INTERNAL ONLY - Volunteer Coordinator, Temporary Full-Time (Until July 2027)

The Gathering Place; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gathering Place is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to manage and support a large volunteer team in a maternity leave replacement role. The position is temporary full-time with a $25.65/hour rate and onsite location at the Main Building.

Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and training volunteers, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to place volunteers effectively. Strong interpersonal skills and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating Volunteers or working in community-focused roles.
• Strong people skills, steady judgment, and comfort working with diverse groups.
• The ability to multitask, pivot when needed, and stay grounded under pressure.
• Solid communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, and support a large and diverse Volunteer team.
• Keep things organized in a setting where no two days look the same.
• Deliver orientations and training that make Volunteers feel ready and welcomed.
• Build relationships, offer support, and handle concerns with compassion and accountability.
• Work closely with staff to match Volunteers to the right roles.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and reports.
• Represent The Gathering Place with professionalism and kindness.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

People skills

Multitasking

Communication

Presentation skills

Tools

Better Impact

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volunteer Coordinator

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time, (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Rate: $25.65/hour

Location: Main Building
Shifts: Monday to Friday (occasional evenings and weekends as required)

Overview

The Gathering Place is inviting internal applications for the position of Volunteer Coordinator. We are looking for someone who brings compassion, strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal abilities to a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to take on a new role within our organization, contribute to our supportive team, and continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of our Guests and the broader community.

If you have the skills to engage with just about anyone, stay steady when things get messy, and keep a complex volunteer program running with heart and organization, you’ll thrive in this role.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, and support a large and diverse Volunteer team.
• Keep things organized in a setting where no two days look the same.
• Deliver orientations and training that make Volunteers feel ready and welcomed.
• Build relationships, offer support, and handle concerns with compassion and accountability.
• Work closely with staff to match Volunteers to the right roles.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and reports.
• Represent The Gathering Place with professionalism and kindness.

What You Bring

• Experience coordinating Volunteers or working in community-focused roles.
• Strong people skills, steady judgment, and comfort working with diverse groups.
• The ability to multitask, pivot when needed, and stay grounded under pressure.
• Solid communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Better Impact is an asset.
• A clear Record of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered.

Why You’ll Love It

You help create belonging. You build meaningful connections. Your work makes a visible difference every day.

CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2026