Volunteer Captain - Event Day Operations

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The Volunteer Captain plays a critical leadership role in the success of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Detroit. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this volunteer will lead all volunteer efforts, both in the lead-up to and on the day of the event. They will act as the key liaison between volunteers and American Cancer Society staff, helping ensure a seamless, positive experience for all involved.

Pre-Event:

• Serve as the volunteer lead on the Executive Leadership Team

• Collaborate with the Event Lead to recruit, secure, and schedule individual volunteers and volunteer groups

• Assist with volunteer communications and preparation in the weeks leading up to the event

• Attend Executive Leadership Team meetings to provide updates and input

Event Day:

• Arrive early to check in with ACS staff and confirm final volunteer assignments

• Oversee volunteer check-in and deployment

• Ensure all volunteer roles are filled and reassign as needed throughout the day

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all volunteer-related needs

• Communicate any urgent needs or issues to ACS staff

• Motivate and support volunteers throughout the event

• Experienced leader or team coordinator (formal or informal roles)

• Organized, dependable, and solution-oriented

• Comfortable managing people and adapting to a fast-paced environment

• Passionate about Making Strides and the mission to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone