CHEO’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic – Become a Volunteer

Time: 7:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Located at the Welcome Arch – Event grounds entrance.

• Welcome guests as they arrive.
• One volunteer will use a clicker to keep track of each guest as they enter the event grounds.
• One volunteer will use a clicker to keep track of each guest as they exit the event grounds.

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

• Must be friendly, dynamic, and organized individuals.
• Located in the Info Tent.
• Set-up of the Info Tent by making sure all necessary documents are available – instructions, site maps, schedules, FAQ document, etc.
• Answering event-related questions (ride start times, volunteer and participant registration, parking, etc.)
• At the end of the event, please help with the tent cleanup.
• Please do not leave until told to by a member of the CHEO Foundation Staff.

*If you are over the age of 17, you MUST provide a current Police Record Check for this position.*

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

• Monitor inflatables and ensure children are taking turns and playing safely.
• Supervise the craft tables and maintain order.
• Assist if any supplies are needed, fill in/relieve staff if required.
• Ensure area is kept clean and tidy.
• Being patient and good with children will be your most important role.

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

•  Warm and welcoming volunteers.
• Help with the flow of the line-up/crowd control.
• Ensure safety and efficiency of the activity.
• Assist the artists as needed.

Note: parents/guardians are required to stay with their children for this activity.

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

• Must be friendly and engaging.
• Assisting kids/families with building their own bear – kids will be provided a bear skin to fill with stuffing and then dress up with a CHEO Foundation branded t-shirt.
• Help with crowd control.
• Ensure safety and efficiency of the activity.
• You will be responsible for taking payment in this role.

Note: parents/guardians are required to stay with their children for this activity.

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kids bring their own stuffies to the CHEO Bear Hospital and you will fix any boo-boo the stuffies have sustained. All supplies and instructions will be provided for you to effectively do your role.

•  Warm and welcoming volunteers to manage the line at the entrance of the tent.
• No previous experience necessary.
• Guide families with strollers and wheelchairs to accessible routes.
• Ensuring families and kids are keeping good humour while they wait.

Must be 16 years of age or older.
*If you have worked in the BASH Tent in the past and are confident you can provide training, please let us know!

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kids bring their own stuffies to the CHEO Bear Hospital and you will fix any boo-boo the stuffies have sustained. All supplies and instructions will be provided for you to effectively do your role. 

• You must have volunteered in the BASH Tent at least three times for previous events.
• Train volunteers as they arrive for their shifts.
• Answer questions and assist with breaks/lunches scheduling.

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kids bring their own stuffies to the CHEO Bear Hospital and you will fix any boo-boo the stuffies have sustained. All supplies and instructions will be provided for you to effectively do your role. 

• No previous experience necessary.
• You will be helping with traffic flow and directing kids/families as“doctors” or “medical stations” become available to receive their next “patient.”

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kids bring their own stuffies to the CHEO Bear Hospital and you will fix any boo-boo the stuffies have sustained. All supplies and instructions will be provided for you to effectively do your role. 

• No previous experience necessary.
• Creative imagination and ability to make-believe are a bonus!
• You will be greeting families and acting as a nurse for injured stuffed animals. You will ‘diagnose’ each ‘patient’ and fill out a prescription for various remedies.
• Your goal is always to make the experience fun and memorable for children/youth.
• Your prescription can be anything from “extra hugs and kisses” to “more bedtime stories” all the way to needing a cast (Orthopedics) or stitches (Surgery).

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kids bring their own stuffies to the CHEO Bear Hospital and you will fix any boo-boo the stuffies have sustained. All supplies and instructions will be provided for you to effectively do your role.

•  No previous experience necessary.
• Creative imagination and ability to make-believe are a bonus!
• Perform a check-up such as taking temperatures, listening to heartbeats, etc.
• You will also be stitching (sewing), stuffing, and repairing stuffies as needed.
• A knowledge of threading a needle and making a basic stitch is recommended, but not required.
• Your goal is always to make the experience fun and memorable for children/youth.

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kids bring their own stuffies to the CHEO Bear Hospital and you will fix any boo-boo the stuffies have sustained. All supplies and instructions will be provided for you to effectively do your role. 

• No previous experience necessary.
• Creative imagination and ability to make-believe are a bonus!
• Perform a check-up such as taking temperatures, listening to heartbeats, etc.
• You will be putting casts on stuffed animals and (bandages), setting bones etc.
• Must be willing to get your hands a little bit wet!
• Your goal is always to make the experience fun and memorable for children/youth.

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Kids bring their own stuffies to the CHEO Bear Hospital and you will fix any boo-boo the stuffies have sustained. All supplies and instructions will be provided for you to effectively do your role. 

• No previous experience necessary.
• Creative imagination and ability to make-believe are a bonus!
• Available to relieve and assist CHEO Hospital Tent volunteers as needed.

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

You are welcoming guests into the Food Service area.

• Welcome guests as they arrive.
• You will be helping with traffic flow – making sure people keep moving 

Time: 7:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m.

You will be assisting with the breakfast preparation and making sure the area always stays clean and tidy. There will be ‘celebrities’ serving pancakes behind a table.

• Dynamic and friendly people needed.
• You will be assisting with the breakfast preparation under the supervision of our food vendor and the Food Service volunteer lead.
• Must always wear gloves as you are handling food – gloves will be provided.
• Pick up trays as people are finished eating and always ensure the service areas/tables are clean and tidy.
• Responsible for making sure food is served promptly and politely.

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

You will be assisting with the lunch preparation and making sure the area always stays clean and tidy.

• Dynamic and friendly people needed.
• You will be assisting with the lunch preparation under the supervision of our food vendor and the Food Service volunteer lead.
• Must always wear gloves as you are handling food – gloves will be provided.
• Pick up trays as people are finished eating and always ensure the service areas/tables are clean and tidy.
• Responsible for making sure food is served promptly and politely.

Must be 18 years of age or older

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

You will help to control traffic, vehicle parking and parking access to reserved spots.

• This position requires leadership,, confidence, organization, and great communication skills
• Using a list provided, you will control access to the reserved VIP parking spots in the designated parking area.
• For all other visitors (not on the VIP list) you will direct them to where additional parking is available:
  CHEO: 415 Smyth Road
  Giant Tiger: 2480 Walkley Road
• Advise drivers to be cautious and drive slowly as there will be a lot of people attending the event.

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

You will be assisting with the boarding of the shuttle buses and helping guests as needed.

• Dynamic and friendly people needed.
• You will be working at one of three locations:
  Canada Aviation and Space Museum: 11 Aviation Pkwy
  CHEO: 415 Smyth Road
  Giant Tiger: 2480 Walkley Road
• Responsible for knowing the shuttle bus schedules to inform participants upon request.
• Must be able to manage and control large groups – maintaining order in the lineups as people wait for shuttles.
• Assist attendees getting on and off the buses as needed
• Set up pilons and barricades as needed. All materials needed will be provided.

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

You will be riding on one of the shuttle buses and act as the main point of contact should any communication be required.  You will be provided a radio.

• Strong leadership and communication skills are an asset.
• Bring lunch boxes to volunteers working off-site and act as a liaison with those working off-site.
• Responsible for knowing the shuttle bus schedules to inform participants upon request.
• Assist people as needed.

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

You will act as a relief to other volunteers as needed for lunch breaks, washroom breaks etc.

• You will work closely with Volunteer Lead and Role Leads.
• Circulate and assist/relieve any volunteers as needed.
• Must have some knowledge of each role – you could be asked to jump into any role.

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

You will assist with tearing down and cleaning up the event site once the event has ended.

• Notify families that activities are coming to an end and help in any areas that require clean-up.
• Please Note: There may be some physical work required – moving tables and barricades, taking down tents etc.
• Other duties include – storing away games & prizes, recording inventory, packing up boxes, etc.

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

You will be supervising the bike parking area.

• Assist guests with parking bicycles in designated area.