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Join Us in Defying Limitations! Volunteer with Brain Care Centre

Do you have a skill you want to share to make our community better?

Do you want to help improve the lives of others?

At the Brain Care Centre, we’re seeking compassionate and outgoing volunteers to support our clients in various capacities. By dedicating your time, you will directly impact the life of someone living with a brain injury.

As a volunteer, you’ll also gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector and health services field.

Ways to Volunteer

Leisure Companion Volunteer (Requires a MINIMUM 6-month commitment)

  • Provide companionship, support, and socialization to Brain Care Centre’s clients living with acquired brain injuries.
  • Activities may include playing card games, going for walks, going for coffee, visiting recreation centres, and attending community events.
  • Create a positive impact in an individual’s life and contribute to your community.
  • Help the assigned client reach their goals.
  • Collaboratively set goals with the client.
  • Make necessary accommodations to ensure the client’s success.
  • Contribute to the client’s development through conversation and interaction.
  • Encourage and support the client.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of the client.
  • Maintain open communication with the Volunteer Coordinator and Service Coordinator.
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Events Volunteer

Volunteers provide all required support at Brain Care Centre’s special events and fundraising opportunities. All proceeds of these events go towards providing free services to persons living with traumatic brain injuries in Edmonton/Edson and area. Become a special event volunteer and gain experience in non-profit fundraising, plus make a positive impact on the lives of those living with acquired brain injuries.

Responsibilities vary by event, but may include some or all of the following:

  • Selling 50/50 or raffle tickets
  • Working a fundraising casino
  • Working a registration table
  • Helping out at an auction
  • Sitting at a hole for a day of golf, talking to golfers about Brain Care Centre
  • Setting up or tearing down an event site
  • Greeting and being a friendly face for attendees
  • Providing basic event information to attendees
  • Performing pre-event preparation, including packing and assembling event material
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Front Desk Volunteer

 

Help create a welcoming experience for everyone who visits our office. Front Desk Volunteers greet clients, provide basic information, and alert practitioners when their clients arrive. Volunteers may also assist with light administrative tasks from time to time. Downtime can be used for studying, reading, or other quiet activities, making this a great opportunity for students or anyone looking for a flexible volunteer role.

 

 

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Groups and Classes Volunteer

Volunteers assist Brain Care Centre staff members that are facilitating workshops, support groups, and other tasks related to a person living with a traumatic brain injury. Activities and tasks may be to present material assigned, provide support, communication, documentation, and socialization in the group.

Responsibilities include:

  • Help the assigned client reach their goals.
  • Assist the Brain Care Centre staff members in any way possible.
  • Make necessary accommodations to ensure the client’s success.
  • Contribute to the client’s development through conversation and interaction.
  • Encourage and support the client.
  • Participate with the group and be engaging with the clients.
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the clients.
  • Uphold open communication with the Volunteer Coordinator and Group/Class Facilitator.
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Volunteer Form

Personal Information

Your Name(Required)
Your Email Address(Required)
This is for Leisure Companion Volunteer Applicants

Volunteer Opportunities with Brain Care Centre

Please check off the volunteer tasks that are of interest to you(Required)
In the Leisure Companion program you are matched up 1 on 1 with a brain injury client and meet approx. once a week for 6 months in the community.

Police Background Check

Under no circumstances will you be able to volunteer with Brain Care Centre if you have a criminal record. Will you successfully clear a police criminal record check?(Required)

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