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GLOCAL Foundation of Canada is a national non-profit dedicated to empowering youth and underserved communities through civic engagement, social innovation, and inclusive opportunities. We connect young leaders from Arctic Bay to Victoria, from Charlottetown to overseas Canadian communities, providing platforms for service, learning, and leadership.Our volunteers come from diverse backgroundsIndigenous youth, newcomers, refugees, rural and remote residents, students, young professionals, and equity-deserving groups. We believe in meeting people where they are and making civic engagement accessible to all.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator who is digitally savvy, passionate about service, and skilled at building inclusive, collaborative communities online and offline. This role is the central connector between GLOCAL volunteers, staff, and community partnersensuring that our volunteers are supported, engaged, and empowered to make a real impact.Youll be managing daily communications across platforms (Discord, email, project management tools), tracking volunteer activities and hours, coordinating events and training, and problem-solving on the fly to support a highly diverse group of volunteers with different needs and cultural contexts.Key Responsibilities Serve as the first point of contact for volunteers across Discord, email, and other team communication channels. Maintain clear, friendly, and timely communication with volunteers, responding to questions and providing updates. Foster a welcoming and inclusive volunteer community across all platforms. Event & Activity Coordination Organize and support volunteer-led events, workshops, and community engagement activities (both virtual and in-person where applicable). Ensure volunteers are matched to meaningful roles and projects based on skills, interests, and community needs. Maintain accurate volunteer records, including hours, tasks completed, and skills gained. Prepare periodic reports on volunteer participation, engagement, and program outcomes. Anticipate and address challenges quicklywhether logistical, interpersonal, or technical. Adapt approaches to accommodate cultural differences, accessibility needs, and varying levels of experience. Assist with onboarding and orientation for new volunteers. Coordinate skills-building sessions, resources, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.QualificationsRequired: Experience coordinating volunteers, events, or community engagement projects. Strong digital communication skillscomfortable managing Discord, email, Google Workspace, and online project management tools. Culturally aware and adaptableunderstanding that volunteers may need different types of support and accommodations. Excellent organization and time-management skills. Proactive problem-solver who can work independently and in a team. Comfortable with flexible work schedules, including occasional evenings and weekends.Assets: Experience in non-profits, volunteer engagement, youth engagement, or civic participation programs. Knowledge of accessibility best practices and inclusive community-building. Bilingual or multilingual ability (especially French, Indigenous languages, newcomer community languages).Why Join GLOCAL? Nationwide impactwork with volunteers from every province, territory, and beyond. Innovative environmentbe part of a digital-first, youth-led civic innovation ecosystem. Flexibilityremote work with adaptable scheduling. Inclusive culturewe value lived experiences and diverse perspectives.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionProject Management and Information TechnologyIndustriesCivic and Social OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at GLOCAL Foundation of Canada by 2xGet notified about new Program Manager jobs in Canada.Strategic Program Manager - Customer Success OperationsLegal Project Manager (Full Time, Remote Position)Senior Project Manager / Senior Management Consultant (International Projects, Bilingual English & Arabic)Greater Toronto Area, Canada CA$135,000.00-CA$150,000.00 4 days agoTechnical Program Manager (Ecommerce/Retail)Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area 2 days agoSenior Production Operations Manager, GamesGreater Toronto Area, Canada 14 hours agoSenior Program Manager - Customer Solutions Delivery (Virtual Position)People Planning & Initiatives Program ManagerSenior Project Manager with AWS Cloud Migration (Canada / USA / Mexico - Remote)Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Salesforce ImplementationsGreater Toronto Area, Canada 4 months agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr