No matter which way you decide to get involved, we thank you!
Support Group Facilitator:
The Support Group Facilitator supports and directs the process of the monthly virtual support meetings. They may be required to help the group discuss an issue, solve interpersonal difficulties, provide assistance to group members looking for community resources, arrange guest speakers, develop weekly topics and ensure the meeting meets the member’s bill of rights. It is the role of the Facilitator to ensure that the needs of each person attending the group are met within the scope of the group’s mandate. The Facilitator is supported by the Support Services Specialist at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and will be offered training and ongoing check-ins. It is recommended but not necessary that the volunteer have experience in facilitation, health care or social services. Volunteers must be 18+ years of age and willing to undergo a vulnerable sector check.
Support Group Convenor:
The Volunteer Convenor works with the Support Group Facilitator to run support group meetings, ensuring they run as smoothly as possible by handling all logistical aspects of the meeting. This includes organizing and preparing meetings, acting as a liaison between the group and its members and attending the monthly meeting. The convenor also calls group members monthly to remind them of the upcoming meeting, provides BTFC staff members with updated membership listings, and ensures the meeting room is ready. Strong computer and administrative skills are required for this role. The Convenor is supported by the Support Services Specialist at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and will be offered training and ongoing check-ins. Volunteers must be 18+ years of age and willing to undergo a vulnerable sector check.
For all inquiries, please email moneill@braintumour.ca with the position title in the subject line.
BrainWave Committee Member Position
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is looking for volunteers to join our pediatric program in Alberta. BrainWave is a support program for families with a child (19 years of age or younger) with a brain tumour, offering the opportunity to connect with other families in a similar situation and to obtain much-needed support, information and education. Volunteers in this role sit on a committee to help plan 2-3 in-person events a year. Aspects of the role include working collaboratively with our BrainWAVE Committee and a member of our Support Services Team to plan appropriate programs and fun events for families impacted by a pediatric brain tumour diagnosis. Committee members are also asked to develop positive relationships and seek support from various organizations to provide additional opportunities to our BrainWAVE Families. Members are also encouraged to attend the events planned. Volunteers must be 18+ years of age and willing to undergo a vulnerable sector check.
Volunteers should anticipate committing about 5-7 hours a month with more frequent meetings closer to the event. Zoom meetings with the rest of the committee are held approximately once a month. Commitment is flexible based on your own schedule.
For all inquiries, please email moneill@braintumour.ca with the position title in the subject line.
GOcervo Committee Member Position
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is looking for volunteers to join our pediatric program in Quebec. GOcervo is a support program for families with a child (19 years of age or younger) with a brain tumour, offering the opportunity to connect with other families in a similar situation and to obtain much-needed support, information and education. Volunteers in this role sit on a committee to help plan 2-3 in-person events a year. Aspects of the role include finding suitable events and programs for our brain tumour community and engaging companies or organizations to collaborate with. Members are also encouraged to attend the events planned. Volunteers must be 18+ years of age and willing to undergo a vulnerable sector check.
Volunteers should anticipate committing about 5-7 hours a month with more frequent meetings closer to the event. Zoom meetings with the rest of the committee are held approximately once a month. Commitment is flexible based on your own schedule.
For all inquiries, please email lbouchard@braintumour.ca with the position title in the subject line.
Coordinator:
The Coordinator works alongside the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC) to plan, organize and implement a meaningful walk experience in their community. In this role, one to two coordinators are responsible for the development and management of the walk event. They work with committee members to achieve the walk fundraising goals from the kick-off to the wrap-up. The time commitment is a few hours a month, leading up to a few hours a week closer to the walk date.
Committee Members:
Work with the coordinator to help make the walk a success. Some committee members focus on recruiting volunteers. Others focus on event logistics and finding ways to enhance the event experience. There is no set amount of committee members needed and varies from city to city. The time commitment is a few hours a month, leading up to a few hours a week closer to the walk date.
For all inquiries, please email moneill@braintumour.ca with the position title in the subject line.
Support Groups. Brain Tumour Walk events. Governance. National Material Distribution. Fundraising. Awareness-Raising. BrainWAVE. Brain Tumour National Conference. 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.
Hazel has been volunteering with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada for almost three years, helping with administrative duties. In her own words, she describes her volunteer story with us.
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