Fundraise
By going the extra mile and organizing an event to raise funds for ShelterBox, you’re helping us reach disaster-affected families all around the world.
Our ambassadors play a hugely important role within ShelterBox.
You amplify the voices of the people affected by disaster and conflict, you share their stories, raise awareness of the work we do with members of your community, inspire fundraising and further engagement with ShelterBox.
Without people like you, we would not have the capacity and reach we have in spreading these important stories.
Apply Now
ShelterBox Canada board members and volunteers, Steve Kicinski and Alex Draper.
Hide
Why volunteer with ShelterBox Canada?
Right now, over 123 million people around the world have been made homeless by disaster and conflict.
ShelterBox was founded by volunteers over 25 years ago and volunteers still play a vital role in the work we do. By volunteering with ShelterBox Canada, you can use your passion, skills, and experience to raise awareness and funds to support our global disaster relief work
We want to see a world where no one is left without shelter after disaster. Join us.
Apply Now
ShelterBox Board Member and Ambassador, Kent Fraser
Hide
What does it take to be a ShelterBox Canada Ambassador?
Who are you?
Our Ambassadors are based in Canada and are passionate, caring, motivated people who want to make a difference.
What will you do?
Tasks undertaken by our Ambassadors include giving presentations on our work, attending events on our behalf, organizing fundraising and awareness activities, and supporting our campaigns.
What impact will you have?
Our Ambassadors raise awareness and vital funds for our work and the people we support. They are advocates in their communities for volunteering and support us in recruiting future Ambassadors
What will you get?
We want our volunteers to feel rewarded for your time with us. We give you support and training throughout your time, and you’ll gain valuable work experience and a deeper understanding of the Humanitarian sector. We want the role to suit you and fit around your lifestyle, so we encourage you to seek your own opportunities and make the role your own.
Commitment
Whether you’re interested in public speaking or are more comfortable hosting a stall at an event, there are flexible options available to suit a variety of skills and time commitments.
Options include:
- Speaker engagements, both in-person and virtual
- Supporting our fundraising and awareness campaigns like Global Gifts or Giving Tuesday
- Acting as the recipient for cheques and donations from local clubs or groups
- Attending local events such as Ribfests
- Promoting the work of ShelterBox through social media
- Fundraising both seasonally and in response to times of major disaster
- Creating your own events, community engagement opportunities and contacts
ShelterBox Canada Ambassador, Bill Evans.
Hide
Get started
The process to become an Ambassador starts with completing the application form below.
Once you have completed the application, please sign up for a virtual meeting with us to begin the onboarding process.
Our staff team is here to help you be successful. We will provide you the resources you need and connect you with successful team members to help you along the way.
We look forward to speaking with you!
Read the full role descriptionReady to get started?
Apply to become a volunteer
Who you are supporting
Mohamed is the community leader of a small village in the Al Haouz region of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. His village suffered severe damage in the earthquake that struck Morocco on 8th September 2023.
When the earthquake struck, Mohamed was working at a maternity home. It took him all night to travel back to his village, as there was devastation everywhere. In a neighbouring village, Mohamed received terrible news.
“I met a man that I knew there, he told me that my wife, my sister, my son, my nephew, and my neighbour were dead. I kept walking and I arrived at my village, I found some of them there in one place, I went to behind my house to get some blankets to cover them.”
In the aftermath of the earthquake, Mohamed focused on helping his village. ShelterBox supported people in his village with tents and household items. Mohamed shared the difference the items made. “We have these tents, we have a lot of blankets that good people and associations have given to us, so we are all good, we are safe.”
Mohamed is just one of thousands of people ShelterBox have supported after disaster and conflict. By representing ShelterBox, sharing our work and telling the stories of the people we support, our Ambassadors play a key role in supporting people like Mohamed.
