Volunteer Lead Navigator & Driver – Drive to Remember Annual Car Rally

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Our annual Drive to Remember brings automotive enthusiasts, families, caregivers, and community supporters together to raise awareness and support for local Alzheimer’s and dementia care. As the Lead Navigator, you will sit in the driver's seat of our flagship event—managing logistics, coordinating routes, engaging volunteers, and ensuring every participant has a memorable, seamless experience. If you love cars, community impact, and well-executed logistics, this is your green light. Key Responsibilities Steer Event Logistics: Coordinate the start/finish venues, staging areas, parking layouts, and registration flow to keep the event running smoothly.Map the Experience: Collaborate with local law enforcement, scenic route planners, and venue hosts to finalize rally routes and pit stops.Fuel Community Engagement: Work alongside our team to engage sponsors, vendors, and participants to maximize turnout and fundraising impact.Rally the Pit Crew: Delegate tasks to on-day volunteers, ensuring everyone knows their post (from check-in desks to parking marshals).Keep Safety in the Passing Lane: Ensure all safety protocols, route waivers, and emergency plans are communicated and enforced. What We Are Looking For The Pit Boss Personality: Organized, calm under pressure, and capable of managing moving parts (literally and figuratively).Community Connector: Comfortable speaking to local business owners, classic car owners, and families affected by memory loss.Event or Project Management Experience: Prior experience organizing runs, walks, car shows, or community fundraisers is a huge plus.Heart for the Mission: A genuine passion for supporting caregivers and individuals impacted by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in our region. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Direct Local Impact: Every dollar and awareness milestone directly benefits local families navigating memory care.Community Connection: You’ll spend your time alongside passionate volunteers, automotive lovers, and dedicated local advocates.Creative Freedom: Bring your own fresh ideas to elevate the Drive's route, participant experience, and visibility. How To Get In The Driver’s Seat Ready to take the wheel? Apply directly or drop us a note explaining why you are ready to lead the charge for this year's Drive to Remember. Contact Website: www.acceleratethecare.com Accelerate the Care Katrina Teague 528 6th St Traverse City MI 49684 (980) 406-2680Send EmailVisit Website Business Directory News Releases Events Calendar Job Postings Contact Us Join The Chamber Share Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tell a Friend Connect with us GET IN TOUCH 202 East Grandview Parkway Traverse City, MI 49684 231-947-5075 info@traverseconnect.com We are a Coast Guard City NAVIGATE Join and InvestRequest a Meeting Room ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS Grand Traverse EDCHousing NorthManufacturing CouncilMichigan EDCMichigan WorksNetworks NorthwestNorthern Michigan AngelsSBDC Michigan20FathomsTCNewTechUSDA MichiganVenture North VISITOR LINKS Downtown TCMyNorthTraverse City TourismTraverse City Record-EagleThe Ticker © 2026 Traverse Connect | Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Leadership Council Champion Investors