Volunteer Coordinator - Canada Summer Jobs 2026, Edmonton

Volunteer Coordinator - Canada Summer Jobs 2026 Community Engagement Full Time Edmonton $17 CAD per hour

Location:

IslamicFamily Hub (10545 108 Street)

Report to:

Community Relations Manager

Position End Date:

July 31, 2026

About the Role As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting and strengthening IslamicFamily's volunteer program. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and supporting volunteers across multiple programs. This position will help build a sense of community, improve program delivery, and ensure volunteers have a meaningful and enriching experience. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about empowering others through service.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program.

Duties&Responsibilities Daily Tasks

Respond to volunteer inquiries via phone and email

Greet and support volunteers on-site, ensuring they are oriented and well-equipped

Maintain and update volunteer schedules and records using tracking tools (e.g., spreadsheets, Notion)

Prepare and distribute volunteer materials, such as sign-in sheets, name tags, and instructions

Weekly Tasks

Conduct one-on-one check-ins with volunteers to ensure support and satisfaction

Organize and lead volunteer onboarding and orientation sessions

Coordinate and confirm volunteer placements for programs including the food bank, events, and workshops

Communicate with program leads to gather volunteer needs and placement requests

Track volunteer hours and feedback for ongoing reporting and improvement

Monthly Tasks

Assist with volunteer recognition efforts (e.g., spotlight stories, appreciation messages)

Contribute to a monthly volunteer updates

Prepare progress updates and reports for the Community Engagement team and supervisors

Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic volunteer planning

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated interest or experience in volunteer coordination, event planning, community engagement, or administration

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work with diverse communities

Ongoing or completed post-secondary education in nonprofit management, human resources, social sciences, or a related field preferred

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills

Ability to use spreadsheets, Google Workspace, and other organizational tools

A welcoming and supportive demeanor to help volunteers feel connected and appreciated

Those hired under CSJ must be between 15-30 years of age, and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred (foreign students are ineligible) and be legally entitled to work in Canada

About IslamicFamily IslamicFamily supports communities across Edmonton and operates one of the largest food bank depots, provides urgent financial relief, supports survivors of gender-based violence, empowers refugees, and offers youth programming. IslamicFamily is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing systemic inequity and serving people of all backgrounds.

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