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1 person is interested
JDRF Corporate Engagement Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: JDRF-Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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1 person is interested
JDRF Corporate Engagement Volunteer
JDRF is a global organization raising funds in seven countries and directing $75M annually to type one diabetes (T1D) research in over 20 countries. JDRF Canada is committed to supporting the 300,000+ Canadians living with T1D and their families by offering resources, mentorship, education and peer support.
Position Summary
JDRF is searching for a Corporate Engagement Volunteer for its Vancouver office to provide assistance with a variety of tasks. Duties will include sponsor prospect identification and research, populating sponsor proposal packages and fulfillment reports, preparing sponsor briefings and agreements, and sponsor tracking and management.
Role and Responsibilities
- Identify and research sponsor prospects for JDRF’s events (Walk, Ride, Gala and Community Engagement events)
- Populate (and potentially assist with designing) sponsor proposal packages and post-event fulfillment reports
- Assist with preparing sponsor briefings pre-event as well as sponsor agreements
- Track sponsorship asks and assist with database entry
- Assist with benefit fulfillment at events
- Assist with social media posts to recognize corporate partners
Accountability
- Accountable to all JDRF staff, donors, sponsors and other volunteers
- Maintain strict privacy and confidentiality of all personal information belonging to donors, volunteers, and staff that you encounter during your time at JDRF
- Operates within the philosophy, culture, and values of JDRF
- Maintains a high level of customer service to sponsors, volunteers, and donors
What you bring to this role
- Fluent in English with good communication and organization skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Comfortable navigating and using online websites and databases
- General administrative or office experience an asset
- An interest in the not-for-profit sector an asset
Overall time commitment
- Minimum 3-4 hours a week in the office for a minimum of 4 months (option for extension)
- Possibility for increase in hours required prior to and after events
- Availability and willingness to volunteer on event days would be a bonus!
Benefits
- Gain professional work experience in a non-profit organization, particularly corporate partner experience
- Put your skills to great use supporting a worthy cause: accelerating the pace of type 1 diabetes research, so that one day we can find a cure
- Be part of a fun team and meet new people!
More opportunities with JDRF-Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About JDRF-Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Location:
4180 Lougheed Hwy, Suite 502, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6A7, CA
Mission Statement
For over 40 years, JDRF has been a global leader in the search for an end to type 1 diabetes (T1D), through both research funding and advocacy. During that time, we have always talked about a cure as a singular destination: a return to normal physiology. But today, we realize that we are engaged in a process of curing T1D - that a cure is not just a destination but also a journey along a path. And we recognize that a part of our mission must be to help those living with T1D today to live healthier, easier, and safer lives until we arrive at the end of that path.
Description
JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Driven by passionate, grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease, JDRF is the largest charitable supporter of T1D research. The goal of JDRF is to improve the lives of all people affected by T1D by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing T1D.
CAUSE AREAS
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4180 Lougheed Highway BCSuite 502BurnabyBurnaby, BC V5C 6A7Canada
DATE POSTED
March 6, 2020
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Research
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Minimum of 3-4 hours a week for a minimum of 4 months (option for extension). Possibility for increased hours required prior to and after events.
- If you are interested in volunteering for this position please forward a copy of your resume to volunteers@jdrf.ca by April 5th, 2020 quoting “Corporate Engagement Volunteer” in the subject line. Successful applicants will be contacted and invited t