Parkinson Canada Inc. (SuperWalk Volunteer Coordinator)

Organization Name: Parkinson Canada Inc.
Opportunity Title: SuperWalk Volunteer Coordinator
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: March 1, 2025
End Date: October 1, 2025

Email: volunteer@parkinson.ca
Website: https://www.parkinson.ca/
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

** Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Profile, available at: http://superwalk.parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/ SuperWalk Coordinators play a pivotal role in raising awareness and funds for people living with Parkinson’s. They champion and lead the coordination of SuperWalk in communities, from start to finish, with support from Parkinson Canada. They support the organizing committee and ensure a positive experience for event participants. You will solicit sponsors in conjunction with the Sponsorship Coordinator and ensure the funds collected the day of the event are properly recorded and deposited. You will ensure all activities and actions are in alignment with the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk program and Parkinson Canada Policies. Your Contribution As a SuperWalk Coordinator, your people-skills, enthusiasm, and talent for organizing make you an excellent community facilitator. You enjoy guiding and mentoring other volunteers and helping them excel at their tasks. As someone who loves event logistics, you excel at key tasks, including: Selecting and securing site for SuperWalk Preparing a budget for the local event Sourcing local sponsorships Recruiting and providing leadership for the organizing committee Managing volunteers alongside the Volunteer Coordinator Organizing and Chairing Committee Meetings Attending monthly (April-October) conference calls with Parkinson Canada event staff Attending and overseeing all aspects of the walk including post walk wrap up What is Needed to Succeed in this Role Exceptional leadership skills and enjoy working as part of a team Excellent organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to delegate and hold volunteers accountable Possess an interest in working with Parkinson Canada and with Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their families Able to dedicate the amount of time required to successfully execute the role Able to meet deadlines Commitment The time commitment for this opportunity is March to October, approximately 6-8 hours per month, including monthly meetings and post event wrap up. You will also attend the event, which usually takes place during Labour Day weekend.