List of Special Events Volunteering Opportunities
NOTE: The following information is current as of December 6, 2011 at 1:22 pm.
| Reference No: | 309 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Special Event Support |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Linda Sangster Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 110 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: linda@ywca.regina.sk.ca |
| Job Description: | Participate in committees and or assist with activities related to Women of Distinction gala dinner & auction. |
| Hours of Work: | flexible |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Willingness to learn |
| Reference No: | 549 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Big Sisters Event Coordinator |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Karen McGillivray Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 105 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: karenm@ywca.regina.sk.ca; www.ywcaregina.com |
| Job Description: | Plan and promote promotional and volunteer appreciation events for children's mentoring program. |
| Hours of Work: | Flexible |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in planning and implementing special events. |
| Reference No: | 635 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Volunteer with Walk/Run for ALS in SK |
| Agency Name: | ALS Society of Saskatchewan |
| Agency Contact: | Peg Frey Phone: 949-4100 or 729-3074 Fax: 949-4020 E-Mail: freypeg@gmail.com |
| Job Description: | On September 18th, 2010 the ALS Society of Saskatchewan is holding our annual walk/run at Wascana Rehab Centre. Funds raised at this event support client services for Saskatchewan. Volunteers are needed througout the day and there are a variety of positions such as handing out tshirts, manning water stations, handing out maps and assisting with the luncheon and setup. We will work with our volunteers' availability, with shifts between 7:30AM and 2:00 PM. |
| Hours of Work: | |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Various positions are available. Please call and discuss which will be best for your needs and interests. |
| Reference No: | 634 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Hot Dog Sales Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | ALS Society of Saskatchewan |
| Agency Contact: | Peg Frey Phone: 949-4100 Fax: 949-4020 E-Mail: freypeg@gmail.com |
| Job Description: | Volunteers are needed to assist with hot dog sales on August 14&15 at Canadian Tire North, August 21 at Sobeys South Albert, and September 4th at Sobeys East Quance. Sales are all day, with shifts of 3 hours based on your availability. |
| Hours of Work: | We would run shifts of 3 hours with a selectin provided. Will accomodate workers on a personal basis. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | The ability to help customers and to distribute food. Clean appearance and good demeanor. |
| Reference No: | 618 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Leadership Volunteers |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation |
| Agency Contact: | Laurie Sodomlak Phone: 1-866-267-3948 Fax: 1-780-451-1166 E-Mail: lsodomlak@cbcf.org |
| Job Description: | Become a volunteer member of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Organizing Committee in Regina. If you are interested in having fun, developing new skills, meeting and working with dedicated and passionate people, join us! For details on the various positions go to www.cbcf.org/prairiesnwt and then click on Support Us/Volunteers/Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Committee Members. Interested? Send your resume and any questions to Laurie Sodomlak. |
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| Volunteer Requirements: | If you like having fun, developing new skills, meeting and working with dedicated and passionate people, join us! |
| Reference No: | 572 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Co-Run Director |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation |
| Agency Contact: | Laurie Sodomlak Phone: 1-866-302-2223 Fax: 1-780-451-6554 E-Mail: sbraiden@cbcf.org |
| Job Description: | The Run is a family event that unites people in a common cause. Funds raised go to breast cancer research, treatment, education and awareness. Organized by a local Run Committee it is lead by two Co-Run Directors and Committee Coordinators overseeing up to 9 key areas of responsibility. |
| Hours of Work: | Year round commitment with peak months being August - October. Involvement as a Run Director could take 2-6 hours a week (increasing to approximately 8-12 hours/week as the event approaches) |
| Volunteer Requirements: | -Interest and proven experience in volunteerism at a committee leadership capacity -Strong organizational skills & the ability to mutitask to meet deadlines -Excellent planning, management, delegation and follow-up skills -Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal -Experience in business, fundraising, or event/project management an asset |
| Reference No: | 377 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Displayer |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Diabetes Association- Regina and District Branch |
| Agency Contact: | Ken Orban Phone: 584-8445 Ext. 226 Fax: 586-9704 E-Mail: ken.orban@diabetes.ca Contact Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 |
| Job Description: | -transport display board and literature to various community events -act as a resource for public inquires at the display -hand out apporopriate pamphlets and information to people who approach the booth |
| Hours of Work: | on as-needed basis |
| Volunteer Requirements: | -able to deal with the public |
| Reference No: | 432 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Project Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Mental Health Association - Regina Branch |
| Agency Contact: | Susan Beug Phone: 525-9543 Ext. 235 Fax: 525-9579 E-Mail: cmha.regina@sasktel.net Contact Hours: Weekdays from 8:15am - 5:00pm |
| Job Description: | The volunteer will interact with clients (on-site) supplementing and creating opportunities and activities in our program areas. Eg. Arts & craft, recreational, baking, music, informational groups, general maintenance, etc. Volunteers may be needed to assist in the organization and execution of special events, fundraising, committee, work, or public awareness. |
| Hours of Work: | |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Knowledge and sensitivity towards persons with Mental Illness. |
| Reference No: | 629 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Wishmaker Walk for Wishes Coordinator - Regina |
| Agency Name: | Childrens Wish Foundation of Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Joanne King Phone: 1-800-267-9474 Fax: 1-306-653-9474 E-Mail: joanne.king@childrenswish.ca |
| Job Description: | We are searching for individuals, businesses, community groups or a group of friends interested in coordinating Wishmaker Walk for wishes October 16th, 2010 in Regina. This is the 6th Annual Walk in Regina and it has been a huge success. We need someone to help organize and coordinate the walk, with the help of other volunteers. Attract walkers and businesses to the walk and Children's Wish. You will be completely supported by the office in Saskatoon and the past walk coordinator. |
| Hours of Work: | Sporatic hours - most of the planning is in September |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Having planned an event would be helpful, having contacts in the community would be helpful. |
| Reference No: | 582 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Committee Members / Volunteer Walk Coordinators |
| Agency Name: | Childrens Wish Foundation of Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Joanne King Phone: 1-800-267-9474 Fax: 1-306-653-9474 E-Mail: joanne.king@childrenswish.ca |
| Job Description: | We are looking for volunteers to help plan and organize our 6th annual Wishmaker Walk held on October 16th, 2010 in Regina at the RCMP Barracks |
| Hours of Work: | |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Professionals in the community comfortable with leadership and autonomy. |
| Reference No: | 625 |
| Area: | Out of Town |
| Position Title: | Heel 'n' Wheel - a - thon Co-chair |
| Agency Name: | Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Lesley Lewis Phone: 1-866-856-8551 Fax: (204) 237-8214 E-Mail: llewis@ccfc.ca |
| Job Description: | The Heel 'n' Wheel-a-thon Task Force Co-Chair ensures that this important fundraising event is run as effectively as possible.Some responsibilities incld: Coordinating & chairing all task force meetings; act as event spokesperson when needed; promote the event while soliciting the particpation of CCFC members and past Heel 'n' wheel-a-thon participants, their families, friends and the general public; ensure that the Heel 'n' wheel-a-thon manual is followed and the master plan reviewed |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers work from home and can arrange their hours according to their schedule. This position will require that they attend meetings ( 2 hours/month). Other business will take 10 hours/month. The length of commitment is 6 months (Jan-June) |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Comfortable acting as a leader and delegating responsibilities to others; leadership skills; good organizational skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; previous experience as a special event/fundraising volunteer. |
| Reference No: | 628 |
| Area: | Out of Town |
| Position Title: | Heel 'n' Wheel - a - Thon Route Captain |
| Agency Name: | Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Lesley Lewis Phone: (204)231-2115 Fax: (204) 237-8214 E-Mail: llewis@ccfc.ca |
| Job Description: | The Heel 'n' Wheel - a -Thon Route Captain ensures that the route is ready and safe for the event. They supervise and train Route Marshals and greeters as required on day of event, instruct Set-Up and Clean -Up Volunteers as required on day of event, create safety and emergency plans, decide how many Route Marshals and greeters are required, walk through route prior to event to decide requirements such as signage, facilities, etc. and ensure proper set up of signage . |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers work from home and can arrange their hours according to thier schedule. This position will require that they attend meetings ( 2 hours/month). Other business will take 8 hours/month. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Organized individual who is familiar with the Heel 'n' wheel-a-thon or similiar events. |
| Reference No: | 627 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Heel 'n' Wheel - a - Thon Volunteer Recruiter |
| Agency Name: | Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Lesley Lewis Phone: 1-866-856-8551 Fax: (204) 237-8214 E-Mail: llewis@ccfc.ca |
| Job Description: | The Heel 'n' Wheel - a -Thon Volunteer Recruitment Captain is responsible for recruiting volunteers for the organizing Task Force as well as Day-of-Event Volunteers. They may send volunteer recruitment requests to community papers and other sources. They are expected to attend task force meetings. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers work from home and can arrange their hours according to their schedule. This position will require that they attend meetings ( 2 hours/month). Other business will take 8 hours/ month. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | The position is ideal for someone for someone who is organized and enjoys meeting new people. |
| Reference No: | 626 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon Pledge Earner Captain |
| Agency Name: | Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Lesley Lewis Phone: 1-866-856-8551 Fax: (204) 237-8214 E-Mail: llewis@ccfc.ca |
| Job Description: | The Pledge Earner Captain works on recruiting new participants ( pledge earners) & encourages Task Force members and other volunteers to recruit at least 10 pledge earners each. They develop strategies to increase the number of pledge earners and are expected to attend Task Force meetings. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers work from home and can arrange their hours according to their schedule. This position will require that they attend meetings ( 2 hours/week). Other business will take 8 hours/ month. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Enjoy working with people and are comfortable calling people on the telephone. |
| Reference No: | 623 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Heel 'n' Wheel -a-thon Entertainment /Refreshment |
| Agency Name: | Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Lesley Lewis Phone: 1-866-856-8551 Fax: (204) 237-8214 E-Mail: llewis@ccfc.ca |
| Job Description: | The Heel 'n' Wheel - a - thon Entertainment/Refreshment Captain is responsible for arranging the entertainment and refresments for the event. They may work in a team. They are epected to attend task force meetings. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers work from home and can arrange their hours according to their shedule. This position will require that they attend meetings ( 2 hours/month). Other business will take 8 hours/month. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | A great position for someone who is interested in a position that allows them to learn more about the Foundation and the Heel 'n' Wheel - a -thon. It is a great oppurtunity for a first time volunteer. |
| Reference No: | 621 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Heel 'n' Wheel - a - Thon Teams Coordinator |
| Agency Name: | Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Lesley Lewis Phone: 1-866-856-8551 Fax: (204) 237-8214 E-Mail: llewis@ccfc.ca |
| Job Description: | The Teams Coordinator encourages pledge earners (participants) to do the walk as a team. They develop incentives for teams and try to increase corporate team involvement. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers work from home and can arrange their hours according to their schedule. This position will require that they attend meetings ( 2 hours/ month). Other business will take 6 hours per month. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Friendly, polite-strong communication skills |
| Reference No: | 620 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon Publicity Captain |
| Agency Name: | Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Lesley Lewis Phone: 1-866-856-8551 Fax: (204) 237-8214 E-Mail: llewis@ccfc.ca |
| Job Description: | The Heel 'n' Wheel -a-Thon Publicity Captain promotes the Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon through free advertising oppurtunities, media releases, interviews etc. The Publicity Captain is expected to attend task force meetings. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers work from home & can arrange their hours according to their schedule. This position will require that they attend meetings ( 2 hours/ month). Other business will take 6 hours/month. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Good communication skills |
| Reference No: | 619 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Heart Month Event Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan |
| Agency Contact: | Tammy Capustin Phone: 1-888-473-4636 Fax: 306-664-4016 E-Mail: www.heartandstroke.sk.ca |
| Job Description: | Looking for volunteers who would enjoy the oppurtunity to sell tickets to our upcoming Heart & Stroke Night with the Regina Pats Hockey game, collect donations, thank donors for their donation to the Heart & Stoke Foundation of SK and write receipts as necessary. This event will take place at the Cornwall Centre on Sat, Feb 13th, 2010. |
| Hours of Work: | |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Friendly, polite, strong communication skills & the ability to write/print receipts and handle money. |
| Reference No: | 614 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Canvassers |
| Agency Name: | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan |
| Agency Contact: | Phone: 1-888-473-4636 Fax: 306-664-4016 E-Mail: campaign@hsf.sk.ca |
| Job Description: | As an ambassador for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, each Canvasser visits approximately 25 houses on a specific route in his or her neighbourhood and thanks residents for past donations, raises awareness of our cause and collects funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. |
| Hours of Work: | Flexible - Between Feb 1 & Feb 28(can be done to fit in with volunteer's schedule) |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Friendly, Polite, Responsible, Strong communication skills. |
| Reference No: | 615 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Event Co-ordinator |
| Agency Name: | OCATS(Ovarian Awareness & Treatment in Saskatchewan) |
| Agency Contact: | Darlene Gray E-Mail: www.ocats.ca/ darlenegray@sasktel.net Contact Hours: 10am- 10pm |
| Job Description: | OCATS requires a volunteer Event Coordiantor to help us streamline our activities and resources for all major events undertaken each year including but not limited to: September Ovarian Cancer Month activities, Annual Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction, Spring Conference/Workshops for Patients, Annual General Meeting, Annual Survivors Retreat, 2010 ACOR Survivors Weekend. The events co-ordiantor would provide leadership, volunteer coordination, and work with the Boards of Directors. |
| Hours of Work: | TBD |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Organizational skills, Interpersonal skills, Experience with Volunteers an Asset; Good Computer skills with Word and Excel, Email and Internet, Contacts in the Community would be an asset. Ability to provide leadership and follow up on details is required. |
| Reference No: | 638 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Walk of Hope Volunteers |
| Agency Name: | OCATS(Ovarian Awareness & Treatment in Saskatchewan) |
| Agency Contact: | Anne Chase E-Mail: d.chase@accesscomm.ca / www.ovariancancerwalkofhope.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteer for the Regina Ovarian Cancer Canada Mini Walk of Hope being held on Sunday, September 11th at Wascana Park. Join us in bringing greater awareness of ovarian cancer to your community. The Walk is an opportunity for families to honour, remember and celebrate lives touched by ovarian cancer while also raising crucial funds to increase survival rates for all women. Opportunities vary: decorating the park, mapping out the walking route, registering participants or cheering on walkers. |
| Hours of Work: | September 11th |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Positions are varied, depending on what you'd like to do. |
| Reference No: | 632 |
| Area: | Out of Town |
| Position Title: | Project Overseer - Swinging for Supper Golf Tourna |
| Agency Name: | Regina and District Food Bank |
| Agency Contact: | Lori Williams Phone: 791-6533 Ext. 227 Fax: 347-0884 E-Mail: loriw@reginafoodbank.ca Contact Hours: 8:00-4:30, Monday to Friday |
| Job Description: | We have a variety of positions available including: Set up / Take down, Golf Hole Supervisor, Guest Registration and Collecting Donations. Tournament is on July 28th, 2011 and hours are flexible. |
| Hours of Work: | Tuesday July 27th, 2010 Hours are flexible |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Enjoy working with the public and meeting new people, demonstrate enthusiasm about fighting hunger and feeding hope, to come prepared for warm weather and be able to work outside |
| Reference No: | 546 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Special Events |
| Agency Name: | Regina and District Food Bank |
| Agency Contact: | Lori Williams Phone: 791-6533 Ext. 227 Fax: 347-0884 E-Mail: loriw@reginafoodbank.ca |
| Job Description: | Special events volunteers work on an on-call basis at offsite venues. Volunteers may be asked to sell tickets, distribute information and accept cash or food donations for the Regina Food Bank. |
| Hours of Work: | Most special events last approx. 2 hours. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Volunteers for special events must possess good communication skills, enjoy working with people, be assertive and somewhat physically active (some events may require bending to sort food or lifting food hampers weighing approx. 35-50 lbs. Note: Student volunteers between the ages of 12-16 require a parent ot guardian to work with them. |
| Reference No: | 633 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Residential Food Drive Campaign Assistant |
| Agency Name: | Regina and District Food Bank |
| Agency Contact: | Lori Williams Phone: 791-6533 Ext. 227 Fax: 347-0884 E-Mail: loriw@reginafoodbank.ca Contact Hours: 8:00-4:30, Monday to Friday |
| Job Description: | Volunteers are needed to collect food donations from residential locations throughout the city on October 16th, 2010. This is our biggest special event of the year. All food collected ensures that familes won't go hungry over the fall and holiday season. |
| Hours of Work: | October 16th, 2010 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - hours within this time frame are flexible. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Must be able to lift and carry food in bags or boxes from homes to your vehicle. |
| Reference No: | 337 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Special Event Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Saskatchewan Abilities Council |
| Agency Contact: | Special Events Coordinator Phone: 569-9048 Fax: 352-3717 E-Mail: regina@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca |
| Job Description: | Providing vounteer help for the various special events that we organize throughout the year. |
| Hours of Work: | The dates and time would be finalized closer to the event date. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist with special events. |
| Reference No: | 430 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Special Events |
| Agency Name: | Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum |
| Agency Contact: | Sheila Kelly Phone: 780-9233 or 780-9232 Fax: 780-9427 E-Mail: sshfm@sasktel.net Contact Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00 |
| Job Description: | To help staff with special events including, but not limited to, exhibit openings, travelling exhibits, new inductee teas, media conferences, Hall of Fame Game, Golf Tournamentm, and the Annual Induction dinner. Activities include food preparation, food and beverage service, set-up and take down of Hall for special activities, security and crowd control, recording number of visitors and annual golf tournament volunteer activities. |
| Hours of Work: | Two to four hour blocks as needed |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Ability to work with the public. |
| Reference No: | 611 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Regina Run Committee Member |
| Agency Name: | Terry Fox Foundation |
| Agency Contact: | Rob Lang Phone: 757-1662 Fax: 757-7422 E-Mail: sk@terryfoxrun.org Contact Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 5:00 |
| Job Description: | Volunteers are needed to help plan the 2009 Annual Terry Fox Run, or to help with Run Day duties - merchandise sales, poster distribution , public relations, site set-up, registration desk, food and refreshments, entertainment, clean up, post run tasks. Everyone and anyone is welcome to join. |
| Hours of Work: | Any |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Willingnessto give time to help make the Annual Terry Fox Run a success |
| Reference No: | 458 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Fall Campaign Coordinator |
| Agency Name: | The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Regina Chapter |
| Agency Contact: | Iris Lord Phone: 347-0711 or 1-888-664-8588 Ext. 23 Fax: 586-8287 E-Mail: regina@kidney.sk.ca Contact Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Job Description: | To coordinate the Fall Campaign candy sales in Regina. Duties: -Coordinate all candy coming in and going out on a database (requires computer skills) -Approach local businesses and organizations to see if they would sell the product -coordinate volunteers for hospital sales and other venues if found -prepare, arrange for delivery and track orders within Regina (requires drivers license and dependable vehicle, if possible) |
| Hours of Work: | Actual hours can vary, but a majority of the hours would be some portion of between 8:30 - 4:30 |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail, computer skills, ability to drive and access to a vehicle preferred |
| Reference No: | 518 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Residential Campaign Assistant |
| Agency Name: | The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Regina Chapter |
| Agency Contact: | Iris Lord Phone: 347-0711 Fax: 586-8287 E-Mail: regina@kidney.sk.ca Contact Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Job Description: | - assist with planning a kick off event for the March Drive residential campaign - assist with promoting the campaign and the kick off event - assist with planning an event or method of thanking all of the volunteers |
| Hours of Work: | Varies Adds up to approximately 35 hours from December through March |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Interest in organizing events Strong interpersonal and organizational skills |
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