Volunteer/Program Facilitator

Are you wanting to get engaged in a meaningful way to help newcomers? Do you have the patience that is needed to walk them step by step through anything and everything that they will need to know about Saskatoon, Canada: our way of life, our government services, and our opportunities? Global Gathering Place is hiring to do just this, please apply if you have experience with newcomers and this interests you!

The Volunteer/Program Facilitator is part of a team which is responsible for:

– Welcomes and registers new clients to GGP
– Recruits, screens, trains, places, and monitors volunteers into GGP programming
– Responds to inquiries in a professional, timely, and accurate manner and provides ongoing support to volunteers
– Organizes volunteer development days and volunteer appreciation activities
– Creates, updates, and delivers program content
– Advertises and recruits program participants
– Assists with the handling of logistics for programs and special events (scheduling, booking facilities and presenters, coordinating transportation, etc.)
– Maintains database and file management systems to track current program participants, enrollment, successes, and resources
– Produces accurate monthly reports

Qualifications:
– A University degree in the humanities, social sciences, or related area
– A minimum of two (2) years working in the human service field with program planning and delivery
– Experience and commitment to promoting environments where diversity in background, thought and practice is welcomed and valued
– Cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to newcomers
– Superior communication, organization, and presentation skills
– Advanced MS Office skills, internet applications and database software
– The ability to speak another language is an asset
– A valid Class 5 Drivers License in good standing order
– A clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

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