Volunteers
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.
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 out a Volunteer Application Form and submit to Anita Macfarlane at anita@childrensfoundation.org or contact her by phone at 519-826-9551 ext.22.
November/December – Adopt-A-Family
The Adopt-A-Family program partners families in need with community donors [individuals, families & businesses] at holiday time. Within Guelph and Wellington County, there are many families, as well as teenagers living on their own, who are unable to afford the luxury of gifts and special treats during the holiday season.
Assistance is required during daytime hours to help with a number of tasks during the holiday season including gift wrapping, making telephone calls, word processing, and running errands. For more information, or if you think you can help, please call 519-826-9551 ext.25.
Gift Wrapping Hours
Daytime
Dec.1 - Dec.19 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Evening
Dec.11 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dec.16 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday May 26th – ‘Fore Our Kids’ Charity Golf Tournament
Assistance is required with the planning of the 14th Annual Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament. If you are interested in joining the committee please contact our office.
For more information on any of the above opportunities email The Children’s Foundation at info@childrensfoundation.org or call 519-826-9551.
Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th – 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
