Parkinson SuperWalk Organizer –Volunteer
Start Date: Monday, January 29, 2024 (as soon as possible)
Since 1969, Parkinson Society British Columbia has served to support British Columbians affected by Parkinson’s disease. Our mission is to empower the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia by providing resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy.
The Society is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are supported by donations from individuals, members, corporations, foundations, and the dedicated efforts of volunteers.
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is in search of community-minded individuals who like to take the lead in coordinating our annual fundraising event, Parkinson SuperWalk, in a specified location. This event will be organized with guidance from PSBC’s Special Events & Fundraising Officer.
For more than three decades, Parkinson SuperWalk has stood as the most crucial event for raising awareness and funds for Parkinson Society British Columbia. Drawing participation from over 18 communities and 1,000 walkers across the province, this event contributes to funding research, support services, education, and advocacy.
The ideal candidate(s) will possess outstanding interpersonal skills, a demonstrated capacity for compassion and sensitivity towards vulnerable populations, and an interest in community building. Attention to detail and the ability to manage other volunteers is essential. The successful candidate for this volunteer position must be available on the weekend of Saturday, September 7th, and Sunday, September 8th, 2024.
This voluntary role requires a commitment of a minimum of 4-5 hours per week to effectively coordinate the SuperWalk in the specified location. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community.
Duties of the Parkinson SuperWalk Organizer:
For Parkinson SuperWalk, the individual will assist with all event logistics as required including:
- Coordinating the Walk location, date, and time with PSBC.
- Acting as the main point of contact between PSBC and the committee.
- Attending all the monthly SuperWalk Organizer meetings.
- Recruiting the coordinating committee.
- Troubleshooting where necessary.
- Determining the walk route.
- Booking necessary rentals.
- Securing location permit or rental agreement.
- Managing and overseeing all volunteer recruitment, assignments, and logistics.
- Soliciting local businesses for in-kind donations.
- Attending and overseeing logistics on the event day.
- Participating in post-event wrap-up activities with the committee (i.e., receipt collection, committee debriefing, and other recognition activities).
List of cities we are recruiting in:
- Abbotsford
- Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
- Vernon
- White Rock
- Burnaby
- Castlegar
- Cranbrook
- Langley
- Nanaimo
- Oliver
- Port Alberni
- Powell River
- Richmond
- Salmon Arm
- Sechelt
We appreciate the interest of all applicants and will reach out to discuss the role’s specific responsibilities.
For those individuals who are interested in applying for a Parkinson SuperWalk Organizer position, please click on the link below to fill out the application form. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Special Events and Fundraising Officer.
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