Gutsy Walk Committee Volunteer

Gutsy Walk Committee Member

Gutsy Walk is Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s signature national fundraising event celebrated on the first Sunday of June each year. Thousands of people across Canada come together on one day to raise money to advance medical research and improve the lives of Canadians who are affected by these diseases.

This role involves in-person interactions.

Responsibilities:

Adhere to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada policies and procedures, including the Volunteer Code of Conduct

Collaborate with a team of other volunteers to plan and promote your local Gutsy Walk.

Act as a role model by registering for Gutsy Walk and supporting fundraising, directly or indirectly (by sharing new ideas and leads, doing your own fundraising, promoting the event amongst your networks.

We’re looking for volunteers to support their local Gutsy Walk in the following ways:

Community Outreach – inspire people to sign-up for and participate in our Gutsy Walk

Media Relations – connect with local media outlets to promote the Gutsy Walk

Social Media – raise awareness about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and the Gutsy Walk through social media

Corporate Sponsorship – engage with local businesses to promote donations of sponsorship and gifts in kind

Stewardship – build relationships with Gutsy Walk participants and encourage engagement

Time commitment:

Approximately 4-8 hours a month including monthly committee meetings, with additional meetings leading up to event day and a post-event wrap up meeting

Some daytime availability is ideal for distributing promotional materials, making phone calls and responding to emails

Evening and weekend availability may be required for stakeholder engagement

What you bring:

An Interest in exploring the best ways to make your local Gutsy Walk a success

Strong networking skills and the willingness to connect with new people over email or the phone

An interest in inspiring people to take part in Gutsy Walk

Comfortable approaching businesses and local media to secure partnerships, sponsorships and coverage

Familiarity with social media and online promotion

Collaboration and teamwork skills

What we offer:

A community of support, a dedicated staff partner, a team of peers and role-specific training

An opportunity to use and grow professional skills and expand your network

A hands-on chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in your community

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada commits to supporting you in your role and to providing an engaging volunteer experience. Your feedback is appreciated - volunteer@crohnsandcolitis.ca