Cystic Fibrosis Canada (2024 Logistics Lead – Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History Committee)

Organization Name: Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Opportunity Title: 2024 Logistics Lead – Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History Committee
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: January 2, 2024
End Date: February 29, 2024

Email: saskinfo@cysticfibrosis.ca
Website: https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering

Opportunity Description:

About the Walk

The Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History takes place in over 40 locations in Canada including Regina.  We rely on the energy, passion and skill of our generous volunteer to help make a difference in communities from coast-to-coast.  If you have a few hours a week in the months leading up to Walk Day on Sunday, May 26th, 2023 – we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

The Logistics Lead is responsible for the creation and implementation of the walk logistics plan in their community.  The goal is to ensure that all walkers and volunteers have a great time on site on Walk Day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement a logistics plan with the help of CF Canada resources (e.g. critical path and other useful planning documentation)
• Prepare and implement a health and safety plan along with staff that adheres to Public Health & Safety Guidelines
• Determine logistical needs for the site (food distribution, route layout, set-up and tear down, safety and security)
• Work with Walk Chair & Volunteer Lead to ensure support of volunteers on event day
• Arrange for all necessary supplies and equipment (donated whenever possible)
• Organize all logistics on the day of the event
• Identify and recruit technical support and suppliers (if required)
• Liaise with suppliers and technical support
• Provide CF Canada with a post-event logistics evaluation document

What you get for volunteering on and leading up to Walk Day

• A sense of achievement for supporting the cystic fibrosis community
• Gain valuable volunteer experience while enhancing your networking skills
• The opportunity to have fun and meet new people
• Food, snacks and drinks on Walk Day
• A Reference letter
• The ability to provide a meaningful and special experience for the cystic fibrosis walkers in their efforts to raise awareness and much needed funds to go further for all Canadians living with CF.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter expressing your interest in volunteering for the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History to:

Fill out the volunteer expression of interest form HERE or email saskinfo@cysticfibrosis.ca