Checkpoint Volunteer
(Oak Ridges Trail Association. Durham Region Trails)
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Position ID: V-OSH1577
Last Modified: 03 Feb 2026
Last Full Update: 03 Feb 2026
Opportunity Details: Checkpoint Volunteer
| Contact | Jacquelin Heichert, Race Director, Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) ; Phone: 6474572814; Email: relay@oakridgestrail.org |
| Duties | A team of volunteers who support each checkpoint at the Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay charitable fundraising event on Saturday June 13, 2026.
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| More Info Link | https://raceroster.com/events/2026/108387/2026-oak-ridges-moraine-adventure-relay/page/volunteer |
| Benefits | 1. Be Part of Something Epic - This is one of Ontario’s most unique endurance events—160 km of canoeing, cycling, and trail running across breathtaking landscapes. As a volunteer, you’ll experience the excitement up close and play a vital role in making it happen. 2. Community and Connection - Join a passionate group of outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and nature lovers. Volunteering is a chance to meet new people, share stories, and celebrate teamwork. 3. Flexible Roles for Everyone - From cheering at checkpoints to assisting with timing, logistics and promotion or trail maintenance - there’s a role for every skill set. Whether you can give a few hours or a full day, your contribution matters. 4. Recognition and Appreciation - Volunteers receive event T-shirts, shout-outs, and the satisfaction of knowing they are making difference. Plus, you’ll have front-row access to the action and finish-line celebrations. |
| Ages | 12 year(s) - 100 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Anyone ; Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Event Coordination & Support ; Holiday / Festive Volunteering ; Nature / Environment ; Registration ; Security / Parking / Traffic |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Medical Assistance |
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event - Saturday June 13, 2026 |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Day |
| Dates and Times | Saturday June 13, 2026 |
| Seasons | Summer - Saturday June 13, 2026 |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Not Accessible ; Unknown ; Outside during the day/evening and subject to weather conditions on Saturday June 13, 2026 (may require participation during inclement weather). |
| Number of Positions | Bowmanville ; Clarington ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 50 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; A training session will be held in late May. |
| Application Deadline | 31 May 2026 |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Start Date | On or after 13 Jun 2026 |
| End Date | 13 Jun 2026 |
Agency Details: Oak Ridges Trail Association. Durham Region Trails
| Office Phone | 905-833-6600 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-319-0285 |
| info@oakridgestrail.org | |
| Website | http://www.oakridgestrail.org |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 28544 Aurora, ON L4G 6S6 |
