Grow the mission of Special Olympics in the Great Falls Area. Become a Raffle Coordinator!

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Special Olympics Montana is looking for a volunteer to organize and lead the raffle fundraiser in the Charles Russell Area (Great Falls and surrounding areas).

PRIMARY PURPOSE : The Raffle Coordinator plays an instrumental role in raising funds for Special Olympics athletes and area programs by coordinating fundraising efforts specific to the MTN/Chevy Raffle. The Raffle Coordinator is the primary contact for all raffle activities for the Area Management Team and will oversees all raffle fundraising efforts and committee related work.

PRIMARY DUTIES :

• Fundraising Plan: Work with the Area Director to develop annual goals related to the MTN/Chevy Raffle.
• Raffle Coordinator Recruitment & Oversight: develop raffle best practices; coordinate selling dates and locations for local teams; help recognize local businesses who support team raffle ticket selling dates.
• Reconciliation: work with Area Director to collect funds and raffle tickets and ensure that the funds match raffle tickets sold; submit to SOMT staff who oversee raffle fundraiser.
• Committees: Serve on Special Events committees as needed and offer assistance to ensure success.
• Meetings: Provide progress reports on Team Raffle Fundraising progress vs. Annual Fundraising Plan at monthly AMT meeting.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Good organization and record-keeping skills. The capacity to engage others in the planning and process of coordinating raffle sales. Ability to supervise and effectively delegate to other volunteers. The ability to communicate openly and in a timely manner. Must complete Class A volunteer application and screening process through Special Olympics Montana.

TRAINING PROVIDED: New volunteer orientation and sport-specifc training provided by Special Olympics Montana staff. Ongoing training provided annually.

Volunteers are the Heartbeat of Special Olympics Montana where we serve over 2,000 athletes. To give these individuals the opportunities they enjoy, we need your help. Every volunteer is a potential spokesperson for Special Olympics Montana. Our success is driven by the dedication of our volunteer Management Teams, Area and Local Coordinators, Coaches and thousands of event volunteers. Find out what volunteer opportunities interest you. If you would like more general volunteer information please contact Nancy Undercofler, Outreach Director, by email nundercofler@somt.org or call 406-564-0522. Check out www.somt.org for further information too.