Welcome!
MS
Society volunteers are the backbone of our organization.
They are active and vital partners in fulfilling our mission
to find a cure and enhance quality of life. Volunteers
enhance the services of the MS Society by:
- Keeping
the organization accountable to its mission
- Providing
a wide variety of ideas, skills, and experiences
- Acting
as ambassadors by increasing public awareness of
MS
- Enriching
the community perspective of the Society
The
MS Society of Canada has over 100,000 event, board,
and service volunteers. Join our team of fantastic
volunteers today — start by checking out our volunteer
opportunities listed below... |
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NEWSLETTER:
Our Volunteer VOICE newsletter, published three
times per year, keeps you up to date about our volunteer
opportunities. It also has important dates, information
and stories for and about our volunteers. Download the
latest issues!
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Fall 2008
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Volunteer Opportunities
Interested
in volunteering? Well, here's your chance
to get involved with a great organization! There are
four different volunteer opportunity areas from which to choose
from: Leadership,
Administration, Programs and Services, and Fundraising/Events.
Volunteer Application Form (PDF)
These individuals hold high-level positions within the Society
and devote a great deal of time and energy into the mission,
vision, and strategic direction of the Society. As
well, these volunteers create a strong and consistent awareness
and message of MS and the MS Society.
- Alberta
Division and Chapter Board Members
- MS
150 Bike Tour Committee Members
- Super Cities WALK Committee Members
- MS
Ambassadors
| Administrative/Office Volunteers |
Administrative volunteers are organized individuals who enjoy
working with a team. By joining the Office volunteer
team these volunteers have the opportunity to see all sides
of the MS Society. Plus, they work closely with the
Division and Chapter staff and other volunteers, meeting
many friendly new people.
- Clerical
duties including word processing, data entry, and mail-outs
- Reception
- answering phones, using switchboard
- Fundraising
Assistance - envelope labeling and stuffing, event registration
| Program/Client Services Volunteers |
As a nonprofit agency, everything we do relies on the energy
and expertise of volunteers. Our program and client
services volunteers assist with many roles from recreation
programs, to MS Presentations, and peer support groups.
Volunteers are needed to visit those clients in continuing care centres
who are unable to come to the programs offered at the Society
office.
- Recreation
programs and special events
- Peer
Support Groups
- Friendly
Visitation Program (Training provided)
| Fundraising/Event Volunteers |
The MS Society is the only organization in Canada to fund research and provide
support to those with MS and their families. By being a part of our fundraising
events, volunteers make a difference in the life of someone with MS.
Volunteer
for 2008 Edmonton and Area Events!
(Note:
for volunteering opportunities/dates/information for events
outside of Edmonton,
please contact your
local Chapter office or the Alberta
Division Office at 780-463-1190.)
