25th Annual Canada Life CN Tower Climb for WWF-Canada – Volunteer Opportunities

WWF

Thank you for your interest in being a member of the 25th Annual Canada Life CN Tower Climb for WWF-Canada Volunteer Team! The 2015 Public and Youth Climb will take place on Saturday, April 25th from 5:00am to 12:00pm and the Team Challenge will be on Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm. 

With over 5100 climbers and 1.2 million dollars raised in 2014, the climb is our most significant fundraising event! Our 450+ volunteers are critical to this incredible success! We simply couldn’t have this event without your enthusiasm, dedication and support!

Key Details  

  • Minimum age – To volunteer at this event, you must be at least 16 years of age.  Volunteers under the age of 18 must have written permission from their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).  Those under 16 who still want to participate are asked to submit a formal request to: [email protected].  In order for this application to be considered, your parent(s) or legal guardian MUST attend the event and volunteer alongside you for your entire shift.
  • Orientation Sessions – Volunteers will be asked to attend an orientation session in April. Volunteers on the Registration team must attend a hands-on training session prior to the event. Details will be provided closer to the event.
  • Time – Most volunteer shifts begin at: 5:00AM and it is extremely important that volunteers arrive on time. If you do not feel that you can truly commit to arriving by 5:00AM, please do not sign up for the position. We truly appreciate your commitment and promise that refreshments will be available!
  • Transportation – Prior to signing up, please consider your transportation options to the site. On weekends, the TTC subway system is not in service until 6:00AM on Saturdays; 9:00AM on Sundays.  This can make getting downtown more difficult. However, the Blue Line bus routes are in service and stop very close to the site. More information will be provided to help make sure you have a smooth arrival! 
  • Community Service Hours – Volunteers who are interested in receiving documentation for their Community Service Hours are asked to request a reference letter.  Reference letters will be emailed after the event.  Additional Community Service hours can be earned by attending training and orientation sessions. 

Benefits 
There are many reasons to get involved as a volunteer with the Canada Life CN Tower Climb and everyone has their own motivation. Some of our favorite reasons are:

  • Ensuring that our conservation work can continue at home and around the world! 
  • Receiving a WWF-Canada Volunteer T-Shirt and delicious refreshments throughout the day.
  • Gaining experience working at this high profile event is a wonderful addition to any resume.
  • Spending time with friends, family, groups and coworkers! We encourage you to sign up early to be on the same team as your friends!
  • Receiving a reference letter documenting their participation and hours (if requested).

 

*** PLEASE NOTE: ALL THE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ARE NOW FULL.  CLICK ON THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO JOIN OUR WAITING LIST. ***

Volunteer Positions 
WWF-Canada is looking for volunteers to fill a variety of positions at the 2015 Climb.  As there are a number of different positions, we recommend that you carefully read the descriptions of all the positions prior to signing up.  Please be sure to note the date, start time and requirements of the position.  If a team has been filled, we may suggest an alternate position.

General Assistance

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will be a jack of all trades and get to experience the whole event! You will help deliver supplies to volunteer teams, assist with directing the crowd and cover breaks as needed. 
Ideal Volunteer: This is a dynamic position that is best suited for a flexible, outgoing volunteer. You have strong interpersonal skills, strong English communication skills, like following directions and are able to take initiative. Volunteers must be able to stand for several hours and be mobile.
 

Coat Check

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm
Duties: You check the climber’s coats and belongings into and out of the coat check area in a smooth and efficient manner.  You will also help direct climbers to Registration tables as well as providing instructions and answering questions. 
Ideal Volunteer: You are outgoing, confident and don’t mind speaking to large groups! You remain calm in hectic settings and are always polite and professional. You have strong English communication skills.

Line Up Monitor 

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will help ensure that line ups move smoothly and efficiently. This will include directing climbers to Registration tables, helping with crowd control, giving instructions and answering questions. 
Ideal Volunteer: You are outgoing, confident and don’t mind speaking to large groups! You remain calm in hectic settings and are always polite and professional. You have strong English communication skills. 

Hands-Free Check

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will make sure climbers understand and abide by the Hands-Free policy. You will double check that all climbers have wrist bands and are not carrying any items. 
Ideal Volunteer: You are outgoing, friendly and confident while giving clear instructions. You have strong English language skills and are not shy about telling people no. 

Food Runners

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will deliver tasty food to staff and volunteers throughout the event. You will be able to experience all aspects of the event and meet tons of grateful people!
Ideal Volunteer: You are outgoing, friendly and confident while giving clear instructions. You have strong interpersonal skills, strong English communication skills and like following directions. Volunteers must be able to stand for several hours and be mobile.

Registration (18+)

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will register climbers, collect and count money, provide wrist bands and answer questions. This position involves attending a mandatory pre-event training session in April.
Ideal Volunteer:  You are friendly, patient and have a strong attention to detail. You remain calm in potentially stressful situations and are always polite and professional. You have strong English comprehension and communication skills and can easily follow multi-step instructions.
Registration volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

Outside Directions

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will help climbers follow the path from Registration to the Tower. You will be responsible for answering questions, providing directions and helping those who become lost. You will be located outside – rain or shine! 
Ideal Volunteer: You are enthusiastic, quick and outgoing! You can clearly and calmly give detailed directions and answer questions. You have strong English comprehension skills. You are comfortable standing for several hours.

Outside Hydration Station

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will offer water to climbers to ensure they are well hydrated before and after their climb. Please note this position takes place outside – rain or shine. 
Ideal Volunteer: You are enthusiastic, quick and outgoing! You remain calm in spite of long lines and are always polite and professional. You have strong English comprehension skills. You are comfortable standing for several hours. 

Money Runners

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:00am to 12:00pm
Duties: Ensure that all registration tables have adequate floats and replenish as required. Help transport all donations to money room. 
Ideal Volunteer: This is a busy position that is best suited for a cooperative, outgoing volunteer. You have strong interpersonal skills, strong English communication skills and like following directions. Volunteers must be able to stand for several hours and be mobile.

Money Room

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th: Shift 1 from 5:30am to 9:00am; Shift 2 from 8:30am to 1:00pm (times subject to change)
Duties: Help WWF Staff count and track funds submitted. Thoroughly and accurately review every donation sheet. 
Ideal Volunteer: You have strong math skills and enjoy performing detailed tasks. This is a quiet room and is best suited for volunteers who like working independently. 

Tower Rovers

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:30am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will direct climbers who have completed the climb back towards registration where they will receive their t-shirt and prizes. You will answer questions and provide directions.
Ideal Volunteer: You are assertive, confident and willing to speak to large crowds! You remain calm in spite of long lines and are always polite and professional. You have strong English communication and comprehension skills.

Tower Glass Floor (18+)

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:30am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will celebrate with the climbers who have just finished their climb by clapping and cheering. You will also be responsible for directing climbers to the water station, encouraging them to descend to ground level and helping to control the crowd. 
Ideal Volunteer:  You are assertive, confident, enthusiastic and willing to speak to large crowds! You remain calm in spite of long lines and are always polite and professional. You love interacting with crowds and are excited about thanking the climbers for their awesome support! You have strong English communication and comprehension skills. You must be 18 years of age or older for this position. 

Tower Water Station (18+)

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 5:30am to 12:00pm
Duties: You will hand out one water bottle per climber and then encourage them to descend back to ground level. You will help with crowd control and ensure that lines keep moving smoothly.
Ideal Volunteer:  You are assertive, confident and willing to speak to large crowds! You remain calm in spite of long lines and are always polite and professional. You are interested in providing excellent customer service but don’t have a problem saying no. You have strong English communication and comprehension skills.  You must be 18 years of age or older for this position. 

Incentive Prizes 

Shifts: Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 6:00am to 1:00pm
Duties: You will reward climbers for their amazing fundraising success by handing out prizes!! You will need to match a sticker with the correct prize and maintain an organized area. 
Ideal Volunteer: You are friendly, enthusiastic and have a strong attention to detail. You remain calm in spite of long lines and are always polite and professional. You have strong English comprehension skills.

Timing Technicians

Shifts:  Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 6:00am to 1:00pm
Duties: As climbers descend the Tower, you will receive their time data and use your computer skills to calculate their climb time. You will work efficiently and carefully to reduce wait times. 
Ideal Volunteer: You are friendly, patient and have a strong attention to detail. You remain calm in potentially stressful situations and are always polite and professional. You have strong English comprehension skills and can easily follow multi-step instructions.

T-Shirt Distributors

Shifts:  Saturday, April 25th and/or Sunday, April 26th from 6:00am to 1:00pm
Duties: Once climbers have received their climb time data, you will transfer the information to their souvenir t-shirt. You will work efficiently and carefully to reduce wait times. 
Ideal Volunteer: You are friendly, patient and have a strong attention to detail. You remain calm in potentially stressful situations and are always polite and professional. You have strong English comprehension skills and can easily follow multi-step instructions. 

PLEASE NOTE: Positions listed above that do NOT appear on the application form have been filled.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

David Gosse
Officer, Volunteer and Human Resources
[email protected]
1-800-26-PANDA x 7250