Volunteering
"I have never felt like 'the little guy' at the MFRC, but a member of the team where my contributions mattered and are always appreciated."
Volunteering touches all that we do at the MFRC. A wide range of volunteer opportunities exists for you to become involved and make a positive impact in the military family community. Whether your interest is in meeting new people, working with children and youth, building a resume and enhancing your professional expertise – volunteering for us will provide numerous rewards.
- Current Opportunities
- Orientation Sessions
- MFRC / PSP Volunteer Recognition Dinner
- Pictures from Winter Volunteer Recognition
- Volunteer Application Form (pdf)
- Volunteer Profile
Current opportunities
For more information about any of these opportunities or to discuss your individual interests, please email the Coordinator of Volunteers.
- Casual Child Care
- Community Outreach
- Deployment
- Family Network Coordinators
- Francophone Programs
- Rainbows
- Research Assistants
- Special Events
Orientation Sessions
Find out about the Military Family Resource Centre, our programs and the community in which you will be volunteering. We will help you discover a volunteer position where you can experience personal and professional development opportunities and give back to the community at the same time. Come to an orientation where you will be able to sample the diverse programs and services we offer, or book a personal consultation. Additional Volunteer Orientation Sessions as requested.
- Location: Lampson
MFRC 800
Thur March 25
5:30 – 6:30pm
- Location: CPAC
MFRC 800
Thur April 22
7 – 8pm
- Location: CPAC
MFRC 800
Thur May 20
7 – 8pm
MFRC/PSP Volunteer Recognition Dinner
We want to honour you our volunteers and your contribution to the military community. Come meet formation leadership, other volunteers like
yourself, enjoy music, dinner and a hilarious show by Professional Comedic Hypnotist Gavin Hooper. Seating for this event is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP before April 6 to Vida at 250-363-2640 or by email at vida.anderson-wulff@forces.gc.ca. Free parking available across from the Wardroom. This event is brought to you by SISIP.
- Location: CFB Esquimalt Wardroom (1586 Esquimalt Road)
April 21
5:30pm: Cocktails and the Naden Band
6pm: Dinner
7:15pm: Presentations
8pm: Professional Comedic Hypnotist Gavin Hooper
Pictures from Winter Volunteer Recognition
Take a look at the pictures from our November 29 Volunteer Recognition Event featuring a performance by the Victoria Choral Society. What a treat!
Volunteer Profile
Paul Hardy is incredible. Let’s be honest about it. He has overcome tremendous odds to become an inspiration for everyone at the MFRC.
On August 13, 2002 around 1am, Paul was walking on the side of the road on Pender Island when a truck hit him. It wasn’t until 9am that
someone found him by the side of road with broken legs and a cracked skull. He spent 19 days in a coma and nine months in hospital.
HeadLine Magazine, a publication that focuses on the brain injury community, did a story on Paul. The editor knew someone at the MFRC and put him in contact with us. He has been a MFRC volunteer for the past five years.
“I enjoy it so much,” says Paul who uses volunteering to keep active and make friends. “I just want to work as much as I can. I really enjoy it.”
He started at the now-defunct MFRC Thrift Store but now spends two day a week split between the Signal Hill location helping around the office and the Lampson location cleaning daycare toys.
An avid paint baller for the past 22 years, Paul spends two to six times per month partaking in that hobby.
"Paul is wonderful asset to the MFRC,” says Sara Mansi, the Coordinator of Volunteers. “His positive attitude and commitment to the MFRC and military families is a wonderful example to all of us."
