Volunteers needed for fundraising and organizing and assisting with special events.  
Students ages 16 and up welcome to volunteer for community service credits. Call for further information.

• Empathetic listeners who are able to provide inclusive, non-judgmental support to callers representing a variety of ages, identities, and concerns
• Call centre operates 24/7, and we actively recruit both day and night shifts. 
• Day shifts are 4 hours

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

• Sharing time, interests and hobbies with people who have an developmental disability
• Committees/Board of Directors
• Offering transportation
• Participating in fundraising at Empower Simcoe Foundation Bingos
• Assisting with fundraising events like our annual Fashion Show and Golf Tournament
• Becoming a peer through our Youth Programs
• Helping young children and families at the EarlyON Child and Family Centre

The Gilbert Centre's volunteer program is on hold until further notice.

The Help is Here Campaign is a community-driven initiative to raise ongoing awareness, support, and sustainable funding for VSSC. With growing demand for services, the campaign seeks to strengthen crisis response, enhance volunteer training, and build lasting partnerships. Our goal is to establish a sustainable, volunteer-led campaign to support victims across Simcoe. 

Position Overview: Community Circle Member

Community Circle Members play a vital role in advancing the Help is Here Campaign by engaging their local communities and networks. Working under the guidance of the Community Circle Chair, members help raise awareness, build relationships, and support fundraising efforts to ensure every victim in Simcoe County has access to immediate and compassionate support.

We are looking to fill 2 (maximum) positions in communities across Simcoe County to ensure geographical reach. Individuals need to be located in or able to travel to; Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Barrie, Alliston, Innisfil, Bradford, and Midland/Penetanguishene.

Responsibilities

●  Assist in the targeted identification of local fundraising opportunities where VSSC can be the ‘charity of choice’ (third-party) and corporate donors/sponsors aligned with the mission and values of VSSC.

●  Communicate and secure identified fundraising focusing on third-party and corporate donor/sponsor opportunities in support of VSSC.

●  Identify, secure and represent the Help is Here campaign using provided materials at local third-party events, outreach activities, and public functions independently or alongside VSSC staff.

●  Participate in recognition and gratitude of local third-party and corporate supporters.

●  Attend periodic Community Circle team meetings to report on activity, including successes and challenges.

●  Provide input and feedback to the Community Circle Chair on community needs and opportunities.

●  Promote VSSC’s mission and the Help is Here Campaign within local networks and online using consistent messaging as an organization Ambassador.

Various Volunteer opportunities to include special events, garden, pottery, fairs ,cafe, mosaic studio 
various land work and vegetable gardening. 

Garden Support:

Our garden plays a crucial role in providing fresh, organic produce for our community. We are seeking volunteers with a passion for and experience in sustainable agriculture to contribute to the success of these essential programs. This program will start back full time in the Spring but is dependent on the weather.

 
Police records check and a reference will be required.

Across the country, the Gutsy Walk is made possible due to the time and talents shared by thousands of volunteers in their communities. With a collective goal to deliver our mission of finding a cure for Crohn's and colitis, we are greatly appreciative and thankful for our volunteers who have continuously led the Gutsy Walk to success each year.

As a Gutsy Walk Planning Committee Member, you’ll be working closely with a team of other volunteers to plan and promote your local Gutsy Walk. Your efforts in connecting and engaging your community—whatever your volunteer role with Gutsy Walk—will make a big impact in raising awareness about IBD and finding cures.
In particular, we’re looking for volunteers to support their local Gutsy Walk in the following ways:

• Community Outreach –inspire people to sign up and participate in the local Gutsy Walk
• Media Relations –connect with local media outlets to promote the Gutsy Walk
• Social Media –raise awareness about IBD and the Gutsy Walk through social media
• Fundraising –organize exciting fundraisers in your community
• Corporate Sponsorship –engage with local businesses to promote donations of sponsorship and gifts in kind
• Stewardship –build relationships with Gutsy Walk participants and encourage engagement

Special Events Volunteers ensure the effective implementation of Special Events Initiatives within the area. Duties include: promoting events, liaising with all community partners, recruit new groups and organizations to carry out activities, locating sponsors, etc.

About Bridget’s Bunnies

Bridget's Bunnies is a registered charity that supports individuals and families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. Bridget’s Bunnies works to ensure no one endures pregnancy or infant loss alone. Bridget’s Bunnies relies on volunteers, individual donations, Bridget’s Run and grants to sustain its programs and services including Comfort Kits and Little Loss Library. 

Title: Volunteer/Co-op Marketing and Content Creator

Reporting to the Executive Director and working with the Development Coordinator, the Marketing and Content Creator is responsible for creating asset and copy for social media platforms and assisting with developing a marketing and fundraising strategy. 

Hours: 15-20 hours a week
Location: Remote/Hybrid

Roles and Responsibilities:

•    Updating and designing Bridget’s Bunnies website. 
•    Creating and scheduling monthly asset’s and copy for Bridget’s Bunnies social media sites. 
•    Copy and content writing for Bridget’s Bunnies media advisories and other communications as necessary. 
•    Assist with marketing strategies and fundraising campaigns including annual report templates and supporting graphics. 
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
•    Experience working with Buffer, Canva, Squarespace and Trello are an asset.