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

Organization Name: Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Opportunity Title: 2024 Volunteer Lead – Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History Committee
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: January 2, 2024
End Date: March 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, 2024 – we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

The Volunteer Lead is responsible for the volunteer training and on event day as well as assisting with a recognition plan for the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History in Regina.

The goal is to ensure that the Walk has sufficient numbers of volunteers leading up to, and for the day of the event. The volunteers should be provided with a positive and meaningful volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Walk/Event Chair and Event Committee to assess volunteer needs and develop a plan to recruit and deploy sufficient volunteers in each key area to execute a safe and successful event
• Create a volunteer schedule in conjunction with the overall logistics schedule
• Train and assign specific positions to the event volunteers and follow-up
• Provide volunteers with a position description and details about the event
• Send reminders to volunteers about the event
• Coordinate any necessary training for event weekend volunteers, and well as set up Volunteer Check In and Volunteers waiver documents
• Collect and record volunteer information for database purposes

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