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About the Position
Position:
2331 - Event Volunteer - 'Mud Hero' Gear Bag Check
Organization:
Position Address:
Albion Hills Conservation Area, 16500 Peel Regional Road 50, Caledon, ON, Canada
Location:
Brampton, Caledon

Goal

Caledon Special Olympics has entered into an arrangement with Mud Hero to offer volunteer support for its 'Toronto North' event (August 24, 25, 2019, in Caledon). This local chapter of the Special Olympics will benefit from part of the proceeds raised at 'Toronto North', and those funds in turn will benefit directly the athletes, projects, and events of the Special Olympics in Caledon.As a 'Gear Bag Check' volunteer, you will asist participants by temporarily storing their belongings ('gear bag') while they challenge the course and its obstacles, and in doing so, you have the opportunity to raise funds for Caledon Special Olympics.


Description

Given that no 'Mud Hero' wants their gear bag dragging them down as they speed through our obstacles out on a challenging course, that's where you come in. As a 'Volunteer - Gear Bag Check', we need you to keep a watchful eye over the Mud Hero's belongings while they're out on course. You will temporarily exchange the runner's 'gear bag' for a ticket given to the runner, and once the runner has finished the course, the ticket is exchanged for return of the runner's gear bag. This job will take up most of the day, but the organizers will definitely make sure you get a break! Please note that proceeds from this bag check go directly to Special Olympics Ontario, so the organizers and particularly Caledon Special Olympics will assist you in soliciting donations.PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY (Event dates are CLOSE: August 24 (Sat), 25 (Sun), 2019) *** WHEN YOU APPLY THROUGH 'Eventbrite' by clicking on 'Apply Now!' (yellow box) below, please indicate at the end of the online REGISTRATION process that you are a 'Caledon Special Olympics' VOLUNTEER (you will be asked whether you are). Thank you.


Benefits

> Participation in an event (experience) that is absolutely unique = FUN!> Opportunity to include your family and friends as volunteers> Opportunity to watch 'the fun'> Receive a 'Mud Hero Swag'!> Receive a 'Mud Hero T-Shirt' without getting muddy> FREE LUNCH & parking> Post-event invite to the 'Mud Bash'> Secondary school students may earn valuable volunteer hours towards their '40 hour' community service graduation requirement


Qualifications

● Prior event experience (walkathon/charity run) will be helpful (but not required)● Strong oral/written communication skills● Strong organizational skills (with attention to detail)● Friendly, engaging with members of the public● Familiar with, and inclined towards, soliciting the public for charitable donations (helpful, but not required)● Ability to travel to/from the event site reliably and on time

Min Age: 16   
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 2019-08-24 AND ending 2019-08-25
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon

Shifts:BOTH Saturday & Sunday: 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM AND 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM each day(Please factor in transportation time to reach the event destination, so that you will be on time for the start of your shift)


Training

Orientation & Training will be provided about the event and specific role.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Fundraising, Sports & Recreation, Customer Service, Seasonal/Special Event, Event Planning, Marketing/Promotion
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals, Groups, Newcomers, Older Adults



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://Special Olympics Caledon/Caledon Special Olympics
http://Special Olympics Caledon @socaledon


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