Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia (Relay For Life – Community Engagement Coordinator – Sydney)

Organization Name: Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia
Opportunity Title: Relay For Life – Community Engagement Coordinator – Sydney
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: December 9, 2019
End Date: July 31, 2020

Email: Kim.Williams@ns.cancer.ca
Website: http://www.cancer.ca
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together communities, united by the same goal of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer. These events are also an opportunity to celebrate those who live and have lived in the face of cancer and those moving past cancer. Whether you are cheering on survivors, walking the track or joining in exciting trackside activities, Relay For Life is an unforgettable event! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES -Recruitment of participants  -Retention of participants  -Survivor engagement  -Marketing and promotions   -Sponsorship and product donations  -Lead additional sources of revenue - pre-relay activities   SKILLS REQUIRED -Ability to manage a team -Strategic -Dynamic -Leadership -Attention to detail -Innovative -Public Speaking -Persuasive -Organized -Connected in the community TIME COMMITMENT – November – July WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society is a great opportunity for you to make a positive impact in your community, be part of a team, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. Volunteers are critical to our accomplishments and we wouldn’t be able to support, inform and empower those touched by cancer without you. Contact Kim Williams Kim.Williams@ns.cancer.ca 902-423-3360  Thank you for your interest in joining the Canadian Cancer Society