Special Event / Development Volunteer

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The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. Our work is focused on five strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases; and to accelerate fundraising and enhance organizational effectiveness to support the urgency of our mission. Work with us to help those who suffer from lung disease today, and help stop the spread of lung disease tomorrow.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will work with American Lung Association staff to implement signature events and engage participants for its LUNG FORCE Walk, an annual event that raises funds to fight lung disease and promote lung health. This is a volunteer position requiring a minimum time commitment of at least 10 hours per week.

EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on nonprofit involvement
• Develop resume building skills such as donor cultivation, volunteer management, event planning and execution, revenue growth, marketing strategies and more
• Direct impact on support for the American Lung Association
• Work to help those who are affected by lung cancer and lung disease

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association and its mission, advocacy initiatives and operations
• Become knowledgeable about San Diego’s programs and its LUNG FORCE Walk
• Create and disseminate materials for LUNG FORCE Walk
• Assist in securing vendors and in-kind donations for LUNG FORCE Walk
• Assist with mailings, data entry, and event participant troubleshooting
• Assist with volunteer communication, outreach, recruitment, and coaching
• Assist in logistics planning and coordination for LUNG FORCE Walk
• Serve as a lead volunteer at the LUNG FORCE Walk
• Help with LUNG FORCE Walk clean-up and post-event activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8-10 hours per week
• Must be comfortable speaking on the phone and have excellent customer service skills
• Must be computer proficient - Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to work independently on projects
• Qualified candidates must be enthusiastic, reliable, and be willing to learn new skills
• Qualified candidates must be interested in ensuring Californians have access to clean air and the ability to reach peak lung health
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form

SCHEDULE

Flexible, based on your schedule and our office hours. Office hours are M-F 8:30am-4:30pm. Preference given to individuals who can give at least 8-10 hours a week. Volunteer must be available on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 5am to 1pm for the LUNG FORCE Walk. Some work can be done remotely with access to the internet.

If interested, please submit resume and letter of interest to:

Ellen Sherwood at ellen.sherwood@lung.org. Thank you for your interest in the American Lung Association!