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 3, 2025

4:00-6:30PM - Registration

4:00-6:30PM - Merchandise sales

4:00-6:30PM - Beaver mascot

Saturday, October 4, 2025

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.

Parkinson Canada Volunteer Opportunity
SuperWalk Volunteer Event Coordinator

** 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