Board Member: Social Media/PR
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Volunteer Types: Board Leadership, Communications and Marketing, Disability Support, Event planning and participation, Fundraising, Governance (Boards, Committees), Outdoor activities (landscaping/gardening), Special events and festivals, Transportation of people, Transportation of goods, Social Media, Writing
Organization types: Community and Social Services, Disabilities
Ongoing (more than a year)
Application Deadline: May 17, 2024
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Description

The Social Media/PR Director is a member of the Ability First Ottawa Board of Directors. This is generally a two-year commitment or longer.
The Social Media/PR Director will work to ensure that Ability First Ottawa has a presence on various Social Media platforms and to do some public relations work for AFO.

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
The Volunteer will learn valuable life lessons from being involved with a small but mighty charity. There are many items of social media, grant management, events management to name a few that can be undertaken by this Director position. The volunteer will be able to learn and grow in this field. In addition, since our organization helps people with disabilities, you should be proud of what has been accomplished to date and what will be accomplished in the future.
How will the organization benefit?
Ability First Ottawa is a charity that is run solely by volunteers so, we greatly benefit from all of our volunteers. The Board of Directors consists of 8 members, one of those being this position. Come join us and make a difference for people living with disabilities.
Volunteer location:
Collab Space 70 Bongard Avenue Ottawa, ON

Contact

Cathy Aldrich
@Ability First Ottawa
613-440-3058
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​2-3-weeks

Details

This position would be great for: Young Adults (19-24), Seniors (65+), Newcomers to Canada, Person with a disability or medical condition, Adults
Number of Positions Available: 1
Good for people interested in: Board Leadership, Communications and Marketing, Disability Support, Event planning and participation, Fundraising, Governance (Boards, Committees), Outdoor activities (landscaping/gardening), Special events and festivals, Transportation of people, Transportation of goods, Social Media, Writing
You will be helping with: Youth (11-15 years), Women, Men, Visible minorities or racialized persons, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, LGBTQI2+, Homeless, Disadvantaged, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous persons, Seniors, Youth (19-24 years), Youth (16-18 years)

Volunteer Considerations

  • Police record check required
  • Vulnerable sector check required
  • Suitable for community service hours
  • This position can accommodate persons with a disability
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