Denver NEDA Walk Committee Members

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National Eating Disorders Association is looking for committee members to assist with the 2022 Denver NEDA Walk! To learn more visit: http://nedawalk.org/denver2022.

The walk is on September 10th, 2022, but committee members must dedicate ample time to preparing beforehand. Open roles include: Sponsorship Committee Member; Logistics and Event Activities Committee Member, Volunteer Recruitment Committee Member; In-Kind Donations Committee Member; Social Media Committee Member.

See below for descriptions.

• Marketing & Publicity Chair (1, or co-chairs)

Marketing & Publicity Committee Member (1-2)

• Reaching out to local newspapers, news stations and radio stations to promote the event
• Helping to create marketing materials for the group to distribute

Time commitment: monthly check-in with Walk Coordinator & committee. Devoting a few hours a week to email and call to ask people to share and promote the event.

• Logistics & Event Activities Chair (1, or co-chairs)

Logistics & Event Activities (1-2)

• Meet with venue contact, create site plan, and route map
• Organize all day of event activities
• Secure any and all logistical needs including: DJ, Photographer, Tents, Tables, Porta Potties, Stage, etc. (all depending on what the venue provides and what the event goals are)

Time commitment: monthly check-in with Walk Coordinator & committee. Devoting a few hours a week to securing each logistical need, finalizing plans and confirming all reservations.

• Team/Participant Outreach & Recruitment Chair (1, or co-chairs)

Team/Participant Outreach & Recruitment Committee Member (1-2)

• Contacting universities (student groups, academic departments, wellness centers, etc.), businesses, organizations, high schools, etc. asks to distribute to their network
• Encouraging people to form teams and fundraise for the event
• Distributing flyers around town, on campuses, local businesses, etc.

Time commitment: monthly check-in with Walk Coordinator & committee. Devoting a few hours a week to email and call to ask people to share and promote the event.

• Sponsorships & In-Kind Donations Chair (1, or co-chairs)

Sponsorship & In-Kind Committee Members (1-2)

• Soliciting local businesses for financial sponsorships (any connections can help!)
• Reaching out for in-kind donations, such as raffle items, water, snacks, etc.

Time commitment: monthly check-in with Walk Coordinator & committee. Devoting a few hours a week to email and call to present sponsorship and In-Kind donation opportunities, and following up.

• Social Media Chair (1)

• Helping promote the walk via social media, online event listings, community calendars, etc.
• Being the point person on the committee to help participants with Facebook Fundraising
• Invite groups in the community via social media to participant & post the event on local groups and pages to invite others from the community

Time commitment: monthly check-in with Walk Coordinator & committee. Devoting a few hours a week to email and call to ask people to share and promote the event.

• Volunteer Coordinator Chair (1)

Volunteer Committee Members(1-2)

• Recruiting event volunteers
• Assign and manage volunteers with clear designation of the necessary roles. Has logistical information and resources for volunteers once they arrive and sign in.
• Serves directly to the Volunteer Coordinator upon arrival and is given directions and materials for their specific volunteer position.
• Positions may include/ venue needs, deliveries, signage, parking, exhibit set up, registration, entertainment, rentals, food, guidance to emergency services, first aid, and security.

Time commitment: monthly check-in with Walk Coordinator & committee. Devoting a few hours a week to email and call to secure groups to participants before and during the event.