Event Organizer and Host, Calgary Women's Walking and Friendship Group

The Calgary Women's Walking and Friendship Group promotes events to more than one-thousand members weekly. Our website describes the walks, hikes, breakfasts, movies, museum visits and other fun social and fitness activities that Event Organizers offer weekdays, weekends and evenings throughout the year. Membership is free and the events are largely free.  

EVENT WEBSITE
Join the group at no cost and come to the events posted on our website here:  https://www.meetup.com/calgary-womens-walking-and-friendship-group/

VISION STATEMENT
Welcoming, fun, social and fitness events in which women feel accepted and validated as they connect and grow their circle of friends.

EVENT ORGANIZER ROLE 
No experience necessary. Organize and host hikes, walks in city parks, museum visits, movies, restaurants, and other fun activities. You are your own boss, ushering adult women on a journey to get acquainted and make friends through social and fitness events they want to attend. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research the events you want to host, whether you like to walk, dance, visit art galleries, hike in the mountains, meet for breakfast, or enjoy other entertainment 
- Create your events by planning the date, time, place and other details
- Contact any organizations that offer events you want to attend with the women in our group 
- Ensure ample parking spaces are available for the number of members who plan to attend
- Answer occasional questions from members when posted on our website 
- Train to lead hikes (if you wish to offer hikes)
- Ensure any walks and fitness events you host are safe 
- Set members at ease as they introduce themselves and connect
- Get everyone's attention to explain event information or safety measures 
- Train to post the events you offer on our website (optional)

REQUIREMENTS
- Speak to groups of up to 15 women at a time when you take them around Calgary 
- Host events with poise and grace, practicing good host behaviour (treat members as guests)
- Engage members during events

HOW TO APPLY
Please call 403-200-2356 or email your resume to: 
Sue Blanchard, MBA
Calgary Women's Walking and Friendship Group
Email:  MeetupGroup@proton.me