- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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57 people are interested
Fight Cancer! Join our 2017 Event Planning Team!
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society * Relay for Life
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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57 people are interested
1 in 3 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Join the fight against cancer now!
We are seeking forward-thinking, creative, and dedicated individuals from the Dr. Phillips, International Drive, Metrowest, and Millenia communities to bring our Relay to the next level of success as part of our Event Leadership Team.
Our event will be held April 1, 2017.
Open positions include:
- Fund the Cure Lead: (Leader of Leads position) Oversees sponsorship, accounting, registration, and fundraising leads. Responsible for meeting event fundraising goals.
- Luminaria Lead: Overseeing the sale and set-up/break downof paper bag luminaries before, during, and after the event.
- Ceremonies Lead: Write and develop 4 ceremony scripts, logistics, and speakers/talent
- Sponsorship
- Activities & Entertainment
- Fundraising
- Accounting & Registration
- Logistics & Volunteer Coordinator
Experience working in a team environment is a must. Volunteer committee experience is preferred, but not required. The American Cancer Society provides training through webinars, round-tables, and support from the Community Representative.
For more information, please email Cynthia at cardschweitz@gmail.com.
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About American Cancer Society * Relay for Life
Location:
8529 South Park Circle, Building 100, Suite 180, Orlando, FL 32819, US
Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Description
I am the Event Chair for the American Cancer Society (ASC) and managing the preparation, planning, logistics and execution of the Relay for Life-South Park on April 16, 2010. I am leading a staff of 15 members who are assisting me to pull off this 18- hour overnight (Alcohol & Tobacco Free) camp out event that is packed with entertainment and fun for all ages as we raise money to find a cure for cancer.
I need your assistance in one of the following positions:
Mission Support - Sponsorship ChairTime Commitment: Average 2-3 hours per week
- Work with Event Chair and Vice Chair to recruit subcommittee
- Develop plan for achieving corporate sponsorship goal through effectively researching prospects, setting the appointments and handling all recognition and follow-up by utilizing committee, team and community contacts
Time Commitment: Average 1-2 hours per week
- Incorporate American Cancer Society advocacy efforts into survivor activities, day of event activities and team meetings
- Educate and incorporate advocacy priorities into event activities at Relay
- Work with Event Chair and Vice Chair to recruit members for ACS CAN
Time Commitment: Average 1-2 hours per week
- Develop media plan and research feature story ideas for coverage in local newsletters, newspapers, periodicals, etc., to promote event in local community
- Work with staff partner to ensure American Cancer Society graphic standards are met
Time Commitment: Average 1-2 hours per week (may increase closer to event)
- Plan the Luminaria Ceremony and coordinate Luminaria sales in the community
- Recruit subcommittee to assist with securing materials and recruiting event day volunteers
- Coordinate Luminaria set up and break down at the event
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6500 Turkey Lake RoadOrlando, FL 32819
DATE POSTED
November 2, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Varies - 2 hours per week up until the event month