Volunteer Event Coordinator -SuperWalk

As a SuperWalk Volunteer Event Coordinator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of Canadians affected by Parkinson’s. 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 a site for SuperWalk
* Preparing a budget for the local event
* Sourcing local sponsorships
* Recruiting and providing leadership for the organizing committee
* Recruiting and managing volunteers
* Attending monthly conference calls with Parkinson Canada event staff
* Attending and overseeing all aspects of the SuperWalk, including post walk wrap up.

What is needed to succeed in this role

* Exceptional leadership skills
* The ability to work as part of a team
* Excellent organizational skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* The ability to delegate and hold volunteers accountable
* An interest in working with Parkinson Canada and with Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their families
* The ability to dedicate the amount of time required to successfully execute the role
* The ability to meet deadlines.   

As a SuperWalk Volunteer Event 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.  

The time commitment for this opportunity is 6-8 hours per month from March to October, including monthly meetings and post-event wrap-up. You will also attend the event which is usually held in September on the weekend after Labour Day.