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Volunteering at ALS Society of Manitoba
Thank You Everyone ALS Society of Manitoba would not exist without the help of the many, many individuals who generously volunteer their time and talent to our organization. Your involvement means that we can fulfill our mission, and make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Your help means so much to our clients and their caregivers and families within our province. The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well, and we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for choosing to share your time with the ALS Society and for doing your part to enhance our community.
What we Look for in a volunteerALS Society of Manitoba is a volunteer based organization. We are a registered charity, and through the hard work of dedicated volunteers, we incur minimal operational expenses, which allows us to fulfill our mission –to help people affected by ALS every day.
Our volunteers share a common trait that forms the foundation of our organization-a desire to help and make a difference in the lives of those touched by ALS. Our volunteers are energetic, dedicated, motivated individuals who give of their time and effort to enhance the communities in which we live.
Display Booth HostResponsibilities include taking the ALS display materials to events and manning a booth. This involves some physical work (pick up/set up of booth, playing videos). The role of the display booth host is to connect with the community, and advance awareness of ALS and the ALS Society by greeting visitors and handing out information. Good communication skills are a must, as well as knowledge of ALS and the Society’s mission. This position is overseen by the volunteer and development co-ordinator.
Office SupportResponsibilities include various clerical duties, often including filing, photocopying and faxing. Clerical volunteers may also help with mail outs and data entry as well as other general office duties .
Support Group FacilitatorsVolunteers who are interested in leading a group of individuals living with ALS, their caregivers, family and friends will receive training in group facilitation. Experience in social work or counseling an asset. Support group meets monthly, often with a guest speaker, to share information and ideas.
Contact VolunteerResponsibilities include contacting support group members to notify them of upcoming meetings (via telephone, e-mail or occasionally post), contacting membership with special announcements or information between newsletters, etc. A good role for volunteers wishing to work from their homes.
Media Monitor VolunteerResponsibilities include watching and monitoring any local publications and media for articles, ads, news relating to ALS Society of Manitoba or ALS. This position will involve submission of a monthly report to the development co-ordinator. Good organizational skills, a general knowledge of ALS and the activities of ALS Society of Manitoba are helpful, as well as a general interest and access to all media channels are advantageous.
Volunteer Family Advocate FriendThis is a new program of ALS Society of Manitoba, designed to match a person living with ALS to a specific volunteer. Volunteers provide emotional support, practical assistance, advocacy and companionship to individuals living with ALS. This may include things such as listening to music or reading a book together, assisting with shopping or errands, playing board or card games, attending outings together, providing emotional support through active listening etc. Volunteers are not required to provide personal care but should have access to a vehicle and able to commit 3 to 4 hours a week. Appropriate training will be provided for this very rewarding volunteer role.
Special Events NeedsDuring the course of a year, ALS Society will host a variety of special events to raise funds. Each event has a variety of volunteer opportunities involved, many specific to the nature of the event. To find out more about our scheduled events, check out the events section of this website.
Driver / Delivery VolunteerALS Society of Manitoba is often involved in programs which require distribution of coin boxes, literature or other materials around the community. If you have a car, and enjoy getting out and meeting people, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Prize Solicitation
Volunteers are always needed to approach various retail business throughout the City to obtain donations of prizes for events being held by ALS Society of Manitoba. It is important that volunteers have good communication skills, are comfortable asking for donations and have access to a vehicle (volunteers can be reimbursed for mileage upon request).
Volunteer Application ProceduresPlease read the following sign up procedures.
Fill out an application form and either mail, fax or e-mail to ALS Society of Manitoba to the attention of the volunteer co-ordinator. Ensure that you indicate which areas are of interest to you, and also please tell us about yourself-any special skills, qualifications or talents that you may have. If there is a position that you wish to discuss that is not listed in this description, please contact the volunteer co-ordinator for further discussion.
You can find out contact information here.
Interview ProcessAll volunteer applicants will be contacted by the volunteer co-ordinator for an informal interview that may take place either by phone or in person. This meeting will give you an opportunity to ask questions about various volunteer positions or the ALS Society of Manitoba. Some applicants (depending on volunteer role) will be required to go through a more formal interview and provide a criminal records check.
Thank you for your interest in volunteer opportunities with ALS Society of Manitoba.
Volunteer Application FormALS Society of Manitoba volunteer application form is available in Microsoft Word format. Please download the Events Volunteer Application Form.doc
On completion of the form you may send it via email, fax or post-mail. Our current contact information is available here.
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