Jump Rope for Heart Public Speaker (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Hamilton Region)

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Jump Rope for Heart Public Speaker
(Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Hamilton Region)

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Position ID: 2002

Last Modified: 07 Feb 2012

Last Full Update: 07 Feb 2012

Opportunity Details

Contact

Ms Jen Mitchell, Community Volunteer Specialist, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario; Phone: 905-574-4105; Fax: 905-574-4380; Email: jmitchell@hsf.on.ca

More Info Link

www.heartandstroke.ca

Duties

Description of Position:

Assist School Programs Area Coordinator in delivering Heart Health presentations, Event Kick-Offs (motivational assemblies), and/or Award Presentation speeches to participating schools.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Working in partnership with Area Coordinator:

* Represent HSFO at Award Banner Presentations and thank schools.
* Deliver HSFO “kick-off” presentations to schools to motivate the students to participate and raise funds for our cause.

May also include:

* Attend committee meetings (when applicable).
* Assist in the recruitment of schools to these programs.
* Be the Heart and Stroke Foundation representative at some Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart events.
* Provide Community Presentations to fulfill other requests, besides schools.

Outcomes / Goals / Impacts:

* All requests for presentations are filled and teachers/schools were pleased and thankful for the information and/or motivation.
* Partnership with staff and/or volunteer chair is strong.
* Schools coordinators (i.e. teachers) were satisfied and plan to return.

Benefits

Benefits:

* Help raise funds for a very worthwhile cause.
* Maintain (or develop new) contacts within school system.
* Practice public speaking/communication skills.
* Be part of a winning and professional team of volunteers and staff.
* Be part of a fun, high-quality program.

Dates and Times

Time commitment: 2 to 3 times per week for approximately 1 hour.

Location

Hamilton Heart and Stroke Office, 1439 Upper Ottawa Street, Unit 7, at Tunbridge Crescent, Hamilton

Number of Positions

Ancaster: 1 individual(s) ; Dundas: 1 individual(s) ; Flamborough: 1 individual(s) ; Glanbrook: 1 individual(s) ; Hamilton Central: 1 individual(s) ; Hamilton East: 1 individual(s) ; Hamilton Mountain: 1 individual(s) ; Hamilton West: 1 individual(s) ; Stoney Creek: 1 individual(s)

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Commitment Length

Medium Term (from 3 - 12 months) - 6 months or longer.

Training

Orientation - Orientation package given within 2 weeks of interview. ; Training is provided - Training and support plan. ; Training is required - See the note below. ; Training on each type of presentation will be given at a one-on one or group meeting with staff partner to ensure you are oriented to Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the presentations themselves. HSFO Intranet(iol) HSFO website (www.heartandstroke.ca).

Transportation

Transportation Required

Interaction Level

One-on-one - Some meetings with staff. Some time at schools. ; Small Group - Committee meetings possible. Hamilton location.

Volunteer Categories

Board/Committee Members

Skills/Experience

Qualifications:

* Strong presentation skills, public speaking ability.
* Health and/or nutrition education an asset.
* Polite and outgoing demeanour.
* Desire to bring the heart healthy lifestyle message to youth.

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