Diabetes Canada

Posted on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019

Volunteer Position Title: Product Procurement Volunteer
Volunteer Position Time Frame: 08/04/2019

Contact Name: Robb Russell
Contact Email: volunteerontario@diabetes.ca
Website: www.diabetes.ca
Location: (In office or from home) 300-885 Meadowlands Drive East, Ottawa, ON K2C 3N2

Mission:

Today, 11 million Canadians live with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Current growth rates mean that young people at age 20 face a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing the condition. To stem the tide of this epidemic, Diabetes Canada is raising its sights to deliver impact at a population level by advocating for healthy public policy, driving exceptional diabetes care, promoting research towards a cure, and enhancing our digital delivery consistent with the needs of those we serve today and the desires of our donors.

Volunteer Position Description:

We are currently looking for a Product Procurement Volunteer to make cold calls to local businesses in an effort to acquire some donated products i.e. products of high value, the stock of multiple items etc., which will be used to auction off at various charity events and support vital community programs.

This role can be done in office or remotely, depending on your availability.

Responsibilities include:

  • Contact business to acquire donation of products for upcoming charity events
  • Help increase communications with supporters
  • Data entry and maintenance of the database
  • Serves as an ambassador for the organization and promotes a positive image/reputation

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Friendly and professional demeanor, donor-orientated attitude with the ability to interact tactfully
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, mail merges) and online search engines

How to Apply: To express your interest, please contact Robb Russell at volunteerontario@diabetes.ca


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