Appeal Assistant

Program/Department: Fund Development
Location: Winnipeg

Purpose:

• Assist the Fund Development Team in organizing community events during International and Domestic Disasters.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Be available when a disaster strikes to help coordinate the influx of community support.
• Understand the dynamics of how community fundraisers are operated in our organization and be able to communicate that to others.
• Receive and record information from incoming calls.
• Distribute fundraising materials to individuals by mail or email. 
• Assist with the coordination of speakers or volunteers attending events. 
• Follow up with event organizers to collect donations.

Time Commitment:

• Casual days and occasional evening as required.
• Commit to a minimum of one year

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Requirements:

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

Training & Orientation:

• Intro to Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
• Intro to Disaster Services.
• Fund Development training as required.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to play an important part in raising awareness of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and supporting the community in a time of crisis.
• Opportunity to gain office experience.
• Gain information about the community.

For more information please contact:

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

Posted:  October 31, 2011