Volunteer Coordinator
Baptist Housing Seniors Living
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Job summary
Baptist Housing in White Rock, BC is seeking a Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator to develop, manage and enhance our volunteer program across Evergreen communities, fostering vibrant and supportive environments for seniors.
You will work with chaplains and care teams to align volunteer placements with residents' spiritual, physical, and social needs, promoting Baptist Housing's values and community impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or post-secondary education in Social Sciences, HR, Admin, or related field
- Minimum of two years of experience in volunteer management or related role, ideally in senior care or faith-based setting
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Access to personal transportation and willingness to travel between Evergreen communities in White Rock
- Signing and adherence to the Statement of Faith of Baptist Housing
Responsibilities
- Volunteer Leadership & Christian Ministry: Demonstrate servant leadership and model Christian values with volunteers, residents, and team members
- Volunteer Leadership & Christian Ministry: Foster a culture of Christian values aligned with Baptist Housing's mission
- Volunteer Leadership & Christian Ministry: Provide one-on-one spiritual care, including prayers, devotionals, or worship activities
- Volunteer Program Development: Design, implement, and evaluate volunteer programs to meet residents' needs
- Volunteer Program Development: Coordinate volunteer schedules and placements with care teams and chaplains
- Volunteer Program Development: Provide regular reports on program effectiveness and improvements based on data
- Volunteer Recruitment & Screening: Recruit volunteers from local faith communities and partners
- Volunteer Recruitment & Screening: Oversee screening: reference checks, criminal record checks, interviews
- Volunteer Recruitment & Screening: Promote opportunities via outreach, newsletters, and media campaigns
- Volunteer Training and Support: Orient and train volunteers on Baptist Housing values, safety, and care standards
- Volunteer Training and Support: Provide ongoing guidance and conflict resolution
- Volunteer Training and Support: Coordinate with chaplains to train spiritual care volunteers
- Volunteer Retention and Recognition: Plan and run recognition events to celebrate contributions
- Volunteer Retention and Recognition: Analyze feedback to improve program effectiveness
- Volunteer Retention and Recognition: Recommend additional training opportunities
- Team Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align placements with holistic care
- Team Collaboration and Support: Promote health and safety by identifying hazards
- Team Collaboration and Support: Build relationships with internal teams and local communities
Skills
Education
Job description
White Rock | British Columbia, Canada | Part-Time
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a key role in developing, managing, and enhancing our volunteer program across our Evergreen communities in White Rock, fostering vibrant and supportive environments for seniors.
You will work closely with chaplains, care teams, and local churches to coordinate volunteer placements that align with residents' spiritual, physical, and social needs. This role is centered around Christian ministry and leadership, requiring someone who embodies and promotes Baptist Housing's Christian values of compassion, honesty, respect, innovation, stewardship, and teamwork.
- Demonstrate servant leadership by modeling Jesus Christ's values in all interactions with volunteers, residents, and team members.
- Foster a culture of Christian values that aligns with the mission and vision of Baptist Housing.
- Provide one-on-one spiritual care, including prayers, devotionals, or worship activities, as needed.
- Design, implement, and evaluate volunteer programs to meet residents' needs.
- Coordinate volunteer schedules and placements, ensuring seamless integration with care teams and chaplains.
- Provide regular reports on volunteer program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data analysis.
- Recruit volunteers from local faith communities, academic institutions, community organizations, and other care service groups to provide a variety of meaningful activities includingspiritual care services, such as worship services, scripture reading, and prayer.
- Oversee a thorough screening process, including reference checks, criminal record checks, and interviews.
- Promote volunteer opportunities through community outreach, newsletters, and media campaigns.
- Orient and train volunteers on their roles, emphasizing Baptist Housing's values, safety protocols, and resident care standards.
- Provide ongoing guidance, conflict resolution, and feedback to ensure volunteers are supported.
- Coordinate with chaplains to train spiritual care volunteers to meet residents' spiritual needs.
- Plan and implement recognition events to celebrate volunteer contributions and foster retention.
- Analyze volunteer feedback and data to enhance program effectiveness and satisfaction.
- Recommend additional training or development opportunities to support volunteer growth.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure volunteer placements complement holistic resident care.
- Promote a culture of health and safety by identifying hazards and enforcing safe practices in volunteer activities.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and local communities.
- Bachelor's or post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Human Resources, Administration, Adult Education, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of two years of experience in volunteer management or a related role, ideally in senior care or a faith-based setting.
- Valid First Aid Certificate ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.
- Access to personal transportation and willingness to travel between our Evergreen communities in White Rock.
- Signing and adherence to the Statement of Faith of Baptist Housing.
You are a compassionate and dedicated Christian leader, passionate about serving seniors and supporting volunteer teams. You align with Baptist Housing's values and possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Your ability to inspire others through Christian ministry will help guide volunteers to provide exceptional care to our seniors, creating a nurturing and safe environment for all.
We offer an hourly wage between $28.00 - $30.00. Your comprehensive benefits include employer-paid extended health and dental coverage, along with a generous four weeks of vacation. Additionally, we provide RRSP matching contributions and support for your ongoing professional development.
- Hourly wage between $28.00 - $30.00
- Employer-paid extended health and dental coverage
- Four weeks of vacation
- RRSP matching contributions
- Support for ongoing professional development
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
- Meaningful Service: Your work matters! You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful.
- Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
- Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs.
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