VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

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Central Lions Seniors Association
SPECIAL EVENTS/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION

' c" Y" |+ z, c4 }Under the direction of the Program Coordinator and in collaboration with CLSA Special
! U; h2 s* t6 BEvents and Volunteer Committees, this position will be responsible to:
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Duties:  Special Events  
- x2 z% Y; A/ }' }Plan, implement and evaluate Special Events:
·  Select and develop themes in collaboration with the Committee
·  Oversee event logistics: book entertainment, catering services and venue; assist
with decorating; ensure tickets and invitations are available; assist with the
0 v' l# W( ?. o# J! D" uadvertising of events; recruit, place and supervise volunteers for events; ensure
set-up and clean-up; monitor event budget and complete evaluation of events.   
·  Attend and manage Special Events  
' H% [" u  @$ t7 u& Q·  Attend and take minutes for Special Events Committee

Duties: Volunteer Coordination
Assist in developing and implementing a volunteer program:
·  Develop job descriptions for volunteer positions
·  Recruit, interview, screen and place prospective volunteers
7 p. X! q" l5 @& B) U0 V- ?/ W·  Provide initial orientation and training for new volunteers
% e! {9 H6 U8 g; Z3 ]- c6 R/ y% A·  Ensure provision of recognition and evaluation of volunteers  
# H$ z/ y4 `0 i! i·  Complete program administration, statistics and records

Qualifications:
# l0 o. e' C2 H* K·  Completion of 12th
0 k* b& F; @% X, k" b Grade and a minimum of a Diploma in Recreation
0 c' R4 g  x! e! Q* q; u( e* _' eAdministration, Volunteer Management or Special Event Planning or equivalent.
" z6 B) v' m$ M* p·  At least one year of experience in Recreation Administration and some direct
experience in conducting recreational, cultural or other related events
( m6 h8 H- E( N; y·  Experience working with and managing volunteers
·  Specialized skills and training in working with seniors  
·  Ability to instruct, organize and supervise group activities and special events
7 H$ c+ g) I  L: k. x( d·  Current Standard First Aid, CPR & AED training
3 ^; }- |& G0 j( E·  Security Clearance

, G) ?6 {3 q/ Q  |Hours:   Flexible – some evening and weekend work
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# p* F; M5 n0 DWages:  $16 - $20/hour depending on qualifications
     3-month probation to start

Start Date:  August 24, 2009