Events Volunteer

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Coordinator of the Event

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  To assist with planning and delivering fund raising and awareness raising events being sponsored by H.O.P.E.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• attend planning meetings to organize events
• assist with putting together packages or materials for the event participants
• attend on the day of the event to help with registration, organization, etc.
• hand out flyers to encourage participation in the events
• answer questions that participants might have about H.O.P.E. events
• track the number of participants at events
• refer any concerns to the coordinator of the event for follow-up

HOURS/LOCATION:

• locations of events vary
• meeting times vary depending on staff and volunteer availability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• willing to take direction from the event coordinator
• good listening skills and consideration of others’ opinions
• current or former user of mental health services

 TRAINING PROVIDED:

Orientation to H.O.P.E. events and targets for fund raising or awareness raising

SUPERVISION PROVIDED:

• Regular two-way communication with the event coordinator
• Debriefing after events as needed