Cycle for Sight Event Support
(Foundation Fighting Blindness, Simcoe County, Ride for Sight)
Opportunity Details: Cycle for Sight Event Support
| Comments | Cycle for Sight is looking for a variety of volunteers to help with different aspects of the 15th annual event held in June in Alliston (cyclists ride from Alliston to Stayner and back) |
| Contact | Susan Techner, Senior Events Manager, Fighting Blindness Canada; Phone: 416-360-4200 ext 226; Email: stechner@fightingblindness.ca |
| Duties | Recruitment Volunteers This role will focus on recruiting, retaining, and renewing participants. Duties include: Marketing and communications:
Launch and / or VIP parties (in-person or virtual) Team Captain VIP program Spokespeople i.e. athletes and people affected by vision loss Fundraising Volunteers This role will focus on making fundraising easier for participants and increasing funds raised by participants. Duties include: Participant fundraising portal Marketing and communications:
Top Fundraiser VIP program:
Event Day Logistics This role will focus on event day logistics and ensuring that we provide participants with a premier event experience. Duties include:
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| More Info Link | cycleforsight.ca |
| Benefits | Learn new skills, join a winning team of dedicated people making a difference, have fun planning and executing a successful event. |
| Ages | 16 year(s) - 99 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Committees ; Community Outreach ; Event Coordination & Support ; Fundraising / Canvassing ; Guide / Greeter ; Marketing & Promotions ; Office Administration ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Registration ; Research / Evaluation ; Social Media ; Support for Visual Impairments ; Telephone Communication ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Writing / Editing |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work ; Writing & Editing |
| Interaction Level | Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable ; Virtual opportunity until the event. Event day volunteers also needed. |
| Location | Alliston, Ontario |
| Number of Positions | Adjala-Tosorontio: 5 individual(s) ; Alliston: 5 individual(s) ; Barrie: 1 individual(s) ; Creemore: 1 individual(s) ; New Tecumseth: 5 individual(s) ; South Simcoe: 1 individual(s) ; Springwater: 1 individual(s) ; Stayner: 1 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | Various screening tools may be required depending on the role. |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FightingBlindnessCanada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightingblindnessca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fighting-blindness-canada/mycompany/verification/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/FB_Canada |
| Start Date | On or after 05 Jan 2023 and on or before 15 Jul 2023 |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland |
Agency Details: Foundation Fighting Blindness, Simcoe County, Ride for Sight
| Office Phone | 1-416-360-4200 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-461-3331 |
| info@ffb.ca | |
| Website | www.ffb.ca |
| Address & Map | 890 Yonge St, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M4W 3P4 |