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Published 1/8/26 10:44AM
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Michigan Parkinson Foundation Grand Rapids Parkinson Hero Walk

Michigan Parkinson Foundation
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Grand Rapids, MI
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    • Details

    Date:
    October 10, 2026
    7:15 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers can sign up for shifts or the whole day for this event.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    85
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Other Requirements:
    We will provide direction/guidance once registered via email and on-site, if needed. Ages teens through seniors are welcome to volunteer. Invite family and friends to join. Event is family-friendly.

    Description

    Michigan Parkinson Foundation Grand Rapids Parkinson Hero Walk

    The Michigan Parkinson Foundation holds 5 major fundraising walks across the Michigan. These fundraising walks help provide programs and services to all the people with Parkinson's in the state of Michigan. We cannot operate these fundraising walks without the help of volunteers. THANK YOU!

    11 shifts available:

    • Volunteer/Sponsor Check-In (checks in volunteers and sponsors and directs them to their assigned location/position): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 07:00 to 08:30 EST
    • Walk Route Set-Up (placing the signage on the walk route): Friday October 9, 2026 - 02:30-04:30 EST
    • Parking Attendant (monitoring handicap spots, troubleshooting parking issues, direct guests where to park): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 07:45 to 10:30 EST
    • Incentives and Wristbands Tables (distribute incentives gifts and wristbands to guests): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 08:00 to 10:30 EST
    • Greeters/Information Table (greet & direct attendants): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 08:00 to 10:30 EST
    • VIP Tent/Table Set-Up (set up signage, food, beverages, paper supplies; monitor for additional supplies needed): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 08:00 to 09:30 EST
    • Kids Corner (set up craft and supplies, explain and oversee craft activity): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 08:00 to 10:30 EST
    • Registration – seated role (check-in guests, collect donations, pass out wristbands): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 08:00 to 10:30 EST
    • T-Shirt Distribution (distributes t-shirts to participants): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 08:00 to 10:30 EST
    • Food and Beverage Set-Up (set up food and beverages, monitor tables to ensure that items are replenished and area is tidy): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 08:15 to 10:15 EST
    • Route Monitor (monitors walkers on route, distributes water, calls for assistance): Saturday October 10, 2026 - 09:30 to 12:00 EST

    Contact us for more information.

    Location

    On-site

    Aquinas College Alksnis Athletics and Recreation Building

    1580 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

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