how do volunteers help?
The volunteer program at Bear Cottage offers practical and emotional support to children and families during their stay.
Most volunteers will undertake a variety of tasks in order to support the professional staff at Bear Cottage. These may include:
- Playing with children
- Reading to children
- Taking children on outings
- Helping staff in Bear Cottage with cooking, cleaning, administration and fundraising activities
- Lending a listening ear to parents
- Driving families to outings or to appointments
- Walking Scooter
Volunteers need to show flexibility and a willingness to help out wherever there is a need.
Find out how to become a volunteer

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