ACT Volunteer Role Description

Computer Training Workshops Coordinator

(Not currently recruiting)




Programme


Employment Services

Supervisor


Employment Consultant

ACT's
Mission Statement


The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) develops and delivers innovative programs and services that promote the dignity, health and well-being of individuals and communities living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS..




Purpose


Created to ensure coordination of clients wanting computer skills training with approved volunteer computer training classes. Could be 5-6 different MS Office classes runing at same time periods and needs to book available space, coordinate which clients scheduled for which specific classes and provide administrative support to volunteer trainers. A major priority of this role is to ensure volunteer and/or clients concerns are raised with the approriate Employment Consultant so pro-active action can be taken.

Benefits


Access to other computer skills training if desired and work closely with Emplolyment Consultant and volunteer trainers.

Time Commitment


6 hours per week
for 9 months

Duties


The Volunteer will:
Work closely with Employment Consultant to:
Maintain an on-going and current list of EA clients requiring computer skills training and register clients to classes following volunteer trainers comittments.
Maintain contact with volunteer trainers/clients, to confirm changes to scheduled classes.(ie cancellations/changed times/etc.)
Ensure all volunteer trainers have administrative needs met.(ie: List of class clients/tel. numbers, mailbox assignments to trainers for messages, prepare graduates certificates for signature, and misc. related administrative duties.)
Post a calendar of times/dates for all scheduled computer classes
Inform supervisor of problems/concerns expressed by clients or volunteer trainers.

Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
Excellent inter-personal, communication, problem solving, time management and organizational skills. Experience with basic word and excel computer skills required. Knowledge of all levels of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access a real asset but not mandatory. Ability for flexibility in weekly time comittment but should average approx. 6-8 hours per week (could be combination of daytime and/or evenings)

Training
Requirements


Volunteer Core Skills Training, On-the-job Training with Supervisor and/or other Volunteers



For more information about or to apply for this role, contact:
Program Volunteer Resources Manager
AIDS Committee of Toronto
399 Church Street, 4th floor
Toronto, M5B 2J6

phone: (416) 340-2437