Community Event Volunteer

Join our team as a Community Events Volunteer and help make a meaningful impact! You will assist with organizing and supporting events that bring awareness to grief and bereavement while fostering healing and connection for individuals and families. Your contributions will enhance community initiatives and support fundraising efforts.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator, contributing to key activities such as event planning, community outreach, donation coordination, social media marketing, registration/welcoming guests, helping with setup/teardown, and the organization of our annual community events, including:

– Walk to Remember (held in the Spring)

– Butterfly Release (held in the Summer)

– Memory Links Golf Tournament (held in the Fall)

– Tree of Remembrance Gathering (held in the Winter)

Qualifications and Requirements

– Must be 18+ 
– A minimum 1-year commitment is preferred
– Those with a background in Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Fundraising or a related discipline is highly encouraged to apply;

– Volunteers interested in helping at the events must live or be able to travel to London, Ontario; volunteers interested in virtual opportunities may work from a home office (e.g. coordinating donations, fundraising, etc.)

– An ability to demonstrate compassion, inclusivity, authenticity, adaptability, non-judgment, effective communication, and self-management.

How to Apply

Please complete our Volunteer Application Form here. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

At BFO-SW, we welcome diverse talents. If you require accommodations for accessibility, please let us know. We’re dedicated to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive experience for all prospective volunteers.