Volunteering with BFO-HP
BFO-HP is fortunate to have a fabulous group of dedicated volunteers who give of their time freely. Without their help we would be unable to provide quality services to the bereaved in our Region.
Volunteering is a great way to stay connected with Bereaved Families. Volunteers are important and valuable to the viability and success of our organization. They help us reach out and strengthen our community while promoting awareness of our programs and services.
At BFO-HP we feel it’s important to acknowledge the feelings and experiences of those who have suffered a significant loss. Our goal is to raise awareness and promote understanding of grief and loss. As a volunteer, you play an important role of spreading the word about our work and helping those who need it, receive help.
If you are interested in volunteering,
please complete the Volunteer
Application Form and forward it to programming@bereavedfamilies.ca
or fax it to (905) 848-4338.
Current volunteer opportunities:
Facilitation of Share & Support Nights
One-to-one Peer Support Meetings
Special Events (organizing committee/day-of needs)
Marketing and Communications sub-committee
Community Outreach and Diversity Development Assistant
School Liaison
Support
with Fundraising Opportunities
High School, College, & University Students
- We can help you with community hours & field placement for co-op programs
- We accept students from social service, fundraising, and marketing programs
Volunteer Award Recognition:
BFO-HP Volunteer Recognition Program
Circle of Guardian
A member of the Board and/or PAC committee is recognized for their exemplary contributions and dedication to the support of the organization by continually monitoring the changing needs of our diverse community and responding in creative ways that help to meet these changing needs while maintaining a high level of service consistent with our resources. This individual must exercise wisdom, knowledge and creativity, must attend a minimum 80% of Board and/or PAC meetings and acknowledge BFO as their “Charity of Choice” through both financial support and attendance at BFO-HP events.
Circle of Guardian is Honoring Deborah Davidson
Circle of Hope
A mutual Peer Support Facilitator is recognized for their exemplary contributions and dedication of providing the highest level of care and compassion in their role. This individual must possess great compassion, kindness, wisdom and empathy. They must assist in two or more avenues of peer support such as Closed Group, Share and Support, One: One, Phone, Walking Through your Grief, Expressive Art and Facilitator Training.
Circle of Hope Honoring Paul Serrao & Kathleen Baranik
Circle of Caring
This individual is recognized for their longevity of support to BFO-HP through group facilitation, office administration, IT support and/or event planning and implementation. They must possess attributes of compassion, work ethic, generosity, creativity and be a team player.
Circle of Caring Honoring: Greg Smith
Monica Smith
Theo Borg
Laura Taylor
Iris Walsh
Phyllis Spagnuolo
Helena Stahls
