Fundraising/Ambassador Volunteer

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Title: / Fundraising/Ambassador Volunteer
Status: / Volunteer Position
Application Deadline: / Accepting Applications on an ongoing basis.
Start Date: / ASAP - schedule to be advised
Time Commitment: / Commitment of one 2 or 4 hour shift, once a month (schedule to be advised) for a minimum of six months.
Must be available shifts either during the day (between 9:30AM – 3:30PM).

Volunteering Objective:

To increase awareness of the mission, vision, and work of Elizabeth Fry Toronto while supporting the Resource Development team in their charitable gaming (BINGO) fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities:

Working with a partner, volunteers will represent Elizabeth Fry Toronto to those playing bingo at the Delta St. Clair bingo hall, located at Old Weston Road and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto. Responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining a positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude towards customers accessing charitable gaming.
  • Representing the agency to all customers, including distributing information/leaflets, answering questions about our programs, and explaining how funds raised from bingo will benefit Elizabeth Fry Toronto.
  • Greeting customers and providing excellent customer service, including providing general information about the bingo hall and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Assisting with creating a fun, active and welcoming environment.
  • Set-up, takedown of information table
  • Completing any other duties as requested by bingo hall staff
  • Communicate any issues/concerns to the Resource DevelopmentCoordinator at Elizabeth Fry or Delta St. Clair staff in a timely manner.

Expectation/Criteria:

  • Able to commit at least 2-4 hours a month. Attend all shifts as scheduled, and inform Resource Development Coordinator of any absence as soon as possible.
  • Be available for day (2 or 4 hours shifts between the hours of 9:30AM- 3:30PM) shifts.
  • A minimum of a 6 month commitment required.
  • Must adhere with program procedures, including dress codes.
  • Be able to attend mandatory training at Elizabeth Fry Toronto and Delta St. Clair bingo hall for specific tasks and responsibilities.
  • Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision

Additional Skills/Interests An Ideal Candidate Would Poses:

  • Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and issues impacting individuals primarily women in conflict with the law an asset
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Experience in a charitable gaming facility is helpful but not essential.
  • Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills

Advantages of becoming a Volunteer:

  • Opportunity to give back to the community while making a real difference in the life of women in conflict with the law
  • Increased customer service and public speaking skills

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

Yudit Timbo

Resource Development Coordinator
Elizabeth Fry Toronto

215 Wellesley St. East, Toronto, ON, M4X 1G1

416-924-3708 ext 234
416-924-3367 (Fax)

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