Volunteer Event Planner - Edmonton, Canada - MS Canada

MS Canada

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Volunteer Opportunity - MS Walk Food & Beverage Coordinator committee
The 2024 St Paul MS Walk is taking place
Sunday, May 26th in St Paul, Alberta.

The MS Walk is a community-driven event for people living with or affected by MS as well as those who want to support our vision of creating a world free of MS.

Canadians come together in their communities every May to fundraise for and participate in MS Walk to help find the cause and cure for this disease.

As part of the MS Walk Committee, you will plan and execute an inclusive, engaging event to connect and empower the MS community in your region.

MS impacts all Canadians, which is why we urge people to move forward together at MS Walk and help build awareness for the disease, raising much needed funds to allow us to continue to support people affected by MS.

This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community using your talent and time.

The Food & Beverage Coordinator will work closely with the team at the MS Canada to source, organize and distribute food and beverages to participants.

This role will play a key role on event day to help ensure participants have a great event experience.

Responsibilities:

Solicit and pick up food for rest stops and lunch
Review food requirements for rest stops with the Route Coordinator
Point of contact for onsite food vendors providing direction and support throughout event
Set up food area on event day and provide direction to dayofevent volunteers
Champion the Walk in your community by promoting the event and helping to recruit participants and dayofevent volunteers

Interested? Here's what we're looking for:

Energized and positive attitude. A friendly face helps create a fun atmosphere
Strong leadership, communication, organizational and customer service skills
Passion for supporting the MS Community and funding MS research
Selfmotivated and reliable; able to fulfill duties on time
Must be comfortable making decisions and problem solving with limited supervision.
Previous experience managing people is considered an asset
Ability to perform physical labour along with heavy lifting

Time Commitment:

Long term (February
June).
Hours will vary based on the size of your community event. Hours will increase as the event approaches. We estimate these roles will take between 3 hours per month
Meet online via Teams once or twice a month OR meet monthly in person
Must be available to attend the event on _
Sunday, May 26_ for approximately 8 hours

Why Volunteer?

Gain valuable experience and skills by supporting the organization of a wellrecognized

- signature event while working with experienced organizing team members and
- comprehensive resources

Contribute your time to an important cause and see your impact on the organization
Obtain a reference letter
Build a strong network and connect with the MS community

MS Canada is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

Our aim is to ensure that all those interested in joining our team are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of all sections of society.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Types:
Part-time, Seasonal

Salary:
$1.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Are you aware this is an unpaid, volunteer role?
Are you available to attend monthly committee meetings virtually or in person?
Are you available to attend the event on Sunday, May 26, 2024 for 810 hours at Rundle Park in Edmonton?

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5W 0P3