Volunteer
Interested in volunteering at fundraising events and activities?
We’d love to have you! Please reach out to our Executive Director at director@tearmann.ca or our volunteer fundraising lead, Raylene at raylene@tearmann.ca.
Join the Board
Tearmann Society is currently recruiting two new board members for June 2024.
Board members play a key role in supporting the ongoing operations of the Tearmann Society. The board of directors provides leadership and guides the strategic direction of our organization It is a working board made up of 10-12 community members all working towards a common goal of supporting the success of Tearmann Society.
To learn more about the role, download our volunteer position description (PDF).
Ready to apply? Applications should be sent to governancechair@tearmann.ca no later than March 31, 2024.
Donate
Want to make a financial donation to Tearmann?
Gifts in Kind
Tearmann provides essential items such as clothing, underwear and toiletries for the women and children we serve, who often need to flee quickly and do not have time to prepare and pack. The needs at the shelter change, so it is best to contact us to ensure that we can accept your donation.
Tearmann accepts gently used and new items such as bedding, blankets, towels, small appliances, dishes, pots and pans, clothing, personal care items, and on occasion furniture.
We have many options for giving throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get regular updates on immediate needs.
To drop off donations, please contact 902-752-1633 and make arrangements with one of our House Counsellors.
Third-Party / Community Event
A Community Event is defined as one where:
- The event is initiated by an outside party and organized by an individual or group other than staff and board members of Tearmann Society .
- Full or partial proceeds are designated to Tearmann Society.
- The name and/or logo are used in promoting the event.
- Staff involvement is in a support capacity only.
Tearmann would be pleased to offer the following support following approval of your event:
- Make available various promotional materials such as brochures, banners etc.
- Designated staff support based on need and availability.
- Tearmann representation at the event where appropriate and based upon availability.
- Issuing of tax receipts based on CRA and Tearmann’s Financial policies only when it has been clearly established prior to the event which items are to be receipted where applicable and at what percentage.
Examples of Third Party or Community Events:
- In lieu of a Birthday gift give a donation to Tearmann event
- Book, Bake and other Item Sales
- Concert
- Care Package Party