Job Title: Canine Classic Fun Run Volunteer

Team: Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)

Time Required: 2-8 hours in April or May (dates vary by year)

Job Description

This is a volunteer/unpaid position through Mental Health Partners and MESA.

Potential roles:

• Set up and tear down Aid Stations – distribute water and Gatorade to Race Participants on race course
• Check ID’s at beer garden– stamp hands of folks over 21 years of age
• Help clean up all areas of Canine Classic 5k – course, vendor area, tables, tents, etc.
• Help ensure all race participants and canine companions are safe on the race course
• Help hold leashes of dogs for owners – registration, bathrooms, after the race
• Ensure right recycling/waste bins are being used by participants and vendors
• Set up of food tables at finish line, Doggie Bag distribution, distribution of food and drink Race Participants
• Run errands for captains and fill in as needed
• With bike – ride course prior to race starting, be the lead person of the race to keep runners on course
• Set up and organize t-shirt tables – manage handing out of shirt to racers and selling all merchandise
• Pick up of Bagels, Coffee, and Ice – help with any last minute purchases
• Assist staff members with handing our racer packets and registration
• Direct flow of traffic in the parking lot to ensure adequate space for all racers and attendees
• Check in Race Participants – distribute vouchers for t-shirts, bib & pins – direct to chip area and merchandise table for shirts
• Register new Race Participants – distribute vouchers for t-shirts, bib & pins – direct to chip area and merchandise table for shits
• Set up sponsor tent as needed, assist all vendors and sponsors with set up

Minimal Qualifications:

• Must submit an Events & Marketing Volunteer application
• Must attend a 1-hour MESA Canine Classic Volunteer Training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be organized, professional and reliable
• Determination to make the event a success
• Ability and willingness to engage in required training
• Highly self-motivated and works well in a team setting

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop new and existing skills in event coordination
• Enjoyment of meeting new people in your community and working as part of our skilled and experienced volunteer team
• Satisfaction of knowing you are making a valuable contribution in the movement to end sexual assault in our community

Job Title: Events & Marketing Volunteer

Team: Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)

Time Required: 5-10 hours per month with additional time for Annual Events

Job Description

This is a volunteer/unpaid position through Mental Health Partners and MESA. Volunteers must first pass a background check before volunteering.

The Events & Marketing Volunteer assists the Event Coordinator in planning and organizing fundraising events, participates in community outreach events, provides support in raising awareness of Moving to End Sexual Assault’s mission and services, helps with content creation, social media, and other marketing-related tasks.

Essential Duties

• Participate in required training sessions, meetings, and other duties as assigned
• Assist with planning events, managing set up, on-site production and clean up for events
• Assist in securing event sponsors, in-kind donations and silent auction items
• Participate in outreach activities in diverse community settings
• Engage and educate community members of MESA’s mission and services through tabling events, flyering, and other outreach opportunities
• Present about MESA services and volunteer opportunties as requested by community members
• Assist in developing communications strategy and content including social media posts, newsletters, and other marketing materials
• Follow the MESA Fundamental Guidelines

Minimal Qualifications

• Must submit Events & Marketing Volunteer application
• Must attend a 2-hour MESA Events & Marketing Volunteer Training
• Must be willing to commit to a bi-monthly volunteer meeting and special event meetings during Annual Events
• May require travel throughout Boulder County

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be organized, professional and reliable
• Determination to make the event a success
• Ability and willingness to engage in required training
• Highly self-motivated and works well in a team setting
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop new and existing skills in areas such as event management, fundraising, marketing, and communications
• Enjoyment of meeting new people in your community and working as part of our skilled and experienced volunteer team
• Satisfaction of knowing you are making a valuable contribution in the movement to end sexual assault in our community

MESA’s Annual Events

• Brave, Bold, and Beautiful
• Canine Classic 5K
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month

MESA’s Regularly Occurring Events

• Tabling events
• Percentage Nights with local businesses
• Representing MESA at events of local community partners