The Support Group Facilitator plays a critical role in the delivery of support services at community level. Once a month, they create a confidential and welcoming in-person or virtual space, where people living with Parkinson’s and/or their care partners can share their experiences and develop supportive relationships in a group setting.

As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.  Your empathetic approach, enthusiasm for learning, and ability to facilitate discussion about issues related to Parkinson’s are key factors in ensuring that monthly support groups are safe spaces. Key tasks may include:

• Meeting preparation, including reaching out to new members, sending pre-meeting reminders to members, and sharing resources to members
• Managing logistical aspects of the meetings, set-up and take-down of the room, and providing technical support if virtual
• aking attendance and keeping brief notes, sending to staff contact after meeting
• Guiding conversations and making sure everyone has a chance to share
• Sending meeting follow-up emails to group
• Forwarding messages to group members
• Facilitate a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
• When possible, attend development sessions

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope volunteer driver program is looking for volunteer drivers to help residents in your community.

If you, or someone you know, is looking to fill some time in your day, love to drive and want to support people with cancer, please consider signing up to volunteer drive for the Wheels of Hope program.

As a volunteer driver, you can give the gift of a ride to people with cancer who need help getting to and from their life-saving cancer treatments and other appointments. Mileage reimbursement or tax receipt is provided.

What are the volunteer requirements?

·         Monday to Friday availability. A half day a week or a few days a month ongoing preferably for at least six months. (The program is very flexible—they will work around your holidays and other commitments).

·         Valid driver license with three or less demerits and drive a 100% smoke-free vehicle.

·         Be willing to undergo a criminal background check and provide references.

It’s easy to sign up! Visit www.volunteercancer.ca and click on Wheels of Hope.

For more information, please call 1-888-939-3333 or email us at volunteer@cancer.ca

*** THIS IS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ***
Please apply by visiting https://nankind.com/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-angel/

How you can help?
* Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children.
* Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.
* Four (4) hours of childcare service per week to the same family in your area.

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families living with cancer? Are you willing to commit 4 hours of in home support per week to a child in need? Join Nankind as we lessen the impact of cancer on families through our in home support programs.

Nankind offers rewarding volunteer positions for those who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families.

In home Volunteer Angels provide childcare support for parents who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care, and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period to help reduce any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing due to their parent’s illness or death.

By meeting weekly, building trust, and having fun, our Angels help parents gain the confidence and peace of mind to rest or attend medical appointments, knowing their children are cared for and supported by knowledgeable and compassionate volunteers.

Our Angels receive specialized training and the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time.

How to apply
1. Please apply by visiting https://nankind.com/volunteer/volunteer-programs/

2. Click on "Apply Now".

3. Complete the application then submit. 

Qualifications
* Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check.
* Must have about 1 year of experience providing childcare support in a professional capacity (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc). Experience babysitting one’s own sibling or a relative’s child does not qualify unless the applicant is a parent or grandparent.
* Must reside in Ontario.

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

How you can help?

* Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children. 

* Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 

* Two (2) hours of childcare service per week to the same family. 

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become a Virtual Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families living with cancer? Are you willing to commit 2 hours of virtual support per week to a child in need? Join Nankind as we lessen the impact of cancer on families through our virtual support programs. 

Nankind offers rewarding volunteer positions for those who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families. 

Virtual Volunteer Angels provide childcare support for parents who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care, and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period to help reduce any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing due to their parent’s illness or death. 

By meeting weekly, building trust, and having fun, our Angels help parents gain the confidence and peace of mind to rest or attend medical appointments, knowing their children are cared for and supported by knowledgeable and compassionate volunteers. 

Our Angels receive specialized training and the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time. 

How to Apply 

1. Please apply by visiting https://nankind.com/volunteer/volunteer-programs/ 

2. Click on "Apply Now". 

3. Complete the application then submit.  

Qualifications 

* Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check. 

* Must have about 100 hours of experience providing childcare support in a professional capacity (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience babysitting one’s own sibling or a relative’s child does not qualify unless the applicant is a parent or grandparent. 

* Must reside in Canada. 

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Volunteer tutors are needed to help adults to improve their reading, writing, math and digital skills. 
 
NOTE: We ask potential tutors to commit for one year so that they can come alongside a student for that length of time - once students make the decision to improve their skills, they need a tutor who is willing to work with them to increase not only their knowledge but their confidence and self esteem.