Event planning | Chair and Committee

“Family members of mine have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease and I wanted to get involved any way I could and make a difference in my community… Some people think you need event planning experience to be a Walk Chair, but that’s not the case. If you’re organized, passionate and willing to learn, you’ll be able to lead a successful event.”
— Kam Sandhu, Abbotsford Walk Chair

As a Walk Chair, you’ll do more than plan an event — you’ll lead a team, rally your community, and help change the way we experience dementia in B.C. This is a chance to put your skills to work for something deeply meaningful, with support every step of the way

The role at a glance:

• Lead your community’s Walk from November to May
• Recruit and guide a team of volunteers
• Oversee planning, timelines and logistics
• Represent the Alzheimer Society of B.C. locally
• Get ongoing support from staff and national tools
• Time commitment: ~2–4 hours per week

Locations: 19 communities across B.C.

• Abbotsford, Burnaby/New Westminster, Chilliwack, Comox Valley, Delta, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Nelson, Northern B.C. (Prince George), North Okanagan (Vernon), North Shore, Oceanside, Richmond, South Okanagan (Penticton), Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows, Vancouver, Victoria and White Rock/Surrey

Experience needed:

• Leadership and planning skills (event experience a plus, not required)

Support provided: 

• Onboarding, role specific training, event toolkit, and ongoing mentorship

Is This Role Right for You?

This role is challenging — and deeply meaningful.
We’re looking for volunteers who are ready to lead through complexity and community spirit. The ideal Walk Chair is:

• A strong communicator
• Comfortable leading and motivating others
• Organized and proactive
• Passionate about making a difference
• Ready to commit to a 6–7 month volunteer project

You don’t have to do it alone. We’ll be with you every step of the way.