Special Events Volunteer (World Vision Canada)

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Special Events Volunteer
(World Vision Canada)

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Position ID: 1786

Last Modified: 13 Nov 2012

Last Full Update: 13 Nov 2012

Opportunity Details

Contact

Ms Jaimie Clark, Regional Volunteer Coordinator - Ontario, World Vision Canada; Phone: 1-888-307-4641 ext 3430; Email: jaimie_clark@worldvision.ca

More Info Link

www.worldvision.ca

Duties

* Assist at the World Vision child sponsorship booth.
* Answer questions about the child sponsorship program.
* Sign up new sponsors.

Benefits

* See events for FREE (For example, Stars on Ice, Michael W. Smith, Jay Calder, etc.).
* Gain knowledge about World Vision.
* Gain skills interacting with the public.
* Help make a difference in the lives of the world's poorest children.

Clients

* Primarily adults, sometimes youth and children.
* Secular or Christian.

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Dates and times vary.)
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Dates and times vary.)
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Dates and times vary.)
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Dates and times vary.)
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Dates and times vary.)
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Dates and times vary.)
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Dates and times vary.)

This is a one-time event however we are ALWAYS looking for more volunteers in the Hamilton area as we host special events ranging from concerts, sporting events (Stars on Ice), festivals (Festival of Friends), speaking engagements, etc and you can contact me for more information on how to become more involved long term.

Seasons

Year Round ; Events are hosted in the Hamilton area year-round.

Location

Various locations.

Accessibility

Unknown - Depends on the location.

Number of Positions

Ancaster: 10 individual(s) ; Dundas: 10 individual(s) ; Flamborough: 10 individual(s) ; Glanbrook: 10 individual(s) ; Hamilton Central: 10 individual(s) ; Hamilton East: 10 individual(s) ; Hamilton Mountain: 10 individual(s) ; Hamilton West: 10 individual(s) ; Stoney Creek: 10 individual(s)

90 individual(s) needed in total.

The location for these events will vary. We host events all over the province, but volunteers would only be required to travel within the Hamilton area. (They are welcome to travel to other cities if they choose.)

http://www.worldvision.ca/Pages/EventMap.aspx

Ages

16 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Yes

Commitment Length

Special Event ; There are 1 to 6 events in the Hamilton area each year. Volunteers are of course welcome to travel to surrounding cities to attend other events if they are interested.

Training

Orientation ; Training on the job ; * Volunteers will receive on-site training the day of the event.
* Orientation and training before events given by our staff either in person or over the phone.

Transportation

On Bus Route ; Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.

Interaction Level

Large Group ; Volunteers will be working front line with the general public and with World Vision staff.

Cost

Volunteers may be asked to pay for their own parking, public transportation, and gas costs.

Police Check

Not Required

Volunteer Categories

Events Coordination ; Public Relations ; Recreational Activities ; Usher/Ticket Taker

Skills/Experience

* Some knowledge of World Vision an asset but will train.
* Experience in talking with the public one-on-one.
* Fluent in English, spoken and written.

Additional Requirements

* Interest in helping the world's poorest children.

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