Volunteer Coordinator

Chance to Play is an organization providing opportunities to children and youth across Canada and communities in developing countries to engage in soccer.   Impacting communities through the soccer recycling program that offers environmental sustainability by collecting and redistributing gently used soccer uniforms and equipment by collaborating with soccer clubs.

Volunteers will have a chance show their interest in international and Canadian Programs, partnering with soccer clubs, passion for children and youth, providing opportunities for a more fulfilled future through leadership and mentorship.  Through “Play it Forward Soccer Program” stewardship of the environment and community focuses on an organization where programs offered are accessible, responsive and at no cost. Chance to Play’s mission is to promote an atmosphere which will encourage our community as a whole to participate in and develop a positive, healthy and caring communities across Canada and overseas.

Chance to Play Canada is to empower Canadian donors through awareness, programming, education of long term environmental sustainability through the use of gently used soccer uniforms and gear.

Visit our website to learn more www.chancetoplay.ca

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Board of Directors to achieve project goals
  • Manage the staffing needs for events
  • Recruit new volunteers on an ongoing basis
  • Interview and assess new volunteers for hire
  • Lead volunteers for events and projects
  • Maintain volunteer information database
  • Facilitate volunteer relationships on a consistent basis
  • Create and implement training programs
  • Attend committee meetings

Position Requirements

  • Be available on a consistent basis
  • Previous Volunteer Coordinator experience an asset
  • Superior leadership skills
  • Able to handle projects independently
  • Have a personable and friendly disposition
  • Possess excellent time management and communication skills

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please email your cover letter and resume to Anita Bergsma at abergsma@chancetoplay.ca and write “Volunteer Coordinator position” in the subject line.

*This is an unpaid role*