Volunteer Opportunity - Brain Tumour Foundation

Spring Sprint Local Promotions & Media Coordinator- Halifax, 2009

Description of Duties: Reporting directly to the Spring Sprint Coordinator, the role of the Local Promotions & Media Coordinator includes responsibility for promoting Spring Sprint, securing local media sponsors, aware of other events being held on this day, acting as media liaison pre-event and day of, distributing Spring Sprint information to all community calendars, community newspapers, radio, websites and cable television. Liaison with the Coordinator who will report to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Qualifications: Familiarity with local media, outgoing, creative, innovative, strong marketing skills, excellent communication skills, good public speaker, excellent ability to follow through.

Goal/Outcome of Position: To obtain as much publicity and media hype to increase awareness to the Spring Sprint.

Benefits to Volunteer: Participate in a fundraising event, short-term commitment, opportunity to meet new people, great resume builder, and autonomy to make event your own.

Training/Preparation Required: Will be trained by Spring Sprint Coordinator
Special Requirements: Promotions and Media experience an asset yet not a necessity.
Approximate Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/ week (December 2008- May 2009)

For more information on this position, please contact Spring Sprint Coordinator Michael Kennedy at 902.220.6444 or via email at michkennedy@deloitte.ca. Thank you for your interest and consideration of this rewarding opportunity.

SPRING SPRINT BACKGROUND
The first Spring Sprint was held in London, Ontario in 1994 with 80 participants.
In 2007, there were over 3500 participants that walked & sprinted in support of those affected by a brain tumour. To date we have 19 cities and eight different provinces across Canada.
Spring Sprints are an essential part of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s fundraising and awareness campaign. These events have become much more than just fundraising, as they act as an informal support group, and opportunity for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada to showcase what is new and exciting.

By joining our Spring Sprint team of volunteers, you are committing to helping Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada in our mission to reach every Canadian affected with a brain tumour through support, education and information, and by funding brain tumour research.
Established in 1982, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada focuses its resources in four key areas – support, education and information and research. Based in London, Ontario, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada offers support through Adult Monthly Support Group meetings, the BrainWAVE children’s Program, annual Brain Tumour Information Days, adult and pediatric brain tumour Patient Resource Handbooks, information services and one-on-one support to those in need. For more information visit www.braintumour.ca