Toronto Waterfront Marathon (TWM) Volunteer
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Toronto Waterfront Marathon (TWM) Volunteer |
| Date Posted: | Friday, February 16, 2024 |
| Organization Name: | ASO |
| Organization Contact: |
Anjana Paloor (416) 651-4037 volunteer@asontario.org |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: | If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that’s challenging and rewarding, this is the position for you! Join our team as Toronto Waterfront Marathon Volunteer and help build a financial foundation for the ASO so we can ensure people with Autism/Asperger’s (ASD-Level1) and their families continue to get the FREE help they need! |
| Type of Organization: | Health-related Service |
| More Info Link: | https://www.asontario.org/ |
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Your main duties and responsibilities: -Support the Team Captain in implementing the recruitment plan for runners/walkers to participate in the TWM (October each year) -Engage ASO team members by sending out regular communication to encourage their efforts, and to deliver event details -Coordinate registration, and race packet pick-up/delivery for ASO TWM team members as required -In accordance with the Team Captains’ guidance work closely with the ASO Fundraising and -Social Media Teams to support fundraising efforts related to TWM, including finding team sponsors, reaching out to corporate sponsors, etc. -Work with the ASO Storytelling Team and Marketing Team to discover stories about team members to share in the media and on social platforms -Maintain and update the ASO TWM database -Other TWM-related tasks What are we looking for from you: -Self-starter with outstanding communication skills both verbally and written -Experience in event planning and implementation -Knowledge of fundraising and donor/sponsor engagement -Well-organized with multi-tasking skills -Able to remain calm and navigate potentially stressful situations -Problem-solving ability -Background in Event Planning, Fundraising, Sales & Marketing, or Communications preferred -Experience working with a non-profit an asset Technology Capabilities Requirement: Remote access ability. You will be required to use your own computer/laptop and will be given access to an ASO Gmail account that you will use to conduct all ASO- related correspondence. You must be familiar with online web-conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, etc.). Time commitment: 5-10 hours/per week (remote), slightly heavier time commitment closer to the event date (October 2024) Screening Requirements: Resume, Interview, Reference Check Duration: Start immediately until submission of final reports to ASO management after the event (October). |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | Yes |
| Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | Yes |
| Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | No |
| Commitment Length / Duration: | One Time Event (several hours to several days for a particular initiative which is time limited) |
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| Transportation: | Own Transportation Required |
| Expires: |
Expired Saturday, April 27, 2024
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