JOIN OUR TEAM
Volunteers are critical to the success of Meagan's HUG. When you volunteer with Meagan's HUG you join an enthusiastic team dedicated to making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families affected by paediatric brain tumours. Volunteers have an opportunity to give back to the community, share and develop their talents, learn new skills and meet new people in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Minor Volunteer Permission Form: download
What is the time commitment?
The time commitment varies by position. We offer short and longer-term volunteer opportunities. From contributing at our annual Hug event, to year-round involvement with one of our volunteer committees, there are many ways to get involved.
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HUG TEAM
Interested in one of the HUG Team positions listed below?
Contact us at volunteers@meaganshug.com
Interested in volunteering at the HUG on the day of the event?
Click below to sign up.
List of Services
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Transport Lead
- Participate in the planning of event parking (volunteer, attendees, VIP etc.)
- Set-up of parking area + signage on event day & oversee volunteer activity
- Direct parking in a safe manner, ensuring cars are directed to the correct lots/zones
- Tear down of signage + pylons post event
- Participate in planning of the Bus pick up/drop off zone at Fort York & SickKids
- Support in planning route and placements for volunteers
- Coordinate volunteers ensuring who needs to load the bus and where they get off
- Oversee safely loading attendees onto busses at SickKids at the end of the event
- Coordinate handicap transport services if required on day of event
- Time commitment: 1-3 hours per month.
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Site Lead - SickKids
- Assist in the planning of site layout (including attending site visit)
- Day of event: Distribute radios to key personnel
- Day of event: direct & delegate set up, signage, tear down/cleanup
- Ensure all team leads are set up on time
- Act as the main point of contact for all vendors entering the site (direct vendors to specific zones, answer questions and ensure teardown)
- Time commitment: 1-3 hours per month.
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Assistant Site Lead - Fort York
- Assist in all planning & execution that falls within the Fort York Site Lead role
- Take part in the planning and execution of the event by actively participating in HUG team meetings
- Time commitment: 1-3 hours per month.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
List of Services
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Communications Specialist, WriterList Item 2
In this volunteer position, you will Increase awareness about Meagan’s Hug, its mission, goals and accomplishments through the preparation of high-quality written material.
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Website Team Lead
In this volunteer position, you will lead changes to the Meagan’s HUG website. You will help Meagan's HUG share its mission, goals and accomplishments through the website.
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Community Outreach, Community EngagementList Item 3
In this volunteer position, you will support Meagan’s HUG fundraising efforts by growing the network of Community Partners.
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Account Co-ordinator, Community Engagement
In this volunteer role, you will facilitate the relationships with Meagan's HUG community partners by supporting overall relationship management.
List of Services
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Family Engagement Team Lead
In this role you will be help advance the mission of Meagan’s Hug through the active engagement of families affected by paediatric brain tumours in raising awareness and funds required for research.
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Family Fundraising Coach
The Family Engagement Team is responsible to ensure that the families affected by paediatric brain tumours within our Meagan's HUG community are represented in all we do.
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Newsletter Lead
In this role you will be responsible for increasing public awareness about Meagan’s HUG and our mission through the regular production of Meagan's HUG email newsletters
