Event Coordinator (Volunteer)

VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION
WALK LEAD – CANADA WALKS FOR BLADDER CANCER

ROLE: As a volunteer Walk Lead reporting to the National Development Manager, you will be responsible for organizing all aspects of planning and executing a regional walk for Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A reliable and dependable team leader
• Strong project management skills and or event planning skills
• A critical thinker with an ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities and duties
• Excellent communication skills
• Fundraising experience is an asset
• Knowledge of bladder cancer or Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer (personal or otherwise) is an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and execute all phases of hosting a walk in your community on September 21 or 22, 2024
• Recruit volunteers and/or a planning committee as required
• Organize regular meetings with your committee/volunteers
• Secure a location for the walk, ensuring all paperwork is completed
• Attend monthly virtual walk lead meetings throughout the planning phases
• Act as a liaison between the Bladder Cancer Canada and your local volunteers and community members
• Actively promote the walk in your community and secure sponsorships/donations
• Maintain records of your planning activities
• Oversee and supervise all aspects of the event day (must be on-site that day)

TRAINING:

• General BCC Volunteer Orientation
• Walk Lead Welcome Package
• Monthly meetings and extensive support provided by National Development Manager

TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION:

• Work from home
• 6-month term (Walks held in September)
• 2-5 hours per week, volunteers to set their own schedule, with higher time commitment closer to the event

BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEERS:

• Opportunity to learn more about bladder cancer and to share knowledge and experience
• Strengthen and build a community for bladder cancer patients and their loved ones
• Opportunity to develop and practice event planning and communication skills
• Raising essential funds to support bladder cancer research
• Opportunity to meet new people and network

Job Types: Seasonal, Internship / Co-op

Application question(s):

• Why are you interested in volunteering to plan this event in your community?
• Do you have any experience with event planning? Please tell me about it.
• Are you available to plan an event on September 21 or 22, 2024, and be on-site on event day?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-04-01
Expected start date: 2024-04-01