URGENT: -Canadian Cancer Society- Retail Pin Box Leader ( Vancouver and Tricities )

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April is the month to fight back! Funds raised through the sale of pins during the Daffodil Campaign will lead crucial cancer prevention initiatives, fund lifesaving research, and deliver trusted information and compassionate support to people living with Cancer and their caregivers.

Are you a leader and team player looking for opportunities to make a positive impact in your community?

Help the Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign in the fight against cancer.

Pin Distribution Leaders manage a team of volunteers to distribute and collect retail pin boxes to high-traffic locations in their community. A successful volunteer in this role will be confident in leading a strong team of volunteers by motivating, inspiring and encouraging them to help raise much needed funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

We are currently recruiting for positions in Downtown Vancouver and the Tricities area.

BENEFITS

• Play an integral role in supporting the mission, vision, and values of the Society
• Join a team of enthusiastic and interesting people
• Enhance project management, people management, communication, and organizational skills
• Attenda Daffodil Campaign events and network with Society staff and volunteers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contact, support, and work with Pin Distribution volunteers on your team
• Report to Canadian Cancer Society Staff and/or Pin Project Manager to provide progress updates, share concerns and develop plans to ensure that volunteers are enjoying their experience and targets are being met
• Assign volunteers to confirmed pin box locations in their neighborhood
• Share training resources and provide on-the-job coaching and support to Pin Distribution Volunteers
• Manage the delivery and return of all Daffodil resources to/from the Pin Distribution Volunteers (pins, boxes, marketing materials, tracking tools)
• Direct volunteers to collect and track revenue per pin box location and remit both funds and report as per agreed upon schedule
• Participate in campaign debrief

We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities and interests.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

• Volunteer Handbook: provided by the Volunteer Engagement team along with the opportunity to participate in an orientation session that will include an overview of the Canadian Cancer Society’s history, service, events and volunteer program, as well as a chance to discuss year-round opportunities.
• Role-specific training: with the addition of online resources available for review
• Regular leadership meetings: to ask and answer questions about your role and troubleshoot with other leaders.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Access and use of a reliable vehicle is required for this role
• Strong Leadership skills
• Well organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Previous experience leading volunteers would be an asset
• Project management experience would be an asset

COMMITMENT

March 1 - May 31 Approximately 10 hours per month (will increase to approximately 20 hours per month in March and April). Flexibility during busy times of the campaign is requested.

To apply, please visit www.cancervolunteer.ca and search for "Retail Pin Box Leader". You can select the posting that matches your volunteering location.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us at : gvavolunteers@bc.cancer.ca

We look forward to seeing you soon! Thanks for supporting the Canadian Cancer Society!