Food bank/Thrift Store Volunteers   Orillia 
Salvation Army Orillia Citadel (The)
Orillia

Duties include supporting two separate locations with:  

  • Food bank operations  
  • Thrift store operations 
  • Loading and unloading of inventory
Good Food Box Volunteer   Orillia 
Orillia and Area Good Food Box, The
Orillia

Volunteers are needed to pack Good Food Boxes the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Church Hall at Guardian Angels Church, from 8 am to 10 am.  
Volunteers are also needed from 10 am to 12 noon to assist individuals that are picking up their Good Food Boxes.

Dora's Place Volunteer   Orillia 
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
Orillia
    Coffee Kiosk and Gift Shop, duties include:
  • Sales
  • Preparation of coffee & tea
  • Cash handling
  • Providing friendly and efficient service to our patients, physicians, staff, volunteers and visitors
Cashier / Stocking Shelves   Orillia 
St James Anglican Church Orillia, Pennywise Shop, Orillia
Orillia
  • Stocking shelves
  • Helping operate the cash register
Santa Claus Parade Volunteers   Orillia 
Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, Orillia - 575 West St S Unit 6
Orillia

Volunteers needed for the Santa Claus Parade. There are a range of opportunities including:

  • Banner Carriers (age 12 and up or accompanied by an adult)- walk in the parade carrying a sponsor banner (arrive 1 hr prior to parade; approximately 3 hour time commitment)
  • Staging Assistants- help with directing traffic flow in/ out of staging area, monitoring entrance/ exit of staging area, helping participants find their space, directing floats as they leave/ return to the staging area, collecting waiver forms, distributing/ collecting float numbers, assisting with participant inquiries (day of parade; time commitment is flexible)
  • Setup/ Teardown Volunteers- placing barricades, bagging parking meters, setup/ teardown of staging area (day before, day of, and/ or day after parade; time commitment is flexible)
Market Assistant   Orillia 
Orillia Farmers Market
Orillia
  • Assist with set-up and take-down of the weekly farmers' market - which includes signage, sandwich boards, sail banners, tables, chairs, benches, barricades, canopies and musical equipment, electrical cords, garbage and recycle receptacles.
  • Assist vendors as requested in loading and unloading merchandise and supplies
  • Collect litter to ensure the Market grounds are clear of garbage and debris before and after the Market.
  • Assist with the organization of volunteers (some with mental or physical challenges)
  • ensure walkways are shoveled & salted in the winter.
  • Arts and crafts assistant
    • Event Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Ramara Township, Brechin - 2297 Hwy 12, Ramara Chamber of Commerce
    Brechin

    Variety of Duties Depending on Strengths and Interests of Volunteer. Pre-event tasks may include:

    • Answering Phones
    • Updating Spreadsheets
    • Soliciting and collecting donations and sponsorships from Ramara / Orillia area

    Event-day tasks may include:

    • Checking in guests
    • Distributing water
    • Taking in Feedback
    • Organizing Guests
    • Distributing Gift Bags
    • Serving
    Habitat ReStore Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Habitat for Humanity Huronia, Barrie, ReStore, Barrie
    Barrie

    Volunteers would be responsible for stocking shelves, cleaning the store, re-organizing items, aseembling product, and assisting customers. Volunteers who are interested should visit the website to register to volunteer. 
     
    Volunteers must wear certified safety shoes, be capable of lifting up to 25lbs, able to stand for extended periods of time and be comfortable with 2-3 step instruction.