Volunteer Opportunities

Appeal Response Team – Front Line

Position Title: Appeal Response Team – Front Line
Program/Department: Fund Development – 3^rd party Activities
Location: Manitoba

Purpose:

Support Fund Development with 3^rd party fundraising activities within Manitoba.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Respond to public inquires related to 3^rd party fundraising events.
Set up and facilitate 3^rd party training sessions.
Support schools, organizations, churches, legions, individuals and various community based groups with fundraising events through distribution of a 3^rd party agreement, case statements, posters, collection boxes/tins.
Record 3^rd party activity in Excel spreadsheet.
Attend the display booths at fundraising events and respond to public inquiries.
Transport and set up/take down display booths at 3^rd party events.
Pick up donations.
Send out non-tax receipts with thank you letters.
Provide service based on the standard Operating Procedures in accordance with Revenue Canada Donation Receipting Guidelines.
Maintain an internal Appeal Response Team structure including team leader, team supervisor and workers.

Time Commitment:

Participate in semi-annual training activities.
Commit for a minimum of 6 months to 1 year.
1 to 2 shifts a week during active appeal.
As needed during non-appeal time.

Qualifications:

Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in English (written & oral). Other languages considered an asset.
Be able to work independently and as a team member.
Be organized, and accurate in attention to detail.
Have computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office.
Be able to assist clients in a confidential and sensitive manner.

Requirements:

Understand and support the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
Completion of successful Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Hold a valid driver’s licence if position requires.

Training & Orientation:

Intro to the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
Intro to Disaster Services.
Emergency First Aid.
Fund Development training as required.

Benefits:

Opportunity to play an important role in raising awareness of Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and supporting the community in a time of crisis.

For more information please contact:

Laverne Leenhouts
Volunteer Resources Coordinator
Canadian Red Cross – Manitoba Region
Phone: (204) 982-6731
Fax: (204) 942-8367
email: mb.volunteer@redcross.ca