Education and Outreach Coordinator - ElderDog Van , BC

Education and Outreach Coordinator - Elder Dog Canada - Van City, BC

Ongoing

Elder Dog Canada is a 100 % volunteer‑run, national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs. We help older adults with the care of their dogs so that they can stay together as long as possible. We rehome older dogs who lose their senior companions and we provide education and community outreach about Elder Dog’s work and the importance of dogs in seniors’ lives.

Each Pawd holds a number of events each year to raise awareness of Elder Dog, to educate about the important connection between dogs and seniors, and to raise funds to support Elder Dog’s work. These could include: larger events such as an annual Elder Dog Walk, seasonal fair, yard sale, or Facebook auctions; or smaller events such as information tables at local markets and sponsored events or raffles.

Events and Outreach Coordinators are often called on to speak about Elder Dog to interested groups.

Responsibilities (mentoring and ongoing support provided)

• Work in collaboration with the Pawd executive to generate ideas for outreach events;
• Develop a one‑three year plan of events and outreach activities;
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and engage volunteers interested in education and outreach activities;
• Coordinate event planning and individual outreach events following Elder Dog’s Guidelines;
• Work closely with Pawd Leader and Communications Coordinator to promote events and with Treasurer for events that involve financial matters;
• Participate in Events and Outreach Coordinator meetings hosted by National Office.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Willingness to reach out in the community to build relationships and partnerships;
• Ability to generate creative ideas about events and outreach;
• Ability to engage others and work collaboratively.

For more information, contact National Office at

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Gratification of making a difference in the lives of senior people and their dogs; enjoyment of time spent with dogs; working collaboratively with other volunteers; being part of a national organization; mentoring and support.