4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS)

Who is the MFRC?

Located on Canadian Armed Forces Bases and Wings, local Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs) are the hub of military communities. MFRCs provide programs and services that empower and encourage strong, independent individuals and families.

The model chosen for the delivery of military family services is one of family support and community development. Each centre is a not-for-profit organization, managed by a volunteer board of directors, represented by a majority of military family members. Board members are elected by the community. They assess local needs, in order to avoid duplication of community services and resources, while determining priorities and providing leadership of the delivery of the national Military Family Services Program(MFSP). 

Volunteering at your local centre is a great way to make a difference in your community and can lead to personal growth and development. The MFSP encourages the employment of qualified military spouses.

Our Vision :     

“Community Strength through Family Strength”

Volunteer Mission:

The 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Volunteer Program provides opportunities for all Cold Lake community members to experience personal growth, skill development, social interaction, and a sense of belonging, while building a stronger community.

MFRC Volunteer Roles:

The Volunteer Program has volunteers who work in partnership with staff in providing services, programs and activities for the community.  MFRCS volunteers participate at the Youth Centre, Mary Poppins Preschool, Children Services, in Deployment Support, as Board members and throughout all programs within the MFRCS.  Volunteers also participate with large community partnership events such as, Family Day, Canada Day, Airshow, and Terry Fox.

4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society makes every effort to meet the individual needs of the volunteer while ensuring that all programs and services are maintained to the highest standards.  This may include “episodic” volunteering where the volunteer only comes in as needed, on an “on call basis”, or a position is created within a program to accommodate a skill that requires application or development by the volunteer. 

The Application Process

All prospective volunteers bring with them valuable skills and enthusiasm.  The best way to utilize these talents is to identify them.  The application form is the starting point to build a great match between the individual and the agency.

The application form provides the Volunteer Services Coordinator with information that will assist in the interview process.  The Agency/Volunteer Agreement form and the Pledge of Confidentiality are two other documents that may be completed at the initial meeting or during the interview.

At the interview, placements are discussed that will meet the needs of both the volunteer and the agency.  The volunteer should come to the interview with questions and be prepared to talk about their skills and experience. If there is a specific area of interest, the volunteer will be presented with available pertinent information.  An overview of the organization is provided with a tour of the facility and introductions to various staff and volunteers.

When a position is available and a placement can be made, screening is completed and the terms of reference are discussed and signed. The volunteer is introduced to their supervisor/coordinator and their volunteer experience with the MFRCS begins.