For more information on any of the following volunteer opportunities, please complete the Volunteer Application Form (pdf) and mail it to the office, or contact Mary Beatson, Executive Director by phone (905-898-6265) or email.
Bereaved Families - York Region makes every effort to comply with the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.
Group Facilitator |
| Purpose: |
- To provide BFO–York Region with one-to-one and group facilitation support
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| Outline of Responsibilities/Tasks: |
- Provide one-to-one support to bereaved individuals and families as referred by BFO staff
- Assist with the completion of 1-1 intakes for individuals entering BFO closed groups
- Co-facilitate closed support groups according to the agenda and guidelines supplied by BFO-YR
- Assist with scheduled Drop-in and Family Night open support programs
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| Outcome/Goals: |
- To promote the mandate of BFO–York Region by ensuring that appropriate and compassionate support is available to bereaved individuals and families.
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| Training and Support: |
- Orientation to Bereaved Families programs and services, policies and procedures
- Completion of Facilitator Training program (24 hours) - next training program starts September 2010.
- Opportunity to participate in additional training and development as offered by BFO and elsewhere in the community
- Availability of BFO-YR staff and/or professional advisor to de-brief, provide support and guidance as needed
- Regular opportunity to give and receive feedback, including but not limited to an annual review with the Executive Director
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| Time Commitment:
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• Flexible. Available in person at BFO-YR office or by telephone for 1-1 support
• 6-8 week commitment for Drop-in and Family Nights |
| Qualifications Needed: |
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• Personal bereavement experience
• Interview with Professional Advisor for acceptance into Facilitator Training
• Completion of a volunteer application form, signed confidentiality agreement
• Current Criminal Reference check (Vulnerable Sector) |
| Benefits: |
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• Opportunity to promote own healing by assisting other bereaved.
• Opportunity to assist in promoting the mandate of Bereaved Families |
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| Library Coordinator |
| Purpose: |
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• To maintain Bereaved Families of Ontario - York Region's resource library |
| Outline of Responsibilities/Tasks: |
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• Process all new library materials and maintain an up-to-date catalogue of all print and non-print materials
• Ensure that shelving is consistent and tidy
• Follow up on overdue materials
Optional duties may include:
• Research and recommend the purchase of new materials
• Develop and maintain resource lists on loss for general distribution
• Assist with development and maintenance of handout materials
• Read and review materials for newsletter and membership |
| Outcome/Goals: |
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• To promote the mandate of BFO–York Region by ensuring that appropriate and compassionate support is available to bereaved individuals and families. |
| Training and Support: |
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• Orientation to Bereaved Families programs and services, policies and procedures
• Completion of Facilitator Training program (24 hours)
• Opportunity to participate in additional training and development as offered by BFO and elsewhere in the community
• Availability of BFO staff and/or professional advisor to de-brief, provide support and guidance as needed
• Regular opportunity to give and receive feedback, including but not limited to an annual review with the Executive Director |
| Time Commitment: |
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• Flexible. Available in person at BFO office or by telephone for 1-1 support
• 6-8 week commitment for Drop-in and Family Nights |
| Qualifications Needed: |
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• Personal Bereavement Experience
• Interview with Professional Advisor for acceptance into Facilitator Training
• Completion of a volunteer application form, signed confidentiality agreement • Current Criminal Reference check |
| Benefits: |
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• Opportunity to promote own healing by assisting other bereaved.
• Opportunity to assist in promoting the mandate of Bereaved Families |
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Office Assistant |
| Purpose: |
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• To provide BFO – York REgion with general clerical assistance. |
| Outline of Responsibilities/Tasks: |
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• General typing, photocopying and filing duties
• Regular update of databases, including “Loved and Remembered” and mailing lists
• Process Anniversary Memory cards monthly
• Assist with production of bi-monthly newsletters and other mailings
• Assist as needed with administrative requirements for special events
• Other tasks as may be discussed and mutually agreed upon |
| Outcome/Goals: |
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• To promote the mandate of BFO – York by ensuring that administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner |
| Training and Support: |
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• Orientation to Bereaved Families program and services, office policy and procedures
• Training for the tasks assigned
• Regular opportunity to give and receive feedback, including but not limited to an annual review with the Executive Director |
| Reporting Structure: |
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• Reports to the Executive Director. Specific tasks assigned may require reporting to another staff member |
| Time Commitment: |
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• Flexible. A regular commitment of days and/or hours is preferred |
| Qualifications Needed: |
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• Completion of a volunteer application form, signed confidentiality agreement and interview with the Executive Director
• Basis Computer skills
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently |
| Benefits: |
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• Opportunity to acquire additional knowledge and skill in office procedures
• Opportunity to assist in promoting the mandate of Bereaved Families |
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| Telephone Support |
| Purpose: |
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• To provide BFO – York Region with telephone support |
| Outline of Responsibilities/Tasks: |
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• Answer telephone, providing information, support and referral services as needed to the bereaved and their community of care
• Assist the Program Coordinator with follow-up calls for support, and to confirm group and event arrangements
• Other tasks as may be discussed and mutually agreed upon |
| Outcomes/Goals: |
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• To promote the mandate of BFO – York Region by ensuring that appropriate information is offered to each caller, and to support the organization of BFO programs. |
| Training and Support: |
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• Orientation to Bereaved Families and programs and services, office policy and procedures
• Training for the tasks assigned, including specific training in offering support to the bereaved, participation in the Facilitator Training Program is encouraged
• Opportunity to de-brief with a staff member as needed
• Regular opportunity to give and receive feedback, including but not limited to an annual review with the Executive Director |
| Reporting Structure: |
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• Reports to the Executive Director through the Program Coordinator |
| Time Commitment: |
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• Flexible. A regular commitment of days and/or hours is preferred |
| Qualifications Needed: |
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• Completion of a volunteer application form, signed confidentiality agreement and interview with the Executive Director
• Current Criminal Reference check
• Ability to work both as part of team and independently |
| Benefits: |
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• Opportunity to acquire additional knowledge and skill in community support services
• Opportunity to assist in promoting the mandate of Bereaved Families |
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High School Students |
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• complete your community hours with us.
• We have various office duties available and are always looking for volunteers for the fundraising events that we organize. |
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| College & University Students |
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• consider doing a field placement with us.
• We accept students from social service, fundraising and marketing programs. |
