Volunteer Managers are HR professionals in a sense where they are managing the process of volunteer engagement from position design, through recruitment, screening, selection, training, supervision, evaluation and recognition. They’re responsible for making sure the volunteers in their organization are doing high-impact, rewarding work that benefits the organization, the community, and the volunteers.

Volunteers affect so many programs, projects and events within Elim Village. Volunteer Managers need to be aware of the happenings within an organization to be able to place volunteers in various programs where they can have a meaningful impact. Volunteer Managers collaborate with Wellness staff to understand programs needs and ensure the volunteers there to support when they’re needed.

Finally, let’s not forget the influence a great Volunteer Manager can have on the life of a volunteer. Volunteers often want to find purpose and meaning in their volunteer work, and a Volunteer Manager can make that happen. By having mission-driven volunteer roles and letting volunteers know how important their work is, we can positively impact a volunteer’s life. From a high school student completing their 40 hours of community service who develops a lifelong love of volunteering, to the retiree who wants the skills they took years developing to be put to good use in their community, volunteering can be an incredibly meaningful experience.

A volunteer causes a ripple effect in our community, creating change, promoting growth and paving the way for people to continue doing good work and helping others. Thank you to all the volunteers we have at Elim Village. The work you do truly touches many lives within our community.

Interested in making an impact in our community? Inquiries to become a volunteer can be sent to stempel@elimvillage.com.

-Written by Suzanne Tempel, Volunteer Coordinator

Today is National Seniors Day in Canada. It is meant to celebrate seniors and the invaluable contributions they have made through all aspects of life. Between our two Elim Village campuses we have over 700 residents, all of whom deserve to be celebrated. According to Statistics Canada, by 2030 around 25% of Canada’s population will be 65 years or older (Statistics Canada, 2018). That’s less than 15 years from now!

Much of the history we learn is through the stories of our elders, as they represent the lives of our seniors and the experiences that younger generations can only imagine. These stories should not be taken for granted as they have shaped our future and should be valued and passed down for generations to come.

Source: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-402-x/2011000/chap/seniors-aines/seniors-aines-eng.htm