Santa Claus Parade Volunteers
On Saturday, November 22, kick off the winter season in downtown Mississauga by volunteering for the Santa Claus Parade. The parade is combined with the opening of the City’s largest outdoor ice rink and the lighting of the Christmas tree. The event is held from 4 pm - 8 pm. It is definitely going to be an exciting evening.
Under the direction of the Events Coordinator, a volunteer of the Santa Claus Parade will assist the City staff in delivering a memorable experience to the attendees and participants of the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade.
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There are 3 specific roles on offer, and their Position Descriptions are linked below for an in-depth understanding of the role.
Volunteer Positions:
1) Event Staging Support Volunteer: For ages 16 years and older. Event Staging Support Volunteers provide support in either pre-parade staging or the post-parade pick-up area. They work with staff, directing parade participants to their designated staging area and ensuring that participants are lined up in the correct order for the parade start. Youth volunteers will be partnered with an adult volunteer where possible.
2) Volunteer Parade Marshal: For ages 16 years and older. Parade Marshals monitor the road along their sections of the route, react to any possible hazards or obstructions that could affect the flow of the parade or cause safety concerns by communicating this with City of Mississauga staff that is within their designated section. They ensure that spectators do not crowd the road and keep a safe distance from floats and moving vehicles. Youth volunteers will be partnered with an adult volunteer where possible.
3) Volunteer Parade Ambassador: For ages 14 years and older. Parade Ambassadors walk the parade route along with their assigned section, ensuring the parade keeps moving at the correct pace, provided to them by staff within their section, and that participants remain with their correct group, to avoid delays and gaps. Volunteers will work in groups of two or be partnered with an adult volunteer where possible.
Eligibility:
The key responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions are described in the Position Descriptions.
The offer of a volunteer position is conditional upon completing the following onboarding requirements. They are required after an applicant has been selected as a volunteer and are linked below for your review only.
- Submission of the application form (click on 'Fill in an application' button)
- Volunteering Terms and Conditions Confirmation and Consent
- Consent to Audio record, Videotape and Photograph
- City of Mississauga Volunteer Orientation (online)
