Name of community agency/organization:
The Healing Cycle Foundation
Description of community agency/organization:
Founded in 2005, the Healing Cycle Foundation is a volunteer-based, registered charity that honours life by raising and stewarding funds to hospice palliative care services that provide compassion and uphold dignity for those living with a terminal illness and their loved ones. The Foundation runs an annual fundraising bike ride with 500-1000 cyclists and 500-600 volunteers.
Position title:
Several Different Positions Available
What you will do:
During the Healing Cycle fundraising ride, there are several volunteer options over a 4-day period from June 21-24th. Students can earn up to 27 volunteer hours over the course of the event.
Skills required:
Common sense and an ability to "think on your feet".
Skills you will learn:
How to work as a team and ensure the safety of the individual participants.
Length of time required:
Anywhere from a few hours to 4 days
Location:
GlaxoSmithKline, 7333 Mississauga Road
Contact Person:
Lynn Lister, Event Volunteer Manager, lynn@thehealingcycle.ca
How to get involved/How to apply:
Register online at http://www.thehealingcycle.ca/Volunteers/Volunteer/
The Peel board has reviewed this volunteer posting to make sure it meets the criteria for the community involvement requirement. However, this posting is provided as a service to students--it is not intended to be an endorsement by the Peel District School Board of any specific organization or program.
