Mandarin MS Walk Simcoe County and Muskoka Volunteers
(MS Society of Canada, Ontario & Nunavut Division)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Katrina McKnight, Community Engagement Coordinator, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter; Phone: (Business) 705-733-0488; Email: katrina.mcknight@mssociety.ca | |||
| Duties | The Simcoe Muskoka Multiple Sclerosis Society is looking for volunteers to assist with the annual Mandarin MS Walk that is held in Midland, Barrie, Orillia, New Tecumseth (Alliston) & Collingwood each year the first Sunday in May. 2020 Date: Sun May 3 This event requires volunteers for one day only, to set up and then take down tables, distribute refreshments,food prep and serving, man pit stops and register walkers. | |||
| More Info Link | mssoc.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=walk_locations_NAT | |||
| Benefits | Volunteers will be provided with meals and refreshments during the events. High school students will have their volunteer hours approved to help meet their volunteer community involvement hours. | |||
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Groups ; Individuals | |||
| Areas of Interest | Committees ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Fundraising / Canvassing ; Health Care ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Office Administration ; Recreation & Sports ; Security / Parking / Traffic | |||
| Skills/Experience | Customer Service ; Leadership ; Volunteer should be engaging and enthusiastic and enjoy assisting people. | |||
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event | |||
| Interaction Level | Large Group | |||
| Minimum Hours | 3 | |||
| Dates and Times | Saturday: Afternoon Sunday: Morning, Afternoon | |||
| Seasons | Spring - May of each year for Walk | |||
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible - Building and route are accessible, some volunteer positions require heavy lifting, etc. Please see website for shift details. | |||
| Location | Alliston, Barrie, Midland, Orillia | |||
| Number of Positions | Alliston: 10 individual(s) ; Barrie: 20 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 10 individual(s) ; Midland: 20 individual(s) ; Orillia: 20 individual(s) 80 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Training on the job | |||
| Transportation | Volunteer will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the event location. | |||
| Cost | None | |||
| Police Check | Not Required | |||
| Liability Insurance | Not Available | |||
| Agency Details | ||||
| Organization Name | MS Society of Canada, Ontario & Nunavut Division | |||
| Toll Free Phone | Knowledge Network 1-844-859-6789 National Office 1‑800‑268‑7582 | |||
| info@mssociety.ca | ||||
| Website | www.mssociety.ca | |||
| Address & Map | Barrie | |||