Volunteer Engagement Lead Trivia

at  Canadian Cancer Society

Role Details
As a leadership volunteer, you will be part of our committees of volunteers who will work over the months to help us organize our fundraising events. Depending on the needs in your community, available roles could include committee lead, logistics, community outreach, volunteer lead, and social media.
Description
In this role, you will be supporting the efforts of the Canadian Cancer Society to raise critical funds to change the future for those living with cancer and beyond. The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for our Volunteer Engagement Lead to support our newest event, “Trivia Night.” Volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society is more than just a task or experience – it has a real impact. The Canadian Cancer Society is actively recruiting a Volunteer Engagement Lead to join our team.
Brief Overview: Working in partnership with the CCS Staff Partner and the Committee, the Volunteer Engagement Lead is responsible for recruiting, scheduling, managing and stewarding event day volunteers.
Why we need you
Be part of a group of people who, like you, want to make a difference in the lives of those touched by cancer.
What we’re looking for

Our successful Volunteer Engagement Lead is:

• Passionate about making a positive impact in the community.
• A strong leader with effective communication and organization skills
• A team player who is able to motivate others.
• Interested in volunteer coordination, planning events and working with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to the confidentiality of all CCS records, business, and intellectual property.
• Able to dedicate 1-3 hours per week (more in the final weeks leading up to event day) working on this event.
• Bonus if you LOVE trivia!
• Our investment

Our Investment

As a valued CCS volunteer, you will:

• Become a member of a successful team helping to create a society to take on cancer.
• Gain leadership, event management and networking experience.
• Have a positive impact in your community.
• Receive training and learning opportunities to strengthen personal skills.

Your commitment

As the Volunteer Engagement Lead you can expect to work on the following:

• Manage recruitment of event-day volunteers, volunteer orientation, scheduling, training, and recognition.
• Identify event-day volunteer needs, create positions and address vacancies.
• Organize volunteer scheduling, expectations, and training.
• Manage all event-day volunteer communications.
• Manage volunteer event-day check-in and out. Act as point of contact for all event-day volunteers.
• Create and foster a positive and impactful volunteer experience both leading up to, and on event day.
• Organize volunteer recognition and post-event stewardship.
• Be on site for event day set up and tear down.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Please refer the Job description for details