Volunteer

“It is one of the beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely help another without helping himself” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Volunteer Links:

What we look for in a Volunteer:

Our volunteers are energetic, trustworthy, community-minded people, willing to contribute their time and efforts to enhance the communities in which we live, and to promote the cause of the ALS Society.

For a complete listing of available postings with ALS BC, visit Volunteer Vancouver’s website at: www.govolunteer.ca or Charity Village atwww.charityvillage.ca

Ongoing Positions

Office Support
Assist with reception duties including: managing and directing calls through a 3-line switchboard, providing information on the ALS Society, handling phone-in donations, greeting the public, filing, photocopying, and faxing. Clerical volunteers may also help with mail outs and data entry, and other general office duties as appropriate. Shifts are 4-6 hours once per week.

Support Group Facilitators
Volunteers who are interested in leading a group of individuals living with ALS, their family members and/or caregivers. Support groups meet monthly, often with a guest speaker, to share information and ideas. It is recommended that a Support Group Facilitator has direct experience with ALS and with facilitating a group. Training will be provided, and is mandatory before leading a group.

Special Event Needs
Check out our Special Events page for events in your area!

If you are interested in any of these positions, please complete the volunteer application form and submit it to us by email, fax or mail.

Thank you…

The ALS Society of BC could not function without the help of the many individuals who generously volunteer their time and efforts. Your involvement means so much to all of us who work in the ALS community, and to our patients and families, it means a great deal more. We want to thank you for thinking of the ALS Society and for the contribution to our community.