Parkinson Society BC (Volunteers Needed for Parkinson SuperWalk Vancouver & Surrey)

Organization Name: Parkinson Society BC
Opportunity Title: Volunteers Needed for Parkinson SuperWalk Vancouver & Surrey
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: One Day / Special Event
Start Date: July 7, 2017
End Date: August 25, 2017

Email: mdzaferovic@parkinson.bc.ca
Website: http://parkinson.bc.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Parkinson Society British Columbia Parkinson SuperWalk Volunteer Positions     PARKINSON SOCIETY BRITISH COLUMBIA Parkinson Society British Columbia provides vital support to the Parkinson’s community through educational programs, advocacy, public awareness and community outreach. The Society receives no government funding and relies entirely on the generosity of individual donors, members, corporations, foundations and the dedicated efforts of volunteers.     PARKINSON SUPERWALK Parkinson SuperWalk is the single most important provincial and national awareness and fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC). This event raises money for research and support services through individual pledges and corporate sponsorships. This year, our goal is to attract over 2,400 walkers and raise at least $460,000 in BC. Proceeds from SuperWalk will benefit approximately 13,000 individuals and their families who live with Parkinson’s in BC.     Volunteer Positions – Vancouver & Surrey We need SuperWalk volunteers for Vancouver and Surrey, both taking place on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Vancouver’s SuperWalk will be taking place in Ceperley Playground at Stanley Park, and Surrey’s will be in Bear Creek Park.   Volunteers are needed for all positions at both locations.     Event Photographers: 8:45 – 12:00pm   Course Marshall: 8:30am – 11:30am   Registration (Individual & Team): 8:00 – 10:30am   Greeter: 7:45am – 10:45am   Greeter – Registration Control: 7:45am – 10:45am   Parking Attendant: 7:00am – 11:00am   Refreshment Table Attendant: 8:00 – 11:00am   Volunteer Tent Attendant: 7:00am – 11:00am   Food Station Attendant: 8:00am – 11:00am   Popcorn Station Attendant: 9:30am – 12:00pm (Vancouver only)   Photo Tent Attendant: 8:15am – 12:00pm   Form and information Table Attendant: 8:15am – 12:00pm   Raffle Table Attendant/Other Duties: 9:30 – 11:30am     Qualifications Outgoing personality with good interpersonal skills and the ability to commit for the morning.   Benefits & Recognition Volunteers will receive a SuperWalk volunteer t-shirt and participate in a fun event for a great cause. Confirmation letters for volunteer hours worked will also be available upon request. Number of Volunteers Required: 60 Time commitment: 4 hours total For this position, we encourage applications from: Families • Youth (under 16) • Groups • English as a second language (ESL)     Interested? Contact us! If you would like to volunteer, please visit this page or contact:   Mirela Dzaferovic Resource Development & Volunteer Coordinator mdzaferovic@parkinson.bc.ca (604) 662-3240 #600-890 W. Pender St. Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9