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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region Last Updated December 2013 Page 1
How to Access My Volunteer Profile
Website: www.MyVolunteerPage.com
User Name: _____________________________________
Password: _______________________________________
For More Information/Assistance Contact:
Kimberly Hodge
Manager, Volunteer Resources
300-1090 West Pender Vancouver BC V6E 2N7
Phone: 604.443.6957 / 1.800.561.6111 x242
Email: volunteerbc@cbcf.org
Connect With CBCF!
Follow us on Twitter at @CBCF_BCYukon, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CBCF.BCYukon, and
make sure to subscribe to PinkedIn, our e-newsletter, through our website.
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Contents
How to Access My Volunteer Profile ............................................................................... 1
For More Information/Assistance Contact: ....................................................................................................... 1
Welcome to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation ............................................. 3
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Structure ........................................................... 3
Board of Directors, BC/Yukon Region ................................................................................................................. 3
The Importance of Volunteers ........................................................................................... 4
Volunteers Make a Difference ................................................................................................................................ 4
Volunteer Program Objectives ............................................................................................................................... 4
About the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation ......................................................... 5
About the BC/Yukon Region .................................................................................................................................. 5
Our Vision and Mission ......................................................................................................... 5
Our Vision ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Our Mission ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Our Values ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Our Region in Action ............................................................................................................. 7
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure ...................................................................... 7
Breast Health Education ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Grants & Funding........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Breast Cancer in Canada 2013 ........................................................................................ 10
SUMMARY POINTS .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Expectations of Foundation Volunteers ...................................................................... 11
In the Office ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
At offsite Events: ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Attendance: ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Before going out to an event: ............................................................................................................................. 12
After the event: ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Volunteer Policies ................................................................................................................. 13
Your Volunteer Profile ........................................................................................................ 16
Sign-Up for a Volunteer Position ....................................................................................................................... 16
Removing yourself from a volunteer position .............................................................................................. 17
Confirm your Volunteer Position ....................................................................................................................... 17
Print a Copy of your Volunteer Schedule ....................................................................................................... 17
View or print your volunteer hours ................................................................................................................... 17
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Welcome to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
We are pleased to welcome you as a volunteer to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation! You
will be part of a dynamic group of individuals, offering time and resources in a movement to
help us create a future without breast cancer.
The Foundation is the leading national community driven organization in Canada dedicated to
creating a future without breast cancer. Our investments in innovative and relevant research
have lead to progress in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. Since 1986, we
have been at the forefront of a nationwide movement advocating and supporting for the breast
cancer community.
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities and hope you will find that one or many of them
match your volunteer goals. As a volunteer with the Foundation you will be receiving our e-
newsletter, as well as email notifications whenever we have a new volunteer opportunity in your
area.
Thank you so much for choosing the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region.
We are pleased to have you join our volunteer team!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact one of the members of our
Volunteer Department at volunteerbc@cbcf.org.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Structure
Board of Directors, BC/Yukon Region
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Region’s Board of Directors bring a wealth of
talent and leadership to the organizational vision. Comprised of corporate and community
leaders, the Board outlines the policies and strategic direction of the Region and maintains
fiduciary responsibility on behalf of stakeholders.
Meet our Regional Board of Directors
Visit www.cbcf.org > About Us > Our Team >BC/Yukon Region Board of Directors
Meet our Regional Staff Team
Visit our website > About Us > Our Team > Our Staff
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, also known as CBCF, has a central office, located in
Toronto, Ontario, and four regional offices:
BC/Yukon Region
Prairies/North West Territories Region
Ontario Region
Atlantic Region
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The Importance of Volunteers
In keeping with its grassroots beginnings, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation continues to
benefit from the support of thousands of volunteers across the country. Volunteers are the
backbone of the Foundation, and they dedicate endless hours to help in its work. Volunteers
take on all kinds of roles: Board members and committee members; special event coordinators;
grant review panelists; professional advisors; major gifts fundraisers; administrative support; and
Run Directors with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.
Our volunteers tell us they are involved with the Foundation because of:
A personal connection to the cause
Social responsibility
Employee engagement
Skills development
Desire to get connected
Volunteers Make a Difference
A volunteer for the Foundation is anyone who, without compensation or expectation of
compensation beyond reimbursement of expenses incurred in the course of his or her
volunteer duties, performs a task at the direction of and on behalf of the Foundation.
Volunteer involvement:
o is vital to the Foundation’s mission of creating a future without breast cancer
o strengthens the Foundation’s impact on communities
o mutually benefits both the Foundation and its volunteers
o builds strong relationships
Volunteer Program Objectives
To support the Foundation’s mission of creating a future without breast cancer by
maintaining and developing an effective volunteer program
To ensure that all volunteer opportunities are safe, meaningful and contribute to the
Foundation’s mission
To actively engage and retain volunteers using the volunteer management cycle
To ensure that the Foundation recognizes volunteers as an essential part of our
principles and practices of Human Resources structure by adhering to the Canadian
Code for Volunteer Involvement
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About the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading national community-driven organization
in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer.
Established in 1986 by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Foundation works collaboratively to
fund, support and advocate for:
Relevant and innovative research,
Meaningful education and awareness programs,
Early diagnosis and effective treatment; and
A positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer.
Fundraising through the annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure,
special events, corporate sponsorship and donations has enabled the Foundation to allocate
millions of dollars in grants for breast cancer research, education and awareness projects.
Addressing the needs of Canadians from coast to coast, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
has regional offices in British Columbia/Yukon, Prairies/NWT, Ontario and the Atlantic Region.
The Foundation’s central office is located in Toronto.
About the BC/Yukon Region
The BC/Yukon Region of the Foundation was founded in 1992 by breast cancer survivor Judy
Caldwell and continues to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of women, men and
families who are affected by breast cancer across the province. Every year, the Region works in
partnership with donors, sponsors and volunteers to raise funds that support important projects
and programs in breast cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, research and emerging
issues in the health care workforce.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision
Creating a future without breast cancer
Our Mission
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is Canada's leading community-driven breast cancer
charity dedicated to:
funding relevant, innovative research, and
supporting and advocating for the breast cancer community
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Our Values
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is committed to advancing its vision and undertaking its
work with:
Passion
We are passionate about the work we do and the role we play in advocating for the breast
cancer community. Our dedication to the cause inspires us to work effectively and continuously
evolve to achieve the greatest impact.
Integrity
We are ethical, accountable and transparent in the work we do. We are continually striving to
ensure that donors and the public can remain confident that their dollars are used wisely in
carrying out our vision.
Respect
We promote trust, collaboration and open communication to help create a positive community
that maximizes the potential of all individuals. We strive to create an environment where
problem solving and feedback are encouraged and valued.
Leadership
We are committed to serving as a trusted leader in the breast cancer community. As a resource
in the areas of breast health and breast cancer, our positions will always be informed, evidence-
based and forward-thinking.
Community
We recognize the invaluable contribution of our volunteers; whose dedication, support and
commitment makes our work possible. Founded by a group of dedicated volunteers, we remain
community-driven to this day.
Impact
We fund research and undertake initiatives that have the greatest impact and benefit for the
breast cancer community. We are dedicated to leading the way in support of our vision of
creating a future without breast cancer.
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Our Region in Action
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is the Foundation’s signature
fundraising event. It connects over 170,000 individuals in over 60 communities across the
country for a remarkable single-day experience that inspires, informs and celebrates. Held
annually on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, the event sees friends, colleagues, families,
neighbours, and breast cancer survivors come together to walk, run, and give generously, raising
funds in support of breast cancer research, education and awareness programs.
BC has nine Run sites: Abbotsford-Fraser Valley, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Prince George,
Surrey, Vancouver, Vernon and Victoria. All have one goal in mind: a future without breast
cancer. Who are YOU running for?
Breast Health Education
Because breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian women, the
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region plans and delivers breast health
education programs which focus on the importance of risk reduction and early detection, and
help women make informed choices.
The commitment of our donors and supporters has made it possible for us to invest in a range
of breast health programs, initiatives and resources. Here are examples of these dollars at work:
Ask an Expert
This program offers the community access to the brightest minds in breast cancer and breast
health, providing an opportunity for the public to ask their most pressing questions. A multi-
media campaign is used to profile selected experts and to inform the public about how they can
ask the experts their questions, via a live web-chat or at a live event.
Breast Health on the Go
Breast Health on the Go is a program designed to provide breast health information, with the
intention of educating the public about breast cancer and risk factors for the disease. Two
initiatives, Breast Health 101 and Dragon Boat Health Ambassadors, make up the program.
Breast Health 101 Sessions
Why not invite CBCF in for a one-hour Breast Health 101 session, delivered by a member of the
Foundation’s staff? It’s free, informative and even entertaining for those who are interested in
learning about breast health, breast cancer and how to reduce one’s risk of developing the
disease.
Dragon Boat Breast Health Ambassadors
Breast cancer survivor dragon boat teams across BC are proudly joining forces with CBCF to
share valuable breast health information by acting as ambassadors in their local communities.
CBCF has been a strong supporter from the inception of the first breast cancer survivor dragon
boat team, and now the teams, across BC, are doing their part where they live and compete by
providing breast health information at events that they attend.
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The Breast Health on the Go program provides dragon boaters with a breast health toolkit
containing information and useful hand-outs to use at fairs, festivals and other community
events. These breast health ambassadors are working hard to deliver important health
information in this pilot project. And, of course, who could be better ambassadors for the cause
than breast cancer survivors themselves?
Don’t Forget to Check – www.dontforgettocheck.ca
This is an interactive website designed for young women ages 18-25 to engage and educate
them about the importance of knowing their breasts look and feel and checking them regularly.
Additional features of this campaign include a free App for smartphones and a campaign that
reaches out to young women at post-secondary school campuses.
Breast Health is in Your Hands
Informative bookmarks, note pads, pens, nail files and other items containing important breast
health information and messaging are available upon request. These items can be provided for
your next health fair, fundraising event, girls’ night out or other event.
Breast Cancer Navigation Map www.breastcancernavigationmap.com
This online, animated map is designed to assist newly-diagnosed women make their way
through the journey from diagnosis to post-treatment. The information is accurate and useful,
and is complemented by additional information from the Canadian Cancer Society and Inspire
Health.
Grants & Funding
Research shows us that breast cancer is a multi-faceted disease, requiring different strategies
at every stage, from detection and diagnosis to treatment and survivorship. For this reason,
the BC/Yukon Region awards grants each year in two areas: research and health care and
community funding, and also participates in a national funding program.
Research and Health Care
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - BC/Yukon Region is a proud supporter of BC-based
research and holds grant competitions every year to fund new and innovative projects. Since
these annual awards were created, the Foundation has committed over $16 million to support a
thriving community of accomplished and acclaimed medical researchers in this province.
CBCF also awards fellowships and studentships on an annual basis to the most qualified
research projects and in order to invest in and develop British Columbia’s breast cancer research
community.
Grant applications for research and fellowship funding undergo a rigorous peer review
process.
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Community Funding
The Region offers funding to projects and programs across BC that respond to breast cancer
needs at the local level.
Community Grant Program
Our Community Grant Program provides seed money to sustainable health projects and
initiatives in such areas as breast health education, breast cancer prevention and early
detection.
Small Initiative Fund
Our Small Initiative Fund awards up to $5,000 to community groups and organizations
involved with tackling a variety of breast health related issues.
Dragon Boat Grant Program
Our Dragon Boat Grant Program has been awarding breast cancer survivor dragon boat
teams up to $2,000 per boat since 1997, demonstrating commitment to those women who
can and do lead full, healthy and active lifestyles – through the ancient sport of dragon
boating – after a diagnosis of breast cancer.
National Funding
For over 25 years the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has been committed to advocacy and
funding breast cancer research, education and awareness programs. In 2012, the Foundation
granted over $26.5 million towards cause related work, of which $19.8 million was allocated
towards breast cancer research grants across the country.
Our rigorous grant review process and focus on the full spectrum of breast cancer research,
education, advocacy and other cause related work establishes the Foundation as a respected
leader in the breast cancer community.
We fund innovative breast cancer research grants through each of the Foundation's four regions
and on a pan-Canadian basis.
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Breast Cancer in Canada 2013
SUMMARY POINTS
Breast cancer continues to be the most common cancer diagnosis in Canadian women –
with 1 in 4 cancer diagnoses being breast cancer
One in 9 Canadian women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime
In 2013, an estimated 23,800 Canadian women (and 200 Canadian men) will be
diagnosed with breast cancer
The risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer increases with age – 82 percent of new
breast cancer cases will occur in Canadian women over the age of 50
For Canadian women ages 30 to 49, the risk of being diagnosed with any type of cancer
is 1 in 500 – about one third of these cancers will be breast cancer
Canadian women with breast cancer are surviving for longer periods of time – over
157,000 Canadian women who have had a breast cancer diagnosis in the last 10 years
are living
The 5-year survival rate for Canadian women diagnosed with breast cancer is 88 percent
– in 1986 it was 79 percent
o The 5-year survival rate for Canadian men diagnosed with breast cancer is 80
percent – 8 percent lower than women’s rate in part due to diagnosis at more
advanced stages of the disease, when fewer treatment options are available
One in 29 Canadian women will die from breast cancer
In 2013, an estimated 5,000 Canadian women (and 60 Canadian men) will die of breast
cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in Canadian women
after lung cancer
The risk of dying from breast cancer increases with age – Ninety percent of breast cancer
deaths occur in women 50 and over, representing 82 percent of breast cancer cases. The
majority of breast cancer deaths (51 percent) occur in women over 70 years of age, who
make up 30 percent of breast cancer cases.
Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer (at 28 percent) and the leading cause of
cancer-related death in Canadian women under 40 years of age – approximately 100
women under 40 are expected to die from breast cancer in 2013, representing 2 percent
of all women who will die from breast cancer this year
Fewer Canadian women are dying from breast cancer today than in the past – since their
peak in 1986, breast cancer deaths have decreased by 42 percent due to earlier detection
through regular mammography screening, advances in screening technology, and
improved treatments
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Expectations of Foundation Volunteers
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation wants to ensure your time with us is rewarding and
fulfilling. The contributions of volunteers are integral to the Foundation’s work, and we want to
ensure that all volunteers are valued and respected by everyone in the organization. In order to
fulfill both the Foundation and the volunteer’s commitment to the cause, the following
guidelines need to be followed.
You are considered an active member of our CBCF team as a volunteer, upon successful
completion of the recruitment and selection process, including agreeing to comply with all
relevant policies and procedures. In certain roles, orientation or training is conditional of
activating your volunteer placement. Take time to familiarize yourself with the Foundation and
breast health information provided to you, and be sure to ask questions. You are not expected
to be an expert, but we hope you feel comfortable sharing basic breast health information.
While working as a volunteer for the Foundation, if there is ANY suspicion that you are under the
influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be asked to leave immediately by the on-site Foundation
representative, event organizer or designate.
In the Office
While volunteering in the office you will be working alongside staff and volunteers. We
appreciate your skills and expertise you are sharing with us. Please check in with the
receptionist upon your arrival so we can notify the staff member you are reporting to that you
are here.
We are a scent free zone. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne
The dress is generally business casual, however jeans are ok, but no rips or tears please
All ringers should be kept on vibrate or silent while in the office so as not to disrupt work
Feel free to bring your lunch and put it in the fridge and help yourself to tea or water
Ask questions! If you aren’t sure or want to learn more, please ask your supervisor or come
visit the Manager, Volunteer Resources
If you aren’t able to make your shift, please call or email with as much notice as possible as
we do appreciate the work you do and may have to find someone else to fill in
Office hours are 8:30am-4:30pm
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At offsite Events:
There are hundreds of events throughout the year that benefit CBCF. Volunteers are requested
to support third party event organizers who put on events to benefit the Foundation.
Please take special care to thank the organization and/or event organizer for their time and
choosing to benefit CBCF. Everyone is working with the best of intentions and is helping to
create a future without breast cancer.
Your on-site supervisor is your first point of contact, and this may or may not be a CBCF staff
member. Should you experience any issues while volunteering, share that with them, and don’t
hesitate to call the Foundation and speak directly to the Manager, Volunteer Resources (page 1).
Attendance:
We pride ourselves on sending reliable and punctual volunteers to event organizers.
If you are not able to complete your shift as assigned, please contact us as soon as possible so
that alternate arrangements can be made. In some cases, events and/or activities cannot
proceed without sufficient volunteer support and the sooner you provide notice the easier it is
to find your replacement.
Before going out to an event:
Familiarize yourself with the details sent by the Foundation prior to your event or
assignment.
Come prepared! Ensure that you are dressed as requested and prepared for any weather
conditions (i.e. outdoors).
o Wear your CBCF volunteer button, and nametags provided for you at events.
Introduce yourself to the on-site contact, event organizer or designate upon your arrival.
Most importantly – have fun!
After the event:
After completing your assignment, we ask that you provide feedback to the Foundation
concerning your volunteer experience. Your feedback is appreciated and will be critical in
helping ensure that volunteer experiences are rewarding, our training is comprehensive and the
onsite protocols/procedures are effective. Your feedback will help shape the experience for
future volunteers.
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Volunteer Policies
This is a copy of the policies agreed to as part of the online volunteer application.
VOLUNTEER WAIVER CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Volunteer Waiver of Liability & Indemnity & Confidentiality Form.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions. Please read carefully!
If you are under the age 18 please obtain parental or legal guardian consent before
completing this online application. Your parent or guardian must be present to electronically
consent to the terms and conditions.
Confidentiality
Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all Canadian Breast Cancer
Foundation proprietary or privileged information to which they are privy. Confidential
information includes, but is not limited to, business plans and practices, customer and supplier
information, donor and volunteer information, sponsorship agreements and financial
statements. This information will only be used to support the Foundation’s initiatives and will
never be used for personal purposes. Volunteers will protect the Foundation’s ability to maintain
its competitiveness in the market. Volunteers will not disclose in any manner to a third party
(other than upon authorized request to the Foundation’s lawyers, auditors, or authorized
government officials) any confidential information without the prior express written consent of
the Foundation. Should Volunteers be given any Foundation property, including keys or
confidential information, it remains the property of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and
will not be used or duplicated for personal purposes. All Foundation property and privileged
information will be returned at the end of a volunteer’s tenure. Volunteers will hold the best
interests of the Foundation first in all aspects throughout their volunteer terms. At no time shall
volunteers use the Foundation’s registered trademark logo or distribute any written information
about the Foundation without first obtaining approval from the Foundation. Failure to maintain
confidentiality will result in corrective action up to and including termination of a volunteer’s
relationship with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Personal Convictions/Ideals
No personal convictions or ideals held by volunteers will be imposed upon Foundation staff,
other volunteers, sponsors and/or event participants. This includes religious or any other
personal beliefs or philosophies.
Advice to Others
Volunteers come to the Foundation with a great deal of personal knowledge. Unless specifically
asked to do so as part of their role when representing the Foundation as a volunteer, volunteers
are asked to not give medical advice (which includes comments and suggestions that
personalize medical information and influence treatment decisions), but may give information
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about breast cancer from their own personal experience which consists of facts available to
anyone seeking general knowledge about the disease and its treatment.
Reports and Record Keeping
Where required, volunteers agree to have appropriate documentation related to their
assignments prepared and maintained, including sponsorship agreements, timelines, contact
information, etc. Upon request, the volunteer agrees to submit to the Foundation all
information, data, lists and reports created as part of their services.
Allowable Expenses
Volunteers may submit expense claim forms for reimbursement only when expenditures have
been pre-approved by Foundation staff and all original receipts are provided.
Volunteer Code of Conduct
While representing the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in any way, volunteers shall conduct
themselves in an appropriate manner in accordance with the Foundation’s mission, vision and
values. Volunteers will speak and act in a professional manner, one that supports the
Foundation’s work, and will refrain from public criticism of the Foundation, fellow volunteers and
staff members. Volunteers are asked to redirect any media inquiries to the Foundation
Communications department unless otherwise directed by staff or if designated as a media
spokesperson, at which time the volunteer will use only the key messages supplied by the
Foundation.
Conflict of Interest
Volunteers will not use their volunteer status to personally gain from those conducting or
seeking to conduct business with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and must avoid all
situations in which their personal interests conflict with responsibilities to the Foundation. Any
potential conflict of interest should be immediately identified to Foundation staff for discussion.
Intellectual Property
The Foundation will retain ownership of any information, data and intellectual property created
as part of the volunteer’s services. The Foundation may grant rights to the volunteer to use the
information, data, and intellectual property upon written request from the volunteer. The
volunteer also waives their moral rights in any copyrightable works created for the Foundation.
Photography and Media
The volunteer gives permission for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to collect, use and
disclose his/her photograph, electronic image and/or video image in any and all Foundation
materials, including but not limited to brochures, newsletters, media releases, websites, and
videos for the purpose of recognizing my involvement with the Foundation, promoting or
publicizing the Foundation’s work, or fundraising on behalf of the Foundation. The volunteer
also gives permission for his/her full name to be displayed or published alongside my image in
said materials. The volunteer hereby waives any and all right, title and interest s/he may have in
and to his/her depiction including without limitation any right to be compensated therefore. The
Foundation will not sell, license, or otherwise assign a volunteer’s depiction to any other
organization without obtaining his/her prior written consent.
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Accountability
As part of an important team, volunteers are accountable for their actions, and will follow the
Foundation’s policies, procedures and practices.
By agreeing to this Volunteer Agreement, I am indicating that I have read and understand the
Volunteer Agreement, and that I agree to abide by it. I commit to fulfilling my volunteer tasks as
assigned and agree to seek and accept support from the Foundation and to maintain a cohesive
working relationship with other volunteers and with Foundation staff so that I may successfully
fulfill my role.
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Your Volunteer Profile
You can access your volunteer profile at any time by visiting www.MyVolunteerPage.com and
entering your user name and password. There you can:
Update your contact, interests, and availability information
Sign up for/confirm shifts
Get a report of your volunteer hours
To ensure you always find us, save the address to your favourites and remember to save your
username and password.
We will send you emails when new volunteer opportunities are available, as well as when we
have volunteer news to share.
Sign-Up for a Volunteer Position
1. Log into your volunteer profile at www.MyVolunteerPage.com or follow the link to the
position description provided in the email we send you and click “Log In” on the right
hand side of the screen
2. Enter your user name and password in the space provided and click “Login”.
3. If you do not remember your user name or password, click the “Forgot your user name
and password? Click here” link. If this prompt doesn’t work for you, please phone our
office and ask to speak with the volunteer coordinator or email volunteerbc@cbcf.org for
assistance.
4. A page will come up showing any news we are sharing with volunteers, a summary of
current shifts and tabs at the top to sign up for activities and edit your volunteer profile.
5. Click on the Sign-Up tab at the top of the screen (just above the Welcome message).
6. A list of activities will show up. Scroll down the list to see the opportunities. Click on the
hyperlinks for more details. Use your internet’s back button or the “Back to Activity list”
link to return to this list.
7. When you open an activity for which you want to sign up, scroll to the bottom of the
page and click the “sign up” box.
8. One of two messages will pop us depending upon what kind of position you signed up
to do.
a. “You have not been scheduled for this activity yet but you have been signed up for
it. You will be contacted later regarding your assignment.” This is ok. Your local
Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with you via email to confirm whether you
have been assigned to this activity.
b. “You have been assigned to one or more shifts for this activity. Please click
confirm next to each one (or confirm all) to acknowledge this.”
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Removing yourself from a volunteer position
1. To take yourself off the list, simply use the “remove me button” at the bottom of the
page.
2. You may return to the list of activities to sign up for other roles that you may like to do.
Confirm your Volunteer Position
After you are assigned to an activity you may receive an email asking you to confirm your
volunteer position.
1. Log into your volunteer profile at www.MyVolunteerPage.com
2. Enter your user name and password in the space provided and click “Login”.
3. If you don’t remember your user name or password, click the “Forgot your user name and
password? Click here” link.
4. If this prompt doesn’t work for you, please email volunteerbc@cbcf.org for assistance.
5. If you’ve been assigned to any positions that you have not
confirmed, you will see a message on the right hand side of the
screen. Click the “confirm now” button.
6. A list of shifts to which you’ve been assigned will appear.
1. You can hover your cursor over the position name to see a
quick description of the role.
2. Click the link to “confirm” or “decline” the assigned shift.
Print a Copy of your Volunteer Schedule
1. Click on the “Assignments” tab at the top of the page.
2. Scroll down to where it says “Volunteer Schedule by Month”.
3. Export file type: use the drop down box to pick the file type you want
4. Paper size: use the drop down box to pick the paper size you want
5. Start date: Click in the box and use the pop up calendar to pick your schedule start date
6. Click “View Report” to simply see the report
7. Click “Export Report” to create a printable copy of the schedule.
View or print your volunteer hours
1. Click on “Hours Log” tab at the top of the page to view the latest hours that have been
logged
2. To print a report of your hours, click on “Reports” and follow the prompts on the page
top related