Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank & Skills Development Centre (Events/Fundraising Committee Member)

Organization Name: Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank & Skills Development Centre
Opportunity Title: Events/Fundraising Committee Member
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: February 4, 2019
End Date: February 4, 2020

Email: volunteers@parkerstreet.org
Website: http://www.parkerstreet.org
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Opportunity Description:

Parker Street Events/Fundraising Committee Members of this committee work closely with the Parker Street team to execute annual events and brainstorm new ways to raise funds and awareness in the community. Responsibilities: • Work with committee to execute events • Develop traditional and non-traditional fundraising projects • Identify corporate and community partners Qualifications • Strong interpersonal skills • Personal organization and prioritizing • Creativity • Willingness to learn and try new things • Basic computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Office Suite • Familiarity with social media is an asset • Experience in event-planning an asset • Knowledge of potential sponsors and partners an asset Volunteer benefits • Leadership • Creative opportunities • Experience in event management and public relations • Being an integral part of providing support to families who need help Cynthia Louis 902-425-2125 ext. 207 clouis@parkerstreet.org