Volunteer Coordinator (Help us with Volunteer Recruitment & Management!)

The Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria is seeking a volunteer to assist with Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination! We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, and our mission is to improve mental health in Victoria by creating mental health-related educational material and assisting community members as they navigate the local mental health system. 

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will work closely with our Vice President (who oversees all Volunteers and onboarding) to complete behind-the-scenes recruitment and management processes. This includes managing our Google Drive, drafting recruitment postings, conducting interviews, checking in with volunteers, and more. 

Most tasks are performed remotely on a flexible schedule (please note: applicant must be located in Victoria, BC). However, we host biweekly online meetings for our Directors/Team Leads and one additional meeting every 3 months for all our volunteers. Currently, these meetings take place over Google Meet. On top of meetings, volunteers are expected to work remotely to complete their assigned tasks by the given deadline, while maintaining consistent communication over Slack (online collaboration platform) and email.

KEY INFORMATION
Location: Most tasks can be completed remotely, however, some in-person tasks may be required. As such, the applicant must be living in Victoria, BC. 
Time commitment: 3-5 hours per week (remote, flexible). The ideal applicant can commit to this role for a minimum of one (1) year. 
How to apply: please see below for details. 
Training/Onboarding information: Our onboarding process includes a phone/video interview, completion of a short training module (approx. 1 hour to complete), and general training via Slack. 

REQUIRED SKILLS 
Excellent communication skills 
Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail 
Keen interest in recruitment and management of volunteers 
Past experience using Google Drive  
Empathy, reliability & punctuality are also essential

BONUS SKILLS
Experience using Slack and Trello
Experience with recruitment/onboarding (ideally in a non-profit organization)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Resume 
- 1-2 written paragraph(s) about why you are a good fit. (Please note: We are not looking for a template cover letter, we would love to get a feel for who you are and what you’re passionate about! Please also include a few sentences on how you would approach volunteer management/coordination (ex. Things you would focus on)). 

We hope to find someone who is passionate about mental health and eager to help the community – all are welcome to apply. We would love to work with you as long as you are motivated and willing to learn! 

To apply, please email the application documents to tereza@mhsvictoria.org. Please note that applications missing a written portion will not be considered. The most eligible applicants will be contacted to schedule an online video interview. 

We look forward to hearing from you!