Education and Outreach Coordinator - ElderDog Canada - PEI

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity organization is seeking an Education and Outreach Coordinator in Prince Edward Island. This role involves coordinating outreach events and engaging with the community to support older adults and their dogs. You will work collaboratively to generate ideas, develop plans, and ensure events align with organizational guidelines. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for community building. Join to make a difference in the lives of seniors and their furry companions.

Benefits

Gratification of making a difference

Enjoyment of time spent with dogs

Mentoring and support

Qualifications

• Ability to engage others and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to reach out in the community.
• Strong creativity in generating outreach ideas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Pawd executive for outreach events.
• Develop a one-to-three year plan of events.
• Coordinate event planning and individual outreach events.
• Engage volunteers for education and outreach activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Community outreach

Collaborative work

Creative event planning

Job description

Education and Outreach Coordinator - ElderDog Canada - PEI

Ongoing

ElderDog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people andageing dogs. We help older adults with the care of their dogs so that they can stay together as long as possible. We rehome older dogs who lose their senior companions and we provide education and community outreach about ElderDog’s work and the importance of dogs in seniors’ lives.Each Pawd holds a number of events each year to raise awareness of ElderDog, to educateabout the important connection between dogs and seniors, and to raise funds to supportElderDog’s work. These could include: larger events such as an annual ElderDog Walk,seasonal fair, yard sale, or Facebook auctions; or smaller events such as information tables at local markets and sponsored events or raffles. Events and Outreach Coordinators are often called on to speak about ElderDog to interested groups.

Responsibilities (mentoring and ongoing support provided)

As Education and Outreach Coordinator you would:

• work in collaboration with the Pawd executive to generate ideas for outreach events;
• develop a one-three year plan of events and outreach activities;
• work with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and engage volunteers interested in education and outreach activities;
• coordinate event planning and individual outreach events following ElderDog’s Guidelines;
• work closely with Pawd Leader and Communications Coordinator to promote events and with Treasurer for events that involve financial matters;
• participate in Events and Outreach Coordinator meetings hosted by National Office.

Requirements

• strong interpersonal skills;
• willingness to reach out in the community to build relationships and partnerships;
• ability to generate creative ideas about events and outreach;
• ability to engage others and work collaboratively.

For more information, contact National Office at [e-mail].

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Gratification of making a difference in the lives of senior people and their dogs; enjoyment of time spent with dogs; working collaboratively with other volunteers; being part of a national organization; mentoring and support.