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Volunteer Coordinator

Matching volunteers with meaningful opportunities

The exciting and important role of volunteer coordinator has a wide range of responsibilities and community engagement.

They provide leadership and oversight of volunteers, plan and develop volunteer roles, and place people in volunteer positions that provide the best match between the volunteer’s interests, skills, and the facility’s needs.

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Compensation


$26.07 - $31.68 per hour

Other benefits

Education


Post-secondary education in volunteer resources, business administration, or a related field

Registration


Not required

Duties

  • Provide direction and leadership of volunteer programs at AHS
  • Plan and develop volunteer roles, including recruit, screen, and train volunteers, recognize volunteers for their efforts, and evaluate volunteer programs and success
  • May occasionally be required to make presentations and be comfortable with public speaking
  • Perform administrative tasks such as, scheduling, record keeping, and more

Make a Difference

  • Enhance the patient experience through volunteer roles, such as visitation, book carts, or assisting recreation therapists with various programs
  • Provide meaningful volunteer opportunities in the community
  • Help people contribute in a way that fits with their capabilities, skills, and interests
  • Encourage people to volunteer
  • Inspire people to start a career in healthcare

Work Collaboratively

  • Frequently interact with employees and volunteers in this people-focused, people-driven role
  • Work primarily in hospitals and community health centres
  • May be responsible for more than one site or location

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training and education
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as a volunteer coordinator in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).