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MOSAIC operates on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx (Tsawwassen), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwitwetlam), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo) and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission. 

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC.  For the past 45 years, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a motivated Volunteer Outreach Worker to join our Burnaby and Vancouver Language Centre teams!

POSITION: Volunteer Outreach Worker 

DEPARTMENT: Employment, Language, and Social Enterprise
 

POSITION FUNCTION:

• Works collaboratively with Instructional Developers and Instructors to identify the need for volunteers in the LINC program.
• Works in conjunction with the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources to recruit volunteers.
• Orients, trains, supervises and supports volunteers.
• Implements and continuously improves the monitoring, evaluation and retention of volunteers within the LINC program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field.
• Experience working in program coordination, and volunteer or staff supervision.
• Experience in volunteer management, including screening, placing, orientation, training and volunteer recognition.
• Experience working with immigrants and refugees from different ethno-cultural minority communities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and Better Impact.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required 

HOURS:

Part time – 20 hours per week supporting Burnaby (10 hours) and Vancouver (10 hours) Language Centre's.

This is an ongoing position starting April 2, 2024.

The successful candidate must be able to commute to both the Burnaby and Vancouver Language Centre's. 

BENEFITS: A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.

DEADLINE: Closes 11:59pm Thursday March 28, 2024 or until position is filled

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
• We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as Right to a Respectful Workplace, and Code of Conduct.