Jackie Dion Email and Phone Number

• Assist the public with crisis and complex situations as a distress service volunteer. Provided non-judgemental listening, support, and intervention over the telephone and the YouthInBC.com online chat

• Coordinated Income Tax Clinics for low-income members of the community by coordinating and arranging the logistics of clinic locations, placing volunteers, and promoting the Income Tax Clinics within the community. Reviewed and assessed program and volunteer needs annually• Recruited, screened, interviewed, trained, and supervised volunteers. Referred volunteers to appropriate programs for various positions, responded to inquiries regarding the volunteer program, and maintained the accuracy of volunteer database and records.• Successfully worked with external agencies providing further education opportunities; represented and promoted ISSofBC at volunteer fairs• Present the Volunteer Information Session to potential volunteers on a biweekly basis• Developed workshops for newcomers about volunteering in Canada, facilitated the monthly Volunteer Information Session for prospective volunteers, facilitated the Low Income Tax Volunteer Orientation for volunteers of the Low Income Tax Program• Organized logistics for the Annual Volunteer Recognition Party• Supervised social work worker practicum students.

• Supported the sustainability of the Vancouver Folk Fest by leading a team of volunteers in preparing food in support of Volunteers and Entertainers.

• Supported the development, and nurtured and managed the initiatives of the Corporate and Community Partner Teams, including online team fundraising. Primary liaison between Positive Living BC (formerly BC Persons with AIDS Society) and the Walk for Life Community Partner Agencies for the AIDS Walk for Life, a pledge based fundraising campaign event.• Coordinated and support the activities of various office volunteers up to the Walk for Life.