Volunteer Coordinators Needed

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Volunteer Leadership Team Member (Bike MS: The Road Divided)

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Melanie Zumdieck
713-394-2941
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Position Overview

Volunteer Leadership Team (VLT) Members will serve as volunteer group leaders and/or event area volunteer coordinators, creating a working infrastructure during Bike MS: The Road Divided event weekend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as volunteer coordinator over a particular area of the event
• Serve as liaison between MS Society staff and volunteers on event day
• When applicable, recruit volunteers for area of responsibility

Initial Impact
Ensure sufficient event support in all areas, resulting in a positive experience for both volunteers and participants.

Sustained Outcome
Events will run more smoothly with greater communication and support of staff. Volunteer experience will be enhanced, promoting long-term, impactful relationships.

Training and Support
Detailed training on event logistics and volunteer positions will be provided. VLT members will work directly with staff liaison and will have a dedicated event staff person available to them during the event.

Qualifications

• Volunteers must be outgoing and personable
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Dependable and willing to take responsibility for a group of people and/or a process
• Volunteers must be over 18 years and pass a criminal background check

Time Commitment
* All VLT Members must be available during Bike MS event weekend Friday afternoon-Sunday evening, September 24-25 th , 2016.
* A 2-3 month commitment is requested - from July through September for members to be in communication with MS Society Staff.
* VLT Members should be available to attend at least one training meeting, one to ensure understanding of day-of duties and one to train their volunteers (if applicable). Volunteer recruitment can take place anytime and can be done at the office or at the volunteer’s home.

Benefits
Volunteers will meet new people, gain volunteer management experience, gain a working knowledge of sports/events management, and be part of a successful team!