| Organization name |
| Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – Atlantic Region |
| Address |
| Maritime Region – PO Box 59 |
| First name of person making the request |
| Dawna |
| Position |
| Development and Community Engagement Coordinator |
| Last name of person making the request |
| MacIvor |
| City |
| Waterville |
| Province |
| NS |
| Postal Code |
| B0P 1V0 |
| Phone |
| 9022104554 |
| Web site |
| gutsywalk.ca |
| Volunteer Position Title |
| Gutsy Walk Volunteer |
| Select Field (typework) |
| Friendly help |
| Qty of volunteers needed |
| 15 |
| Description of volunteer work |
| As a Gutsy Walk Committee Member, you’ll be working closely with a team of other volunteers to plan and promote your local virtual Gutsy Walk. Your efforts in connecting and engaging your community at a virtual level—whatever your volunteer role with Gutsy Walk—will make a big impact in raising awareness about IBD and finding cures. Gutsy Walk is a fun-filled, family-friendly, and non-competitive day to walk in support of those impacted by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. People typically walk 5KM, but any distance and any activity done in your community on the day of is just as important! Participants can walk any distance they’re comfortable with. Join a walk near you!Roles include: Event planning Media relations Registration Greeters Walk Route Marshals General SupportGutsy Walk is made possible due to the time and talents shared by thousands of volunteers in their communities. With a collective goal to deliver our mission of finding a cure for Crohn’s and colitis, we are greatly appreciative and thankful for our volunteers who have continuously led the Gutsy Walk to success each year.This is Canada’s largest community event for Crohn’s and colitis. Since 1996, Canadians from coast to coast have stepped out – rain or shine – in support of our cause. The Gutsy Walk has raised over $50 million for research and programs, all thanks to participants, donors, and sponsors who are driven to make a difference. |
| Skills |
| Skills include: Interpersonal communication; problem solving; event management; physical ability (for set-up, tear-down); adaptability; community awareness/knowledge; |
| Requirements |
| Please reach out to the staff partner, and/or complete the volunteer application https://crohnsandcolitis.ca/Get-Involved/Volunteer-with-us/Volunteer-application-form |
| Is this position adequate for youth (13‐17)? |
| Yes |
| Ideal for |
| Anyone |
| Language |
| Both are an asset |
| Radio Field (accessibility) |
| Fully accessible workplace |
| Location |
| Greater Moncton Area |
| Leader (person in charge) |
| Mandi Lawson |
| Radio Field (Duration) |
| One time |
| End date |
| June 4, 2023 |
| Commitment (Determines when a volunteer needs to be available for this opportunity) |
| Day of the event, as well as advanced planning |
| Time detail (This field is free text and may contain minimum hours/week or specific hours if applicable) |
| Time commitment: – Approximately 4-8 hours a month, with flexibility around your schedule – Attending a virtual monthly evening committee meeting by teleconference or online – This role requires a commitment until post-event wrap up in June – Event day can involve 4-8 hours on-site (unless involved with the virtual walk) |
| Training provided |
| What we offer: – A community of support, a dedicated staff partner, team of peers and role-specific training – An opportunity to use and grow professional skills, expand your network – A hands-on chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis in your community |