Coordinator of Volunteers

#377 Coordinator of Volunteers

Updated on, Mon, Feb 8

West Parry Sound Hospice is a charitable non-profit organization who’s specially trained volunteers and staff who help people with a life threatening illness by providing compassionate presence, practical support and education in palliative care.

Coordinator of Volunteers (part-time)

The Coordinator of Volunteers is responsible for the development, coordination and management of volunteer services for West Parry Sound Region. This includes recruiting, training, supporting and recognizing volunteers as well as supporting Client Services by matching some volunteers to new clients who are in need of Hospice home support. Once the Residential Hospice is open volunteers will be needed to fulfil various tasks in the smooth operation of this facility.

Planning and organizing fundraising events to support Hospice West Parry Sound

The successful candidate will be a mature, sensitive and energetic person who is at ease working with end of life care issues.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability in the management of volunteer services
Graduate of a university or a community college program in health/social services, or the equivalent of post-secondary education with professional experience in community work and volunteer activities.
Minimum 2 years experience in the palliative care/hospice field, as well as community work.
Proven organizational and administrative skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and data base programs such as Access.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability in the development and delivery of adult education.
Highly motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Public relations/networking/public speaking.
Knowledge of community resources.
Willingness to work flexible hours, some evening work is required.
Valid Drivers Licence and vehicle.

Interested applicants are invited to mail or email resume and cover letter by

Friday, February 26, 2010:

Ruth Lyte, Administrator

Hospice West Parry Sound

1^st Floor, Room 1432

6 Albert Street, Parry Sound, On P2A 3A4

hwps@vianet.ca

Job Site Location
Parry Sound

Job Status
Permanent
Part Time. Less than 24 Hrs

Hours of Work
Flexible

Start Date
April 5, 2010

Salary

For more information about this position you must be registered with Parry Sound Employment Service.

To register please call Parry Sound Employment Services at (705) 746-9341 in Parry Sound, or (705) 384-1110, Toll free: 1-800-461-5541 for the Sundridge location.

Registration is free, easy and fast and allows you access to free services like resume development, computer access, workshops, apprenticeship information, career planning, telephone, fax and photocopying, job / volunteer / training searches, job matching/placements/Incentives and labour market information. Please call PSES to make an appointment to register.

If you are already registered please call Parry Sound Employment Service for more information at (705) 746-9341 or (705) 384-1110, Toll free: 1-800-461-5541 for the Sundridge location.

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