Event Day Volunteers - Growling Beaver

(Parkinson Canada)

Position ID: V-CWD0449
Last Modified: 31 Aug 2026
Last Full Update: 31 Aug 2026

Opportunity Details: Event Day Volunteers - Growling Beaver

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

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:  https://parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/beca1d99-4901-4062-bfd2-48e6fcd22aaa

More Info Link https://parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/beca1d99-4901-4062-bfd2-48e6fcd22aaa
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Event Coordination & Support ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Registration ; Physical Fitness & Exercise
Commitment Length One Time / Special Event - Fri, October 2 at 4 p.m. - Sat, October 3
Interaction Level Large Group
Number of Positions Blue Mountains ; Barrie ; Collingwood ; Creemore ; Wasaga Beach 
 
40 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Training is provided
Police Check Not Required
Community Sets Barrie ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland ; VC - South Georgian Bay

Agency Details: Parkinson Canada

Office Phone 1-888-664-1974, Toll free
E-Mail support@parkinson.ca
Website http://www.parkinson.ca
Address & Map
Coordinates: 43.6707403, -79.3925131
Mailing Address 4211 Yonge St 
Ste 316 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M2P 2A9