Thunder Bay

Get Involved

Whether you are a military member or veteran, the spouse, friend, family member or child of an active military member or veteran, or simply a caring member of our community, there are many ways to get involved with us.

• Donate

  Donations are gratefully welcomed

  The Thunder Bay MFRC is a registered charity in Canada with registration number 133 105 536 RR0001.
  
  We issue tax receipts for donations over $20 that are qualified per the Canadian Revenue Agency. 
  
  Please contact us for more information about making a donation by cash or cheque, if you are considering a bequest in your will, or need other information about how you can support us.
  
  Email [email protected] or call 807-345-5116.
• Sponsor
  Sponsorship differs from donations as there is an exchange of value where the contributor receives benefits which nullify the free giving of a gift.  
  
  These benefits can range from event access to naming rights and advertising. Sometimes it is a greater benefit for a business to make a sponsorship investment than a donation. 
  
  Please contact us to discuss a sponsorship that can help you reach your marketing goals while supporting our programs.
• Volunteer
  Our Volunteer Program allows volunteers to partner with staff in providing services, programs, and activities for the Thunder Bay military community.
   
  Volunteers enhance their social circle, gain experience and develop skills, along with the satisfaction of giving back to the community. Many are augmenting their resumes for entry into the job market, while others are maintaining valuable skills acquired through past postings. 

  
  Our Program includes: 

  •    Recruitment
  •    Orientation
  •    Training and Support
  •    Supervision and Assessment
  •    Recognition 

  
  Volunteers can be involved in a variety of ways:

  •    Day-to-day MFRC operations
  •    Drop-in Volunteer Days
  •    Deployment Support
  •    Advisory Committee
  •    Program/Project Facilitators
  •    Warm Line Callers
  •    Welcome Packages
  •    Event Volunteers
  
  Or we can create an opportunity suited to your skill set!

  
  Commitment

  We make every effort to meet the needs of volunteers while ensuring that all programs and services are maintained to the highest standards. We are open to short-term, on an as-needed and on-call basis, and long-term volunteering.

  
  Who we are looking for

  Adult or Family

  You can spend quality time with your family, meet new people, build a resume, and enhance your life in the presence of other military families. 

  
  Youth

  In Ontario, students must earn 40 community involvement hours to graduate from high school. You can start accumulating your community involvement hours in the summer before entering Grade 9. 
  
  To join our volunteers, please contact Evelyn Harrison at 807-345-5116 or [email protected].