Brain Injury Community Re Entry Niagara Inc

What services does your organization provide?
BICR provides support services and rehabilitation to individuals living with the effects of an acquired brain injury

Do you have any age requirements?
Anyone who is over the age of 16 can apply. We do ask for a Criminal Record Check and an interest in helping people.

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
Other languages are considered an asset

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
Due to the type of injury most of our participants has sustained, we ask for consistency and a commitment of at least 3 months. The minimum time commitment is usually 1 -2 hours / mont

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?
We have numerous rewarding roles available to potential volunteers.
For instance:

• Friendly visiting: assisting participants with regaining social connections, motivating them to fulfill their goals
• Volunteer driver: driving participants to appointments, recreational events, family events
• Administrative help: e.g. office work, phone calls
• Support at recreational events: assist with participants while at various agency sponsored recreational events
• Fundraising: increase the profile and donations from various community partners

Do you provide training for volunteers?
Training is provided, but will vary depending on the position. We do not place any volunteers until they feel they are capable of doing the tasks asked of them.

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
Our volunteers can help in many different areas, we have many rewarding roles working directly with our participants or providing support to the agency in other ways. BICR also hosts numerous fundraising events throughout the year such as the Golf Tournament, Bowling and the monthly BINGO games which are all areas where volunteers can help. There are options to work one-on-one with individuals or in a group setting.

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Brain Injury Community Re Entry Niagara Inc?

• Gaining valuable experience that can translate into work experience
• Practical application of information learned in school
• Learn new skills
• Remain active in the community
• Network within the social services field
• Satisfaction of helping someone in need

Do you accept high school students?
As long as they can meet the requirements provided, we accept high school students looking to fulfill a graduation requirement.