Volunteers are at the heart of all that we do and it starts with an understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Watch our orientation video (running time is about 15 minutes) to learn about who we are, what we do, how we do it and the incredible impact volunteers make every day. Download the National Volunteer Orientation Presentation
Chapters play a critical role in delivering the mission of Crohn's and Colitis Canada. We've created the tools below to assist in this work.
Gutsy Walk is the signature fundraising event for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Below are resources to help support you in making your local Gutsy Walk a great success!
Webinars Recordings of our webinars to help Gutsy Walk committee volunteers in their particular areas of responsibility: Event Day Experience webinar Fundraising, Sponsorship, and New Walker Recruitment webinar Volunteer Engagement webinar Promoting Your Gutsy Walk webinar
Gutsy Walk Tools
Volunteer Engagement: Sample volunteer emails Sample event day orientation script Sample event day information overview Sample volunteer schedule Sample volunteer thank you script
Media/PR: Gutsy Walk 2017 Media Advisory Facebook Event Wording Template Community Calendar Wording Template Social Media Covers Gutsy Walk 2017 PSA - web version - for use online and in social media Gutsy Walk 2017 PSA - television broadcast version - for submission to television broadcasters Gutsy Walk 2017 PSA - radio version - for submission to radio broadcasters Gutsy Walk Position Descriptions:
see your staff partner for the full Open House event in a box toolkit
Open House Poster Template Laying Down the Welcome Mat (presentation from GUTS2015) Awareness & Brand presentation (presentation from GUTS2014) Building Awareness (presentation from GUTS2015)
For volunteers who manage chapter social media accounts and other online commuications, our training webinar offers information on how to make the most of your chapter's digital activities. Watch the Digital Outrach Lead orientation webinar