Alzheimer’s Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (Event Day Volunteer)

Organization Name: Alzheimer’s Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Opportunity Title: Event Day Volunteer
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Commitment: One Day / Special Event
Start Date: May 27, 2018
End Date: May 27, 2018

Email: events@alzheimernl.ca
Website: http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/nl
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Volunteer Position Title:      Event Day Volunteer

Volunteers needed:   10                   

Timeframe:     3.5 hours

We are looking for an energetic volunteer to fill the position of Event Day Volunteer at our Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s event in St. John’s.  The Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s is a fundraising event to support the 8,666 individuals affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in our province.

Date: Sunday, May 27th
Duration: 12:30p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Volunteer

• Assist with registration set up
• Direct participants on how to fill out pledge sheets
• Direct participants to the registration table
• Assist with marking the trail with balloons
• Assist with decorating the lodge
• Support members of the event committee

Skills

• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with non-profit organizations
• Follow directions
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Positive attitude!

Please apply to Jessica Flynn, Events Planner by email: events@alzheimernl.ca