Event Assistant

Role Purpose Summary: 
To assist with event logistical setup, support and cleanup to ensure an effective, efficient and purposeful occasion.  The assistants will also provide a warm, welcoming and supportive experience for all attendees.  Support the children, youth, adults, seniors and community members attending the event to participate in planned activities.

Key Accountabilities: 
•	Provide setup and cleanup supports potentially the day before/after and during the event
•	To assist with activity and hospitality stations during the event (e.g. coming along side partici-pants in the activity or supporting the meal service)
•	To support the event host/manager in providing a safe and impactful experience
•	To be hands on in the event to ensure seamless event operations and to support the event staff and participants
•	Perform event host duties such as assisting with the greeting, registration, parking control and check-in process of participants
•	Provide feedback/observations to the facilitator on issues with the activities or participants
•	Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions: 

•	Operates under minimal supervision and may work directly with children, youth, adults and seniors during programming 
•	Potential for verbal and/or physical attacks by children, youth, adults, seniors and/or community members
•	Volunteers may be on their feet and be hands on for the majority of the event

Please include your phone number in your application so that we can connect with you about your candidacy.
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Upcoming Events:
Brave *URGENT NEED* (a catalytic event to inspire girls and young women, helping them grow in confidence and to have the tools to become their own advocates)
Dates: June 6th (2 PM to 6 PM for setup) and June 7th (10 AM to 7 PM for the event)
Location: #100, 5115 17 Ave SE

Doughnut Day *URGENT NEED*
Connecting with community members while providing a tasty treat.
June 6 
Centre of Hope - 420 9 Ave SE (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
Community Resource Centre - #100, 5115 17 Ave SE (11:30 AM to 2:30 PM)

East Community Fair - *URGENT NEED*
Providing event day logistical, organizational and hospitality support.
June 14
Community Resource Centre - #100, 5115 17 Ave SE (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

Jackson Willan Grand-Reopening *URGENT NEED*
Grand Re-opening for our new women's transitional housing
Date: June 19, 2025 (event setup from 8 AM to 11 AM) (event support from 10 AM to 1:30 PM) 
Location: 1731 29th Street SW

Stampede Breakfast
Hospitality/meal services, supervising activities and event logistics/setup
West Campus (Family Resources Centre) - July 3 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM - 1731 29th Street SW
Centre of Hope - Downtown - July 4 - 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM - 420 9 Ave SE
East Campus (Community Resource Centre) - July 11 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM - #100, 5115 17 Ave SE