Event Day Volunteer – ALS Canada Pull to End ALS Event 

Event Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 

Location: York University, North York, ON 

Time Required: From 7:30am to 1:30pm

ALS Society of Canada is looking for passionate people to join our Event Day crew and help bring this amazing event to life. Consider donating your time and talents to support the ALS Canada Pull to End ALS Event. 

About ALS Canada Pull to End ALS 

The ALS Society of Canada developed Pull to End ALS to inspire and spark action: to increase awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), expand our community and raise funds to ensure sustainable investments in community-based support services for people and families in Ontario, provincial and federal advocacy efforts and in the most promising ALS research in Canada. On October 19, join us at York University and test your skills, grit, and determination, with a team of up to 14 people, as you race against the clock to pull a 42,000-lb transport truck for a distance of 100 meters. Do you think your team has what it takes? This takes teamwork. Join us for a morning filled with fast-paced and exciting competition with your colleagues, co-workers, family, and friends, and compete against other teams for the title of the 2024 Pull to End ALS champions. 

What You Will Do: 

• Greeter – Greet and direct participants as they arrive at the event and answer participant questions. 

 Registration – Process donations and event paperwork as required. 

• T-Shirt Volunteer – Organize t-shirt table; distribute t-shirts to participants. 

• Food & Beverage Volunteer – Organize food and beverages; distribute food and beverages to participants. 

• Event Day Equipment Set-Up/Tear-Down– Assist staff with setting up tables, chairs, tents, decorations, signage, etc. prior to the start of the event; assist with tearing down tables, chairs, tents, decorations, signage and cleaning up after the event is finished. 

• Other tasks as required. 

 **Please note that volunteers will be assigned roles on the Event Day**

Time Required: From 7:30am to 1:30pm

**Volunteer shirt, breakfast and lunch will be provided** 

Volunteer With Us Today! 

Please complete the Volunteer Form by October 17, 2024 and send it to volunteer@als.ca. Once you submit the form, we will contact you within two business days. 

ALS Canada is committed to being an equitable organization and strongly encourages people from equity-seeking groups to apply. ALS Canada is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities within our recruitment processes. Please contact the Volunteer Services department at volunteer@als.ca if you require accommodation. 

What You Will Be A Part Of 

A charitable organization that lives its values of accountability, collaboration, compassion, integrity, dynamic, and respect, ALS Canada works with the ALS community to improve the lives of Canadians affected by ALS through advancing research, care, advocacy, and information. Our world is challenging. 

The people we serve are dealing with a devastating illness. But through it all, their resiliency and spirit are remarkable and moving. You will be touched by the community and will find a way to engage naturally and effectively. 

Grounded in and informed by the Canadian ALS community, we respond to the urgent unmet need for life-changing treatments by investing in high-quality research that will fuel scientific discovery and by engaging industry, supporting increased clinical capacity, and advocating for equitable, affordable, and timely access to proven therapies. 

Responding to the tremendous need for current and credible ALS knowledge, awareness, and education, we empower Canadians affected by ALS to navigate the current realities of ALS, be informed consumers of ALS information, and advocate effectively for change. In Ontario, we provide direct community services to help people navigate ALS. 

Founded in 1977, we are a registered charity that receives no government funding – our work is powered by generous donors who share our vision of a world free of ALS. 

Volunteering with ALS Canada is an opportunity to make a huge difference in the lives of all those affected by ALS, to give back to your community, to meet new people and to have fun! 

Together, we are moving closer to a world free of ALS!