GTHS Campaign Awareness Ambassador Volunteer

This volunteer opportunity directly supports our capital campaign for the Regional Centre for Pets and People. Ambassadors will help shine a light on the need to expand for us to continue to provide critical services such as sheltering, medical care, spay/neuter surgeries, and the opportunity for every animal to have a bright future. Through community outreach and engagement, Canadampaign Awareness Ambassadors will help communicate the campaign’s goals and enhance its visibility, inspiring others to join us in creating lasting impact for pets and people alike.

Description
The GTHS Campaign Awareness Ambassador is the front-line person representing and providing the first impression of our organization to the public at third party events (i.e., farmers’ or artisan markets, community organization open houses, etc.). This role is integral to promoting the vision of the GTHS Capital Campaign and sharing the future direction of our programs and services within the community. This position is well suited for individuals who enjoy interacting with the public and are passionate about the vision and mission of the GTHS. These volunteers will be supported by the following GTHS team members based on activity:

• Executive Director
• Campaign Manager

Time Commitment
2-6 hours on scheduled day. Scheduled days will vary by event or activity. Individuals can indicate availability. These events are usually on weekends and evenings.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes the public as they arrive at the GTHS booth for events or at the Animal Centre
• Promotes the Capital Campaign to the public, communicating the vision for the RCPP and illustrating the need for the new facility
• Liaises with the GTHS assigned Lead to ensure required materials are available to complete task assigned and reports any damage or losses incurred
• Coordinates pick-up / drop-off of the GTHS Event Kit, banners, folding tables, posters, coin boxes, etc. before / after use
• Accepts donations (financial or in-kind)
• Distributes promotional materials
• Proper set-up and take down of event and display materials

Qualifications

• 18 years of age minimum
• A commitment to animal welfare
• Neat and tidy appearance
• Self-motivated
• Multi-tasking skills
• Good communication skills
• Friendly and personable attitude
• Customer service experience is an asset
• Able to work independently or within a small team, and with the public
• Able to lift event materials if assigned for set-up and take down
• Access to transportation

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical demands of the position include standing for a prolonged period, as well as carrying and lifting (Event Kit, folding tables, banners, etc.).
• Physical limitations should be communicated to Lead, to accommodate where possible.