Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Competitive base salary of $57,476 annually

Who We Are
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide healthy food to those in need. The GVFB provides support through direct distribution to those in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore, as well as through 160+ agency partners both locally and provincially. Through this model, the GVFB envisions a British Columbia where everyone has access to healthy food through efficient distribution, innovation and partnerships.

The GVFB is a proud winner of BC's Top Employers 2026!

The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer! This recognizes the GVFB's commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.

What We Offer
We believe in providing employees with flexibility, and the resources and tools to excel in their role. Employees will work alongside people who are passionate about food insecurity and community. We provide an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site.

This is a full-time permanent position, with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate can expect a competitive base salary of $57,476 annually, depending on experience.

Our competitive benefit plan includes extended healthcare and dental, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) where employees are matched upto 7% of their contributions. Employees also receive three weeks paid vacation annually, as well as two paid personal days, and a paid birthday day off.

Career and personal development are at the forefront of the GVFB’s culture. After three months of employment, employees have access to $1,600 towards professional development, $850 of which can be utilized towards wellness initiatives!

Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace!

Position Overview
The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in delivering an exceptional volunteer experience at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB). This position is responsible for coordinating volunteer recruitment, onboarding, orientation delivery, engagement, scheduling, volunteer communications, and daily administrative operations that support the organization’s volunteer program. The Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for volunteers and prospective volunteers, ensuring a welcoming, engaging, and well‑organized experience from initial inquiry through ongoing participation.

The Coordinator collaborates closely with internal departments, community partners, and volunteers to support volunteer engagement initiatives, strengthen recruitment and retention efforts, and contribute to the continuous improvement of volunteer programs, processes, and overall volunteer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead volunteer recruitment and onboarding activities by screening applications, responding to applicant inquiries, coordinating orientation registration, preparing onboarding documentation, maintaining recruitment materials, and matching volunteers with appropriate opportunities .

Support with volunteer orientations on an as needed basis.

Maintain accurate volunteer records within Better Impact and other tracking systems, ensuring required documentation and compliance forms are complete, up to date, and followed up on as needed.

Coordinate volunteer scheduling, communicate priority shift opportunities, monitor attendance, and support volunteer retention and engagement efforts.

Support the preparation, coordination, and release of the monthly volunteer schedule, ensuring schedules are accurate , timely , and communicated to volunteers and relevant internal departments.

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