Department: Strategic Giving Systems

Purpose of Volunteer Position:

Supporting and assisting the Manager of Direct Response by helping enhance donor loyalty and support.

Position Responsibilities:

With United Way Ottawa staff guidance and support complete the following tasks:

• Make thank you phone calls to donors
• Handwrite thank you notes to donors
• Prepare 500-750 letters for mailing by stuffing envelopes and applying postage
• Postal mailing, sorting, filing and organizing
• Light office duties as needed

Time Commitment:

• 2-4 hours every 2 weeks from January to August during business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• 2-4 hours every week from September to December during business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• Available for a one-hour organizational orientation session

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience:

• Experience preparing large mailings would be an asset
• Experience making telephone calls to the public

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Computer skills are an asset
• Bilingual in both official languages is an asset

Benefits to Volunteer Role:

• Working in a busy & fun environment
• Further develop organizational and communication skills
• Increase knowledge of United Way Ottawa
• Opportunity to volunteer for a dynamic community organization
• Contribute to making our community stronger, healthier and safer for all
• Network with United Way Ottawa staff and volunteers

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest along with their resume to volunteering@unitedwayottawa.ca.