Join an exciting community project connecting adults 55+ with events throughout Simcoe County! We're seeking to grow the volunteer team that keeps the Calendar of Activities for Older Adults vibrant and relevant. Check out the Calendar here Simcoe County Calendar of Activities for Older Adults

What you will be doing:

• Monitoring websites and social media accounts of community centres, senior centres, libraries and more for public activities appropriate for older adults.
• Occasionally calling organizations that offer social activities for older adults to get accurate information about their offerings
• Entering these events into Google Docs and WorkPress to publish on the website for public viewing. 

Ready to apply? County of Simcoe LTC Volunteer Application Form - Simcoe Strong Volunteer Program - County of Simcoe

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)

About Bridget’s Bunnies

Bridget's Bunnies is a registered charity that supports individuals and families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. Bridget’s Bunnies works to ensure no one endures pregnancy or infant loss alone. Bridget’s Bunnies relies on volunteers, individual donations, Bridget’s Run and grants to sustain its programs and services including Comfort Kits and Little Loss Library. 

Title: Volunteer/Co-op Marketing and Content Creator

Reporting to the Executive Director and working with the Development Coordinator, the Marketing and Content Creator is responsible for creating asset and copy for social media platforms and assisting with developing a marketing and fundraising strategy. 

Hours: 15-20 hours a week
Location: Remote/Hybrid

Roles and Responsibilities:

•    Updating and designing Bridget’s Bunnies website. 
•    Creating and scheduling monthly asset’s and copy for Bridget’s Bunnies social media sites. 
•    Copy and content writing for Bridget’s Bunnies media advisories and other communications as necessary. 
•    Assist with marketing strategies and fundraising campaigns including annual report templates and supporting graphics. 
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
•    Experience working with Buffer, Canva, Squarespace and Trello are an asset.