collect information on volunteer availability & skills and record & track all volunteer information including positions and hours into a database.
• Work with appropriate Department Leads to ensure adequate volunteer coverage and appropriate placement of volunteers.
• Prepare schedules and assignments for volunteers in advance of their shifts; communicate with volunteers before, during, and after.
• Ensure that volunteers work in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment.
• Assist in planning and implementing formal and informal volunteer recognition activities and ensuring that volunteers are acknowledged.
• Assist with the Promotion of the volunteer program to gain members & community support of the volunteer program.
• Responsible for the delivery of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) to include volunteer training, volunteer scheduling, client scheduling and drop offs, statistics and data collection.
• Cover administrational tasks for the In Home Support and Meals on Wheels team, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, plus related training or experience
• Customer and client service experience preferred
• Clean police record check with vulnerable sector check (within past 6 months)
• Organizational skills and experience/knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written form and verbally, to a wide variety of people, including staff, members, the public and volunteers.
• Must have a good working experience and skill with personal computers and office productivity software.
• Drivers license with reliable vehicle is preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lethbridge, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person