Elder Help Peel | Brampton, ON
Volunteer Program Coordinator | July 2021 - Present
Attract and retain top-notch volunteers by posting positions, screening applicants, conducting interviews, verifying references, obtaining vulnerable checks, and maintaining digital volunteer files
Communicate effectively by facilitating monthly virtual information sessions for prospective volunteers, conducting training before volunteer assignments, and leading on-the-job training
Exercise keen attention to detail by strategically matching candidates to volunteer opportunities based on skills, interests, and availabilities
Design and implement recruitment and training procedures, including, risk management, needs assessment, position design, volunteer handbook, and policies to ensure compliance at all times
Create, design, promote volunteer program content and testimonials on social media platforms, website and newsletters, using Canva
Create and maintain relationships with colleges to secure student placement
Increased fundraising revenue by $60,000 annually by recruiting and retaining volunteers for Charity Bingo
Spearhead outreach initiatives by securing new community partnerships with 10+ healthcare organizations for referrals of senior clientele and patients.
The Army Cadet League of Ontario | Brampton, ON
Volunteer Coordinator | February 2018 - July 2021
Managed full-cycle recruitment from identifying talent requirements to onboarding volunteers to ensure organizational success
Led end-to-end recruiting activities by proactively screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and matching volunteers to appropriate roles
Built a strong candidate pool by designing an effective filing and retrieval system to maintain past and current records
Affected change by implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks in all volunteer programs to build a culture of belonging, acceptance, and fairness
Increased volunteers by 25% by representing the organization at community and recruiting events to source emerging talent.
ACCLAIM Legal Services | Mississauga, ON
Paralegal | June 2017 - February 2018
Leveraged legal expertise by drafting compelling and persuasive court pleadings, including statements of claim and statements of defense.
Provided regular updates to clients about cases by quickly responding to correspondence.
Volunteer Management, Recruitment, Training, Program Administration & Expansion, People Management, Event Planning, Relationship Building, Coaching, Onboarding, Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Project Management, Interpersonal Communication, Collaboration, Decision-Making, Data Analysis and Creating Data Reports, Event Planning and Delivery.
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Canva, Vfairs Event, Better Impact database.
Council for Certification in Volunteer Management, In progress, exam date October 14, 2024
Volunteer Management Program Certificate, Conestoga College, June 2024
Grant Research & Proposal Writing Certificate, Charity Village, March 2024
Class P1 License, The Law Society of Ontario
Paralegal Diploma, Sheridan College
Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED Certificate, Canadian Red Cross, 2024
Workplace Naloxone First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies Certificate, Canadian Red Cross, 2024
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Certificate, Charity Village, 2024
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Certificate, Charity Village, 2024
Worker Health & Safety Awareness (OHSA) Certificate, Charity Village, 2024
Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders - Ontario (PAVRO), Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC), Toronto Association for Volunteer Administration (TAVA), The Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA Canada), The Law Society of Ontario (PSO)