We could not do what we do without our amazing volunteers. Join a dynamic and diverse group of people who are making an important contribution to improving the lives of people with kidney disease.

Volunteering with us is a positive and rewarding experience. Use your skills and talents to help others while exploring opportunities for personal growth in a respectful and supportive environment.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through funding and stimulating innovative research; providing education and support; promoting access to quality healthcare; and increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

We are looking for event day volunteers for our 2024 Kidney Walk that will be responsible for registering walk participants, set-up/take-down of the event, and route marshaling at St. Vincent Park (65 Blake St, Barrie, ON L4M 1J9) on Sunday September 8th, 2024.

Why this is a great opportunity for you: Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those with kidney disease; personal growth and professional development; hours towards community involvement; networking with volunteers, employees, and other professionals across Ontario.

Essential Skills: Exceptional commitment to the mission while understanding the purpose of the Foundation; takes initiative; ability to engage, motivate, and inspire people; works collaboratively with team members.

Requirements: Carrying and lifting; Dexterity and agility; Walking and/or standing; Communication; Reading and writing; Works collaboratively with Chapter and or Branch staff; Works as part of a team; Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Previous volunteer experience at a special event is an asset.

Minimum age: 13

Suitable for: Groups of volunteers; Family; Students/Classes or individuals

Commitment: Sunday September 8th, 2024, from 7:00am-2:00pm.

Training: Information including the meeting spot and staff lead will be provided to all volunteers in advance of the event day. Staff members on-site provide additional orientation and training during the event.

Benefits: Hours of community involvement; Recognition letters of service provided; Free parking; Light refreshments (variety of snacks and drinks); Seeing the impact of volunteer efforts while supporting individuals and their families affected by kidney disease; personal growth and professional development; networking with volunteers, staff across Ontario.

Responsible for sales, promoting, inventory, tourist information and museum tours.

Outside maintenance such as snow shoveling, lawn cutting, gardening, painting etc.

Indoor maintenance would require cleaning inside the museum at the blacksmith shop, fire hall and concession stand.

Research historical information, provide tours, assist clients with research and input data

Assist in one or all special events that take place at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives including: Winterama, Easter Eggstravaganza, Canada Day, Tea & Tarts, Spirit Walk, Doors Open, Halloween Spooktacular and/or Breakfast with Santa.  

Tear down and re-arrange exhibits. Design, build, research and install new and existing exhibits in coordination with the Museum Curator.

As a Volunteer, you would attend monthly meetings, help out with special events, and may take on responsibilities for specific duties - ie. advertising, concession stand, etc. 
 
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities including volunteering at bingo on behalf of the Friends of the Museum.

Mentor girls as they explore new challenges, develop ready-for-anything skills, and take on new challenges, in a safe and supportive atmosphere during weekly meetings and optional outings and camps.  A Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required and provided free of charge.  Two references and an interview are part of the screening process.

• Attend Meetings in person or virtually
• Attend occasional information sessions and special events
• Digital media promotions

• Driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle for members of the community who, because of their need for a wheelchair, aren't able to use other transportation.
• Pick up clients and their escort at assigned time, deliver to their destination.
• Keep a schedule for appointments.
• Use provided equipment to ensure driver and client safety.
• Drivers are not responsible for clients while at their appointment/destination.

• conduct virtual video interviews with professionals working in Canadian food systems
• participate in training
• design interview questions
• coordinate meetings with selected Interviewees
• utilize Zoom to carry out the (20-30 minute) conversation

To Advocate Educate and Celebrate on behalf of the 2SLGBTAI plus community. 

Looking for volunteers to help us run our  FREE SUMMER CLOTHING POP UP SHOP.

April 24th 3pm - 7pm

April 25th 9am - 1pm

April 26th 9am - 12pm

April 27th 9am - 1pm

April 28th 9am - 1pm

April 29th 9am - 12pm

Volunteer duties vary depending on the placement and will be discussed prior to an interview

All Patient Family Caregiver Advisors are members of the Barrie and Area OHT's Patient Family Caregiver Advisory Council (PFAC). Members of PFAC will be expected to apply your learning, collective experience, and insights to:

• Provide advice on how to achieve patient-centred health care within the local health system;
• Provide system-level guidance and recommendations to support the successful planning and implementation of strategic priorities;
• Act as a resource to and/or work in collaboration with working groups and committees for the BAOHT and beyond;
• Promote initiatives to increase and sustain meaningful PFAC engagement in the future.

• volunteer to lead a Tai Chi class for seniors at Harrison Park
• one morning a week
• no need to be a professional instructor

Volunteers may assist with:

• watering and weeding
• mulching the pathways
• researching a variety of gardening practices or plant care information
• composting/soil building
• participate in group gardening activities
• create and maintain garden structures such as display board or plant lattices
• administration and fundraising
• web site development and maintenance also required

https://ontariospca.ca/animalsmart/

As a Humane Education Volunteer Team Member, you would deliver presentations (60-75 minutes in length) primarily to local schools. The content for presentations will cover the Ontario SPCA mission and reflect humane education`s goal to inspire compassion, empathy, and respect for all animals, inspiring a connection with animals.

AnimalSmart™ presentations take a student-centred approach, aiming to foster meaningful conversations about animals through discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections. 

Previous teaching, presenting or experience working in a school setting would be an asset. 

 -Have good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation software.  

-Ability to clearly communicate instructions to students.   

-Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check. 

-A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.   

-Must reside within our Animal Centre communities (York, Durham, Barrie, Lennox & Addington, Leeds & Grenville, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Renfrew County, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, & Sudbury.  

-Must be able to provide daytime availability (during school hours). 

-Must be available to deliver 4 presentations a month.  

-Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network. 

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) acts as a resource for the Youth Services staff at the Library in areas such as book selection, volunteer support, activity planning and promotion.

• Reconciling ledgers and bank accounts
• Preparing and filing government remittances
• Maintaining all company records in electronic accounting software (incl. posting general journals and bank reconciliations)
• Production of period end financial statements, including bank info, cash flow, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets
• Preparation of year-end packages for accountants, i.e. preparing trial balance, adjusting entries, reconciling accounts
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate reports detailing accounts receivable status and aging report

Kids Help Phone’s texting service is the only free, 24/7 bilingual text line for people in Canada. The service is delivered by trained, volunteer crisis responders who work remotely. 

We are recruiting overnight and or bilingual crisis responders who will answer texts from young people looking for support in both English AND French.

The volunteer position will be remote, meaning that you can participate from anywhere in Canada as long you have a strong, reliable internet connection!  

Our volunteers need to be enthusiastic about helping people!

You can be a professional, student, teacher, retiree, or anybody else with a willingness to learn how to support people over text.  

The role of a crisis responder is to bring texters from a “hot” moment to a cool calm one, and to help them come up with a plan to stay healthy and safe.

Crisis responders are trained to do this using active listening and collaborative problem-solving.

• Assist with the establishment of long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for KWIC in meeting its charitable mandate
• Recommend/Implement policies developed by the Board
• Review as necessary the Board's structure, approve changes and prepare necessary bylaw amendments
• Participate in KWIC's development and strategic plan of operation as part of an annual review
• Approve the annual budget
• Approve the hiring of the Executive Director
• Approve the Executive Director’s contract based on the recommendations of the Personnel/Executive Committee
• Participate in the evaluation of KWIC activities and performance of the Executive Director
• Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among staff, volunteers, Board committees, education institutions and the community to fulfill the mission of KWIC
• Report and be answerable to the members
• Participate in one standing committee & its activities ( currently: HR/Finance, Programs,Fundraising, Communications, Nominations)
• Lead and/or support KWIC fundraising initiatives, including board fundraising strategy
• Actively champion KWIC in the communityActively champion KWIC in the community Commitment to the work of the organization
• Knowledge and skills in one or more area of Board governance: fundraising, financial planning, policy, programs and personnel
• Willingness to serve on at least one committee
• Willingness to participate in board fundraising strategy - “Give or Get”
• Attend all Board meetings and the Annual General meeting (meeting times are collectively established)
• A time commitment of approximately 6 to 8 hours per month (includes Board preparation, committee and meeting time and financial preparation time)
• Actively monitor and respond to KWIC email communication
• Be informed of the services and programs provided by the Kawartha World Issues Centre and publicly support and articulate them
• Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board
• Foster a positive working relationship with other Board members, KWIC staff and volunteers
• Be aware of and declare any conflict of interest (see Conflict of Interest Policy)

• Assist bingo players
• Clear tables

• Supportive of exercise being part of one's lifestyle

• Familiar with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee

• Be able to bend and squat repeatedly

• Be able to lift exercise equipment (pedal bikes, risers, chairs)

• Mon and Wed 1:15 to 3:45 pm and/or

• Mon and Fri morning 8:45 to 11:15 am

• Additional time may be helpful to assist those in need of computer registration with GLA:D Canada at BCHC

• Work with a team of volunteers to sort fruits and vegetables into individual orders
• Handle food gently and hygienically, and arrange the boxes for maximum appeal
• Assist with packing site set-up and clean-up

To be a positive Mentor and friend for children or youth in a variety of group programs, with the potential to match individually with a child as a personal role model.

• Support and encourage kids as they grow
• Listen and provide advice when appropriate
• Role model appropriate behaviours and reinforce positive social skills

Available positions:

• Kitchen Assistant
• Maintenance
• Housekeepers
• Outside maintenance (grounds keeping, etc.)
• Shelter support
• Cafeteria support

As a Sweetwater Volunteer you may help with:

• Greeting Guests, scanning tickets, handing out brochures and issuing wrist bands 
• Roasting Bannock or making taffy
• Assiting in the Kids Zone and with make and take crafts
• Directing traffic and parking 
• Sharing our natural history onsite with visitors

This is a remote volunteer position supporting the Guelph-Wellington Community. All shifts and training are completed remotely, therefore, residence in Guelph-Wellington is not a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Complete inbound and outbound calls with service users
• Complete safety/wellness checks, provide medication reminders, and engage in social conversations with a diverse group of people
• Assist with crisis intervention, when presented
• Engage in conversations with members of the LGBTQ+ community through the texting support line
• Utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused approach
• Provide external resources and referrals to service users 
• Complete case documentation of all interactions with service users

• Manage customer inquiries
• Submit order to supplier- 1 week in advance by text message with location and number of boxes
• Ensure only boxes that have been paid for or a token has been received are ordered
• Remind customers of order deadlines 1 week prior to pick up date and pick-up date and time
• Coordinate volunteer packers for delivery day
• Manage the set up of tables to sort and pack produce into boxes, clean up the host site, and disposal of cardboard
• Greet customers and record as boxes are picked up, take any pre-orders for the following month, and record accordingly
• Complete monthly reports and bank deposit/cheque-send report, bank deposit receipt or cheque, any tokens received, and a copy of supplier invoice to United Way by both mail and send a copy/photo by email to food@unitedwaybg.com
• Keep records of orders, pre-orders, and token use
• Promote the program within the community (social media, word of mouth)
• Availability to be on site for delivery day
• Some lifting may be required of produce on delivery day to unload the truck