American Cancer Society * Relay for Life
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Health & Medicine
- Women
Location
8529 South Park CircleBuilding 100Suite 180Orlando, FL 32819 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Description
I am the Event Chair for the American Cancer Society (ASC) and managing the preparation, planning, logistics and execution of the Relay for Life-South Park on April 16, 2010. I am leading a staff of 15 members who are assisting me to pull off this 18- hour overnight (Alcohol & Tobacco Free) camp out event that is packed with entertainment and fun for all ages as we raise money to find a cure for cancer.
I need your assistance in one of the following positions:
Mission Support - Sponsorship ChairTime Commitment: Average 2-3 hours per week
- Work with Event Chair and Vice Chair to recruit subcommittee
- Develop plan for achieving corporate sponsorship goal through effectively researching prospects, setting the appointments and handling all recognition and follow-up by utilizing committee, team and community contacts
Time Commitment: Average 1-2 hours per week
- Incorporate American Cancer Society advocacy efforts into survivor activities, day of event activities and team meetings
- Educate and incorporate advocacy priorities into event activities at Relay
- Work with Event Chair and Vice Chair to recruit members for ACS CAN
Time Commitment: Average 1-2 hours per week
- Develop media plan and research feature story ideas for coverage in local newsletters, newspapers, periodicals, etc., to promote event in local community
- Work with staff partner to ensure American Cancer Society graphic standards are met
Time Commitment: Average 1-2 hours per week (may increase closer to event)
- Plan the Luminaria Ceremony and coordinate Luminaria sales in the community
- Recruit subcommittee to assist with securing materials and recruiting event day volunteers
- Coordinate Luminaria set up and break down at the event