Volunteer Coordinator

Open Arms Patient Advocacy is a non-profit organization that provides free advocacy support for Albertans and their families who may be struggling with healthcare matters. We empower individuals to have a voice, and offer guidance, resources, and support to help navigate our challenging healthcare system.

We are currently looking for an Alberta-based Volunteer Coordinator on our Board of Directors! The roles and responsibilities for this position are outlined below. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview, but we thank all applicants for their interest in supporting our mission!

Role and Responsibilities: 
-Interview select and train Volunteers for the various events.
- Ensure all volunteer documentation is complete and submitted such as the Code of Ethics and Confidentiality Form.
- Manage volunteers, evaluate their performance, and conduct reassignment, if required.
- Manage recruitment sites such as Propellus and locate new avenues to source volunteers. 
- Determine the volunteer requirements of a specific area or event.
- Develop, maintain, and manage a volunteer database for easy access.
- Assist board to ensure all committee volunteer requirements are met.
- Mediate for a committee chair in the event of an issue with a volunteer.
- Create, maintain, and provide a volunteer orientation package.
- Implement the volunteer guidelines and policies that have been decided by the board.
- Train new board members and ensure all documentation is complete and submitted.
- Ensure board member training package is current, accurate and complete.