Stayner Lawn Bowling Club invites high school students to apply for volunteer positions for the 2025 season, between mid-May and early September. Great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours needed for high school qualification. Student will assist with setting up and putting away lawn equipment for lawn bowling sessions and tournament, and carrying out lawn maintenance. We will even teach the students how to lawn bowl and allow them to play in our jitney sessions. Expectation is each volunteer will committ to approximately 20 hours over the season (four months)

Volunteer hours: Monday and Wednesday mornings 9:30 am - 12 noon and Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30 pm - 9 pm 

For more information, please contact Ross Wuerth via email at tournaments@staynerlawnbowlingclub.ca

To assist with bingos.

Seven week program within the North Simcoe Community for youth ages 11-14.

Program is led by Male Mentors and focuses on core themes including:

• Body image
• Self-esteem
• Balanced eating/activities
• Physical activity
• Building healthy relationships

Volunteers can run multiple groups throughout the year.

Teen Mentors commit to spending consistent weekly time with a child (mentee) being a friend, role model, and confident. Teen mentors meet one-to-one with an assigned mentee and participate in games, activities, crafts, conversation, and goal setting. Teen mentors listen to their mentees, provide support and guidance, help them to build communication and social skills, and develop a friendship based on trust, respect and fun. This is a partnership with BGC North Simcoe.

• Attending activities, programs, and/or events with residents
• One-on-one visits with residents; spending time chatting, playing card games, doing puzzles, crafts
• Accompanying them on walks either within the building or outdoors (weather permitting)
• Miscellaneous duties as needed

Retirement Lodge Volunteers assist with activities for our residents such as:

• Friendly visits with seniors 
• Recreational activities
• Assisting at meal times
• Playing a friendly game of cards or taking a short walk 

Big Brothers commit to a one-on-one relationship for a minimum period of one-year, 2-4 hours per week on an average basis, doing activities they both enjoy.

Assist bingo players as needed and give awareness of our agency vision, mission and what we do to bingo players who are interested in knowing more.

Being a S2F volunteer is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. Shape Canadian children's futures for the better by being a friend and a teammate. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. Volunteer and use your skills to help break the cycle of child poverty!

Details:

- Jan to May

- 30-40 minute sessions 2x/week (Tues/Wed/Thurs)

- flexible timing, between 3:30-6:30pm EST

- 10-12 participants and 2-3 volunteer coaches per group

- Sessions include fitness, literacy & mentoring activities, with emphasis on building character strengths

- An easy-to-use virtual platform to facilitate programming If you are interested, please apply on our volunteer portal: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/applications/be25fdc6-0bcf-499d-985c-39ad7ab41575

Please note while this is a virtual opportunity, volunteers must be located in Canada.

Assist with various programs of the centre such as health and wellness and recreational activities; cleaning and maintenance, annual powwow.