Volunteer Services Assistant - Temporary PT

Volunteer Services Assistant - Temporary PT 6 Months

PTC Toronto, ON, CA

Salary Range: CA $17.60 To CA $18.60 Hourly

Organization Background

Shepherd Village is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit senior community and has been dedicated to the well‑being of seniors since 1961. We’re committed to meeting the changing physical, spiritual and social needs of seniors through quality care and compassionate service. Everything we offer is designed to enhance the quality of life and peace‑of‑mind of our residents, and their family and friends.

What You Will Work On

Under the Volunteer Coordinator, the Volunteer Services Assistant is responsible for assisting in all areas within the department, including, but not limited to, the following:

How You’ll Create Impact

• Assist with administrative duties such as record keeping, inputting data, and maintaining schedules.
• Maintain the Volunteer Management platform to generate volunteer reports.
• Assist in Volunteer Management platform training for volunteers and staff.
• Assist in the orientation sessions to equip new volunteers.
• Collect survey feedback from volunteers for evaluation reports.
• Maintain effective communication with volunteers and staff.
• Other tasks as needed.
• MUST be eligible to work in Canada legally for Shepherd Village

What Are Your Skills and Experience

• Enrollment in or graduation from a Post‑Secondary Program (diploma or degree) in Office Administration, Social Work, Human Services or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Excellent communication, social and interpersonal skills
• Experience in recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers is an asset.
• Creative and open to new ideas
• Can work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of volunteer management platforms is an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona‑fide requirements of the vacant position. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known when contacted.

Successful candidates must provide a complete and current (i.e. within six months prior to hire date) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.