Relay for Life is a volunteer-led fundraising event. Volunteers are passionate and engage to make a difference for those of live with cancer! Join them to organize this unique event.
PROFILE REQUIRED
You are the ideal candidate for this role if you have:
• a positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation.
• a good network in your community.
• a strong interest on event planning.
• communication and interpersonal skills.
• time management skills.
RESPONSABILITES
As a volunteer committee member, you will be responsible for:
• Create a relationship with participants of hope.
• Create a strategy for recruiting participants of hope with other committee members.
• Identify local participants of hope who want to share their stories to spread the word about Relay.
• Inform participants of hope about event details.
• Send messages to participants of hope (pre-established messages at specific times).
• Support and promote the fundraising efforts of participants of hope, where appropriate.
• Organize the Hope Lounge: find activities to liven up the event and recognize the importance of participants of hope.
• Plan the Lap of Hope (first lap).
• Solicit participants of hope interested in sharing their Relay experiences on social media.
• Ensure that participants of hope enjoy their experience and respond to their needs.
COMMITMENT
This is a 10-month commitment (September to June) for which:
• Attend local committee meetings (20 meetings).
• Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 8+ hours per month).
• Must be available over the event weekend (Friday night to Sunday).
Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct.