CCCT Summer Intern Position Available ASAP

 

Dear friends of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan,

Over the past two years, our organization has grown immensely thanks to your kind support and assistance with our events and membership opportunities. Our tiny all-volunteer Board of Directors and committee members are working hard, but in the past few months, it has become apparent that we have more volunteer opportunities available.

If you are someone with excellent communication and administrative skills who would like to spend some time learning about how our organization operates and you’d like to gain some valuable experience from a well recognized organization in Taiwan, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a summer administrative intern to assist our Managing Director and our Membership Committee.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Taiwan and Canada, and who has some time to give to our organization.

**This individual would ideally be fluent in Chinese and English, and can commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.

During the month of June, volunteer hours will be higher as our entire organization moves into full swing in preparation for Celebration Canada on June 30, 2018.

Here is a list of duties and responsibilities that our new intern would be helping us to handle:

Membership Inquiries

  • Identify and research on potential members and make follow up contacts
  • Assist on member recruitment and keep potential member record
  • Welcome members by sending out welcome email and the CCCT welcome package
  • Handle membership enquires coming through on Facebook

Events

  • Monthly Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting preparation (Assist with set up and organization)
  • Assist with set up and organization of events and help to coordinate with hotel and restaurant contacts regarding venue set up
  • Responsible for sending out event notices via Mailchimp – This is a skill we can teach you.
  • Update Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan website for events when needed – This is a skill we can teach you. If you have a basic understanding of WordPress, that is a bonus. If not, we will teach you how to use it.
  • Event on-site coordination
  • Send out timely event notices to members and friends
  • Assist with Celebration Canada preparation and coordination as our Managing Director’s assistant.
Finance & Administration
  • Email correspondence: Assist our Managing Director in answering basic emails that are created from our canned response system.
  • Help with trips to the post office and trips to the bank to check the Chamber bank book.
  • Ensure timely update of the CCCT website and Facebook account. Keep the CCCT Facebook page up-to-date with tips about Taiwan or things happening between Taiwan and Canada.
  • Share Corporate Member posts and news updates to our Facebook page

This is a terrific opportunity to get involved with a community organization while gaining some valuable skills while working along side other outstanding members of our volunteer organization.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in being an intern for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan to info@canchamtw.com.

We Are Looking for Volunteers for Celebration Canada 2019

We Are Looking for Volunteers for Celebration Canada 2019

Dear prospective volunteer,

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCCT) will hold its annual Celebration Canada event on Saturday, June 29th 2019 at Taipei Hakka Cultural Park. It’s our 152nd birthday, and it’s going to be an exciting day!

This is the largest expat celebration event in Taiwan. Celebration Canada is an FREE event that local people and expats can share together, have fun at, and enjoy new experiences. Our event includes examples of Canadian music, culture, games, food and drinks. We are looking for volunteers to help at the event and with set-up before the event begins.

This is an amazing opportunity to meet new people and give back to the community. If you or any of your friends are interested in volunteering, please register using our Google Form below.

Date: Saturday  June 29th, 2019
Venue: Taipei Hakka Cultural Park (Taipower Building Station – Green Line)

SIGN UP AT:
https://forms.gle/8RyeJkGUMvngLHFd6

Please indicate which you prefer or if you want to help all day. Our volunteer slots are going on a first-come, first-serve basis.

We need help in the following areas:

1. SET-UP FOR CELEBRATION CANADA (June 28, 2019)

Help set-up Taipei Hakka Cultural Park on Friday for the big event on Saturday.

Time: 1pm to 6pm.

2. CELEBRATION CANADA – Saturday, June 29, 2019

Celebration Canada Tattoo Stickers

Celebration Canada volunteers at the tattoo sticker booth in the Family Zone.

We need help in the following areas.

  • Kid Zone – Tattoo stickers
  • Kid Zone – Face painting
  • Kid Zone – Bouncy Castle
  • Mechanical Bull
  • Children’s Teepee Area for painting activity
  • Event Support Group

Session 1 – 12pm to 5:30

  • Flag set-up starts at 12pm
  • Area setup (including name plates on booths) starts at 12:30pm
  • Booth and main operations start at 12:30pm
  • Main building door guard in position 12:30pm
  • Continue operations in all zones
  • We need volunteers to help us refill ice and help with garbage removal each hour
  • Opening ceremony (4pm)
  • Close down Family Zone starting at 5:30. To be completed by 6pm.

Session 2 – 4:30 to 9pm

  • Close down Family Zone starting at 5:30. To be completed by 6pm.
  • Continue operations in all zones
  • We need volunteers to help us refill ice and help with garbage removal each hour
  • Site cleanup starts at 8:30pm
  • Take down flags at 9pm

3. CLEAN UP FOR CELEBRATION CANADA (June 30,  2019)

Help clean-up Taipei Hakka Cultural Park from the big party the day before.

Time: 9am to 3pm


For volunteers who commit to the times mentioned above, you will be provided with:Celebration Canada volunteers at the face-painting booth in the Kids Zone.

  • Free Celebration Canada T-shirt Celebration Canada volunteers at the hockey booth in the Family Zone.
  • 2 free drink tickets (alcohol or soda)
  • Water
  • Lunch box
  • A certificate of completion for volunteer hours with the CCCT

*If your school gives extra credit for volunteer work or community service we can help. Please see your school’s office for the form required and we will be happy to stamp it to get you that credit.

SIGN UP AT: 

https://forms.gle/8RyeJkGUMvngLHFd6


**Shorter shifts are available, but please DO NOT include the above-mentioned items unless you are volunteering for a minimum of 5 hours.


If you choose to volunteer for two days, you will receive a free non-voting membership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan that gives you free access to some of our events or a discounted price to all our events.


Thank you so much for helping out at the 2018 Celebration Canada. We couldn’t do it without you!Celebration Canada volunteers at the hockey booth in the Kids Zone.


親愛的義工志願者,

加拿大商會(CCCT),將於7月1日(六) 舉辦一年一度的加拿大國慶節Celebration Canada; 加拿大國慶節Celebration Canada是台灣最大的國際慶典活動。每年活動參與人數高達數千人,來自世界各國的外籍及本地賓客同聚一堂,共同慶祝加拿大的生日,並為本地居民及外國友人提供一個友善交流的機會。 本次活動內容有不斷電Live樂團演奏、超刺激騎野牛競賽、充氣城堡、臉部彩繪、冰球體驗、超大獎好康摸彩 (需自購)、道地異國美食 & 遠渡重洋來台的加拿大冰涼冷飲,還有華麗的閉幕煙火秀!

主要區分成5大區域:親子區、野牛區、舞台區、攤位區及廣場區.

日期: 6月29日 (六)
地點: 台北市客家文化主題公園 (新店線-台電大樓站)

所需人員如下:
1. 親子區 (充氣城堡、臉部彩繪及紋身貼紙) – 我們需要喜愛孩童、具備親和力及基礎繪畫能力的義工在此區支援。
2. 現場機動支援小組 (支援活動場內、外全區包括停車場) – 我們需要具備熱情、有活力、高調度性/配合度、小強性格的人員在此區支援。

於加拿大國慶節內擔任義工者,我們將會提供您:
1. 國慶節活動T恤一件
2. 二張飲料兌換卷 (可兌換酒精性飲料)
3. 喝到飽冰涼礦泉水
4. 美味餐盒
5. 提供公共社區服務時數証明 (請先向就讀校方索取制式申請表格)

志願時段為: 早場 12pm-17:30 (5.5小時),晚場 16:30-9:00 (5.5小時)

非常感謝您對加拿大國慶節的支援及協助! 加拿大商會感謝您!