| About the Position | |
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| Position # | 4505 |
| Organization | Children's Reading Room |
| Position | Fundraising Support - Children's Reading Room |
| Location | 210 Silvercreek Pkwy N Guelph Ontario N1H 7P8 |
| Impact Statement |
By volunteering at the Children’s Reading Room (CRR), you are contributing to family literacy enhancement in Guelph. By offering free children’s books for families to keep and free literacy-focused community programs, the CRR removes significant barriers to book ownership and fosters a special relationship with books, reading and community kinship. Our Mission Statement: Through engagement with families in an inclusive community space and distribution of children’s books free of charge, our mission is to enhance literacy skills, family wellness and promote a lifelong love of reading! |
| Description | This role involves updating information and researching funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and corporate donations, assisting with grant applications and reaching out to potential sponsors. |
| Required Information | Police Check: Required |
| Training Details | Orientation |
| Working Conditions |
Flexible schedule and location Work from home or at the Children's Reading Room |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening, Anytime |
| Time Detail | Funding applications and grants all have different criteria and due dates. Volunteers can work whenever they are able as long as we meet deadlines. |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, Newcomers, Older Adults/Seniors, Family Volunteering, High School Students, Couples |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children, Communication/Public Relations, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, SDG 4 - Quality Education |
| Skill(s) | Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Fund Development, Event Management, Presenting |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | https://childrensreadingroom.org/ |
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| Contact | Joanna Szulc |
| Phone | (226) 706-9845 |
| Address | 210 Silvercreek Parkway North GUELPH, N1H 7P8 |