Role Details

As a logistics leadership volunteer, you will be part of our organizing committees of 10 to 15 volunteers who will work over the months to help us organize our fundraising events. Depending on the needs in your community, available roles could include committee lead, logistics, community outreach, volunteer lead, and social media.

Description

As the Luminary Sales, Coordinator , you will be responsible for:

- Develop a strategy for selling the luminaries.
- Print the online sales report for luminaries.
- Write the description for luminaries purchased online.
- Oversee the setup of the luminaries area/tent in accordance with the site plan.
- Provide the necessary supplies for the luminairies (bags, lanterns, QR codes, sand, labels, etc.)
- Provide decorative materials for the luminaries area/tent.
- Plan how to dispose of the luminaries on the site.

Why we need you At CCS we are committed to improving the cancer experience by helping people with cancer live their lives more fully. The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together communities united by the same goal of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer. Relay is an opportunity to celebrate those who live and have lived in the face of cancer.

What we're looking for

- You understand that cancer can change everything and that bringing community together in support of people who have been affected by cancer helps us prove that life is bigger than cancer.
- You have the interpersonal skills to respond to a variety of requests from others on the committee and members of the public who are supporting Relay as suppliers, in-kind donors and volunteers.




- You are organized and detail oriented but also appreciate and support the passion each of the committee leads has for their assigned area.
- You are ready to do your best to make the event a safe, smooth and positive experience for everyone.

Our Investment As an organization we will provide you with online resources, training and support to help you manage this aspect.

You will also be supported by the Relay Director, Logistics, a fellow volunteer, who will oversee all aspects around implementing the actual event day.

You will be part of the larger Relay community and have chance to learn and mentor as you engage with CCS staff and volunteers.

Your commitment

- This is an important leadership role. We are anticipating an ongoing level of commitment which will include regular monthly meetings with the entire committee.
- Between the committee meetings you will become familiar with the financial procedures and platforms used at Relay. As the event approaches you will ensure that your team is in place and ready to facilitate seamless intake and reporting procedures.
- You are agreeing to initiate and respond with regular,



consistent communication between the other volunteers on the committee whose responsibilities overlap with yours and with the Relay Director, Logistics.
- As the event date approaches your time commitment will increase and on event day your leadership, as you ensure the event is safe and fun, will be critical in creating the sense of accomplishment that everyone will go home with, knowing that their actions have created something bigger than cancer.

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Together, we can change the future of cancer. Join us to make a difference today.

📌 Luminary Sales, Coordinator - Volunteer (Shawinigan)
🏢 Canadian Cancer Society
📍 Shawinigan