Event Support Volunteer
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About This Opportunity
Event Support Volunteer: Full job description
As the Event Support Volunteer, you will be responsible for:
- Assisting with the planning, coordination, and delivery of Alzheimer Society events
- Acting as a positive and professional ambassador, helping to strengthen community partnerships and expand local support
- Connecting with local businesses to share information, build partnerships, and seek support through sponsorships, donations, or participation in events
- Supporting volunteer recruitment efforts to determine potential ways to recruit event day volunteers.
Why we need you
Your commitment will help make a real difference for those in Muskoka who are living with dementia and their care partners.
What we're looking for
You have experience with event planning and enjoy engaging with your community. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation and time management.
Knowledge and/or experience in any of the role responsibilities is considered
an asset.
Must be 18+ to apply.
The Alzheimer Society provides impactful volunteer opportunities to transform
the lives of Canadians living with dementia and their care partners. We are
devoted to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse
experiences and skills, encouraging all qualified candidates to volunteer with
us.
The Alzheimer Society is dedicated to equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with the local provincial Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process. We want to make the application process a great experience for you!
Please note that in keeping with the mandate of the Alzheimer Society to promote healthy lifestyles, employees and volunteers are not permitted to smoke in or around ASM premises or while carrying out ASM business.
Our Investment
JOIN US and be part of the Alzheimer Society community. You will have the opportunity to learn and mentor as you engage with ASM staff and volunteers.
Your commitment
- Report to Becky MacDonald, Community Development Manager
- Attending local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly).
- Independent role work/responsibilities (hours TBD - increased workload within two to three months of the date of the event).
- Must be available at the time of the event (TBD)
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.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- References