Director Logistics

Organizational Description: The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5314

Description of Duties:

As a leadership volunteer, you will be part of our committees of 10 to 15 volunteers who will work over the months to help us organize our fundraising events. Depending on the needs in your community, available roles could include committee lead, logistics, community outreach, volunteer lead, and social media.

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run, taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

As the volunteer Run Director, Logistics you will be responsible for:

1. Providing leadership and guidance to your team of Logistics volunteers (4-6 people, depending on site size).
2. Supporting the Logistics Leads in developing local event plan.
3. Ensuring all important Logistics tasks are completed as per the timeline outlined in the critical path.
4. Overseeing the execution of all logistics for setup, event day, and teardown.
5. Working to ensure your event meets local revenue and participant targets.
6. Co-hosting committee meetings with your fellow Run Director, Community Engagement.
7. Meeting regularly with your CCS staff partner and Run Director, Community Engagement.
8. Reviewing the CIBC Run for the Cure Minimum Standards and ensuring all committee initiatives abide by CCS best practices.
9. Supporting the interviewing and onboarding of new Logistics volunteers.

Skills Required:

The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has:

• A positive attitude.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong sense of self-motivation and time management.

Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct.

Your Commitment:

• This is a 6-month commitment (May through October).
• Attending local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly).
• Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 8+ hours per month).
• Must be available over the event weekend (October 5 & October 6).

Location of Volunteer Opportunity: Brandon

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No

Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace

Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition, Training/Orientation

B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

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