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Want to make a difference in the lives of deaf and hard of hearing children and their families? You can help make bright futures by volunteering, or making a charitable donation.
The BC Family Hearing Resource Centre is a non-profit organization that delivers support and therapy services to deaf and hard of hearing children throughout BC. Since 1983 the Centre has offered a range of individualized services to children with hearing loss from birth to age five, their families and their community service providers. We rely on the assistance of volunteers and donors and need your help!
Volunteer
Program Volunteers
We are looking for caring, playful, dedicated volunteers who would enjoy interacting with and talking to young deaf and hard of hearing children and their siblings. Helping program staff prepare therapy materials and assisting in the classrooms enhances our programs and services. For more information, please contact Cathy Cruickshank at ccruickshank@bcfamilyhearing.com
- Some knowledge of sign language would be useful but it is not a requirement.
- Volunteers new to the area of hearing loss and working directly with the children will be encouraged to attend an orientation workshop on hearing loss.
- Volunteers are eligible to attend family oriented sign classes at our centre.
- Available weekdays.
Administration Volunteers
We are looking for dedicated volunteers who enjoy office work to assist us anytime Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. We are happy to give work experience to individuals entering or re-entering the work force, and welcome retirees. For more information - please contact Cathy Cruickshank at 604-584-2827 or ccruickshank@bcfamilyhearing.com
Special Event Volunteers
From time to time we require volunteers to assist us with planning and hosting special events in support of our services. If you are interested in assisting with these events, please contact Ellen Peterson at epeterson@bcfamilyhearing.com.
* A clean criminal record check is required for all volunteers.
Walk-a-thon
The Elks & Royal Purple Associations donate in excess of $180,000 per year towards the services we provide at our centre. They have been our life blood since the beginning in 1983, then called the Elks Family Hearing Resource Centre. Each year this wonderful group hosts a walk-a-thon to assist our children.
If you would like to learn more about our charitable giving programs, please contact Ellen Peterson, Business & Resource Development Manager.