Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Event Volunteer)

Organization Name: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Opportunity Title: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Event Volunteer
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: September 18, 2017
End Date: September 18, 2017

Email: events@boardoftrade.com
Website: https://www.boardoftrade.com/
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is Western Canada’s most active and influential business association. We accelerate business success through our advocacy and public policy initiatives, our four Signature Programs for professional development, and our 100+ events each year, which educate and connect our region’s business community. We engage with decision-makers to develop Greater Vancouver as a vibrant hub for commerce, trade, travel, and free enterprise. And we’ve been doing it with tangible results, for more than 130 years. Some of our successes include: The Canada Line to YVR The Nexus pass that expedites passage between U.S. and Canadian borders Bringing many elite speakers to Vancouver, such as Sir Richard Branson, Hilary Rodham Clinton, and Justin Trudeau.   We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our Events team at our large-scale events. Role: Set up and disassemble banners and signage (pre and post event) Registration and check-in of all guests (via tablet) Greet and direct guests to their tables Assist the Events Team with ad hoc duties as necessary Benefits: Attend events and hear from diverse speakers, free of cost! Learn how to navigate through fast-paced scenarios Develop team and customer service skills Receive a letter of recommendation Join an enthusiastic team who share a passion for helping others Time commitment: (Minimum 3 events) Luncheons: 10:00am-2:00pm Forums: half day commitment, time may vary Qualifications Excellent customer service Strong verbal communications skills, including excellent command of the English language Organized with strong attention to detail Able to work independently and within a team Strong computer skills Ability to work in stressful situations If this sounds like something you’re interested in, please send us your resume: events@boardoftrade.com