Event Coordinator (Volunteer)

Bladder Cancer Canada; Northwestern Ontario; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bladder Cancer Canada seeks a volunteer Walk Event Coordinator to plan and execute a regional walk event in September 2025. This role involves coordinating with the National Development Manager, leading volunteer recruitment, and managing event logistics. This is a 3-month term providing an opportunity to learn about bladder cancer, develop event planning skills, and strengthen community bonds while raising essential funds for research.

Benefits

Opportunity to learn about bladder cancer

Develop event planning and communication skills

Networking opportunities

Support bladder cancer research

Qualifications

• Reliable and dependable team leader.
• Strong project management and event planning skills.
• Fundraising experience and knowledge of bladder cancer are assets.

Responsibilities

• Organize a regional walk for Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer in your community.
• Recruit volunteers and manage planning meetings.
• Promote the walk and secure sponsorships/donations.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Job description

Role: As a volunteer Walk Event Coordinator, working closely with the National Development Manager, you will be responsible for organizing all aspects of planning and executing a regional walk for Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer in your community.

Qualifications:

• A reliable and dependable team leader
• Strong project management skills and or event planning skills
• A critical thinker with an ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities and duties
• Excellent communication skills
• Fundraising experience is an asset
• Knowledge of bladder cancer or Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer (personal or otherwise) is an asset

Responsibilities:

• Meet with National Development Manager on a regular basis to coordinate and execute all phases of hosting a walk in your community on September 20 or 21, 2025 (monthly calls and/or national walk meetings).
• Recruit volunteers and/or a planning committee as required
• Organize regular meetings with your committee/volunteers
• Secure a location for the walk, ensuring all paperwork is completed
• Act as a liaison between the Bladder Cancer Canada and your local volunteers and community members
• Actively promote the walk in your community and secure sponsorships/donations
• Maintain records of your planning activities
• Oversee and supervise all aspects of the event day (must be on-site that day)

Training:

• General BCC Volunteer Orientation
• Walk Lead Welcome Package
• Monthly calls, quarterly national walk meetings, monthly video updates, and extensive support provided by National Development Manager

Time Commitment & Location:

• Work from home
• 3-month term (Event held in September)
• 5-7 hours per week (volunteers to set their own schedule with higher time commitment closer to the event)

Benefits to volunteers:

• Opportunity to learn more about bladder cancer and to share knowledge and experience
• Strengthen and build a community for bladder cancer patients and their loved ones
• Opportunity to develop and practice event planning and communication skills
• Raising essential funds to support bladder cancer research
• Opportunity to meet new people and network