As the Community Chair for PanCAN, your role will be pivotal in bridging the gap between PanCAN and the vibrant community you serve. You will be the driving force behind identifying, engaging, and mobilizing volunteers, while fostering inclusivity and diversity within the affiliate. Your dedication to connecting people, building relationships, and organizing community events like PurpleLight, will be instrumental in creating a “strong and thriving” affiliate and PanCAN community that is united in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Additionally, you’ll oversee the Strong and Thriving section of the local Affiliate Action Plan, while driving a committee of Media and Social Media enthusiasts to ensure communication with the community we serve is consistent and relevant.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
• Primary point of contact for potential volunteers in your community.
• Assess potential volunteer’s skills, interests, and availability, and match them to appropriate roles or general activities within the affiliate. Consider immediate needs as well as longer term succession planning.
• Work closely with all leadership volunteers to understand the specific needs of the community and the affiliate and to drive the affiliate to achieve their goals
• Ensure diversity and inclusivity across all aspects of the affiliate's activities and initiatives.
• Collaborate with your staff partner to establish and nurture relationships and partnerships within the local community.
• Partner with the Affiliate Chair (and sometimes the Mission Chair) to plan, coordinate, and communicate various community events.
• Take charge of affiliate communication efforts, including maintaining email lists, utilizing tools like MailChimp or newsletters.
• Lead the Media and Social Media Chairs in enhancing PanCAN's presence within your community.
• Drive engagement through media opportunities and affiliate social media networks to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and PanCAN's mission.
