Relay For Life of Issaquah-Recognition Lead

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Relay For Life of Issaquah is a signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Composed of volunteers, the Event Leadership Team works on recruiting, event logisiics, and promoting fundraising for the fight against cancer. Training is both formal and informal, varying by position and experience of the volunteer. Time commitments vary by position. All Event Leadership Team members are expected to attend monthly Relay Rallies and Leadership Team meetings. All Event Leadership Team members are expected to raise a minimum of $100 to qualify for Hope Club.

RECOGNITION LEAD

The Recognition Lead serves to ensure that all Team Captains, team members, volunteers, sponsors, and event participants know how much they are appreciated. The Recognition Lead works to recognize the accomplishments of all individuals regarding pre-relay events, day-of-event, and post-event using a variety of channels.

Individuals in this role are often creative and think outside-of-the-box to come up with new and exciting ways to recognize Relay For Life supporters throughout the community.

-Employ strategies to ensure that all volunteers, Team Captains, participants, sponsors and Event Leadership Team feel appreciated.

-Plan and implement recognition materials and resources.

-Collaborate with fundraising lead and sponsorship lead to determine how recognition can help with rewarding fundraising and recruitment efforts.

-Ensure that Community Champions, Team Ambassadors and Survivors and Caregivers Lead include and consider recognition in their plans.

-Meet monthly or bi-monthly with the experience lead to discuss goals and progress.