(HopeSpring reserves the right to request a Police Check)

Gardener
This volunteer will assist with maintaining the outside garden. Could involve moving plants, mulching, raking, and weeding.

Holiday Decorating
Do you enjoy decorating for occasions? Then this position would be ideal for you. We are currently seeking individuals to decorate our facilities for special events. Decorations will be provided. Role would include dismantling decorations as well.

House Maintenance
HopeSpring is looking for an individual able to perform house maintenance and minor household repairs. These may include minor drywall, putting up shelves, hanging pictures, moving boxes, arranging objects, etc.

Library / Resources Support
Volunteers will assist with recording items being borrowed; assist with tracking of items and inventory; assist with re-shelving. You may be working with other volunteer or staff members. Volunteer should have good computer skills (Microsoft Office an asset), good organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently, and attention to detail.

Promotional Material Distribution
This volunteer role will assist with the promoting of HopeSpring programs / services / workshops or fundraising events by dropping off posters, brochures, and newsletters throughout our community.

Seamstress
Volunteers who offer their special skills and talents sewing turbans and head coverings for our members.

Special Event Assistance
Volunteers who take care of important tasks during our program and fundraising events. Some of these volunteers assist on one committee to raise funds each year. Other volunteers are available to help promote and staff our many program events. If you have an interest in taking part in our events, please give us a call.

(HopeSpring requests a Police Check)

Administrative Support
The volunteer will provide assistance with administrative tasks such as updating contact lists, photocopying, preparing mail outs, making phone calls, computer tasks. Volunteer should be familiar with Microsoft Word but not necessary.

Board of Directors and / or Committees
The Board is made up of a committed group of volunteers who freely offer their skills and time to ensure that HopeSpring runs smoothly. Offers to serve on our Board are deeply appreciated. The Board functions through a number of committees, including:

• Finance Committee
• Fundraising Committee
• Human Resources Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Special Event Committees

Certified Relaxation Practitioner
Practitioners of reiki and therapeutic touch have kindly volunteered regular sessions to the HopeSpring community. Their unique skills are gratefully received by many HopeSpring members.

Peer Support
Volunteers who are available to speak with visitors to HopeSpring on a one-to-one basis. Many of our Peer Support volunteers have had their own experience with cancer, and can offer insight and encouragement to others. All are empathetic and caring individuals, whose knowledge and quiet attention is very helpful to cancer patients, as well as their friends or family members. Our Peer Support volunteers receive regular training from HopeSpring staff.

Reception
Volunteers in the Front Desk / Reception role are significantly important, as you are the first contact with members of the community, walking in or calling our office. Your pleasant manner, willingness to help and attention to detail makes you an ideal person to assist in this role. This position includes handling a multi-line phone, assisting callers with information, photocopying, re-directing calls a well as other administrative duties as they arise.

Wig Boutique
These volunteers will be trained in order to assist with wig fitting for women in our community going through chemotherapy. Volunteers will be trained for this position.

Why do I need a Police Check to volunteer?

Police checks help us assess the suitability of an applicant for a volunteer role. Many of our volunteer positions may involve working with vulnerable individuals. Some positions may also include handling confidential information.  For all level two positions we now require a police check. Please email Kim Henry, Volunteer Coordinator, if you have questions about this process.