Volunteer

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Get involved! Enthusiastic volunteers needed for The Snowflake Ball’s “Springtime in Paris”, Ottawa’s most glamourous charity ball, on Saturday, February 14, 2015, Valentine’s Day, at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec.

Ball proceeds benefit the world-class Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre and Screen Colons Canada.

This is a wonderful way to give back to the community, be part of an exceptional fundraising event, and make marvelous new friends!

The ball will also celebrate the outstanding achievements of Yael Jason, one of the original co-chairs for many years and inspiration behind The Snowflake Ball, who passed away suddenly this summer, at the unbearably tender age of 32.

Volunteers have the option of either choosing between two shifts, or working both. Kindly note that the ball’s date falls during the University of Ottawa’s Reading Week and Carleton University’s Winter Break.

Day Shift: 7:30 am - 3:45 pm 

  • Enjoy a unique perspective from behind the scenes - tasks include set-up (eg. auction items, gifts, publicity materials, registration desk, signage, etc), moving and unpacking boxes, admin duties, etc.
  • Dress code is casual but professional
  • Lunch is provided for those committing to a minimum of 4 hours

Evening Shift: 4:00 pm – 1:30 am

  • Variety of volunteer roles is available
  • Volunteer training will begin at 4:00pm, so please arrive dressed and ready to go
  • Dress code for volunteers is formal attire. Men: tuxedo, business suit, or shirt-and-tie (together with business/formal pants and dress shoes). Women: long formal dress, elegant cocktail dress, or professional business suit
  • Buffet dinner and refreshments will be provided
  • Evening shift volunteers are required to stay until the end of the event, at 1:30 am, to help with pack-up and teardown **There are some exceptions where volunteers must leave earlier - if this is the case, please indicate so as soon as possible.

There is complimentary outdoor parking at both the Hilton Lac-Leamy hotel and the adjacent Casino du Lac Leamy

Kindly note that a very limited number of volunteer opportunities are available.

To be considered, please send your full name and full contact information (including cell number), a short resume, two references, your preferred volunteer shift(s), and confirmation of hours available to work, as soon as possible to:

Jesse Alboim
Ball Co-Chair
The Snowflake Ball
Email: jesse@snowflakeballcharity.com

We thank you in advance for your kind interest and support – and look forward to your participation in our truly exceptional and unique “Springtime in Paris” Valentine’s Day ball.