Summer Student, Social Services Volunteer Coordinator, FT

Dixon Hall•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs 2026 program. The Social Services Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for providing a variety of duties in support of the Volunteer Program Department. Responsibilities include processes for volunteers, onboarding, updating and creating policies and administrative procedures.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in volunteer management, or Social Services.
Minimum 1 year experience required in an administrative role.
Good knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet and familiarity with using database programs.
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and can act with diplomacy and tact.
Demonstrated understanding of diversity, inclusion, access and equity principles.
Attention to detail and excellent follow through skills with the ability to take initiative.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced work.
Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the funded position.
Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
Have a valid SIN

Nice To Haves

International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.

Responsibilities

Assist in support of all volunteer programs initiatives.
Assist in updating volunteer role descriptions, and support maintaining volunteer filing system.
Assist with recruitment processes: outreach and process volunteer applications.
Schedule and coordinate Orientation/health & safety training and special projects as required.
Ensure Volunteer training is up-to-date and in compliance with all requirements.
Initiate criminal background checks for new Volunteers.
Updating old and creating new records in sumac database.
Assist in all staff and/or volunteer special events as required.
Communicate/ interact with all levels of staff, volunteers and the public on a daily basis.
Provide back-up for volunteer scheduling needs as required; assist agency programs if needed.
Other administrative and special projects as required.