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Course Marshal Volunteer - Journey to Conquer Cancer

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ORGANIZATION: Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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On Sunday, June 15, 2025, join us for a fun-filled day at the 12th annual Princess Margaret Journey to Conquer Cancer, an event dedicated to advancing life-changing cancer research at The Princess Margaret. Thousands of participants will come together to walk or run 1 km, 3 km, or 5 km to Carry The Fire for cancer research.

Volunteers play a crucial role in bringing this event to life. Whether assisting with the opening ceremony, supporting our participants along the route, or managing the finish line, your time, skills, and creativity make a positive impact.

Course Marshal Role:
Be a beacon for participants, this role will provide critical directional support for participants.

Collaborating with the Course Lead, Course Marshals will disperse to designated spots along the route to offer vital safety assistance. This includes activating crosswalks, managing pedestrian signals at intersections, and providing direction to participants. Once the Caboose Team has cleared them, Marshals will move to various locations throughout the day to ensure safety and support.

Must have:

  • A minimum age of 18 years old
  • Must provide own transportation to locations (via car, bike, or public transit)
  • Customer service skills
  • Strong sense of direction
  • Strong sense of safety
  • Ability to work in all types of weather
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time

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About Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

Location:

700 UNIVERSITY AVE, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z5, CA

Mission Statement

We enable Future Care Now by raising funds that accelerate cancer research, education, and clinical care benefitting patients at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, across Canada, and around the world.

Description

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is Canada’s largest cancer charity. We’re dedicated to raising funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, known for its breakthrough discoveries that transform patient outcomes. Together, we Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere in our mission to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-leading home lottery program, we’re changing how the world understands, prevents, diagnoses, and treats cancer, benefitting patients at The Princess Margaret, throughout Canada, and around the world.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

Sun Jun 15, 2025
08:00 AM - 01:30 PM

WHERE

299 Bloor Street WestUofT Varsity CentreToronto, Canada M5S 0A9Canada

(43.66644,-79.3964)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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