Position Description
Our Volunteers have exceptional strengths and abilities. Our clients can be confident that the Volunteer Management Consultant, matched to their needs, has five to seven years depth of experience in their area of expertise.
Volunteer Management Consultant
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Volunteer Management Consultant |
Function: |
Share expertise and complete a defined project with a non-profit organization to help them achieve short or long-term goals. |
Qualifications: |
A seasoned professional with a university degree or college diploma who has:
- Minimum of five to seven years related work experience;
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills;
- Expert skills/experience in one or more of the following areas: Board Governance, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Finance, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness or Marketing/Communication.
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Duties: |
After accepting a consultation, VMCs are responsible for:
- Reviewing any client materials;
- Meeting/talking with CentrePoint's Project Manager to discuss the project;
- Attending the preliminary meeting with the client and Manager;
- Completing the consultation with the client;
- Updating the Project Manager on an ongoing basis;
- Completing the final report (if required); and
- Completing the VMC feedback form.
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Projects: |
Each project is predefined in length. The time commitment ranges from 10 to 60 hours. Most projects are completed in three to five months. |
Benefits: |
- Rewards of giving back to the community by using your professional abilities to strengthen the non-profit sector.
- Challenging opportunities to apply your skills in new environments.
- Opportunities to experience the passion and commitment of the non-profit sector.
- Your unique VMC profile for use in your professional work.
- Specific time commitment - each consultation has a pre-defined number of hours.
- On-going guidance, support and coaching by the Project Manager.
- Access to a diversityof CentrePoint management resources tools.
- Opportunities to learn new skills through CentrePoint's training seminars.
- Ability to transfer skills from volunteer consultations to your own work environment.
- Networking opportunities with other volunteer consultants.
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Becoming a Volunteer
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VMC Position Description
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