Volunteers

It’s A Two-Way Street

Volunteers and Guides are a very important part of the Achilles Canada community and take on numerous roles, such as:

  • Helping disabled runners become familiar and proficient with special equipment
  • Participating in weekly or bi-weekly workouts
  • Providing guidance and running advice during races and marathon
  • Guiding for training and rave events
  • Helping out with race-day logistics

While their general role is to accompany disabled runners during the course of a workout or race, on any given day an Achilles Canada volunteer will function as a member’s eyes, ears, guide, and motivator. But ask any Achilles Canada volunteer why they do it, and you’ll hear the same answer, over and over:

I get back far more than I give!

Walking as a Volunteer with Achilles Canada makes you a better person. The first time I ran with a visually impaired athlete during a training run in mid-town Toronto, I was able to tell my athlete about the areas we were running by.  The birds and the scenery. I had the vision but missed what he heard by running with me. I have since learned to take better notice of the beauty in everyday life. We learn that you can accomplish whatever you want, there are only abilities no disabilities in life, you just have to take advantage of them.
Achilles Canada Volunteer

How to Volunteer

To become an Achilles Canada volunteer you must complete a volunteer application form or download a pdf of the paper form and mail it to us.

Brian McLean
President Achilles Canada
123 Snowdon Avenue,
Toronto, ON M4N 2A8
416-485-6451
bmclean@achillescanada.ca

Want to Know More About How You Can Help?

To learn more about what committees are available and how you might fit in click here!