Parkinson Canada
Published
January 29, 2025
Location
Toronto, Canada
Category
 
Job Type
 

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 on September 7, 2025.

Resumes are encouraged, but not required.

Parkinson Canada is committed to inclusion, fairness, respect, human dignity, and equity. We provide accessible employment and volunteer engagement practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applications from persons with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the Volunteer Engagement Specialist at [email protected].

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