volunteer with us!

Cassie + Friends relies on the amazing support and dedication of 75+ volunteers annually to make our Family Day conferences and run/walks possible! We also offer a variety of year round volunteer opportunities for youth, parents, students and more!

As a Cassie + Friends volunteer, you will gain valuable leadership experience and have the satisfaction of helping children meet and overcome the physical, emotional and social challenges of chronic disease. We are happy to provide an official letter recognizing their volunteer hours for school credit and/or resume purposes.

If you are interested in becoming a Cassie + Friends volunteer, please tell us more about yourself in the volunteer application form here.

NEW! Youth Recognition Program

Cassie + Friends is transforming the lives of kids and families affected by juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases through research, awareness, connection and support, and you can too! Launching on March 1st, 2021 in celebration of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, Cassie + Friends is proud to introduce our brand new Youth Recognition Program for youth age 5- 25 that will run all year long!

Do you have an idea on how you’d like to make a positive impact on kids and families affected by juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases? Youth who show initiative in the following categories of research, awareness, connection or support will be recognized for their efforts, be eligible for exciting prizes and have an opportunity to claim the Top Youth Leader Grand Prize which includes a $500 bursary! Find the details on how youth are getting involved below.

For youth (age 12 and under)

Are you looking to make a BIG IMPACT for others with juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases? Become a leader with Cassie + Friends and we’ll recognize the work your doing by helping you along the way and awarding you with a Certificate of Achievement. If your initiative fits into one of the following categories, research, awareness, connection or support, you’ll also be entered to win cool prizes and national recognition as the Top Youth Leader!

For youth (age 12 – 25)

If you are a teen or young adult looking to give back to the juvenile arthritis and rheumatic disease community, we can’t wait to connect with you! Share your story, launch a fundraiser or run with us on Team Cassie + Friends are just a few examples of how to get involved. Initiatives will be eligible for prizes and a chance to claim the Top Youth Leader Grand Prize and a $500 bursary!

Ready to get started? Please email info @cassieandfriends.ca