Opportunities

All volunteers must provide a current police clearance. Interested parties please complete the attached for and return to BANA.

BANA is always looking for enthusiastic people to help out with its volunteer program. All volunteers are given a thorough orientation and training program. If you are interested please e-mail us.

Here are the volunteer possibilities at BANA:

BANA Prevention and Education Representative: Volunteers would be required to assist in developing and delivering presentations and/or workshops to community groups, elementary and secondary schools, and parent- teacher meetings.

Community Awareness: The volunteer will be required to provide information about BANA and represent BANA at various community events such as Health/Volunteer Fairs and EDAW (Eating Disorder Awareness Week).
Requirements:
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Possess excellent communication skills
* Attend all training sessions as scheduled
* Must be available to volunteer during BANA hours of operation and some weekend/evening hours
* Previous teaching/public speaking experience an asset

Meal Support: Volunteer will be paired up with a client who has requested support and encouragement during a meal time. The role of the volunteer is to provide encouragement and companionship to a client during meal time. Volunteer must attend a two - day training workshop and commit to the program for a minimum of one hour each week for six months at a time.
Requirements:
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Possess excellent communication skills
* Attend all training sessions as scheduled
* Must be available to volunteer during BANA hours of operation and some weekend/evening hours
* Course work in psychology or social work is an asset

Office Duties/ Administration: The volunteer will be required to answer the telephones, organize/ file materials and other administrative duties assigned, as well as, fold newsletters and stuff envelops for our quarterly newsletter.
Requirements:
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Attend all training sessions as scheduled
* Must be available to volunteer during BANA hours of operation

Staff Support: The volunteer will assist individual staff members in completing various projects. (On an as- needed basis by request from staff.) The volunteer will be paired up with a staff member and will work independently on certain tasks outlined by the staff member.
Requirements:
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Attend all training sessions as scheduled
* Must be available to volunteer during BANA hours of operation

Fundraising: The volunteer would be required to organize, develop and participate in fundraising events.
Requirements:
* Must be at least 16 years of age (under 18 years of age a parent or legal guardian is required)
* Attend all training sessions as scheduled
* Must be available to volunteer for duration of fundraising project.

Opportunities

All volunteers must provide a current police clearance. Interested parties please complete the attached for and return to BANA.

If you are interested contact: Luciana Rosu at luciana@bana.ca