Canadian Cancer Society (Daffodil – Retail Pin Box Leader)

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

April is the month to fight back!

Are you a leader and team player looking for opportunities to make a positive impact in your community?

Retail Pin Box Leaders manage a team of volunteers to distribute and collect retail pin boxes to high-traffic locations in their community.  A successful volunteer in this role will be confident in leading a strong team of volunteers by motivating, inspiring and encouraging them to help raise much needed funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

BENEFITS

Professional development, particularly in team management, communications, and campaign leadership
Engagement with an exciting and motivated team of volunteers
Contributing to our vision of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contact, support, and work with Retail Pin volunteers on your team
Provide progress updates, share concerns and develop plans to ensure that volunteers are enjoying their experience and targets are being met
Assign volunteers to confirmed pin box locations
Share training resources and provide on-the-job coaching and support to Pin Distribution Volunteers
Manage the delivery and return of all Daffodil resources
Participate in campaign debrief

We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities and interests.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

Volunteer Handbook: provided by the Volunteer Engagement team
Role-specific training: with the addition of online resources available for review
Regular meetings with the Staff Partner and Project Manager

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Access and use of a reliable vehicle is required for this role
Experience in volunteerism, personal or professional fundraising, sales, and/or communications, and campaign execution
Well organized and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Project management experience would be an asset

Volunteers must be at least 19 years of age for this position due to the scope of the role and responsibilities.

COMMITMENT 

February – May.
Approximately 10 hours per month (will increase to approximately 15 hours per month from mid-March and into April).
Flexibility during busy times of the campaign is requested.