Volunteer  

You can make a meaningful difference!  

At The Brenda Strafford Foundation, volunteers are valuable members of our team, enhancing the lives of our residents and clients through a person-centred care approach.      

Please note that we are not accepting volunteer applications at this time, but we encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities.


Why Volunteer with Us?

By volunteering at The Brenda Strafford Foundation, you can have a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining our team as a volunteer, you contribute directly to our mission to provide high quality person-centred care and services to optimize well-being and enrich people’s lives.

Enrich Lives and Optimize Wellbeing  

By volunteering at The Brenda Strafford Foundation, you can have a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining our team as a volunteer, you contribute directly to our mission to provide high quality person-centred care and services to optimize well-being and enrich people’s lives. 

The BSF Way 

At The Brenda Strafford Foundation, we put people at the centre of everything we do. The BSF Way is our person-centred approach to care, services, and environments that are personalized, enabling, support positive interactions and relationships, and encourage a sense of belonging to optimize well-being and enrich people’s lives. This is woven into everything we do, and our volunteers are key players in creating a warm and enriching environment for those we serve.  

An Empowering and Inclusive Experience 

We strive to make volunteering a beneficial and enjoyable experience for all our volunteers, staff, clients, and residents, and we do our best to cater to the needs of our volunteers and remove barriers to volunteering.  If you have any special requests or accommodations, please let us know and we will do our best to come to a mutually beneficial agreement.    


Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our team of dedicated volunteers and be part of a team that values compassion, connection, and enriching lives. Your commitment, big or small, can help make a meaningful difference.  

Volunteer Opportunities in Aging Care & Senior Living 

In our continuing care sites, our volunteers are primarily involved in supporting our therapeutic recreation teams. 

Please note that we are not accepting volunteer applications at this time, but we encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities.

View our Current Positions 

Volunteer Opportunities at Heart Home Network  

At Heart Home Network, our volunteers support a variety of our operations and services to support women and children escaping domestic violence.   

Please note that we are not accepting volunteer applications at this time, but we encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities.

Interested in volunteering as a group? 

Are you and your group looking to make a meaningful impact together? Volunteering as a group is a fantastic way to build teamwork and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Whether you're a corporate team, a school club, or a group of friends, we welcome your energy and enthusiasm. 

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How to Apply

Step 1:

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at BSF. Please be advised that we are temporarily not processing new applications at this time. However, we still encourage you to please complete the application form below to register your interest in volunteering in the future. We will get back to you at the earliest opportunity when we are able to follow up on your application. In the meantime thank you for your interest and patience!

Fill in the application form:

Step 2:

Our volunteer specialist will review your information and be in contact with you to arrange a one-to-one chat to learn more about your interests and availability. This will also give you an opportunity to get your questions answered. You will also be asked to supply two (2) references.

Step 3:

After the interview, should you decide that you want to pursue volunteering with BSF, you will be asked to complete our volunteer onboarding process including:

Although it is no longer mandatory, BSF continues to strongly encourage all staff and volunteers to be fully immunized for COVID-19, and to remain up to date with booster doses of the vaccine as they become eligible in accordance with current public health recommendations and eligibility requirements (refer to AHS Vaccine Eligibility).

Current Volunteers 

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