Growling Beaver Brevet Volunteers
(Parkinson Canada, Collingwood, Support Groups)
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
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 |
| 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 |