VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTIONS
Sponsorship Recruiters - “Team Neda” – Help identify, negotiate with, and obtain sponsors for our Council, running seasons, and/or annual events like Rugged Runner Challenge and end-of-season 5Ks. Time commitment: minimum 1 – 2 hours, 2 – 3 days per week
Event Committee Members
“Team Rose” - GOTR 5K Run – (Nov/Dec & May Events) join a committee to help plan, organize and execute this community-wide, end-of-season event. Time commitment: Approximately two hours per week on average. Attend monthly meetings until close to the event, and then in two-week increments in the last 2-3 months prior to the event. Time away from the committee to complete assigned tasks, as required by assignment and goal.
Resource Developers – “Team Pearl” – Source and various individuals who are willing to hold an event at their place of business or elsewhere in support of GOTR. Plan and execute the event. For example, a happy hour that has proceeds to benefit GOTR, or the Eileen Fisher one-day shopping event. Time commitment: Approximately 1 – 2 hours per week
Community Ambassadors – “Team Grace” – Usually these events are held during the day or on weekends. Go to a variety of community fairs during the year to be stationed at a booth and talk-up GOTR. Possibly take registrations. Time commitment: each fair is 3-4 hours. Number of fairs to attend is up to the volunteer, but GOTR hopes that all fairs on schedule will be covered by volunteers. One – two hours of training initially. Training as needed thereafter.
Traveling Promoters – “Team Goldie” – Bring promotional materials to other organizations’ race events and put on parked cars of attendees. Time commitment: 2-3 hours in the early hours of the morning on weekends (as many weekends as choose, but GOTR hopes all important races will be covered)
“Day-of” Event Volunteers –“Team Ollie” – Register for and show up that day for the event to assist where needed Time commitment: Approximately 6 hours in one day. May be some training in advance (if needed)
Grant Researcher - Primary responsibilities include performance of responsible, professional administrative work in researching and identifying private grant opportunities. Qualified candidate should possess excellent computer skills. The candidate must be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes, effectively work under pressure, and use independent judgment to distinguish and identify funding opportunities. Ability to create a database of grant opportunities and deadlines that can be easily accessed. Ability to read through large quantities of information and boil it down to its most important components. Ability to keep Council Director advised of findings in a thorough and complete manner. Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and have experience using online databases and other sources. Must be a team-player. Requires travel to Boca Raton to use the Junior League Grant Library between the hours of 9 AM and 3PM. If needed, ability to participate in the training sessions at the Grant Library to be able to effectively use the resource. Time requirement: Minimum of 2 hours per week. May work together with other volunteers.
Sponsor Researcher - Primary responsibilities include performance of responsible, professional administrative work in researching and identifying corporate sponsorship opportunities (not corporate foundations). Qualified candidate should possess excellent computer skills. The candidate must be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes, effectively work under pressure, and use independent judgment to distinguish and identify funding opportunities. Ability to create a database of sponsorship opportunities and deadlines that can be easily accessed. Ability to keep Council Director advised of findings in a thorough and complete manner. Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and have experience using online databases and other sources. Must be a team-player. Time requirement: Minimum of 2 hours per week. May work together with other volunteers.
Story Liaison - Primary responsibilities include working with the Coaches and Council Director to gather motivating stores about the girls andtheir families. Abitlity to turn information that may be highly confidential and personal into a compelling story without inappropriate disclosure. Ability to convey the essence of the program to the reader to keep him/her interested in and engaged with the organization. Ability to create a lively but factual story from facts and information. Ability to interview coaches, girls and/or family members to gather stories and testimonials that can be used in letters and grant writing. Ability to attend an event and gather anecdotal information from the event to use in promotions, grants, etc. Must enjoy writing to specific audiences with the ability to tailor writing style appropriately. Must be team player, willing to share information with others in the organization in a timely manner. Time requirement: Varied. Ability to respond with written correspondence within 24 hours if necessary to meet a deadline.