Bravestone Centre Special Events Committee Community Volunteer

Summary of Position:
The Special Events Committee of Bravestone Centre Inc. recommends, plans and implements activities and events with the goal of raising the profile of Manitoba's longest operating and largest second stage facility for women and children who are transitioning from violent intimate relationships. In addition to hosting special events the committee contributes to raising funds that benefit the families of Bravestone Centre.

An enthusiastic person who is committed toward a great cause
Strong team member
Creative and detail oriented in advance of an event and during events
Organizational skills including coordination through emails and in-person
Ability to meet with potential donors and sponsors
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Dedicated to achieving goals created by the Board of Directors
Professionally articulate Bravestone Centre's goals, strategies, and willingness to promote overall priorities responsibly with the public
Experience generating, organizing and promoting events for a non-profit is an asset but not required

Challenge new skills and nurture existing abilities
Gain community recognition for professional work and make new community contracts
Recognition and appreciation in the form of references from the Committee Chairperson and potentially Board of Directors and/or Executive Director of Bravestone Centre
Opportunities to attend professional development training/seminars/workshops etc. on behalf of and for the benefit of the Committee and Bravestone Centre

Time Commitment:
Fixed Time: Special Events meetings are held at a pre-determined time, convenient for all members typically once a month. Communication between meetings through email or phone (as preferred) is expected. All regularly scheduled meetings are held on weekday evenings and members may be delegated tasks that will require time and effort between meetings.
Flexible Time: A varying degree of time and effort, as a group and individually, is required with an increase of hours as events near and can include weekday evenings or weekend days.