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Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada Local Planning Committee

About this role:

Muscular Dystrophy Canada is currently recruiting volunteers to join our Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada Local Planning Committees for each of our in-person events.

The Walk & Roll is Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s signature event where participants from across Canada raise much-needed funds to support programs and services, advocacy and advance research, as well as raise awareness of neuromuscular disorders.

The Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada brings together the neuromuscular community, creating an opportunity to come together at a fun, accessible event all while raising much needed funds.

In collaboration with Muscular Dystrophy Canada staff and other volunteers, we’re looking for persons to execute local Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada events. Duties include coordinating logistics; participating on the day of the event; and recruiting and supporting participants and volunteers. A key role will be to identify opportunities to grow the event through local media, sponsorship and donors.

Help us to:

Raise much needed funds to support Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders, enabling them to participate fully and equally in society and live their best lives on their own terms
Grow the Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, by increasing participation, donations, and sponsorship
Increase community awareness of Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s Mission and Vision

Key responsibilities:

Engage your network to recruit community members, families and volunteers to participate in the Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Generate new opportunities for increasing event revenue, by accessing personal connections, as well as identifying and approaching potential new supporters of the event, in partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Canada staff
Raise awareness of the event through social media, sharing on your personal accounts, and engaging with Muscular Dystrophy Canada posts
Take a leadership role in the planning and execution of the event
In partnership with staff, identify and engage stakeholders who may participate in day of programming including MC and other speakers
Adhere to all Muscular Dystrophy Canada policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

Time commitment:

• Participate in nationwide committee meetings (2-3/year) approximately 1 hour each • Participate in monthly committee meetings (1 – 2 hours/month); frequency may increase during lead up to the event • Participate in community outreach (2-4 hours/month)

Are you?

Someone who loves to fundraise
Is results-driven and strives to exceed targets
A strong communicator and team player
Able to motivate others
Self-directed, willing to take initiative and detail-oriented
A creative and out-of-the-box thinker
Excited to plan event details
Reliable, tenacious and able to network

How to apply:

To express interest, please contact Pamela Musgrave at pamela.musgrave@muscle.ca or by phone at 613.218.7131 or email volunteer@muscle.ca , including contact information and a statement summarizing how your knowledge, skills and experience will support the role.

Muscular Dystrophy Canada is committed to being an equitable organization and strongly encourages all people to apply.

Muscular Dystrophy Canada is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities within our recruitment processes.

Please contact the Volunteer Engagement department at volunteer@muscle.ca if you require accommodation.

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