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About the Position
Position Number 2392
Position Title Event Experience Chair - Brampton 'Relay For Life'
Organization Name Canadian Cancer Society, Peel Office
Area(s) of Interest Fundraising, Sports & Recreation, Customer Service, Boards & Committees, Event Planning, Marketing/Promotion, Program Coordination, Volunteer Coordination
Position Description What's involved:

By utilizing your personal and professional networks, you will work collaboratively with your Canadian Cancer Society staff partner as 'Relay For Life' Community Engagement Chair to plan and execute the event day experience, focusing on event logistics.

The 'Event Experience Chair' will focus on the following areas:
- Leads the event day operations, focusing on logistics and participant experience
- Works directly with the Community Engagement Chair, and other leads, notably the 'Logistics Lead'

Role and Responsibility:
- Work collaboratively with your CCS staff partner, Community Engagement Chair and subcommittee to plan and execute all aspects of event day logistics while creating a positive participant experience
- Prospect and establish new relationships with volunteers, organizations, and community groups
- Source entertainment, speakers and create a site-specific event program. Templates and support will be provided
- Act as stage manager by keeping the program on time, organizing awards, and confirming guest speakers
- Work with subcommittee to create and execute event themes and participant recognition strategies
- Work with 'Sponsorship Lead' and Community 'Engagement Chair' to determine potential GIK (Gift in Kind) items
- Lead committee meetings together with the Community Engagement Chair and CCS Staff partner
- Provide weekly updates to committee members and staff partners
- Serve as an ambassador for the Canadian Cancer Society and 'Relay For Life'

PLEASE APPLY AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY. Volunteers who have 'profiles' within Volunteer MBC's system may upload their resumes (if available), THEN 'click' the yellow box 'Apply Now!' to gain IMMEDIATE access to the CCS volunteer application page, where you can APPLY ONLINE. If you do not have a volunteer 'profile' with Volunteer MBC, you are invited to create one! Thank you!
Training Details 1. Welcome Orientation
2. Program-specific and role-specific training
3. On-going staff support
Time Commitment Flexible
Duration Long Term (More than 6 months)
Special Event Start Date 2020-01-06
Special Event End Date 2020-05-31
Time Detail (Jan to July, 2020) Attending monthly, bi-weekly meetings (in Brampton)
Independent timelines designed to meet event planning phases/project/preparation deadlines, ensuring timely completion/delivery
Min Age 18
Ideal for Individuals, Co-op Placements, Older Adults
Geographical Area(s) Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon
Accessibility Unknown
How to Apply
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How to Contact
Website http://www.cancer.ca
Contact Brittany Niemand
Phone 416 488 5400 Ext. 3856
Address Head Office: 55 Saint Clair Avenue West, Suite 500, Toronto, M4V 1N5
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