Volunteers are at the heart of all that we do and it starts with an understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Watch our orientation video (running time is about 15 minutes) to learn about who we are, what we do, how we do it and the incredible impact volunteers make every day. Download the National Volunteer Orientation Presentation
Chapters play a critical role in delivering the mission of Crohn's and Colitis Canada. We've created the tools below to assist in this work.
Chapter Guidelines: Chapter Guidelines (2017 Update) Chapter Annual Planning Tool: Chapter Annual Plan (2017 Update) Chapter Elections: Chapter Elections Quick Reference one pager Chapter Position Descriptions: Chapter President Chapter Vice-President Chapter Treasurer Chapter Secretary Chapter Volunteer Engagement Lead Chapter Programs & Education Lead Chapter Community Outreach Lead Community Fundraising Connector Digital Outreach Lead Youth Engagement Lead Volunteer Engagement: Ways to involve volunteers in your Chapter Chapter Meetings Overview Meeting Icebreakers Core Chapter Areas of Activity and leadership roles Chapter Role Diagram Role Specific Core Activities and Interactions
Chapter President Training: Chapter President Orientation (Watch on YouTube) Chapter Treasurer Training: Crohn's and Colitis Treasurer Orientation Video ( Watch on YouTube) Chapter Treasurer Guidelines April 2016 Appendix A. RBC signature card Appendix B. Form A - Cash-Cheque English Appendix C. Form A - Credit Card English Appendix D. Form A - Gutsy Walk Appendix E. Form A Step by Step Guide Appendix F. Form B Appendix G. Gift in Kind Checklist Appendix H. Gift-In-Kind Examples Appendix I. GW Codes Appendix J. Key Contacts Appendix K. PFP event in a box Appendix L - Chapter Event Budget SAMPLE
Taking place on Sunday, June 2, our 2019 Gutsy Walk unites communities across Canada on one day for one cause. As a Gutsy Walk volunteer, you will help bring this funfilled event to life!
Have yet to register as a volunteer? Learn about available opportunities.
Below are resources to help support you in making your local walk a great success.
Webinars Recordings of our webinars to help Gutsy Walk committee volunteers in their particular areas of responsibility: Fundraising and Sponsorship Webinar (2019) Event Day Experience webinar (2019) Volunteer Engagement webinar (2019) Volunteer Engagement webinar Powerpoint (2019) Promoting Your Gutsy Walk PPT Presentation (EN) Brinks Training webinar (2018) RBC Night Deposit Training webinar (2018) Volunteer Engagement Tools: Sample volunteer emails Sample event day orientation script Sample event day information overview Sample volunteer schedule Sample volunteer thank you script Public Relations Tools: Media Advisory Template (EN) Media Advisory Template (FR) Media Follow-up Template (EN) Media Follow-up Template (FR) Key Messages (EN) Key Messages (FR) Community Engagement Tools: Facebook Event Wording Template (EN) Facebook Event Wording Template (FR) Community Event Calendar Template (EN) Community Event Calendar Template (FR) Social Media Cover Photos: Twitter Cover Photo (EN) Twitter Cover Photo (FR) Facebook Cover Photo (EN) Facebook Cover Photo (FR) *To download each cover photo, click on the above link, right click on the image and select save as
see your staff partner for the full Open House event in a box toolkit
Open House Poster Template Laying Down the Welcome Mat (presentation from GUTS2015) Awareness & Brand presentation (presentation from GUTS2014) Building Awareness (presentation from GUTS2015)
For volunteers who manage chapter social media accounts and other online commuications, our training webinar offers information on how to make the most of your chapter's digital activities. Watch the Digital Outrach Lead orientation webinar