The Bonney Lake Relay For Life committee are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions:
Logistics Chair
- in conjunction with Event Chair and staff partner, secure Relay site
- determine site restrictions and limitations, including city permits needed, and develop a Risk Management plan for the site
- secure tents, tables, chairs, lights, portable toilets, stage, etc, getting as much donated as possible
- recruit day of volunteers and groups to help with set up, management during the event, and clean up
- run “the show” as the point person for onsite challenges
Youth Involvement Chair
- develop a plan to involve youth in all aspects of Relay
- recruit youth to serve on the planning committee and volunteer at the event
- recruit teams from schools, church youth groups and youth organizations
- promote the use of Mini-Relays in elementary schools as team fund raisers
- manage youth activities and volunteers at the event
Sponsorship Chair
- develop a plan for soliciting and recognizing sponsors, including setting levels of sponsorship that make sense for the community
- prepare a sponsorship package
- make sponsorship presentations to selected companies and organizations
- ensure that sponsors are acknowledged before, during and after the event
- send thank you letters to sponsors
Publicity Chair
- develop a communication plan for the entire event
- work to place stories about Relay and Relay participants in both traditional and nontraditional media
- in conjunction with the Online Chair, develop and send an electronic newsletter to all participants
- ensure that the community has been “painted purple” with posters, banners and other informational media
- develop opportunities to make presentations for local organizations
Entertainment and Activities Chair
- plan a balanced schedule of entertainment and activities at the event
- plan meaningful ceremonies
- secure awards and prizes for activities
- print Relay program/schedule for teams at the event
- manage entertainment and activities on site
Team Development Sub-Committee Members
- create a Team Development team, with enough committee members so that each person is responsible for 5-10 teams
- plan and host the Relay Kick Off, Team Captains meetings, Team Captain University, Bank Night and the wrap up team recognition celebration
- ensure that last year’s teams are retained and mentored
- ensure that new teams are recruited and mentored
- communicate frequently with teams through the online website and other means
Online Co-Chair
- customize and activate the website as soon as it’s available
- promote the use of the website at all meetings and through emails to all registered participants
- provide website support for all participants
- keep the website updated
- provide reports for committee and staff
