Canadian Cancer Society - Daffodil Campaign Outreach Leader

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April is the month to fight back! The 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 an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community? Help the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Campaign in the fight against cancer.

Outreach Leaders manage a team of volunteers to encourage the public to buy pins and flowers on designated street corners, in shopping malls and markets and at community events.

The designated location for this street team is:

Kerr Street YIG (7190 Kerr Street, Vancouver)

Davie Street YIG (1255 Davie Street, Vancouver)

Arbutus YIG City Market (3113 Arbutus Street, Vancouver)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contact and schedule outreach volunteers for their shifts
• Report to the Annual Giving Staff or Street Team Project Manager to provide progress updates, share concerns and confirm volunteer numbers and schedules
• Work with the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator to actively recruit Outreach volunteers in their community
• Share training resources and provide on-the-job coaching and support to all volunteers
• Manage the delivery and return of all Daffodil resources (flowers, pins, boxes, marketing materials, tracking tools) to/from our Division Office
• Manage the collection and tracking of revenue from all locations and remit both funds and report as per agreed upon schedule
• Participate in a campaign debrief

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
• Attend a variety of Society events and network with Society staff and volunteers

TRAINING & SUPPORT

• Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Orientation and Volunteer Guidebook
• Campaign-specific training
• Regular leadership meetings
• Volunteer Summit & Workforce Leadership Modules

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Well organized and detail oriented
• Strong Leadership skills
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to build strong teams by motivating, inspiring and encouraging others to act
• Creative thinker with problem solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Previous experience leading volunteers
• Project management experience
• Access to a vehicle and a telephone essential

COMMITMENT

Our outreach leader should look to be available for approximately 5 hours per week between March 12 and April 8

To apply, please visit our website at www.cancervolunteer.ca and search for "Outreach Leader " in the Vancouver Community, or email us gvavolunteers@bc.cancer.ca