Fundraising Telephone Calls
Position Type:
Volunteer Objective:
To telephone past GPC voters to encourage financial support and membership.
Duties / Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Fundraising Manager / designated staff member:
- Telephone cross-Canada voters to secure financial support while respecting the limitations on total amounts to be donated. NOT cold calls. Contacts are approximately 5-10 minutes per call.
- Follow a prepared script to guide the process.
- Record information for future updating of donor information in the data bank.
- Report volunteer work hours on a regular basis.
- Commitment to the Six Guiding Principles of the Green Party of Canada. Adherence to the Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement.
- Must not be a member of another federal political party.
Qualifications / Skills:
Pleasant telephone manner with excellent English communication skills essential to represent the GPC in a positive light. Bilingualism an asset. Experience with telephone appeals preferred but not necessary. Good sense of judgment. Attention to detail. Team player. Basic computer skills / knowledge.
Time & Location:
Work to be performed from the GPC Office. Flexible schedule for hours of work respecting Mondays through Fridays, evenings after 6:00 p.m.
Orientation / Training:
General orientation to the GPC and specific training to the role provided by the designated supervising staff member or experienced Telephone Fundraising volunteer.
Contact:
Volunteer Resources
Green Party of Canada, National Office
305 – 75 Albert St., Ottawa ON
Tele: 613-562-4916 E-mail:debrathornington@greenparty.ca
