EVENT COORDINATOR

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

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