Kids Help Phone (Volunteers Wanted for BMO Walk So Kids Can Talk Supporting Kids Help Phone)

Organization Name: Kids Help Phone
Opportunity Title: Volunteers Wanted for BMO Walk So Kids Can Talk Supporting Kids Help Phone
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Commitment: One Day / Special Event
Start Date: May 7, 2023
End Date: May 7, 2023

Email: getinvolved@kidshelpphone.ca
Website: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AdehSEnUIUSyyAij5a29face0tR0tr5LhFxSBfKfRFlUOTM5T0tXM1RIQ1RCN1I1NFExUklLOEZBViQlQCN0PWcu
Details:

• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

We are currently seeking event day volunteer support for our upcoming BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk, in 17 communities across Canada. BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk is a 5 km, family friendly event that takes place on Sunday, May 7,2023 ! Support youth mental health and well-being in your community by volunteering on event day. At Kids Help Phone, we are grateful to our committed and courageous volunteers, who are essential to achieving our mission – ensuring every young person has the support they need, in the way they need it most.   Volunteer Roles:   This is a one day volunteer event on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Volunteers will be needed for approximately 8 hours on the day of the event. A 1 hour mandatory training session before the event will also be required.  Please see below the available volunteer roles. Logistics Volunteer: Working alongside Kids Help Phone staff, this role will ensure all site logistics are in place and ready to go. This will include helping with set up and tear down. People helping in this role will still be able to do the Walk if they choose to do so. Event Experience Volunteer:  Monitor checkpoints along the route and the start and finish line; cheering, entertaining, motivating and providing assistance for Walkers. People helping in this role will not be able to do the Walk. Food & Beverage Volunteer: Organize onsite food and beverage distribution and ensure all health and safety protocols are being followed. These volunteers will be required to wear gloves and masks when handling food. People helping in this role will not be able to do the Walk. Guest Services Volunteer:   This role is a key function at a Walk site. You will collect fundraising monies, review pledge form information, and answer general questions. You will be required to attend a 30-minute training session 3-4 days before the Walk. People helping in this role will still be able to do the Walk if they choose to do so.