EVENT COORDINATOR

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Volunteer Success Full-time
Summary In partnership with the Director, help promote, deliver and assist with Chapter events. Location In-Person CALGARY, Alberta When Opportunity Type Ongoing
- Start Anytime Schedule Asap About This Opportunity Raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving (alcohol and / or drugs). As a group, research and select a facility (i.e., park); select the date (please contact your Chapter Services Manager with the date and any details). Determine volunteer roles (i.e., ticket sales, registration desk, refreshments, etc.
- work in partnership with the Director
- Volunteer Resources and / or volunteer management committee to recruit volunteers.) Actively seek, investigate and promote opportunities to distribute and display event materials / information (i.e., newspapers, radio, website, brochures / registration forms, posters, stickers, etc…) within the community. Target local businesses, schools and various community groups. Encourage local businesses and groups to display and distribute event materials / resources (i.e., brochure stands and / or registration forms on counter tops, posters on bulletin boards, a blurb in a newsletter, etc.). Solicit donations from local businesses (i.e., sponsorships, products, etc.). Solicit and gather donations from local merchants for grab bags, prizes etc. Plan entertainment and guest speakers. Invite special guests and the media. Plan an interactive display area – display boards, free promotional items, literature and resource materials. Plan for safety. Keep a log of contact information for future campaigns. Take photos and cut out any newspaper clippings for reference purposes. Assist the Director
- Media Relations (if applicable) with any local newspaper and / or radio partnerships. Help prepare blurbs, articles, conduct interviews, etc. Liaise with other MADD Canada Chapters
- ideas, successes and lessons learned. Participate in a de-briefing Prepare summary report for Chapter Board Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Driver's License Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity Access to car Valid Driver's License Clean driving record & insurance coverage Own cell phone Own laptop with internet access and camera Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com Resume or Linkedin profile Willing to undergo a background or police records check Skills & Experience Public Relations Skills Tags senior volunteer nonprofit volunteer university students