Location:
The Sharing Place, 95 Dufferin Street, Orillia, ON Reports to: General Manager

Salary:
$ 53,000

Job Type
Full-time, permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)

About Us
At The Sharing Place Food Centre, we believe everyone deserves access to healthy food — and to be treated with dignity and kindness. Our programs go beyond a food bank, we provide schools with access to healthy food, we recover from grocery stores and farmers, we cook and distribute frozen meals, and we evaluate and strengthen our local food system and advocate for what we know is right for our communities. We’re looking for a warm, creative, and detail-oriented person to coordinate the recruitment, orientation, scheduling, and appreciation of our volunteers If you’re someone who loves people and wants to make a real difference in your community — this could be your dream job. What You'll Be Doing You’ll help keep our volunteer family happy, organized, and appreciated. Volunteer Recruitment, Onboarding and Training
- Manage the volunteer application process from initial inquiry through placement, including group tours, processing applications, 1:1 interviews, reference checks, and candidate follow-up.
- Welcome new volunteers and give them a great first impression
- Help coordinate schedules and match people with the right roles.
- Use systems (we’ll train you) to manage shifts, track hours, maintain volunteer records, communicate with volunteers and stay organized.
- Support managers with unexpected absences and communicate schedule changes and operational updates to volunteers.
- Manage volunteer relationships, expectations, onboarding, and documentation with partner agencies in our community.
- Help volunteers understand and live our values from day one. Every member who comes to us should be treated with dignity and kindness, free from judgment. You’ll model this and help volunteers do the same.
- Support managers when concerns or conflicts come up with volunteers.



Managers lead these conversations, and you’ll help by listening, sharing context, and following up so volunteers feel heard and respected. Volunteer Appreciation
- Promote volunteer engagement, retention, belonging, and understanding of how their contribution supports The Sharing Place’s mission.
- Develop and maintain clear, welcoming, and accessible communication with volunteers through weekly emails, internal impact materials, newsletters, direct communication, and the Annual Volunteer Meeting.
- Coordinate volunteer appreciation events, including the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch, Volunteer BBQ, National Volunteer Week, and holiday cards.
- Celebrate and recognize volunteer contributions and milestones regularly Team Work
- Support Food Bank operations during periods of increased need, staff absences, deliveries, and special operating hours.
- Assist with corporate tours, workshops, community events, outreach, donation receiving, volunteer fairs, and other organizational activities as required.
- Bring ideas, energy, and good vibes to our shared work. About You
- You’re a people person at heart. You genuinely enjoy building relationships, making others feel welcome, and creating positive experiences.
- You are organized and dependable and able to juggle multiple priorities while keeping track of details.
- You are mission-driven. You care deeply about the people we serve and believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and without judgment.
- You bring a calm and professional approach to everything you do
- You are friendly, welcoming, and approachable.




- You are a strong communicator who can connect with people in a warm, respectful, and inclusive way. You’re comfortable having one-on-one conversations, facilitating orientations, speaking to groups, and writing clear, engaging communications.
- You believe in the power of community and are excited to help volunteers see the impact they make every day. You’ll be a great fit if you have:
- At least three years experience coordinating a team, whether of volunteers, staff, or community groups.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in a nonprofit, community services, or customer service environment.
- Experience working with people from a range of backgrounds and life circumstances, with a respectful, non-judgmental approach.
- A passion for food security, community well-being, and creating positive change.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Confidence using technology and learning new software systems.
- The ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member.
- A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to pitch in where needed. At The Sharing Place, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for someone who will help them feel valued, connected, and inspired to be part of our mission. Ready to Apply? Send us your resume and a short note telling us why this role feels like a outstanding fit. No need for formal cover letters, just be real. The Sharing Place Food Centre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Sharing Place Food Centre takes inclusion and diversity seriously and are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Pay: $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care Work

Location:
In person

📌 Volunteer Coordinator (Orillia)
🏢 The Sharing Place Food Centre
📍 Orillia