Maccess Volunteer and Training Coordinators
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Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reports to: Maccess Director
Term: Sept 1 to April 30
Hours: 5-8 hours per week
This posting will close on Monday January 19th at 11:59pm.
Whensubmitting your resume please also submit a Word document (in place of a traditional cover letter) answering the following questions. Please note that answers can be point form:
Include your name.
1. Maccess is a peer support service for students with disabilities facilitated by students with disabilities. How do you feel that you fit into this vision
2. What skills prior experience and/or qualities do you bring to the role
If you are interested in this position but believe there exists any accessibility concerns surrounding the requirements of the job please email the Maccess
Director at to discuss how the position may be modified to fit your needs.
The Volunteer & Training Coordinator will be responsible for organizing the recruitment of new volunteers as well as the scheduling and coordination of volunteers and executives. The Volunteer & Training Coordinator will work with the Maccess Assistant Director to create a supportive community of volunteers who will help facilitate maintain and advertise the Maccess space social events workshops and campaigns. The Volunteer & Training Coordinator will also coordinate with executive members well in advance of events and campaigns to organize volunteers in a thoughtful and resourceful way. The Volunteer & Training Coordinator will work with the Maccess Assistant Director and the MSUs Training Resources Research Assistant to design and facilitate training for Maccess volunteers.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Awareness and understanding of topics associated with Maccess (i.e.
intersectionality critical disability theory ableism human rights mentalism/sanism disability history intersecting oppressions and invisible privilege).
- Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views
- Organizational and time management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership and supervisory skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment and dedication
Effort & Responsibility
- Ability to work in a team and act as a support
- Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus
- Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the Maccess
Working Conditions
- Time demands may exceed stated hours of work
- Most work can be completed in a shared office space
Training and Experience
- Previous Leadership Experience
- Necessary training will be provided
Equipment
- Personal computer
Major Responsibilities
Volunteer Management Function
- Work with various executives to coordinate volunteers for workshops social events campaigns and Maccess space shifts
- Actively engage with Maccess volunteers to both maintain a sense of community and reflect on the operation of the space
- Schedule all volunteer shifts for both in-person and online peer support as well as for any events or campaigns being carried out by Maccess
when necessary
- Plan one volunteer social per semester
Recruitment and Training Function
- Work with the Maccess
Assistant Director to design and facilitate
specialized training for all Maccess volunteers once a semester
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to organize training for volunteers and executives when appropriate
- Work with the Maccess
Assistant Director to interview and recruit volunteers
- Create and evaluate assignments for volunteers who do not attend trainings
- Ensure volunteers who have missed trainings submit make-up assignments
- Work with external partners to assist in training of Maccess Volunteers
Communications Function
- Consult with the Assistant Director and the Resources Executive
in the design of volunteer training
- Respond to general inquiries
- Maintain strong communication with the Maccess
Director fellow executives and volunteers
Other
- Other duties as assigned by the Maccess
Director
- Provide feedback on the service
- Attend executive meetings as scheduled
- Be an active member of the Maccess community through attending events maintaining an online presence etc.
- Be available for peer support shift coverage
- Provide transition for the incoming Training and Volunteer Coordinator
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
