Parkinson Canada Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer SuperWalk Coordinator

Parkinson’s affects more than 110,000 people in Canada, and we know that everyone’s journey is different. While there is currently no cure, at Parkinson Canada, we’re inspired by our community every day. Our vision is a world where no one is limited by Parkinson’s. And through our work, we empower and inspire people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners to thrive and live courageously.   

The Opportunity 

Superwalk is the largest annual fundraiser for Parkinson Canada, an important and ever-expanding resource for Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. SuperWalk Coordinators play a pivotal role in raising awareness and funds for people living with Parkinson’s. They champion and lead the coordination of SuperWalk in communities, from start to finish, with support from Parkinson Canada staff. 

Your Contribution 

As a SuperWalk Coordinator, 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 site for SuperWalk 
• Preparing a budget for the local event 
• Sourcing local sponsorships in conjunction with the Sponsorship Coordinator
• Ensuring the funds collected the day of the event are properly recorded and deposited
• Recruiting and providing leadership for the organizing committee
• Managing volunteers alongside the Volunteer Coordinator
• Organizing and Chairing Committee Meetings 
• Attending monthly (April-October) conference calls with Parkinson Canada event staff
• Ensuring all activities and actions are in alignment with the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk program and Parkinson Canada Policies
• Attending and overseeing all aspects of the walk including post walk wrap up 

What is Needed to Succeed in this 

• Role Exceptional leadership skills and enjoy working as part of a team 
• Excellent organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to delegate and hold volunteers accountable
• Possess an interest in working with Parkinson Canada and with Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their families
• Able to dedicate the amount of time required to successfully execute the role
• Able to meet deadlines

Benefits for SuperWalk Coordinators 

As a volunteer SuperWalk 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. 

Commitment

The time commitment for this opportunity is approximately 6-8 hours per month between March and October. The Event Coordinator will attend monthly meetings and post event wrap-up. They will also attend the event which is usually held in early September.

Interested candidates can submit their application through Volunteer Hub, here: https://vhub.at/superwalk or they can email volunteer@parkinson.ca