Volunteer with Us

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.

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)
Brinks Training webinar (2019)
RBC Night Deposit Training webinar (2019)

Volunteer Engagement Tools:
Sample Timeline for Volunteer Communication (EN)
Sample Timeline for Volunteer Communication (FR)
Volunteer Event Day Information (EN)
Volunteer Event Day Information (FR)
Volunteer Orientation Script (EN)
Volunteer Orientation Script (FR)
Volunteer Schedule Template (EN)
Volunteer Schedule Template (FR)
Event Day Volunteer Thank You Script (EN)
Event Day Volunteer Thank You Script  (FR)

Public Relations Tools:
Promoting Your Gutsy Walk (EN)
Promoting Your Gutsy Walk Webinar
Media Relations Quick Tip Sheet
Media Advisory Template (EN)
Media Advisory Template (FR)
Media Follow-up Template (EN)
Media Follow-up Template (FR)
Key Messages (EN)
Key Messages (FR)
2019 Gutsy Walk TV PSA (EN)
2019 Gutsy Walk Radio PSA (EN)
Gutsy Walk Radio Script (EN)
2019 Gutsy Walk Radio PSA (FR)

Community Engagement Tools:
Facebook Event Calendar Template (EN)
Facebook Event Calendar Template (FR)
Community Event Calendar Template (EN)
Community Event Calendar Template (FR)

Social Media:
Twitter Cover Photo (EN)
Twitter Cover Photo (FR)
Facebook Cover Photo (EN)
Facebook Cover Photo (FR)
Image for Twitter or Facebook Post (EN)
Image for Twitter or Facebook Post (FR)
2019 Gutsy Walk Web PSA (EN)

*To download each cover photo, click on the above link, right click on the image and select "Save as"

Newly Diagnosed Night toolkit:

Open House & Community Outreach tools:

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)

Digital Outreach tools:

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