Coldest Night of the Year Team Lead

It has been a busy start to the cold season for us at Leftovers and we would like to invite you to participate in our fundraiser, Coldest Night of the Year. CNOY is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of Leftovers Foundation and will be held on February 22nd starting at 4:00pm, right down the street from our warehouse at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place.

This event is a glimpse into what those experiencing homelessness face on a daily basis. Let's change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it's cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!

Description of duties will vary based on need during the event. We are looking for 12 team leads to help us raise funds and 6 volunteers to support the walkers and our staff during the event.

Learn more about what we do by visiting our website at rescuefood.ca or find us on Instagram and Facebook. We are still only scratching the surface of what Leftovers could be doing in this city. We've got big plans for expansion in 2025, but we cannot do it without your help.

Here's how you can participate:

Team Captain - Anyone can be a Team Captain! This is someone who is passionate about Food Rescue and is willing to spread the word to their network of friends, family and colleagues. Team Captains register a team online, invite others to join in, raise money, and encourage their team to do the same, and make sure their teammates check-in and stick together on CNOY Day!

Support a Team - For anyone interested in joining us for the walk, they can sign up to be a "walker". They can join a team or walk by themselves. These options are shown in the link below during the registration process. Walkers are encouraged to spread the word in any way they can to encourage folks to donate funds or join their team too.

Volunteer - For those that are not keen to help raise funds but still want to help, we are looking for 6 individuals to be stationed at a "check point". You would be responsible for safety, well being of walkers, directing the crowd and keep them on route.

- Ability to stand and walk for up to 4.5 hours. (accommodations can be made)

- Outgoing and willing to engage with participants.

- Organized and able to follow instructions to maintain safety of the walkers.

- Basic social media skills are an asset but not a requirement.

- Basic first-aid also an asset.

• Teamwork & Collaboration - Working with other volunteers and community members to ensure smooth event execution.


• Communication - Effectively interacting with participants, sponsors, and fellow volunteers, providing clear instructions and updates.


• Customer Service - Engaging with participants and attendees, addressing their questions or concerns in a friendly and professional manner.


• Problem-Solving - Addressing unexpected issues on event day and providing quick solutions.


• Fundraising Support - Assisting with donations, sponsorships, or other fundraising activities, and gaining knowledge on Leftovers Foundation and our Rescue Food Program.


• Time Management - Managing tasks and adhering to schedules to ensure the event runs smoothly.


• Marketing & Promotion - Assisting with promoting the event, whether through social media, flyers, or word of mouth.


• Health & Safety Awareness - Ensuring participants' safety throughout the event.


• Public Speaking - Making announcements or speaking to groups of participants and volunteers.


• Community Engagement - Promoting a sense of community and collaboration while engaging local participants.

Must be able to commit to the event from beginning to end.

Volunteers should be on site between 3:00 - 3:30pm for orientation and time to get to your station. The event is over at 7:00pm. Please allow for another 30 minutes for winding down and collecting all garbage, signage and other materials from your station.

You will be contacted by phone or email prior to the event with a list of your full responsibilities so you can plan ahead and understand your roll.