Volunteer
The Children’s Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that your donation dollars are directed to the children we serve, instead of administrative costs. As such, our volunteers and community advocates play an enormous role in the success of The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington.
We are always on the lookout for people who can share their time and talents to ensure our special fundraising events are professionally presented and fun for all participants.
Download a copy of our volunteer information form here.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
September to June - Food and Friends
With Food and Friends, your efforts make a difference in the lives of local children. As a volunteer, there are many opportunities for training and growth.
Management of volunteers: recruitment, training, scheduling and recognition
Administration: records and files, budgeting and fundraising
Food supply and service: menu planning, grocery shopping, food preparation
To volunteer for Food and Friends please fill in our Volunteer Form and submit to Anita Macfarlane by mail, fax or email:
The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
87 Waterloo Avenue - Upper Level
Guelph, ON
N1H 3H6
Email: foodandfriends@childrensfoundation.org
Fax: 519-7664870
November/December - Adopt-A-Family
Looking to enhance your Christmas spirit? One of the most wonderful holiday experiences is the pleasure of giving.
The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is seeking assistance for our Adopt-a-Family Program in the following areas in November and December during daytime hours, Monday to Friday:
- Coordinating the wrapping room – supervise gift wrappers, organize supplies
- Office assistance – data entry, emailing, making phone calls, filing, running errands
- Preparation of donor tax envelopes – adding up invoices/receipts for tax purposes
We are looking for high energy people who can commit to at least 12 hours a week. Training will be provided.
For more information, please contact: Laurie Lantaigne at The Children’s Foundation 519-826-9551 or aaf@childrensfoundation.org
June 3rd - 5th, 2011 - Southern Ontario Amazing Race
The Southern Ontario Amazing Race (SOAR) is a two day adventure competition modelled after the TV show The Amazing Race. 20 teams of two race around Guelph and Wellington County and beyond competing in challenges that test racers’ mental and physical strengths.
Race Marshals are required for the weekend of SOAR for a time commitment of 4 hours up to the whole weekend. Being a Marshal at SOAR is a great adventure and duties include:
- Setting up challenge props
- Managing challenges as teams complete them
- Tear down of challenges
- Shuttle team drivers
- Photography
- Food Crew assistance
For more information visit www.therace.ca/volunteer
