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About the Position
Position:
3316 - Route Marshals - Grand Parade for Seniors
Organization:
Position Address:
1555 South Parade Court, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Location:
Mississauga

Goal

Peel Senior Link (PSL), a not-for-profit charitable organization, was established in 1991 as a local initiative of the Ministry of Health, Halton-Peel Long-Term Care Area Office. Since that time, the agency has grown tremendously, now offering services to buildings and their surrounding neighbourhoods that house over 1,200 seniors in the Region of Peel (Brampton & Mississauga).

On Saturday, September 21, 2024 PSL will host a super-fun, family friendly walk (2.5 & 5 km. courses)in Mississauga to support our local programs that particularly allow seniors to thrive independently with dignity and respect. As PSL assembles its team of valuable event volunteers, we have a need for 'route marshals', who will monitor, guide, and encourage walk participants, with special regard to their safety and well being during the walk.


Description

Route Marshals have a key role in ensuring that all participants (and their families and friends in support) have a safe, enjoyable event experience), including:

  • Keeping participants 'on course' - Encouraging participants to keep smiling and intent on finishing their walk 
  • Being watchful and observant about any health and/or safety issues that involve participants and any other aspect of the event (notifying officials BY CELL PHONE, as the need for assistance and/or aid arises)
  • Volunteers will wear clothing and footwear (add sunscreen/umbrella, bottled water, etc.) that are suitable for the weather conditions on the day of the event.
  • You are encouraged to bring a lawn chair in order to avoid standing for prolonged periods (see Special Accommodations, below) 

Shift: 9am-1:30pm

Clothing: Comfrotable for outdoors

Link to Sign up: https://thegrandparade.org/volunteer (select PSL Missisauga)


Benefits

  • High school volunteer hours (8 hours)
  • Participation certificate


Qualifications

ALL route marshals must have a fully charged, operative cell phone with them (to seek assistance re. health/safety concerns that may arise during the event)

Attend 1 hour virtual training prior to event date

Min Age: 16
Max Age: 60   
Police Check: Not required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Special Event commitment starting 2024-09-21 AND ending 2024-09-21
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon

Training

Virtual training link will be sent to volunteers prior to event date 


More Details
Areas of Interest: Fundraising, Office Administration, Seasonal/Special Event, Event Planning, Finance, Healthcare, Senior Support, Volunteer Coordination
Accessibility: Fully Accessible Workplace
Ideal for: Individuals, Groups, Co-op Placements, Newcomers, Older Adults
Apply before: 2024-09-10



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.peelseniorlink.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/PEEL-SENIOR-LINK/233928080093427?rf=1408123082737776
https://twitter.com/peelseniorlink
https://www.linkedin.com/company/peelseniorlink/


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