Epilepsy Simcoe County
Online Tupperware Fundraiser
We are holding an online Tupperware fundraiser. Please visit the
Tupperware web site to browse the products available for purchase.
Volunteers Needed:
Any volunteers wishing to be trained to work at Bingo about once every 2 months (on a Saturday from 11:00-1:00), mcan contact the office for future training dates. We could really use some extra support (must be 19 or older); easy work. Please contact our office at 737-3132 or email us at
epilepsysimcoecounty@rogers.com
Poetry / Prose Contest:
Epilepsy Simcoe County would like to thank all of the students that participated in the poetry/prose contest that was held during Epilepsy Awareness month in March. We had many entries and the decision was tough. The winners were Victoria and Brynn both students from the Barrie area.
We would like to extend the contest during the next few months and are encouraging students to submit their entries to
elisabeth.esc@rogers.com of fax them to our office at 705-737-5045. All entries will be reviewed and the winner(s) story or poem will be posted on our web site as well as the Barrie SNAP newspaper and our next quarterly newsletter which will go out in September. The story could be about Epilepsy, Living with Epilepsy or about how you can make a difference. We look forward to receiving more stories and poems.
Support Groups
Contact the office for details of meetings.
About Epilepsy Simcoe County
Mission Statement
Epilepsy Simcoe County exists to improve the quality of life of those whose lives are affected by epilepsy by means of education, community awareness, advocacy and support.
Vision
Epilepsy (Ontario) Simcoe County will become an effective, caring, high profile organization which meets the identified needs of all people with epilepsy in our region. It will serve as a standard of service for Simcoe County, Ontario and Canada. The organization will have a strong foundation of board, volunteer and staff representatives from each community within Simcoe County.
This will be built through a financial development and communication infrastructure which supports a board-based program of public education, awareness and direct support, to understand and mitigate the impact of epilepsy on individuals within our community.
History
Epilepsy (Ontario) Simcoe is a volunteer organization, formed in 1978, to provide public education and awareness about epilepsy, and to give support to individuals affected by epilepsy.
Our activities are guided by a Board of Directors, representing a variety of professional skills and interests.
Funding
Epilepsy Simcoe County is funded by the good citizens of Simcoe County, including individuals and corporations as well as by donations from various sources beyond our immediate area. Epilepsy Simcoe County thanks all donors for their efforts on behalf of our society.
Volunteers
Volunteer efforts are essential to our programs and services. There are many ways in which volunteers can help. For information about becoming a volunteer, please
contact us.
Volunteering with Epilepsy (Simcoe County) has many tangible rewards, some of which are
directly transferable to employer(s). These rewards include but are not limited to:
- Building a better and more empathic community
- A higher sense of self-worth
- Obtain credible references
- Enhancing your computer skills
- Improving your interpersonal communication skills
- Improve your community networking with influential organizations
- Assistance with your resume
- High School students can use towards the necessary community volunteer hours
Volunteer positions (You can choose!!)
- School/Senior Residence/Nurseries Presentations including a puppet show "Kids on the Block"
- Clerical (computer/filing)
- Membership mailings
- Volunteer Recruiter
- Support group/youth mentoring involvement
- Receptionist
- Drivers
- Community Fundraiser Coordinator/Helper
- Media/public Awareness
- NEW FOR 2008……be a member of our Barrie Dragonboat Festival 2008 team (rowers, steer person, drummer etc)
Programs & Services
Child Tutor Program
Providing financial assistance for tutoring children living with epilepsy (6-18 years of age). (Must meet agency requirements.)
Resource Library
Our lending library offers current materials, books and videos to the general public to increase knowledge about epilepsy.
Children's Camp
Financial assistance is available for children living with epilepsy (6-16 years of age) to attend Epilepsy Ontario's
Spike and Wave Camp. (Must meet agency requirements.)
Kids on the Block
Our troupe of volunteer puppeteers and their life-size puppets provide education and increase awareness by their scripted performances about epilepsy. This is offered at no charge to schools and a variety of groups throughout Simcoe County, when invited.
Education
We offer other forms of education about epilepsy for teen and adult audiences.
Support Groups
Monthly meeting to support and educate adults and teens about epilepsy.
Counselling
We offer support and referrals to individual clients by appointment, walk-in or telephone.
Emergency Medication Fund
Financial assistance is available for antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). (Must meet agency requirements.)
Emergency Travel Expenses
Financial assistance is available for a person with epilepsy to attend doctor's appointments, medical tests, etc. (Must meet agency requirements.)
Newsletter
Our informative quarterly newsletter offers news, events, etc.
Volunteer Programs
Interested persons have a variety of opportunities to assist with agency programs.
