Volunteer

The critical contributions of volunteers like you help to advance Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada's mission to reach every Canadian affected by a brain tumour through support, education, information and research.

More than 700 volunteers from across the country contribute every year by sharing their time and energy. Whether you are interested in fundraising, support services, honouring Brain Tumour Awareness Month, or administration, there is a volunteer opportunity for you.

Congratulations!  2011 Volunteers of Distinction

Each fall, volunteers who have given the exceptional gifts of time, passion and expertise as volunteers are recognized as Volunteers of Distinction. Recipients of this award are honoured and thanked at the annual Brain Tumour Information Day Conferences.

The 2011 recipients are Kathy Thornton and Jacqueline Huff, Vancouver, BC; Jenn Quinn, Edmonton, AB; Agnes Chick, London, ON; Christa Kingsley, London, ON and Joline LeBlanc, Moncton, NB. Watch for profiles of each of these spectacular volunteers soon. You can also read the stories of past Volunteers of Distinction.

Pictured left to right are:
Kathy Thornton & Jacqueline Huff, Vancouver, BC; Jenn Quinn, Edmonton, AB; and Christa Kingsley, London, ON

Finding the Role for You

We will work with you to determine the volunteer opportunity best suited for you. A number of roles are outlined below, simply scroll down to find some of the opportunities.

• New volunteers receive comprehensive orientation to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
• Full training and ongoing support is provided to all volunteers.
• Please note: some positions will require a references checks, police check and vulnerable position screening.

“I started volunteering with the organization in 2007 and was overwhelmed by the sense of community I found... I've loved being a part of the BrainWAVE committee as it provides me with a way to reignite my inner kidlet as well as provide these families with the chance to relax for a while and leave the brain tumour stuff behind. It is a privilege to gain the trust that the families allow me by letting me into their stories and their lives.”

Kimberly Vaughan, BrainWAVE committee member

Volunteer Video

Volunteers are our most valuable resource in helping those affected by a brain tumour. View this video about the important role volunteers play at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.

 For further information about becoming a volunteer, please contact:

Jennifer McIntosh
jmcintosh@braintumour.ca
1-800-265-5106 or 519-642-7755, ext. 231