The Collingwood Rowing Club is looking for safety boat drivers to help with rows all summer.    We are flexible on scheduling and no commitment required.      During rows, the safety boat is there to help with any incidents on the water ( boat tips, broken equipment), to help remind rowers to stay on the rowing course and monitor the general safety of the rowers. The safety boat will also occasionally be required to carry the coach between crews.      All safety boat drivers will be trained by our facilities team and during rows will be in constant contact with either a coach or the practice captain.     Time commitment is 1-2 hours per row.  Row times are: 5:45 AM Monday, Wednesday 7:45AM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and all holidays 5:45PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday We also require extra help for the following seasonal events: Come Try Rowing: May 23rd,  9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm  (rain date May 24) Learn to Row: June 6th and 7th: 9am-12pm  (rain date Jun 13th and 14th)   Rows are dependent on weather.  We do not go out if it is raining or too windy.    Valid PCOC is required.  If you do not have a PCOC and commit to 10 hours of service the Rowing Club will cover the cost of acquiring your PCOC.    Drivers over the age of 18 will also require a vulnerable sector check.    

As a Growling Beaver event day volunteer, you will help raise awareness about Parkinson's in your community while having fun doing it! Event day volunteers provide support in a variety of ways. By helping with pre-event set up and registration on Friday, cheering on riders as they complete the route, supporting participant registration, helping with set up, and everything in between, volunteers are an important component of a successful event.

We are looking to fill the following volunteer shifts:

Friday, October 2, 2026

4:00-6:30PM - Registration

4:00-6:30PM - Merchandise sales

4:00-6:30PM - Beaver mascot

Saturday, October 3, 2026

5:45-10:30AM - Registration

7:00AM-12:00PM - Merchandise sales 

7:30-10:40AM - Windswept Cider Checkpoint

8:40AM-12:25PM - Kimberley General Store/Justin's Oven Checkpoint

12:00-2:00PM - Bayview Park Pavilion Checkpoint

10:15AM-12:05PM - Rock Union Checkpoint

10:00AM-1:55PM - Kolapore Checkpoint

12:00-4:00PM - Merchandise sales

12:00-4:00PM - Beaver mascot

12:00-4:00PM - Information booth

10:00AM-4:15PM - Rob Roy - Osprey Museum Checkpoint

12:00-5:30PM - Finish line welcome crew

After you sign up, a Parkinson Canada Event Coordinator will be in touch with you to discuss the schedule and assign you to your shift. Together, let's make a difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson's!

Age Requirement 
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to volunteer without a parent or guardian for this event. If an adult would like to register a youth aged 11 or younger to volunteer with them, please connect with Volunteer Engagement at volunteer@parkinson.ca for assistance. 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Profile, available at:  https://parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/beca1d99-4901-4062-bfd2-48e6fcd22aaa

We need volunteers to assist at our Cycle For Hope fundraiser, we have a number of volunteer positions that need to be filled: 

Volunteer Roles: 

1. Set-up and tear down

Role Duties

• Help set up the event site
• Put up tables, tents and banners
• Clean up and put everything away once the ride is complete 

2. Registration

Role Duties

• Welcome and register the rider
• Provide rider with appropriate wristband and instruct them to place it on and that it will be used as their lunch voucher after their ride.

3. Route Directions/Nutrition Station

Role Duties:

• Ensure that riders are on the right track and making correct turns
• As Riders approach you, either point or vocalize where they are going and cheer them on!
• Offer fruit and waters that is available for Riders
• When the ride is complete on your way back - do a quick sweep of any riders along the way

The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre provides volunteer opportunities to the South Georgian Bay region.

 
Current programs offering volunteer opportunities include:  

• mental health programs  
• physical exercise groups  
• nutrition education  
• chronic disease management groups  
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• social support groups, hobbies and crafts groups, and more

Eligibility: 16 years and older

Application Process: E-mail the health centre at volunteer@sgbchc.ca, phone or apply via the website.