Blue Door’s Coldest Night of the Year
Route Lead
Event Description
Blue Door’s Coldest Night of the Year – Richmond Hill is a fantastically fun, family-friendly walk-a-thon that raises money for people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger in our community. This year, Blue Door is excited to host this campaign for the 5th year. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at Toronto Montessori School.
Route Leader Responsibilities:
- Recruits and leads volunteer setup and tear-down crew for event day.
- Preps and manages signs along route.
- Communicates with the Event Director during the event with updates on any walker issues, weather, rest stop needs, and support vehicle statuses.
- Tears down the route signs and rest stops once all walkers have completed the route
- Coordinates route marshall drop-off and pick-up to stops along the way on the day of the event
- Acts as the main point of contact for route marshalls to connect with day of the event
Volunteer Time Requirements:
- Spend approximately 5 hours per week on tasks from October-February.
- Attend bi-weekly virtual committee meetings.
- Be available to attend the event in Richmond Hill on February 22, 2025.
To apply for this position please email Jessica Auerbach at Jessica.a@bluedoor.ca