Maccess Volunteer and Training Coordinators

McMasters Student Union•Hamilton, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Maccess aims to build and maintain a campus that celebrates, advocates, and ensures inclusiveness in the area of disability. We provide programming and events in an effort to establish a sense of community for those that self-identify as having disabilities or as disabled. In addition, Maccess strives to advocate on the behalf of students in a proactive and affirmative fashion and provide educational programming on and opportunities to learn about critical disability studies. The Volunteer & Training Coordinator will be responsible for organizing the recruitment of new volunteers, as well as the scheduling and coordination of volunteers and executives. The Volunteer & Training Coordinator will work with the Maccess Assistant Director to create a supportive community of volunteers, who will help facilitate, maintain and advertise the Maccess space, social events, workshops and campaigns. The Volunteer & Training Coordinator will also coordinate with executive members well in advance of events and campaigns to organize volunteers in a thoughtful and resourceful way. The Volunteer & Training Coordinator will work with the Maccess Assistant Director and the MSU’s Training Resources Research Assistant to design and facilitate training for Maccess volunteers.

Requirements

Awareness and understanding of topics associated with Maccess (i.e. intersectionality, critical disability theory, ableism, human rights, mentalism/sanism, disability history, intersecting oppressions and invisible privilege).
Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views
Organizational and time management skills
Interpersonal skills
Leadership and supervisory skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Commitment and dedication
Effort & Responsibility
Ability to work in a team and act as a support
Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus
Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the Maccess
Previous Leadership Experience
Must have lived experience with disability (both formally diagnosed and undiagnosed).

Responsibilities

Work with various executives to coordinate volunteers for workshops, social events, campaigns, and Maccess space shifts
Actively engage with Maccess volunteers to both maintain a sense of community and reflect on the operation of the space
Schedule all volunteer shifts, for both in-person and online peer support, as well as for any events or campaigns being carried out by Maccess when necessary
Plan one volunteer social per semester
Work with the Maccess Assistant Director to design and facilitate specialized training for all Maccess volunteers once a semester
Collaborate with internal and external partners to organize training for volunteers and executives when appropriate
Work with the Maccess Assistant Director to interview and recruit volunteers
Create and evaluate assignments for volunteers who do not attend trainings
Ensure volunteers who have missed trainings submit make-up assignments
Work with external partners to assist in training of Maccess Volunteers
Consult with the Assistant Director and the Resources Executive in the design of volunteer training
Respond to general inquiries
Maintain strong communication with the Maccess Director, fellow executives, and volunteers
Other duties as assigned by the Maccess Director
Provide feedback on the service
Attend executive meetings as scheduled
Be an active member of the Maccess community through attending events, maintaining an online presence, etc.
Be available for peer support shift coverage
Provide transition for the incoming Training and Volunteer Coordinator