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| Volunteer Coordinator |
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21 hours/ week; some weekends and evenings/ flexibility required. Contract term August 23, 2010 to March 31, 2011.
The Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention is a community-based, charitable organization committed to providing health promotion, support, education and advocacy in a non-discriminatory manner for those who identify as South Asian living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
ASAAP is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator (21 hours per week) to screen, recruit, train, develop and manage volunteers and work as part of the ASAAP staff team. This position reports to the Executive Director. |
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Screen volunteer applications & interview volunteer candidates as needed
Facilitate at least 2 volunteer orientation sessions and one project specific training annually
Develop and maintain computerized volunteer database, volunteer contact list and volunteer hours
Support volunteer activities in all areas of ASAAP’s work such as prevention education, PHA support, website maintenance, media, fundraising, special events and community outreach
Plan and implement volunteer outreach and volunteer recognition activities
Support with developing and distributing the bi-monthly volunteer newsletter
Coordinate volunteer-based activities and outreach sessions including monthly condom stuffing nites
Plan and facilitate quarterly Volunteer Project Advisory Committee meetings
Liaise effectively and regularly with community-based organizations and volunteer organizations such as Volunteer Toronto to enhance volunteer recruitment, training and retention
Monitor and evaluate Vounteer program on a regular basis
Coordinate Volunteer recruitment and engagement as per funder requirements
Develop volunteer resources and update “volunteer” web link on a regular basis
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director including proposal writing/grant writing etc. |
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Demonstrated commitment to working within an anti-oppressive framework particularly around issues of race, gender and sexuality
Understanding of issues related to HIV & AIDS
Previous experience in volunteer planning, development and evaluation
Previous experience in volunteer coordination, including adult education
Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, discretion and tact
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Computer literate, including proficiency in MS Office applications
Skills and experience in volunteer recruitment, training, program planning and management
In addition to excellent oral and written English language skills, the ability to communicate in one or more South Asian languages is a strong asset |
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| Union: Unionized position, member of CUPE local 3697-05 |
Compensation Type: Hourly, 21 hours per week at $18.48 per hour. Please submit a detailed resume and cover letter highlighting your experiences by 5 pm, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 to: Executive Director, ASAAP - Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention, 20 Carlton Street, Suite M-126, Toronto, ON M5B 2H5. Fax: 416-599-6011/ Email: ed@asaap.ca / Website: www.asaap.ca |
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Persons from marginalized communities including women, people of colour, newcomers, LGBTTQQ
communities and persons living with HIV / AIDS are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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