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SuperWalk Coordinator
Parkinson Canada
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Accessibility:
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Urgency:
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Average |
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Number of volunteers needed:
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2
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Minimum Age:
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16
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Work Location:
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Hybrid
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Police Check:
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Required
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Reference Check:
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Required
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Vehicle:
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Not Required
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Smoking:
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Not Permitted
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Language(s):
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English
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Sector(s):
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Health
Education
Recreation
Environment
Other
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Work Type(s):
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Administration and General Office Assistance
Board/Commitee Work
Event Organization and Related Assistance
Fundraising
Mentoring
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Duties:
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Parkinson Canada Volunteer Opportunity
SuperWalk Coordinator
Parkinson Canada is the definitive voice for the Parkinson’s community in Canada. Our purpose is to transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s. We do this through research leading to better treatments and the end of Parkinson’s, advocacy bringing the voices of Parkinson’s to the forefront and support that helps people live well with Parkinson’s through education and services. A national registered charity, Parkinson Canada operates through the generosity of donors and is an accredited organization under the Imagine Canada Standards Program.
The Opportunity
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
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Skills Expected:
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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?
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Orientation:
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Orientation will be provided virtually.
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Training:
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Training will be provided and ongoing.
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Benefits:
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Benefits for SuperWalk Coordinators
As a volunteer SuperWalk Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership potential and project management skills in a context outside of regular employment. You will work with an excellent group of people and be able to network with others in a related field. Most importantly you will make an impact in the lives of those living with Parkinson’s.
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Car Required:
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No
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Commitment
The time commitment for this opportunity is April to October 6-8 hours per month, including monthly meetings and post event wrap up. You will also attend the event which is usually held in early September.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Profile, available at: http://superwalk.parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/
Resumes are strongly encouraged, but not?required.??
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Parkinson Canada volunteers will need to provide proof of full Covid 19 vaccination status prior to commencement of volunteer duties.
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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 Manager, Graham Marshall-Coultas at 1-800-565-3000, ext. 3319 or?graham.marshall-coultas@parkinson.ca.??
Please note that the selected candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.
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Parkinson Canada
316 – 4211 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M2P 2A9
416-227-9700 – 1-800-565-3000
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Start Date:
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04/07/2023
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End Date:
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Ongoing
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Time Commitment:
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5 hours per month
for 6 months.
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Time of Day:
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Variable Time Schedule
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Season(s):
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Spring
Summer
Fall
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Elisabeth Schoep
Volunteer Services Coordinator
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Phone:
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4162279700
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Email:
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elisabeth.schoep@parkinson.ca
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4211 Yonge Street, Suite 316
Toronto, ON
M2P2A9
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