Special Events Director - Board Position
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Valley Gardens Community Centre |
| Address: | 218 Antrim Road Winnipeg MB R2K 3L2 |
| Website: | http://valleygardenscc.com |
| Organizational Description: | Valley Gardens Community Center is a growing recreational facility that offers programs, recreation and drop-in opportunities to the members of it community. VGCC serves East Kildonan, North Kildonan and Transcona areas |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | - Attend monthly board meetings, annual general meeting, and other meetings as directed by the board - Attend all events run by the club/board as a volunteer - Prepare and manage an annual budget for Special Events - Work closely with Fundraising Director to promote sponsorship opportunities related with fundraising events - Organize and supervise special events - Come up with unusual or clever event ideas that will appeal to the VG community - Negotiate vendor contracts such as food vendors, fireworks suppliers, carnival rides, magicians, musicians, etc. - Recruit staff and volunteers to help with the event - Ensure all licenses and permits are secured (ex. liquor, noise, firework permits, etc.) - Prepare post-event report for Board of Directors - Prepare personalized thank you notes to participating event sponsors |
| Skills Required: | - Strong communication and cooperation skills - Strong organizational skills - Ability to maintain a budget - Experience working with others - All experience is appreciated, but we will train and support as needed. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Skills gained include: learning to collaborate within a group dynamic, holding a board of directors seat, developing leadership skills, and experience in team management and team cooperation. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Time commitment varies. Some daytime correspondence calls may be made/taken. Emails can be handled evenings and weekends. Will be required to attend monthly board meetings and are expected to attend club initiated events. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Speaks French Uses a wheelchair Speaks another language: Must be able to speak English as well. |
| Organization will provide: | Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: vgcc@shaw.ca |
| Closing Date: | Mar 1, 2024 |
