Volunteer Coordinator - Canada Summer Jobs 2026

Volunteer Coordinator - Canada Summer Jobs 

Location: IslamicFamily Hub (10545 108 Street)

Report to: Community Relations Manager

Salary:  $17

Position Start Date:  June 1, 2026

Position End Date: July 31, 2026

About the Role

As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting and strengthening IslamicFamily's volunteer program. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and supporting volunteers across multiple programs. This position will help build a sense of community, improve program delivery, and ensure volunteers have a meaningful and enriching experience. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about empowering others through service.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program.

Duties & Responsibilities

Daily Tasks

• Respond to volunteer inquiries via phone and email
• Greet and support volunteers on-site, ensuring they are oriented and well-equipped
• Maintain and update volunteer schedules and records using tracking tools (e.g., spreadsheets, Notion)
• Prepare and distribute volunteer materials, such as sign-in sheets, name tags, and instructions

Weekly Tasks

• Conduct one-on-one check-ins with volunteers to ensure support and satisfaction
• Organize and lead volunteer onboarding and orientation sessions
• Coordinate and confirm volunteer placements for programs including the food bank, events, and workshops
• Communicate with program leads to gather volunteer needs and placement requests
• Track volunteer hours and feedback for ongoing reporting and improvement

Monthly Tasks

• Assist with volunteer recognition efforts (e.g., spotlight stories, appreciation messages)
• Contribute to a monthly volunteer updates
• Prepare progress updates and reports for the Community Engagement team and supervisors
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic volunteer planning

Required Qualifications

1. Demonstrated interest or experience in volunteer coordination, event planning, community engagement, or administration
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work with diverse communities
3. Ongoing or completed post-secondary education in nonprofit management, human resources, social sciences, or a related field preferred
4. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills
5. Ability to use spreadsheets, Google Workspace, and other organizational tools
6. A welcoming and supportive demeanor to help volunteers feel connected and appreciated
7. Those hired under CSJ must be between 15-30 years of age, and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred (foreign students are ineligible) and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
   
   

About Islamic Family:

IslamicFamily supports the mother fleeing abuse without asking her to compromise her identity or safety. We support the man seeking counselling that honours his values. We support youth in search of creative platforms that amplify their voice. We support families starting over amidst hardship. We are IslamicFamily – created to serve. For over 30 years, we have been driven to disrupt systemic inequity, reflect a rich tradition with beauty, innovate, and serve with excellence.

Rooted on Treaty 6, IslamicFamily serves people from all walks of life. We run one of Edmonton's Food Bank's largest depots, provide urgent financial relief, support survivors of gender-based violence, empower refugees, and offer youth programming.

IslamicFamily is an Imagine Canada & Great Places to Work™ accredited charity and a proud recipient of the Government of Alberta’s Inspiration Award for its work combatting domestic violence (2020), the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Professional Service Award (2020), the Justice Innovation Award (2022), and the YEG Startup Community Award (2022).

How to apply?

Confidence (or the lack thereof) can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job.  We’ll let you in on a secret — there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. This role is about growth, creativity, and making a difference in newcomer communities. If you're passionate about community programming and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every single box. Curiosity and initiative matter just as much as experience. 

Submit the below through our Collage job postings portal!

To be considered for this role, please submit:
>Your resume 
> A cover letter or a  ≤ 5m video that answers one of the following:

• What would you do to help volunteers feel more connected and appreciated?
• Tell us about a time you helped organize or support volunteers, events, or programs.