Volunteer Ambassador
(Volunteer MBC, Brampton Centre)
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Position ID: 403 Last Modified: 23 Aug 2012 Last Full Update: 23 Aug 2012
Opportunity Details
Duties of RoleAre you passionate about volunteering? Do you thrive on helping others in your community? Do you want to have a voice to help promote the importance and benefits of volunteering? 
 
Volunteer MBC, the local volunteer centre serving the Region of Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon), is looking for individuals who can become an integral part of our team as you will lend your voice to assist us with our mission delivery. 
 
Duties of the Volunteer Ambassador include: 
- Establishing contact with identified community target groups 
- Responding to booth/display requests from Volunteer MBC staff or external sources 
- Deliver, set-up and staff booth/display at specific locations 
- Be able to answer questions from the public and refer individuals back to Volunteer MBC, where appropriate 
- Present an overview to Volunteer MBC and the importance of volunteering to various groups (i.e. youth, older adults, newcomers, etc.) 
- Be a voice for volunteerism in the community
Benefit(s) to the Volunteer- Expand your social and professional network 
- Become a resource in your community 
- Share your volunteer experiences and testimonials  
- Build confidence and self-esteem 
- Training/orientation and staff support is provided
Hours Awarded to StudentsNo
Ages19 year(s) and up
Police CheckNot Required
Qualifications/Certification- A strong passion for volunteering 
- Good organizational skills 
- Knowledge of local community 
- Daytime availability and occasional evening/weekends, as required, within reason 
- Strong oral and written communication skills 
- Public relations and/or customer relations experience an asset
Length of CommitmentMedium Term (between 3 to 6 months) ; This volunteer role requires a minimum commitment of three months. The volunteer must have a flexible schedule to be able to attend events off-site and be able to assist with display development during office hours.
Link to Mapwww.volunteermbc.org
TransportationCar Required - Access to a vehicle an asset (mileage reimbursement is available)
Main ContactAdriane Beaudry, Program Manager, Volunteer MBC; Phone: 905-238-2622 ext 224; Fax: 905-595-2612; Email: abeaudry@volunteermbc.org
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
 
Flexible times
SeasonsYear-round
Number of Volunteers Req'dBrampton: 5 individual(s) ; Caledon (Town of): 3 individual(s) ; Mississauga: 5 individual(s)
TrainingOrientation ; Scheduled training
Interaction LevelSmall Group ; Medium Group ; Large Group
Areas of InterestConference Exhibit ; Event Coordination ; Marketing ; Mentor ; Program Management ; Public Speaking ; Setup/Cleanup ; Special Event Support (General Help) ; Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination
Suitable ForYoung Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+) ; Family Group ; Corporate Team/Group
CommentsThis volunteer role works in cooperation with Volunteer MBC staff and volunteers, set-up and/or staff a booth/display in key community outlets including malls, libraries, schools, community centres and other locations as assigned. Where appropriate, utilize own resources and networks to arrange booth/display in other appropriate locations. 
Agency Details
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Organization NameVolunteer MBC, Brampton Centre
Address & Map
Community Door Brampton
7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601
Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3
 
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Office Phone905-238-2622
Fax905-595-2612
E-Mailinfo@volunteermbc.org
Websitewww.volunteermbc.org