Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Two positions availble at West Kelowna BC location:
1 - 30 hours per week - Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00am - 3:30pm (half hour unpaid lunch)
1 - 30 hours per week - Tuesday thru Saturday 3:00 - 9:30pm (half hour unpaid lunch)
(hours will fluctuate)
Position Purpose summary:
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is part of a century old tradition to contribute towards building strong communities by helping TSA to give hope to other.
Kettle Runner position is a short-term contract position. The successful candidate is responsible for oversight of several Christmas Kettle locations in a given geographical zone area. Zone locations include shopping malls, grocery stores and retail outlets.

Incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties as below.

• Be a positive and outgoing representative of The Salvation Army Okanagan Central.
• Attend a day of training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign
• Provide support in getting Kettles to zone locations prior to volunteer arrival at Campaign onset
• Ensure all Kettle donations are delivered to secure location at shift completion
• Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to Volunteer and Kettle Coordinator
• Provide training to and the orientation of volunteers assuring proper Kettle handling and duties as required
• Delivers and picks-up kettles and/or supplies to kettle sites daily as required.
• Make scheduled and unscheduled safety checks at kettle sites assuring policies and protocols are adhered to.
• Troubleshoots issues with kettle stands and tap devices, e.g. kettle hardware, battery issues, etc.
• Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (bi-weekly basis)
• Respond to questions/queries from volunteers and site hosts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.