Aimee Chada has over 8 years of experience coordinating volunteers and developing programs for women, families and seniors. As the Coordinator of Volunteers at Thornton View Long Term Care, she recruited over 150 new volunteers in 2 years, designed 25 new volunteer positions, and implemented a recognition program. She is currently working towards her Certification for Volunteer Administrators and is the founder of TheVolunteerManager.com, where she provides training and speaks on best practices for volunteer engagement.
1. Aimee Chada
1518 Fieldgate Drive. | Oshawa, ON | L1K 2L6 | 905-447-0351
aimee@thevolunteermanager.com
Driven, pioneering, leader with superb public speaking and communication skills.
Over 8 years of experience in the administration of volunteers, program development
and managing clients needs for women, families and seniors
EXPERIENCE Coordinator of Volunteers
Thornton View Long Term Care | January 2013 - Current
- Solely responsible for volunteer recruitment, training and
supervision
- Designed over 25 new and creative volunteer positions meeting
needs across the organization
- Streamlined the administrative and recruitment process, developed
procedures
- Commissioned brand new marketing materials for the Volunteer
Department Worked with all levels of staff to identify needs and
recruited volunteers
- Recruited over 150 new volunteers in 2 years
- Administrated current volunteers: provided orientation, education
sessions, maintained volunteer records and evaluations
- Gave presentations on community involvement and the value of
seniors at community groups, high schools and elementary schools
- Developed an intergenerational program with homeschool groups,
daycare, elementary and secondary schools, along with families.
- Established new outreach initiatives to an English as a Second
Language School, Universities, Community Volunteer Fairs
- Implemented a recognition and retention plan
- Member of Revera National Volunteer Working Group
Founder
TheVolunteerManager.com | current
- Thought leader on Volunteerism and Engagement of Volunteers
- Speaker and Trainer on Volunteer Engagement for conferences
and workshops
- Researching best practices and effective organization of volunteer
programs
ASSOCIATIONS
Durham Region Association of Volunteer Administrators
(DRAVA)
Winner of membership and conference scholarship for PAVRO
2016
Association Member 2014 - Present
Conference Chair 2014/15
2. Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders - Ontario
(PAVRO)
Association Member - Current
Mentor for new Volunteer Coordinators through PAVRO - Current
RELATED
EXPERIENCE
Director | Non-Profit
Pregnancy Care Centre Scarborough | Oct 2003 – Jan 2008
- Worked collaboratively with a Board of Directors, staff and
volunteers to develop and implement counseling, parenting and
support programs for pregnant women
- Recruited and managed volunteers and students
- Developed and implemented High School presentations on healthy
sexuality
- Administration of client files, statistics, monthly and yearly reports
as well as fundraising activities
TRAINING
Durham Region Association of Volunteer Administrators
Conference: Volunteer Management - 2015
Monthly Educationals 2014 - Current
Volunteer Toronto Workshop
Dealing with Difficult Volunteers - 2015
Person Centred Care & ABCs of Responsive Behaviours
Montessori Methods for Dementia
Personal Support and Respite Care Training Durham Family
Services
Canadian Association of Pregnancy support Services (CAPSS)
Director Training / Leadership Course
VOLUNTEER
- Walk For Alzheimer's; Durham Region Alzheimer's Association
2015/16
- Xxcel Women’s Basketball League; Youth Mentorship Program
Coordinator/Speaker 2015
- 4 My Canada | Public Relations with Political Representatives
- Oshawa Seniors Citizen’s Centre: Northview Branch
- Older Adult Women’s Small Group: coordinated program and
community outreach
- Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa: Christmas Caroling
EDUCATION
Certification for Volunteer Administrators (CVA)
Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration
Currently in Process
Diploma Activation / Co-ordination Gerontology
