Canadian Cancer Society / Société canadienne du cancer

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

DAFFODIL BALL VOLUNTEER OVERVIEW

Are you a task-oriented person with excellent customer service skills that thrives while working with an amazing team? Volunteer at the 27^th annual Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Ball and help ensure that this incredible fundraising event is a glowing success!

Funds raised through the Daffodil Ball help the Canadian Cancer Society fund life-saving research, lead prevention initiatives and deliver caring, compassionate support and information to people affected by cancer. Last year the Daffodil Ball raised nearly $1.1 million in support of young adults with cancer.

Many volunteer positions are available at various times throughout the day and night.

The Daffodil Ball Event Day Volunteer responsibilities encompass a wide variety of activities and could include any of the following:

• Décor Setup, which may include such tasks as attaching chair covers to chairs, placing and/or rearranging table decoration.
• Hosting duties, which may include registration, distributing event collateral and confirming volunteer’s shift and shift details or hosting a VIP table and acting as the concierge for the table’s guests.
• Registration duties, which many include registering, guiding and liaising with volunteers and guests and maintaining accurate attendance lists.
• Greeting and seating duties, which may include welcoming and guiding guests to resources, facilities and their tables.
• Live Auction and Gifts of Hope duties, such as spotting bidders in the audience and bringing them to the MC’s attention or accurately recording and confirming bidder information.
• Ticket Selling duties, which may include selling raffle tickets using approved methods and technologies in a designated area and accurately recording required information from ticket purchasers.

Roles will be assigned following volunteer signup.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community
• Be a part of a team and learn new skills in a sophisticated, yet fast-paced environment
• Play a critical part in the accomplishments of the 2023 Daffodil Ball

TRAINING & SUPPORT

• Daffodil Ball Volunteer Orientation prior to event day for some positions and on event day for everyone
• Support from Volunteer Engagement Lead where needed

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills with team
• Organized and proactive mindset
• Warm, friendly and professional demeanor

COMMITMENT
Minimum 5.5 hour shift on the day of the event  

DRESS CODE

All black, dress pants or skirt and matching black top

OPPORTUNITIES