Social Services Volunteer Coordinator

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care•Toronto, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities. Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area. This Social Services Volunteer Coordinator position is sponsored by the Government of Canada, as per the Canada Summer Jobs Program (CSJ) 2026 initiative. The role involves supporting volunteer recruitment, orientation, engagement, and providing administrative assistance to enhance volunteer programs and services.

Requirements

Must be between the ages of 15-30 years of age at the start of the job
Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally able to work in Ontario
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills
Proven demonstrated initiative
Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work remotely as required
Good oral and written communication skills in English
Must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check
Must provide a medical clearance certificate
Commit to working for the duration of the entire employment contract

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the elderly population an asset
Knowledge of Chinese, Japanese or a South-Asian language required for some positions

Responsibilities

Support the Volunteer Recruitment Campaign targeting specific groups, including boomers, retirees, students, and new immigrants.
Organize special interest presentations to engage and attract prospective volunteers.
Develop and enhance electronic promotional materials (e.g., posters, brochures, newsletters) to strengthen outreach efforts.
Implement orientation and training sessions for new volunteers.
Assist volunteer applicants throughout the application and placement process to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
Develop strategies to form and engage volunteer groups.
Collaborate with teams to expand services through effective volunteer engagement.
Organize volunteer-related documents.
Assist with filing and e-filing to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.