Job title: Volunteer Walk Committee Chair Reports to: Special Events Officer The Investors Group Walk for Memories is an annual fundraising event that raises funds and awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in B.C. communities. Next year's event will take place in communities across B.C. on January 25, 2015, as part of National Alzheimer Groups Walk and it will ensure that Alzheimer Society of B.C. programs and services are available for more than 70,000 people in British Columbia who are living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Job Summary: Responsible for leading and motivating a volunteer committee which in turn, is responsible for the successful staging of the Investors Group Walk for Memories fundraising event on January 25, 2015 in your community. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining regular contact with the Special Events Officer for feedback, instruction and support Reviewing and becoming familiar with guidelines as set out by the Society and as communicated by the Special Events Officer Attending annual training workshops for Walk Chairs Recruit a team of volunteers to form the Investors Groups Walk for Memories Volunteer planning committee Acting as liaison between the Special Events Officer and the volunteer committee Ensuring committee members are familiar with guidelines Motivating, supporting and assisting volunteer planning committee members with their roles With the committee, establishing a fundraising goal for the event Participating in regular conference calls with Volunteer Walk Chairs and the Special Events Officer Overseeing the Investors Group Walk for Memories event timeline Ensuring all funds/ materials/ reports are submitted appropriately Gather volunteer time-tracking forms from committee Submitting all deposit and pledge forms and financial reports to Alzheimer Society of B.C. Ensuring volunteers and sponsors are thanked. NOTE: Occasional overtime (evenings and weekends) may be required. Qualification and Skills: Three to five years of successful related fundraising experience with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in relationship building (corporate and marketing experience an asset) Ability to work effectively with senior volunteers and experience working with volunteer committees Superior customer service skills Initiative, problem solving skills Strong organizational skills Strong communication skills Flexibility and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Position Type: Volunteer, Part-time
Job title: Volunteer Walk Committee Chair Reports to: Special Events Officer The Investors Group Walk for Memories is an annual fundraising event that raises funds and awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in B.C. communities. Next year's event will take place in communities across B.C. on January 25, 2015, as part of National Alzheimer Groups Walk and it will ensure that Alzheimer Society of B.C. programs and services are available for more than 70,000 people in British Columbia who are living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Job Summary: Responsible for leading and motivating a volunteer committee which in turn, is responsible for the successful staging of the Investors Group Walk for Memories fundraising event on January 25, 2015 in your community. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining regular contact with the Special Events Officer for feedback, instruction and support Reviewing and becoming familiar with guidelines as set out by the Society and as communicated by the Special Events Officer Attending annual training workshops for Walk Chairs Recruit a team of volunteers to form the Investors Groups Walk for Memories Volunteer planning committee Acting as liaison between the Special Events Officer and the volunteer committee Ensuring committee members are familiar with guidelines Motivating, supporting and assisting volunteer planning committee members with their roles With the committee, establishing a fundraising goal for the event Participating in regular conference calls with Volunteer Walk Chairs and the Special Events Officer Overseeing the Investors Group Walk for Memories event timeline Ensuring all funds/ materials/ reports are submitted appropriately Gather volunteer time-tracking forms from committee Submitting all deposit and pledge forms and financial reports to Alzheimer Society of B.C. Ensuring volunteers and sponsors are thanked. NOTE: Occasional overtime (evenings and weekends) may be required. Qualification and Skills: Three to five years of successful related fundraising experience with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in relationship building (corporate and marketing experience an asset) Ability to work effectively with senior volunteers and experience working with volunteer committees Superior customer service skills Initiative, problem solving skills Strong organizational skills Strong communication skills Flexibility and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Position Type: Volunteer, Part-time