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Display Volunteer Job
Description
Duties and
Responsibilities: Working with the LPM Volunteer Coordinator or
other LPM staff member, arrive 15 minutes before schedule to set up the
display, hang up or tape the banner in place, and put out the brochures and
other hand-outs. Make sure you have an LPM “Contact” sheet ready to
record the names and phone numbers of people who stop by the table and
expressed interest in LPM: (potential volunteers, learners or possible business
contacts). Ask for business cards or brochures from other agencies if several
are set up at the event. Answer questions or offer to call people asap with
appropriate info they request. Visit other booths to network if applicable.
Dismantle the display at the end of the event, return everything to LPM.
Time Commitment:
Occasional days, evenings or weekends.
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Skills and Qualifications:
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- minimum age: 16
- friendly, outgoing, enjoys working with the public
- mature, punctual and reliable
- knowledgeable about LPM services and literacy issues
- ability to record info on contact sheet and complete a
brief evaluation report
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| Training: |
- Orientation to LPM and available services
- Event assignment sheet with information on time,
place, duration of each event
- List of suggested brochures, forms and handouts to
take along
- Contact sheet and evaluation form to complete after
each event
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| Benefits: |
- Opportunity to promote Literacy Partners of Manitoba
and literacy programs
- Opportunity to promote reading/lifelong learning to
children, parents, the public
- Opportunity to meet new people, make new contacts
- Opportunity to train other volunteers
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| Accountability: |
- Report to Volunteer Manager or staff at least 15
minutes before event.
- Contact appropriate coordinator ASAP in case of
emergency
- Complete event evaluation form outlining successes or
challenges of the event and recommendations for future events.
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Commitment:
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- Preferably six months or longer
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