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Do you have a passion for ensuring Albertans receive the best possible health care? Are you looking for a way to make a difference while using your skills to make a difference in people’s lives?

Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society is currently recruiting a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team! We are a non-profit Alberta organization who advocates with families and patients to help them obtain information where unanswered questions may remain with respect to their treatment within the health system.

Main responsibilities will include:

* 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 volunteer connector, 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.

This position provides the flexibility for an individual to work from home during the hours that are convenient and will stay connected as a Board Member through monthly meetings.

To apply, email your resume to gnowlan@openarmsadvocacy.com

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