Volunteer and Warehouse Coordinator

About Soap for Hope Canada

Soap for Hope Canada is a federally registered non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives by offering hope and dignity through hygiene. Collaborating with hotels, we divert hygiene amenities and linens away from landfills, reprocess these goods, and supply them free of charge to Community Facilities serving vulnerable populations. Since 2015, we have expanded our reach extensively, supporting over 550 community centers across British Columbia and Alberta, including shelters, transitional homes, food banks, low-income schools, seniors' programs, refugees, and Indigenous populations. Our program not only aids people in need but also significantly reduces landfill waste. We operate a busy facility with up to 20 volunteers daily, engaging people with diverse skill sets and backgrounds.

Role Overview

The Volunteer and Warehouse Coordinator plays a crucial role welcoming volunteers as the first point of contact, ensuring a positive and engaging environment. The role requires managing a fast-paced workplace where volunteers’ contributions are key to organizational success. This position is ideal for those enthusiastic about helping others and capable of handling multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain the volunteer recruitment process for the Soap for Hope program.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with volunteers to ensure their satisfaction and continued engagement.
• Explore and seize new volunteer recruitment opportunities.
• Coordinate volunteer schedules effectively to optimize productivity.
• Prepare and organize each work station with the necessary equipment for volunteer tasks.
• Supervise volunteers to ensure they have the tools and support required.
• Keep volunteer workspaces neat, safe, and free from clutter.
• Assist in assembling orders destined for Community Facilities when needed.
• Manage warehouse inventory levels and notify the team of replenishment needs.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and order of the warehouse environment.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Previous experience working in non-profit settings is preferred.
• Volunteer experience demonstrating commitment and understanding of volunteer dynamics.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving containers weighing over 50 pounds.
• Genuine passion for and alignment with Soap for Hope Canada’s mission.
• Ability to effectively build and maintain volunteer relationships.
• Competence in coordinating diverse volunteer groups and tasks.
• Attention to detail in managing production priorities and inventory.
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing environments while ensuring a positive volunteer experience.
• Positive, patient, and outgoing demeanor.
• Collaborative spirit for cross-team engagement towards mission achievement.

Work Schedule and Conditions

This is a full-time, on-site position requiring work from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Compensation and Application

Compensation details are available upon request via email. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience to the provided contact address.