Is there a minimum age requirement to volunteer?
Yes, all event and office volunteers must be at least 14 years old to participate. Please note that some roles require volunteers to be of legal age (19+).
What’s your legal name?
The name you should include in your will is “The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation”. The Foundation is responsible for raising money and performing estate administration on behalf of the Hospital.
What are the locations where I can find canvassers?
SickKids is located in 2-3 malls each week across the GTA and Golden Horseshoe area. We also fundraise at Toronto events throughout the year, and some private sites.
How can I be sure this fundraiser represents SickKids?
SickKids provides each fundraiser with the following:
- ID badge with photo, full name and fundraiser ID #. (Trainees are given a “Professional Fundraiser Trainee” badge with no photo, full name or fundraiser ID #).
- SickKids branded lanyard
- SickKids branded iPad bag containing a tablet
- SickKids Patient Postcards (for monthly donations of $30 or more)
- SickKids Laminate with information about our fundraising
- SickKids Welcome Packages
- SickKids Bookmarks
- Weather permitting, SickKids branded winter jacket (optional), SickKids summer golf shirt (optional), toques and branded winter gloves.
If further verification is required, you may contact SickKids Foundation at 1-800-661-1083 or donor.services@sickkidsfoundation.com.
Re-Imagine Our Campus
SickKids is embarking on a major redevelopment of its clinical facilities
When will I receive my tax receipt for my monthly gifts?
Your tax receipt for the current tax year will be sent out in February of the following year. You will receive your tax receipt via email or mail (depending on your preferences) by the end of February.
When will I receive my tax receipt for my monthly gifts?
Your tax receipt for the current tax year will be sent out in February of the following year. You will receive your tax receipt via email or mail (depending on your preferences) by the end of February.
How often do I have to volunteer?
It really depends on you, and the role you have been assigned. Think about how much time you want to devote to your volunteer activities, and what will be manageable. You can always start off with a few hours here and there, then build towards more hours and responsibility.
