PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person volunteering opportunities have been temporarily suspended. However, we are still looking for volunteers that can support our mission through work that can be completed remotely. Our In-person volunteering opportunities will resume when it is safe to do so. These positions will be posted when they are available. 
 
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC). Volunteer Pool applications will be retained for a period of one year from the date of submission. Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and, should a suitable position for your interests and skills become available, a member of our Volunteer Department will reach out to discuss the opportunity with you.  
 
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in volunteering with DWDC. Given the volume of applications received, we request that you please do NOT follow up with a telephone call or email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Applicant Contact Information

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* 1. First Name:

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* 2. Last Name:

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* 3. Street Address:

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* 4. City:

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* 5. Province:

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* 6. Postal Code:

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* 7. Email address:

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* 8. Phone number:

Volunteer Commitment

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* 9. How long are you able to commit to volunteering with us on a consistent basis?

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* 10. How many hours per week would you be able to volunteer with us on a consistent basis?

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* 11. When are you able to volunteer with us? (Please check all that apply)

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* 12. I am equipped and able to work from home and/or remotely. (Minimum requirements: A stable internet connection, email address, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Areas of Interest 
 
Please review the areas of volunteer opportunities below and select the area(s) that you would like to volunteer with. 
 
Join a Chapter: For more interest on joining a local chapter, please visit: https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/join_a_chapter 
 
Support our National Office Staff: Our national office staff are a dedicated, hard-working and passionate team that work diligently to advance DWDC’s mission every day. On occasion, there are volunteering opportunities that help support our staff. Please review the list below to learn more about what some of our DWDC staff teams do.  
 
Development team: The development team sources and builds relationships with our supporters and donors to help us achieve our financial goals. This includes drawing people to our organization who can assist with time, talent or financial support, making connections to funders or supporting the organization through fundraising events and initiatives. Administration of mail outs, tax receipts, holiday cards and fundraising campaigns are also handled by the development team. 
 
Communications team: The communications team handles the overall messaging for the organization ensuring it is consistent and accurate across all platforms. The channels include the website, blog, social media, webinars, emails, campaigns, newsletters, the Annual Report and support documents both external and internal. All media relations are managed by the communications team in collaboration with senior staff and the board of directors.  
 
Volunteer team: The volunteer team supports our chapters with recruitment and onboarding. They keep accurate volunteer engagement metrics and contacts in our volunteer database, Better Impact. The team posts volunteer opportunities, conduct interviews and then place volunteers in compatible positions. 

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* 13. Please select all departments/areas of interest for you to volunteer with:

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* 14. How did you find out about volunteering with DWDC?

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* 15. ABOUT ME: Please use the area below to tell us about you. Feel free to include things like: hobbies, favourite pastimes and/or interests.

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* 16. Please check any special skills, knowledge or background you have:

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* 17. Please use the space below to add any additional skills, knowledge and/or training that you would like to share: 

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* 18. OPTIONAL: Please attach a copy of your resume (including education, work and volunteer experience) in either WORD or PDF format. 

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Dying With Dignity Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.

Dying With Dignity Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a volunteer opportunity, please advise the Volunteer Department’s representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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