Summary Position type: One year volunteer commitment (2hrs per week) Reports to: Volunteer coordinators/Chapter EC of Surfrider South Vancouver Islan The Events Coordinators a responsible for supporting and leading on the organizing for logistics for events.

Location

In-Person Victoria, British Columbia

When

Prospect Type

Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule

Asap

About This Opportunity SVI Chapter, Core crew, Events committee Position type: One year volunteer commitment (avg. 2hrs per week)

Reports to: Volunteer coordinators/Chapter EC

Volunteer Role Summary: Event team members are responsible for supporting and leading on the organizing for logistics for events, from behind the scenes details for an event, to assisting the event lead on the day of the event.

Key Responsibilities
Working closely with Chapter EC for event planning using google docs.
Working with Volunteer Coordinator to help recruit volunteers for the events team, and delegating tasks.
Coordinating events with partners, and ensuring partners as well as sponsors are recognized in media.
Connect to the media team to promote and publicize event.
Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations.




Obtaining insurances & permits for events (working with staff to do this).
Working with treasurer for budgets and fundraising.
Creating and distributing posters and promotional materials where required.
Organizing public meet ups and other events as per the chapter’s annual plan.

Benefits
Provided opportunities to remote travel, attend conferences.
Development of personal profile.
Potential training and mentorship for role; including SFU
Volunteer expenses reimbursed according to SF expenses policy.
Volunteer appreciation awards, cultivation of friends, healthy food provided for events/meetings.

Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different chance with our organization.
Access to car
Valid Driver's License

Causes Environment & Conservation

Skills & Experience Event Planning & Management Community Development & Outreach Skills

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