2014 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Planning Committee (San Rafael)

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JOIN THE JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK COMMITTEE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ARTHRITIS!

The Arthritis Foundation (AF) seeks volunteers to serve on its 2014 Jingle Bell Run/Walk (JBR) Planning Committee. The event will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Downtown San Rafael.

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Committee will provide direction and guidance to the staff event coordinator on major decisions and considerations for the event. This group is instrumental in creating relationships between AF and new sponsors, team captains, participants and in-kind donors.

Committee members should be willing to provide open feedback, initiate new relationships and promote the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in creating an amazing event raising funds for, and awareness about arthritis.

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:

• Team Recruitment Chair and Committee - Recruits leaders from the corporate, small business, medical, educational, and social communities and encourages them to form Walk teams. Serves as support for Team Captains throughout pre-event process, and encourage achievement of fundraising goals. Assist in retaining past Walk teams, and demonstrate outreach to community leaders and companies to create new teams for 2014.
• Sponsorship Chair and Committee - Identifies and recruits prospective donation and in-kind sponsors in the community from local, regional and national companies.
• Logistics Chair and Committee - Plans and coordinates all aspects of walk day, including: event set up and breakdown, tent and sponsor booth layout, entertainment, safety, etc. Works with committee members to manage volunteer recruitment, delegate tasks to volunteers, and supervise their duties at the Walk. Creates, manages and marks the walk route, including water break sites, mile markers & arthritis signage along the route. Ensures route safety of all participants.
• Public Relations and Marketing Chair and Committee - Responsible for pro-active public relations and marketing efforts to increase awareness and brand identity of the Jingle Bell Run/Walk and the Arthritis Foundation. Work with committee to actively involve and promote local JBR Heroes, team fundraisers and spotlights, and JBR highlights in news stories and key messaging to media/public, and through use of Facebook, Twitter & other social media outlets. Work with Sponsorship committee to secure media coverage and promotion of the event.