Volunteer

CHS Needs You!

The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society is always looking for individuals who are willing to help increase hemochromatosis awareness.

A new Regional Coordinator program has just been launched and new volunteers are most welcome. From sea to sea, individuals have volunteered to be the point person(s) in their communities, recruiting others to help spread awareness of hemochromatosis where opportunities exist, and providing leadership and support for families affected by hemochromatosis. Regional Coordinators get together four times each year by conference call to share ideas and experiences.

For more information on the Regional Coordinator program, please contact us.

Community-Based Opportunities

There are many ways you can volunteer in your community to help get the word out about hemochromatosis during Awareness Month, and year round:

• present at wellness fairs
• appear on local cable company community access shows
• volunteer at local hospitals and clinics
• accompany hospital grand rounds
• educate your local pharmacy
• provide CHS materials to libraries or community centres
• speak on hemochromatosis at service club speaker programs (e.g. Lions. Rotary)
• get involved with school volunteer programs
• enlist the help of a local celebrity whom you know has (or has a connection with) hemochromatosis
• speak to the health columnist for the local press
• volunteer at your local Canadian Blood Services clinic

Current Volunteer Opportunities in the National Office in Richmond, BC

Student Volunteers

We are looking for student volunteers to fill positions as Public Awareness Educators and Volunteer Event Planners. View these job descriptions:

• Public Awareness Educator
• Volunteer Event Planner

Interested volunteers may email Student Volunteer Coordinator Sabrina Meherally at volunteer@toomuchiron.ca.

More Information

For more information on any of the volunteer opportunities above, please contact us.