Volunteer Local Chapter Coordinator

Summary

Give Care! Lead a Local Chapter in Saskatoon and support women impacted by or at risk of homelessness as its Volunteer Local Chapter Coordinator.

In‑Person:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Ongoing - Start Anytime

Flexible

The Shoebox Project is looking for a Volunteer Local Chapter Coordinator in Saskatoon to lead a local chapter and support women affected by homelessness. As the coordinator, you will plan, lead and execute gift drives, recruit volunteers, build awareness, and encourage community support for local shelters and agencies.

• For those seeking a rewarding Volunteer leadership role!
• Becoming a Volunteer Local Coordinator with this Canadian Charity and leading a Local Chapter of The Shoebox Project provides your community a tangible and creative opportunity through volunteer‑led gift drives, education and in‑kind support to give back directly to local women and gender‑diverse individuals impacted by or at risk of homelessness. Our gifts are a powerful reminder for a woman living in crisis that she has not been forgotten and that she remains a valued and respected member of her community.

A growing number of women and gender‑diverse people are being impacted by homelessness, displaced from their homes and estranged from their families. The isolation can be particularly challenging. Often, women report feeling disconnected from society, invisible and alone. The stigma around homelessness only perpetuates this inequality and the cycle inevitably continues.

This is a great role for enthusiastic project manager types to grow and develop. It could also be a great opportunity for a group of friends to take on together with each member’s unique skill set contributing to the Chapter’s success. Help inspire your community to take action and change the narrative for how at‑risk women in our communities are viewed for future generations.

A Local Chapter is a branch of The Shoebox Project led entirely by volunteers in communities across Canada.

On behalf of, and supported by a trusted registered charity, Local Chapters collect gifts and essentials from members of the community and distribute them through shelters and agencies to local women and gender‑diverse individuals experiencing or at‑risk of homelessness.

A Local Chapter Coordinator determines a Chapter’s goals based on the needs of local shelters and community agencies. They lead and execute seasonal gift drives by recruiting local volunteers to help. Chapters educate and build awareness of The Shoebox Project and our mission. They encourage the community to support their Chapter through Shoebox gifts, monetary donations, volunteering and offering kind messages of support to the women they serve.

Our annual giving campaign is during the holidays and a majority of Chapter activity is from September (planning), through December (gift delivery). Many chapters run gift‑giving campaigns during other times of the year like International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day.

This leadership opportunity is flexible with your schedule and home‑based, however you do need to be living within the community you are serving as this is a boots‑on‑the‑ground opportunity as you lead local volunteers in drive‑related activities.

Every woman, regardless of her circumstances, can achieve great things for herself and her families. They can gain confidence and self‑worth, find independence, become leaders and someday may mentor others to do the same. All it takes is a caring community to see them, to hear them, and to act to support them. Our Local Chapters work together to uplift and empower women so they can see themselves in a positive light and be worthy of being cared for.

It begins with you. We are waiting for your leadership today and you’ll be ready to hit the ground running for our annual drive season beginning in September.

• Driver’s License
• Completed profile on
• Resume or Linked In profile
• Access to car
• Valid Driver’s License
• Clean driving record & insurance coverage
• Own laptop with internet access and camera
• Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
• Age 23+

• Community & Social Services
• First Nations & Indigenous People
• Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks
• Women

• Administrative Support
• Other Admin & Clerical skills
• Event Planning & Management
• Volunteer Management
• Content Management
• Fundraising
• Able to lift over 20 lbs