Volunteer Opportunity

Oxfam Trailwalker Canada 2011
FACT SHEET


INTRODUCING THE EVENT
• Oxfam Trailwalker is one of the world's greatest fundraising team endurance events.
• It has taken place annually for over ten years in locations around the world, including Sydney & Melbourne, Australia; New Zealand; Hong Kong; Japan; Belgium and England
• This year’s event in Canada will be Friday, July 22nd – Sunday, July 24th, 2011 along the Ganaraska Hiking Trail between Barrie and Orillia.
• The challenge is to hike 100km in 48 hours as a team of 4.
• Each team must start together, finish together and check in at all the checkpoints along the route.
• Teams commit to raising the minimum of $2,500 in pledges.
• In 2009 there were 50 teams that participated; in 2010 there were over 100 teams; and in 2011 even more teams are expected.
• The event will involve over 150 volunteers throughout the event weekend.
• This one-of-a-kind event offers an incredibly satisfying personal achievement, a unique experience to share with friends, family and colleagues and an unparalleled opportunity to do something bold for others.

EVENT DETAILS
Event Dates: Friday, July 22nd - Sunday, July 24th, 2011
Location: Ganaraska Hiking Trail
Start Area: Snow Valley Ski Resort, Ontario (Barrie Area)
Finish Area: Thudhope Park, Orillia, Ontario
Distance: 100 km
Checkpoints: 8
Start Time: 9:00am (Friday morning)
Event website: www.oxfamtrailwalker.ca
Charity website: oxfam.ca
Team Members: 4 (Must be over 18 years of age)
Registration Fee: $400/team
Fundraising: $2,500/team (Minimum) – Donations over $10 will automatically be issued a tax receipt
Charity: Oxfam Canada

WHO IS OXFAM CANADA?
• Oxfam Canada, founded in 1963, is an international development agency working with over 100 partner organizations in Africa, the Americas and Asia.
• We work with partners to tackle the root causes of poverty, injustice and inequality, helping to create self-reliant and sustainable communities, with a specific focus on women.
• Our goal is to transform families, communities and societies by encouraging women’s empowerment, leadership and active participation.