Volunteer Roles

Want to make a meaningful impact in the local data community? Join us as a volunteer and help shape the future of the Victoria Data Society! Below are descriptions of the roles available. If you're interested, please add your name, contact information, and interested positions to the accompanying sign-up sheet!

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIPS (BOARD POSITION)

The Director of Sponsorships is responsible for securing financial and in-kind support for VDS activities, including:

  • Identifying and reaching out to potential sponsors

  • Managing relationships with sponsors

  • Creating sponsorship packages

  • Ensuring sponsor recognition at events and in communications

Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per month.

MERCH & SWAG COORDINATOR

Help us bring VDS-branded merchandise to life! This role includes:

  • Selecting a local business to produce items like hoodies, hats, t-shirts, and tote bags

  • Determining pricing, including discounts for members

  • Managing the order form and deadline for purchases

  • Collecting and tracking payments

  • Distributing orders at meetups or arranging for pickup

Time Commitment: 8-12 hours per year.

VIDEOGRAPHER

Help us capture VDS events! This role includes:

  • Recording video at events (bring your own equipment please, we don’t have any!)

  • Ensuring footage is available for editing and upload

Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per month.

MEDIA COORDINATOR

Help us share VDS content with the community! This role includes:

  • Editing recorded footage from events

  • Uploading content to the website or other platforms

  • Ensuring content is accessible to members

Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per month.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Help us organize and manage our amazing volunteers! This role includes:

  • Recruiting, managing, and communicating with volunteers

  • Developing schedules and ensuring volunteers are supported

Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per month, more during event-heavy times.

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER

Help the Director of Communications with social media posts, updating the website, and promoting the society events. Time commitment is flexible.

Time Commitment: Flexible

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER

Assist the Director of Programs with event planning throughout the year (excluding the conference), including our Data Talks and Data Leaders series, as well as generating additional ideas to provide more value to the society.

Time Commitment: Flexible


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