Growling Beaver Brevet Volunteers

(Parkinson Canada, Collingwood, Support Groups)

Position ID: V-CWD0175
Last Modified: 10 Aug 2026
Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2026

Opportunity Details: Growling Beaver Brevet Volunteers

Contact Jerlynn Rucroft, Volunteer Engagement Specialist, Parkinson Canada; Phone: 1-800-565-3000; Email: volunteer@parkinson.ca
Duties

Growling Beaver Brevet Volunteers  

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 2, 2026

4:00-6:30PM - Registration

4:00-6:30PM - Merchandise sales

4:00-6:30PM - Beaver mascot

Saturday, October 3, 2026

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. 

 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Profile, available at:  

Event Day Volunteers - Growling Beaver

Resumes are strongly 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 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.  

  

Parkinson Canada 

316 – 4211 Yonge Street 

Toronto, Ontario 

M2P 2A9 

416-227-9700 – 1-800-565-3000 

More Info Link https://parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/beca1d99-4901-4062-bfd2-48e6fcd22aaa
Benefits Benefits for Volunteers   
 
  
 
As a volunteer for the Growling Beaver event, you will have the opportunity to develop new skills 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.  
Ages 12 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Community Outreach ; Event Coordination & Support ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Registration
Skills/Experience Customer Service
Commitment Length One Time / Special Event - Friday October 2, 2026 and Saturday, October 3, 2026
Interaction Level Large Group
Accessibility Unknown
Location 200 Mountain Rd, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4V5
Number of Positions Collingwood: 30 individual(s) 
 
30 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Police Check Not Required
Display Until 01 Oct 2026

Agency Details: Parkinson Canada, Collingwood, Support Groups

Office Phone 1-888-664-1974, Toll Free
E-Mail support@parkinson.ca
Website https://www.parkinson.ca
Address & Map
Collingwood, ON
Canada L9Y 0W6
Mailing Address c/o Parkinson Canada; 4211 Yonge St 
Ste 316 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M2P 2A9