Volunteers are the Essence of Seasons Centre
Volunteer
“The smallest gesture is worth more than the grandest intention”
Oscar Wilde
At Seasons Centre for Grieving Children, volunteers generously give their time and skills to make an important difference in the life of a child or teen who is grieving the death or impending death of an immediate family member. Most, but not all, of our volunteers have experienced grief as children or adults. However, they all are caring individuals who understand the importance of providing support to grieving children, teens, and their caregivers.
When you volunteer, it benefits Seasons Centre as well as our community. It can also benefit you, the volunteer, in many ways:
- Develop new skills or enhance existing ones.
- Connect with your community and make new friends.
- Explore career interests and complete Community Service Hours.
- Set a positive example and inspire change.
We could not do the work that we do without the time, effort, and support of our volunteers. We are so fortunate to have more than 100 volunteers who work with us.
You Can Make a Difference
Become a Group Facilitator
As a volunteer grief facilitator, you’ll support children in small groups at the Centre from September to June, committing to a bi-weekly schedule (about 4 hours per month).
Requirements include an interview, application form, three references, criminal and vulnerable sector checks, and attending a 35-hour training program. You’ll also complete an orientation covering the Centre’s mission, policies, and training specific to your role.
For more information, contact Paula Coulter, Program Services Manager at [email protected] or 705.721.5437 ext. 200.
Development Volunteers
Development volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising events including special events that create community awareness and generate revenue. Volunteers need to be enthusiastic, outgoing, and enjoy working with people.
To volunteer with fundraising events, please contact Hailey Pride, Communications and Events Coordinator, at [email protected] or 705.721.5437 ext. 301
Volunteer Grief Facilitators
As a volunteer grief facilitator, you work with children in support groups at the Centre. You would be placed in a group with the same volunteer team and children for the season. Our season runs from September – June. Interested volunteers are required to make a one-year commitment to working with their assigned groups which are once a week and every other week. This equals out to twice a month, which is four hours altogether.
Please contact Paula Coulter, Program Services Manager at [email protected] or 705.721.5437 ext. 200 for more information.
