Participant Engagement Committee Member - Daffodil Dash Vancouver

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The Canadian Cancer Society is excited to add a Participant Engagement Committee Member to the Daffodil Dash team.

As participants are at the heart of this event’s success, you will help implement a team retention plan encouraging past participants to register for this year’s event, and steward relationships with current and past participants through consistent and ongoing communication efforts. Throughout the year you will act as the point of contact for inquires and support for team and individuals. Along with the committee you will connect regularly with captains, and individual participants to recognize their previous support as well as share with them how their continued support will have a profound impact on those facing cancer.

BENEFITS

• Professional development particularly in customer service and relationship management
• Engagement with an exciting and motivated committee to build a memorable event
• Contributing to the organization’s vision of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer
• Expanding your professional and personal network

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and conduct outreach with a specified list of previous participants and new sign-ups
• Motivate teams to fundraise by setting achievable goals and checking in regularly to support them
• Record and track details of recruitment efforts and communications
• Provide excellent support for your contacts and help to make their participation seamless

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Confident telephone manner, presentation skills and ability to represent the organization
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and support
• Previous sales and fundraising/event experience an asset

Volunteers must be at least 19 years of age for this position.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

• Volunteer Handbook provided by the Volunteer Engagement team
• Role-specific training with the addition of online resources available for review
• Regular meetings with the Staff Partner and experienced Committee Leads

COMMITMENT

• 1-3 hours/week with a higher level of commitment from February to April
• Attendance at monthly committee meetings, community events, set-up, and take-down of the event
• Ability to respond to emails/requests within a reasonable timeframe (12 - 24 hours)

Please email gvavolunteers@bc.cancer.ca to apply!