Job Synopsis
MCC Saskatchewan Thrift Shops strive to be a welcoming and caring place within a community. Generating revenue while practicing and promoting faithful stewardship and care for God’s creation is the mission statement of the MCC Thrift Shops.

The Volunteer Coordinator is an employee of MCC Saskatchewan and reports to the Warman MCC Thrift Manager. Under the direction of the Manager, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and modeling a high level of organization and production through recruiting, training and mentoring volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator will also support the receiving, processing and selling requirements of the shop.

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing volunteer recruiting plans and strategies, orientation of new volunteers, developing and providing job specific training for volunteers, and managing all volunteer records and information in the Volgistics database. This role maintains a primary contact with all volunteers, while also connecting with patrons at the shop, both customers and donors, providing meaningful community connection. As required, the Volunteer Coordinator may be called upon to assist with workroom and retail operations.

Salaried Employee -Part Time at .5 FTE

Qualifications
All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking.

MCC is an equal prospect employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Required

Experience in leading and training volunteers

Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse experiences and life situations.

Sensitivity and awareness of cultural, racial, economic, and socially diverse communities

Ability to engage and influence others to achieve organizational goals.

Self-motivated and willing to take initiative while at the same time willing to work as a team with staff and volunteers.

Ability to create an atmosphere of a positive Christian presence within the shop.

Field Expertise

Experience with volunteers

Knowledge of the basic operations of a Thrift shop (receiving, processing, sorting, pricing, selling)

Must be extremely organized and a self-starter.

Strong at Multi-tasking with the ability to prioritize a wide variety of tasks.

Communication expertise

Good oral and written communication skills required, using today’s technologies.

Ability to diplomatically communicate policies and boundaries.

Work and Organizational Skills

Ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions.

Willingness to grow and learn new skills.





Heart for justice, active peacemaking and global understanding

Respect for and discretion in dealing with confidential material required.

Intermediate working knowledge of MS Office programs including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

Ability to work independently and in a team setting, prioritizing a wide variety of tasks required.

Willing to work within and promote MCC Thrift Operating Principles

Required to work non-standard hours, including evenings and Saturdays.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and exert 11 to 25 lbs. of force frequently.

May require 6 or more hours of intermittent standing or walking in a standard workday.

Valid Canadian Driver's license

Satisfactory Canadian criminal record check (upon hire)

Preferred

Awareness of second-hand market

Volunteer management certification

Knowledge of antiques, collectibles, and brand recognition

Experience with volunteer management software e.g., Volgisitics

Key Responsibilities
General

Communicate the MCC mission and values and mission of the Thrift Shop in a positive manner to staff, volunteers, donors, and the community at large.

Participate in staff meetings as required.

Represent MCCS values and missions to donors, customers, and the public.

Act with integrity, reflecting Christian respect for those we serve, including volunteers, customers, and donors.

Model reconciliation and healing in our daily actions with public, volunteers, core members and staff.

Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador for MCC mission and values in every interaction with customers and donors.

Share the news about your shop and the network in the community.

Support the staff team as needed to meet the demands of daily operations.

Assist with special events and projects as needed.

Adhere to Health & Safety Guidelines as established by law and the organization.

Ensure the support and direction necessary for the effective implementation of the health and safety programs are provided, and health and safety policies, procedures and regulations are enforced.

Be proactive in maintaining clean workspaces that meet health & safety standards.

Volunteer Management

Develop strategies to meet targets in your areas of volunteer management.





Communicate between volunteers and staff to keep team interconnected and consistent.

Develop volunteer recruitment strategy.

Manage volunteer recruitment process, including recruitment, training, interviewing, screening and orientation.

Reach out to schools, churches and organizations to promote volunteerism in the thrift shop.

Facilitate and host group volunteer requests.

Maintain up to date and accurate volunteer records.

Perform annual check-ins with volunteers and/or assist Manager with annual check-ins.

Develop and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition and appreciation initiatives.

Create volunteer appreciation and recruitment content for social media.

Other

Assist with maintaining and coordinating the staff & volunteer room.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Maintain a high level of integrity, reflecting Christian respect and Christ's unconditional love to those with whom you work, including colleagues, partner agencies, the unhoused and marginalized.

Answer inquiries about MCC from constituency and public communicating MCC's values.

Model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful daily interactions with staff and the public

Start Date
21 Sep, 2026

Salary Details

Employer paid health, dental & vision, AD&D;, Life - available upon hire.

Matching 5% RRSP program.

Optional critical illness coverage.

Location Description
The Warman MCC Thrift Shop is located at 115 Klassen Street W in Warman, Saskatchewan. The Warman Thrift Shop is located in the City of Warman, a bedroom community located just 10 minutes outside the City of Saskatoon.

Check out the website: thrift.mcc.org/shops/warman-thrift-shop

The Warman MCC Thrift Shop employs 5 permanent employees and has approximately 50 volunteers. The Shop is one of the 6 Thrift Shops owned by MCC Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan has approximately 1 million people, 35% living in rural areas. The majority are 2nd-to-5th generation Canadians of European descent; 15% are of First Nations origin, 5% Metis. About 700 people arrive in the province each year as refugees.

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Date Posted 2026-08-19

Valid Till 2026-08-30

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Volunteer Coordinator- Warman

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) works in diverse cultures around the world. All personnel must support the mission and core values of MCC and respect the values of our supporting denominations and program partners.

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📌 Volunteer Coordinator- Warman (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)
📍 Saskatchewan