Gutsy Walk Outreach Captain 

Gutsy Walk is Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s signature national fundraising event celebrated on the first Sunday of June each year. Thousands of people across Canada come together on one day to raise money to advance medical research and improve the lives of Canadians who are affected by these diseases. 

 This role involves in-person interactions. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada encourages volunteers and community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by their local or provincial Public Health authorities. We take the health, safety and well-being of our volunteers seriously, especially in light of the fact that people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis may have compromised immune systems, which is why we continue to follow the guidance of local Public Health authorities.

Responsibilities: 

•  Adhere to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada policies and procedures, including the Volunteer Code of Conduct 
• Inspire and encourage individuals and teams to sign-up and participate in Gutsy Walk
• Act as a role model by supporting team fundraising directly or indirectly (e.g. sharing new ideas and leads, doing your own fundraising, promoting the event amongst your network)
• Support with the committee’s distribution of promotional materials to local businesses, community centers and medical offices with a goal of reaching people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
• Collaborate with the Media Captain to promote the walk (e.g. through online event listings and websites)
• Support with calling past participants to encourage registration for this year
• Build and strengthen relationships with walk teams and participants by coordinating personalized communications, sending welcome emails, congratulating participants on reaching fundraising milestones, and sharing event updates
• Participating in webinar trainings offered nationally to be familiar with processes and tools available to you
• Act as a role model by registering for Gutsy Walk and supporting fundraising, directly or indirectly (by sharing new ideas and leads, doing your own fundraising, promoting the event amongst your network)
• Be an active participant in all Committee meetings 

Time Commitment: 

•  Approximately 4-8 hours a month including monthly committee meetings, with additional meetings leading up to the event day and a post-event wrap up meeting
• Some daytime availability is ideal for distributing promotional materials, making phone calls and responding to emails 

What you bring: 

• Familiarity with your local community and opportunities for event promotion Comfortable putting up posters in businesses and community centers
• Familiarity with posting events or information on online event listings and websites
• Outgoing, friendly manner with a focus on relationship building and follow through
• Strong communication skills and the willingness to motivate and inspire others through compelling stories
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to enhancing Gutsy Walk participant experiences 

What we offer: 

•  A community of support, a dedicated staff partner, team of peers and role-specific training
• An opportunity to use and grow professional skills, expand your network 
• A hands-on chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in your community

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada commits to supporting you in your role and to providing an engaging volunteer experience. Your feedback is appreciated - volunteer@crohnsandcolitis.ca