Volunteer Opportunities

Coin Boxes

By far, the easiest thing you could do to help out is to put coin boxes in stores you frequent. Coin boxes advertise cystic fibrosis while raising vital research dollars. By putting boxes in stores that you visit often, you are able to check on them regularly and change them when they get full. Boxes are available at our chapter office.

To have collection boxes sent to you, please email: dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca

Sales Opportunities

Each year our Chapter sells Christmas Cards, Art Cards and CF Calendars. These are an integral part of our Fundraising activity and can be a lot of fun to sell. Selling can be done on your own time, from your own home, or an environment of your choice.

For more information, please email: dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca

Public Speaking and Cheque Acceptance

One of our Chapter mandates is to increase awareness on cystic fibrosis. By speaking at meeting or events and visiting companies, schools, support groups, and concerned community members, you can help spread the word. There are also occasions when the Toronto & District Chapter is invited to a cheque presentation and we require an individual to accept a cheque on behalf of the Toronto & District Chapter.

If you would like to public speak or accept cheques on our behalf, please contact dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca

Events »

Valentini

Valentini is a chic after-work event for both single and taken, and will take place during the month of love, February. Guests will be treated to a fabulous evening of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, Valentini activities, entertainment, mingling, and an Oscar style gift bag for the mere price of $40/person. Volunteers can help the night of the event or can join the planning committee.

	Volunteer Opportunity:	Join the committee or volunteer the night of Valentini to assist with registration and silent auction
	Time Commitment:	Committee Member – multiple evening meetings, sponsorship solicitation, promotions & ticket sales, etc.
		Day of Volunteer – 8 hour shift

Please Note: Volunteers assisting during the event must be at least 19 years of age or older.

To join this committee or volunteer the night of the event, please email: dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca

"Drive for the Cure" Golf Tournament

For the past 11 years our Chapter has hosted a Golf Tournament the last Friday of May, that includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, dinner, prizes, and silent auction. A fun filled day for our members and our corporate partners.

	Volunteer Opportunity:	Join the committee (monthly conference calls during business hours) or volunteer the day of to assist with registration and silent auction (weekday event).
	Time Commitment:	Committee Member – monthly meetings, sponsorship solicitation, promotion & ticket sales, in attendance at event
		Day of Volunteer – work day of event

To join this committee or volunteer with this event, please email: dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca

Great Strides™ Walk

Since 1986, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) volunteers have teamed up with community partners to participate in an annual, family-oriented fundraising walk, with great success! The Walk takes place at the Toronto Zoo on the last Sunday of May. Walkers enjoy a fantastic day including admission into the Toronto Zoo, lunch, activities and a loot bag for the children.

	Volunteer Opportunity:	Join the committee or Volunteer for the day by assisting with registration, participating in activities and handing out loot bags.
	Time Commitment:	Committee Member – Committee Member: monthly meetings for 6 months
		Day of Volunteer – 4 hour shift

To join this committee or volunteer the day of, please email: dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca

The Robbie International Soccer Tournament

This is an under 18 international soccer tournament that attracts teams from all over the world. It is held in Scarborough and has been raising money for cystic fibrosis for over 40 years.

Volunteer Opportunity:

Speaking Opportunity (3 hour commitment) – Friday, July 2nd

Team Registration (6 hour commitment) – Friday, July 2nd

Cheque Acceptance (4 hour commitment) – Monday, July 5th

Field Monitor – Full day commitment for either:

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Time Commitment:

Various shifts/durations available

To volunteer with this event, please email: scarkner@ccfftoronto.ca

Shinerama

Over the last 36 years, hundreds of thousands of University and College students across Canada have participated in Shinerama. They leave their campuses and head into their communities to wash cars, clean windows, and shine shoes.

	Volunteer Opportunity:	Liaise with and support the Shinerama campus rep and arrange a guest speaker for the kick off
	Time Commitment:	Minimal (4 hours)

To volunteer with this fundraiser, please email: sfry@ccfftoronto.ca

FrightLites®

FrightLites® are six-inch glow sticks used to make children more visible and safe on Halloween. They are the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s national signature campaign. They are sold through school boards and CARSTAR locations within our Chapter boundaries.

	Volunteer Opportunity:	Become the FrightLites® Co-coordinator for the school in your area or deliver packages to the schools before Halloween.
	Time Commitment:	Co-coordinator - Interact with the school and the Chapter during the month of October (10-15 hours)
		Delivery Person - One-day commitment (2-3 hours)

For more information, please email dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca

Fusion Gala

This event, formally known as the 65 Roses Gala, is held every October on a Saturday night at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham. It is a black tie event with a formal dinner and dance. The night also includes wonderful entertainment and a live and silent auction.

	Volunteer Opportunity:	Join the committee or volunteer the night of the Gala to assist with registration and silent auction
	Time Commitment:	Committee Member – multiple evening meetings, sponsorship solicitation, promotions & ticket sales, etc.
		Day of Volunteer – one Saturday evening

To join this committee or volunteer the night of the event, please email: dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca

Create your own

We are always open to new ideas!! If you have a fundraising concept and enjoy planning and organizing events, we would welcome your support.

Just contact dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca and she will be happy to review your new idea.

Additional Opportunities »

Public Relations Coordinator

This coordinator would be responsible for all public relation activities including the writing and distributing of press releases, the creation of media kits, and scheduling and executing press conferences.

Auction Item Solicitation

The Toronto Chapter holds numerous silent and live auctions each year, and constantly asks companies to donate various products, hotel stays, gift certificates, etc. You can help by approaching local stores on our behalf, with a letter supplied by the Chapter, and requesting items that can be used in CF fundraisers.

Third Party Event Liaison

The CCFF is the beneficiary of many events held by volunteers throughout the year, and simply cannot make it to each and every one. We are looking for a volunteer who would be willing to attend Third Party Events to represent the Foundation, and if needed, accept cheques on our behalf. This person should have knowledge of cystic fibrosis and the Foundation, or be willing to come in beforehand for training. *Please note that events are primarily held on evenings and weekends.

CF Awareness Month Coordinator

This coordinator would be responsible for the activities and programs that take place during CF awareness month in May. These programs and activities take place locally within the Toronto area and are created to increase awareness and raise money for CF.

Volunteer Designers

These individuals have experience with creative design and layout. They would be contacted to work on event programs, posters, brochures, and other printed material. Designers would be contacted as projects arise and would be required to complete design and layout only.

Board Member

The Board of Directors assists the Chapter staff with long range strategic planning, policy setting, approval of new programs and overseeing various Chapter committees to ensure the integrity of the Foundation is upheld. A term must be served on an event planning committee to learn Chapter vision and direction prior to Board placement.

For more information on the above positions please contact: dcaputi@ccfftoronto.ca