Volunteer Services Coordinator

Join Our Team as a Volunteer Services Coordinator at Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Are you skilled in organizing and leading volunteer initiatives? Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Volunteer Services Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement volunteer programs that support our institution's goals and the diverse needs of our inmates.

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

• Identify and develop volunteer services in consultation with program heads.
• Monitor and evaluate programs in relation to institutional goals and inmates diverse needs.
• Lead the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers, ensuring they are well-prepared and motivated.
• Resolve issues and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers.
• Collaborate with staff and monitor volunteer and inmate participation in programs.
• Build and expand links between our institution and community services, fostering a supportive network for inmates during and after incarceration.

How do I qualify?

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with volunteer programming, recruitment, and adult training techniques.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources to identify and arrange appropriate volunteer resources.
• Supervisory skills to recruit, train, motivate, and monitor the performance of volunteers, as well as manage the administration of the program.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to explain and promote the institution's programs to the public, inmates, and volunteers and prepare and deliver presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
• Writing skills to draft brochures, correspondence, and reports
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy to appropriately handle requests and complaints.

Evaluative, Analytical, Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to determine inmates' program needs based on input from institutional staff and inmates.
• Skilled in analyzing gaps in services and recommending changes as well as resolving issues and concerns.
• Ability to assess suitability when screening applicants for the program.

Other Skills

• Ability to acquire knowledge of and comply with relevant legislation (i.e., Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Child and Family Services Act) to train and supervise professional agencies and volunteers.
• Ability to understand corporate policies, directives and administrative procedures to ensure safety and security of the institution.
• Proficiency with various computer software applications and database systems to prepare reports, develop program proposals and correspondence, and maintain statistics.