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We Walk UHNITED

On-Site Event Student Friendly 55+ Friendly

Summary

We Walk UHNITED is a family-friendly fundraising walk in support of University Health Network (UHN). Participants will walk together through downtown Toronto to help transform health care, celebrating at the end with food, music and fun.

Location

Address
201 Elizabeth St
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4

When

Opportunity Type
Event - Specific Date
Starts
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Ends
Saturday, May 30, 2026

About This Opportunity

We Walk UHNITED is a family-friendly fundraising walk in support of University Health Network (UHN). Participants will walk together through downtown Toronto to help transform health care, following 5 km or 2 km accessible routes that end at Toronto General Hospital with food, music, and fun.


We are calling on volunteers to help create a memorable, safe and enjoyable experience for event participants and supporters. Join us as a volunteer for We Walk UHNITED pre-event and on event day. Volunteers can participate before, during, or after the event in roles such as kit and incentive pick up, site set up, celebration site support, flow and safety, route walk, pit stops, food and beverage, participant activities, site tear down, and more.

Enjoy a day of fun and energy like no other. Volunteers get to enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks to keep you energized throughout your shift, and exclusive opportunities to win great prizes! 

Volunteer Shift Info:

Various shifts ranging from 4-6 hours.

- May 25-28, 2026 – Various Shifts between 9am and 7pm

- May 30, 2026 - Various Shifts between 6am and 5pm


Why Volunteer for We Walk UHNITED:

- Be part of a meaningful community event that makes a real impact.

- Gain experience working a large-scale event that engages your skills and interests.

- Students can collect volunteer hours towards your Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

- Support UHN’s fundraising efforts and help advance the future of health care and innovation.

- Receive a volunteer t-shirt to commemorate your lasting impact.

- Enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks during your shift.

- Opportunity to win great prizes.


Have a group 5-50 people? We’d love to have you join us! Please connect with us to explore how your group can get involved.


*You will be required to attend a virtual training session before the event (dates and times to be shared after registration).



To register or for more information, please visit:

- WeWalkUHNITED.ca/volunteers

- volunteers.wewalkuhnited@uhnfoundation.ca

- 416-603-6498

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

  • Own cell phone
  • Minimum 14 years old by May 30, 2026
  • Under 14 years old by May 30, 2026. Volunteering with a chaperone over 18 years old.

Volunteer Roles Available

Choose your preferred volunteer role and make a difference!

Participant Activities Team

30 spots
May 30, 2026 7:00 AM
May 30, 2026 1:00 PM

Kit and incentive pick up team

30 spots
May 30, 2026 6:00 AM
May 30, 2026 11:00 AM

Site set up team

12 spots
May 30, 2026 6:00 AM
May 30, 2026 10:00 AM

Flow and safety team

26 spots
May 30, 2026 7:00 AM
May 30, 2026 1:00 PM

Route walk team

60 spots
May 30, 2026 7:00 AM
May 30, 2026 1:00 PM

Site tear down team 1

20 spots
May 30, 2026 11:00 AM
May 30, 2026 3:00 PM

Site tear down team 2

20 spots
May 30, 2026 1:00 PM
May 30, 2026 5:00 PM

Causes

Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness

Tags

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