Volunteer
Why Volunteer with the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association
Because we couldn’t do it without YOU!
The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA) welcomes individuals and groups of all sizes, backgrounds & skill level to volunteer and support the programs we organize. Individuals, civic clubs, businesses and organizations are essential to the work we do for brain injury survivors and their families.
Founded by families whose loved ones sustained brain injuries, we have always been a volunteer based organization. We provide support and programs free of charge to individuals and families who are living with the effects of acquired brain injury. We also educate the public about brain injury and its prevention through displays and presentations.
Brain injury is more common than breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury combined. However, public awareness about brain injury is still low and those who are impacted by it continue to lack appropriate support.
As a SBIA volunteer, you can play a vital role in improving the lives of brain injury survivors and their families as well as educating the public about what they can do to prevent ABI.
Volunteering for us can benefit you as well! It’s a great way to meet new people – we have volunteers of all ages, interests and backgrounds all across the country – and learn new skills. And, if that’s not enough, studies have shown that volunteering is good for both your physical and mental health!
When Do We Need Volunteers?
We always need an extra pair of hands with our annual events. Below is a list of our events that happen every year.
Saturday or Sunday at the end of August in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Prince Albert
Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the 2nd weekend of June at Shekinah Retreat Centre, near Waldheim
Saturday and/or Sunday on the 3rd weekend of March in Saskatoon
Saturday and/or Sunday of the 3rd weekend of October in Regina
December & takes place in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Prince Albert
Why Do We Need Volunteers?
We couldn’t help the 1000’s of people without people like you! Volunteers are a big reason why we’ve been so successful at helping individuals and families with brain injuries.
Event Volunteers
Take photos and/or videos.
Write a newsletter article about the event.
Act as a host to event guests, inviting them to feel welcome and included.
Help guests to find their way to their seats, appropriate sessions or to find seating at sessions.
Assist with set up & take down.
Help with registration at the events.
Assist with programs, individuals and displays at events
Sit at displays for a shift, assisting with passing out information , draws, activities , etc.
Program Volunteers
Assist with weekly & monthly programs such as Walking Groups.
Use their hobbies and specialized skills to run groups or workshops such as exercise groups, social coffee groups, yoga and more!
Occasional Volunteers
Assist with projects, mail outs, etc.
Design & create print materials, presentations, & videos.
Create an interactive activity to engage the public.
Ready to make a real difference?
Complete the form below to register your volunteer interest and our team will get in touch with you to discuss.
Testimonials
Les
Les has been a long-time volunteer with SBIA. He often transports members in Regina to Chapter Meetings, SBIA Retreats and to our Survivor and Family Camp/Conference and AGM. Les is a member of SBIA’s Board of Directors. We are so fortunate to have Les as one of our volunteers!
Barb
Barb has been a volunteer with SBIA since 1998. She sits on the SBIA Board of Directors, and facilitates the Regina Chapter Support Group. Barb and her family were among the founding members of the annual Brain Boogie fundraiser and have continued to assist in the organizing of that event. Barb delivers comfort and creativity and we are so grateful to have her as one of our SBIA Volunteers! Thank you Barb!
Karon
Karon is one of our wonderful Regina Volunteers. Karon delivers creativity and comfort to the Regina SBIAMembers and we are so grateful to have her as a SBIA Volunteer
Paul & Shelly
Paul & Shelly have been volunteers with SBIA for more than 45 years combined. During that time, they helped with the Saskatoon walking group and countless other events. They both deliver comfort and hope to the SBIA Members in Saskatoon and we are so grateful to have them as a SBIA Volunteers!