Offers a full range of volunteer opportunities including supporting and leading program activities for Members, Gilda's Greeters, Clubhouse-based volunteers for activities, general clubhouse support, Program support, helping with fundraising, special events, and outreach.
Youth volunteers are needed and opportunities are available after school hours. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more info.
- To volunteer, contact Roxanne Dinova, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator Volunteer at Gilda's Club
* Assist in promoting the programs and services of the Society to the attendees of the Health Fair.
* Provide basic information about Alzheimer's disease.
* Direct people to appropriate community support services.
Volunteers:
* Pick up display and brochures at the Society offices or an agreed to location.
* Set up the display as per the Procedures listed in the Health Fair Resource Manual.
* Answer general questions and distribute information about the programs and services of the Society.
* Refer individuals to appropriate community support services.
* Take down the display, pack up the brochures and return the display and brochures to the Society offices or an agreed to location.
* Complete the Evaluation Form located in the Health Fair Resource Manual
Recruitment Volunteers This role will focus on recruiting, retaining, and renewing participants.
Duties include:
Marketing and communications:
- Website
- Emails
- Phone calls
- Text messages
- Social media i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Strava
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:
- Emails
- Phone calls
- Text messages
Top Fundraiser VIP program:
- Fundraising toolkit i.e. tips, email templates
- Incentive prizes and awards
- Sponsorship
Event Day Logistics This role will focus on event day logistics and ensuring that we provide participants with a premier event experience.
Duties include:
- Venue selection
- Route, rest stops, and rider chip tracking system
- Jersey design
- Volunteers
- Start line experience
- Finish line experience
- Securing auction and gift bag items (if applicable)
Welcomes donors to hospitality area of clinic
- offer refreshments
- give information and updates to donors
- answer questions, thank donors and give milestone donor recognition items
- observe donors and watch for adverse reactions
- keep hospitality area in good order