Event Volunteers: YSM Winter Walk Community Walk-A-Thon

Volunteer Opportunity: YSM Winter Walk for Neighbours in Need

Event: YSM Winter Walk for Neighbours in Need
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Location: 227 Bloor St E (Main Venue) & 270 Gerrard St E (Rest Stop), Toronto

Yonge Street Mission (YSM) is hosting its “Winter Walk for Neighbours in Need”, a fun, family-friendly 2 km or 5 km walk-a-thon in downtown Toronto. All proceeds support vulnerable youth, families in need, and adults experiencing generational poverty—programs that YSM provides year-round. We can’t make this event happen without volunteers! If you’d like to help, check out the roles below and register for a shift. Volunteer letters are available upon request.

Volunteer Roles:

Event Venue Support

• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Event Set-Up – Assist staff with setting up the event area inside the venue.
• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Tear Down – Help clean up and pack up after the event.

Check-In & Registration

• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Volunteer Check-In – Welcome volunteers, provide name tags, and direct them to their station.
• 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Walker Registration – Greet walkers, provide name tags, hats, maps, and direct them to starting speeches.

Photography & Videography

• 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Photographer / Videographer (Route) – Capture walkers and teams along the route, from start to finish.
• 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Photographer / Videographer (Rest Stop) – Capture walker arrivals, departures, and activity at the Rest Stop.

Route & Participant Support

• 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Route Marshals – Ensure walkers’ safety along the 2 km and 5 km routes.
• 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Rest Stop Hosts – Set up and manage the Rest Stop area along the route.
• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Welcome / Send-Off Team – Release walkers onto the route and welcome them back.

Other Roles

• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Wherever I’m Needed – Assist wherever help is required.
• 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Food & Beverage – Help distribute refreshments to walkers and volunteers.

How To Apply:

1. Visit the Winter Walk Volunteer Website at https://vhub.at/UL73JO
2. Click “Get Started” to create an account.
3. Choose a volunteer shift by clicking the red “Sign Up” button.
4. Watch for a confirmation email with event details (check your spam folder!).
5. Note: Some roles require a brief phone/video call and a mandatory virtual orientation before the event.