Position description
Events Volunteers assist CycleWR by being a welcoming presence at the CycleWR table/booth at indoor and outdoor community events. Events Volunteers engage the public in conversation around CycleWR’s goals and campaigns.
Duties and responsibilities
- Setting up and tearing down booths (our booth materials include a table cloth, page holders, business cards, email sign up list, pens, stickers)
- Greeting table/booth visitors and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment
Engaging members of the public in conversation around CycleWR’s goals and campaigns - Taking photos for our #HumansWhoCycleWR campaign
- Working as a team with the CycleWR Steering Committee and other volunteers
- If necessary, being responsible for the donation box and ensuring that the box and any monies collected at events are handed over to a CycleWR Steering Committee member
- If necessary, arrange to pick up/drop off booth materials from/to a CycleWR Steering Committee member
Time commitment
- Attend one Events Volunteer orientation training session: one hour, once
- Event days: when available, flexible timing (expect one to three hours)
Skills and qualifications
- Good individual and group communication skills
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Ability to relate to people of all ages and abilities
- Reliability
- Ability to tolerate inclement weather including humidity, heat, rain, cold, and noise
- 18 years of age or older, exceptions can be made for minors who will be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is 18 years of age or older
Steering committee contact
Events volunteers will work with steering committee member Hayley Rutherford.
How to sign up
If you’re interested, email hello@cyclewr.ca, or attend a volunteer info session in July:
Saturday, July 13 — 12:30 to 2:30PM
Seven Shores Cafe (10 Regina St N, Waterloo)
Thursday, July 18 — 6:00 to 9:00PM
Arabella Park (740 Belmont Ave W, Kitchener)