Volunteer

Help build a future free of violence for the hundreds of women and children that turn to Birchway Niagara each year by volunteering!

The journey to becoming a Birchway Niagara volunteer starts with the application at the bottom of this page. Need more information before applying? Contact our Volunteer Manager, Alicia MacMillan at AliciaM@birchway.ca or at 905-356-3933 ext. 294

Current volunteer opportunities (updated February 13, 2024)

Board Members:

Birchway Niagara is seeking candidates for three board positions that will become available at our Annual General Meeting in June. Please visit our “Join our Board of Directors” page for complete details and to apply. Applications will be accepted until March 22, 2024.

Gardening Volunteer:

We are looking for an individual with a passion for gardening to volunteer at our Niagara Falls shelter 1-3 hours per week throughout the summer. You will help us primarily with keeping the weeds in the shelter’s gardens under control so that our clients can enjoy the outdoor space. A police vulnerable sector check (or a willingness to obtain one) will be required for this role.

Bingo Volunteers: 

We are in need of volunteers to work 2-4 hour shifts (primarily evenings/nights) at Uncle Sam’s Bingo in Fort Erie and Delta Bingo in Niagara Falls.

(Current volunteers can view the bingo schedule and access online training information by clicking here.

Book Riot Volunteers:

Canada’s greatest used book sale will be back in the spring of 2024! If you would like to help with set-up, during the sale, or helping to take the event we’d love to hear from you! Visit our event page for more details at www.birchway.ca/bookriot.

Child Care Volunteers:

Do you love working with children and have availability during business hours? We urgently need 2-3 child care volunteers to help our clients attend appointments. A perfect role for retired volunteers. Note: All applicants will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check.

Applicants interested in serving on the Birchway Niagara board of directors, please visit the “Join our Board of Directors” page for further information and notifications regarding current vacancies.

How to apply

Please fill in the online volunteer application below. (Board applicants please click here). Please also forward a resume to AliciaM@birchway.ca f you have one available. Volunteer applications are reviewed as needs arise within the organization so please be patient if you do not receive an immediate response.

    First Name

    Last Name

    Address

    Phone

    Email (Required)

    Your Availability

    Please check all the times during the week that apply:
    Monday - MorningMonday - AfternoonMonday - EveningTuesday - MorningTuesday - AfternoonTuesday - EveningWednesday - MorningWednesday - AfternoonWednesday - EveningThursday - MorningThursday - AfternoonThursday - EveningFriday - MorningFriday - AfternoonFriday - EveningSaturday - MorningSaturday - AfternoonSaturday - EveningSunday - MorningSunday - AfternoonSunday - Evening

    Please comment on any commitments that may affect your availability (for instance, if you travel in the winter)

    Emergency Contact Information

    Name of Contact

    Relationship

    Phone

    Employment & Volunteer History

    Please list recent employers. Include name of employer, job title and dates of employment.

    Preferences

    What is your preferred location for volunteering?
    Niagara FallsWellandPort ColborneFort ErieWainfleetPelhamAnyhwere in Niagara

    What is your preferred method of communication?
    MailHome PhoneCell PhoneEmail

    Your Areas/Programs of Interest

    Please rank the programs in the following areas by level of interest, with "1" being your highest level of interest. Please rank only those that apply.

    Fundraising Events

    Brunch, Bid & Bowl (March)

    Birchway Book Riot (Book Sale, usually in June)

    Book Sorting (Throughout the year to prepare for Book Riot, usually Tuesday mornings)

    Community Fundraising Activities

    Charity of Choice Events (Events hosted by community partners to raise funds on behalf of our shelters)
    Niagara Falls Bingo (Volunteers act as hosts year-round at Delta Bingo on Drummond Rd)
    Fort Erie Bingo (Volunteers act as hosts year-round at Uncle Sam's Bingo on Garrison Rd)

    In-Shelter Volunteer

    Assistance with Housekeeping
    Donation Sorting
    Child Care (generally weekdays during business hours)
    Gardening/Yard Work

    Donor Relations

    Transportation Services (e.g., picking up donations)

    Office Volunteer

    Office Work (e.g., stuffing envelopes)

    Committee Membership

    Book Riot Committee (Meetings January - June)
    Bowling Committee (Meetings September - April)

    Awareness/Advocacy

    Speaker's Bureau (public speaking)

    I wish to be considered for future membership on the Birchway Niagara Board of Directors
    YesNo

    What are your primary interests and goals in volunteering with Birchway Niagara?

    Do you have any relevant skills / qualifications / experience that you would like us to be aware of?

    Any additional information or comments? (e.g., hobbies, interests, languages spoken, community involvement)

    Please note: Volunteers may be requested to obtain a Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check.

    I have read the Volunteer Commitment, Confidentiality Agreement and Volunteer Waiver document (see link at bottom of page) and state that I understand the information contained therein. My digital submission of this application includes my acceptance of the contents of this document.

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    Volunteer Commitment Form (Please read and acknowledge above before submitting your application).

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