Volunteer

Support Groups. Spring Sprint. Governance. National Material Distribution. Fundraising. Awareness-Raising. BrainWAVE. Information Days. Research. All of these things happen because of more than 700 critical volunteers.

Whether you are interested in fundraising, support services, honouring Brain Tumour Awareness Month, or administration, there is a volunteer opportunity for you.

Thank you to each and every volunteer who contributes to the effort to find the cause of and a cure for brain tumours - and to improve the quality of life for those affected. Everything that you do makes a difference in the lives of patients and families, every day.  April 21 - 27 is National Volunteer Week, read more about that and watch a new video about the impact of volunteers.

brain tumour volunteer Marianne Lee Marianne's Story: Making Change for Patients and Families

“It’s all about the patients,” explains neurosurgery social worker and Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada volunteer Marianne Lee. This focus is what drives Marianne to take part in several volunteer roles and work to make change for brain tumour patients and their families, all across Canada
 

Congratulations!  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 2012 recipients are Brian Montag of Mississauga, ON; Claudette Brown of Edmonton, AB and Heather McKeigan of New Glasgow, NS. You can also read the stories of past Volunteers of Distinction.

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

 

 

Volunteer Application

Download your application here. Please fax it back to 519-642-7192. Volunteer Profiles Please click here to read the personal stories of volunteers across 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

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Upcoming Events

  • 19/Jun/2013: Windsor Support Group: Meets at United Way, Unit A1, 300 Giles Blvd. East, Windsor, ON... Learn more >
  • 19/Jun/2013: Calgary Support Group: Meets at Wellspring Calgary, 1404 Home Road NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 1G7... Learn more >
  • 19/Jun/2013: Niagara Region Support Group: Meets at Wellspring Niagara, 3250 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6... Learn more >
  • 19/Jun/2013: International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society Congress: The ISRS Congress brings together a diverse international community of... Learn more >
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