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Simcoe County Simcoe County
South Georgian Bay South Georgian Bay
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Coach   Simcoe County 
South Simcoe Dufferin Track and Field Club
Simcoe County

Coaching various track and field events:  i.e. sprint/hurdles; mid-distance, jumps

CONTACT Community Services, Alliston - 39 Victoria St E, Volunteer South Simcoe
Beeton, Alliston, Bradford, Innisfil

Volunteers will be involved in the planning, promoting and implementation or the New Horizons Seniors Program.

VON Canada, Ontario Branch
Grey and Bruce Counties - Various Locations
Make a difference in your community by becoming a VON SMART® Exercise and Falls Prevention program volunteer! 
The goal of VON’s SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Falls Prevention program is to enable adults 55+ to maintain independence, improve quality of life and to ultimately promote healthy aging. This functional exercise program can be found in various communities throughout Grey-Bruce. 
 
VON SMART and Falls Prevention classes are led by volunteers who VON trains (2 days of practical plus the theory) and certify. Weekly we offer over 50 Level 1 and Level 2 classes in Grey Bruce with over 1,000 participants! We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 hours a week (one class) but have flexible schedules for those who are away for long periods of time. We are looking for volunteer instructors for both levels of classes.
North Simcoe Soccer Club
Midland
Assist the North Simcoe Youth Spring Soccer Association with coaching of soccer teams! Soccer Executives are needed to get the soccer season up and running and to oversee the organizational activities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District
Orillia and area
Match 1:1 with a student in a local elementary or secondary school for one hour a week for the school year.  
Engage in fun activities of mutual interest at school or online and build a friendship with a child who needs a positive role model.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe
Simcoe North
Run a 7 week program within the North Simcoe Community for youth ages 11-14.
    The program 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   Simcoe County 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe
Midland

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.

Big Brother   Northumberland County 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
Northumberland County
Be a mentor to a Little Brother, spend 3-4 hours each week having fun, experiencing life through a child's eyes again, developing a one-to-one friendship with a boy.
Big Sister   Northumberland County 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
Northumberland County
Befriend a young girl who is facing challenges growing up. Share interests, make a friend for life.
Couple Match   Northumberland County 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
Northumberland County
Be a mentor to a young boy as a couple and have twice the fun! Spend 3-4 hours a week playing, listening and sharing a child's life.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
Northumberland County
Be a mentor at the school closest to you or your place of work for 1 hour a week for a child aged 5 to 12 years. Both men and women are welcome to apply. They also welcome co-op placement students and students looking to fulfill their volunteer hours 
This program runs during the day during the school year.
Atlantic Challenge Canada, Bay Port Yachting Centre - Midland
Midland
Various activities based on skills of Volunteer some duties may include:
  • Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Sailing and rowing instruction
  • Fundraising
  • Boat construction/repair Other opportunities exist depending on interest
  • Big Brother   Simcoe County 
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe
    Simcoe North
    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.
    St Andrew Anglican Church, Alliston, Alliston, St Andrews Anglican Church
    Alliston
    The Literacy Tutor/Academic Support Volunteer will support the BrainiACTS program.  
    Volunteers will help children with: reading, writing, mathematics and homework completion.
    Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program
    Peterborough and surrounding five counties
    Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program provides girls and boys, teens and adults with physical, emotional and/or neurodevelopmental challenges an opportunity to play hockey. 
     
    Volunteer Duties 
    Mature Adult Volunteers will assist players on the ice, supporting our Qualified, Certified coaching staff and Figure Skating Instructor.
    St John Ambulance, Hanover Training Centre, Grey Bruce Huron Branch
    Bruce & Grey County
    Make a difference in our community by providing onsite first aid at local community events.
  • Use your first aid skills
  • Develop first aid skills with hands-on training
  • Participate in patient care.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel & District
    Huron & Perth County
    We are looking for Big Brothers for our Traditional Mentoring Program.  
    We currently have 11 Littles on our waiting list who are looking to be matched with a Big.  
    If you have 4 hours within a month to spend with a child, contact us today!
    Mentor   Bruce County  Grey County 
    Bruce Grey Mentorship
    Hanover, Walkerton, Chesley, Neustadt, Durham and Ayton
    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.
  • Junior Achievement of Central Ontario
    South Simcoe & Barrie
    Using our highly interactive education programs you will aid students in developing necessary business and life skills, to enter tomorrows’ workforce. Acting as a resource, facilitator, motivator and role model you will facilitate a Junior Achievement program in the classroom for a day. Please note that, currently, our volunteer experiences are entirely virtual and you would be delivering a modified version of our full-day programs. These modified versions take 90-minutes to present. You and a colleague/friend can sign up together, we can match you with a partner, or you can volunteer on your own. We have multiple programs to choose from, depending on your interests and skills.
      The following elementary school programs are always in high demand:
    • More than Money (Grades 3-6) In JA's More than Money program, students are introduced to the intersection of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and social studies learning objectives. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to think like an entrepreneur and develop business strategy and money-management skills that they can apply to a simulated business.
    • Our Business World (Grades 5-6) In JA’s Our Business World program, students explore how businesses are created and what makes them thrive. Using games and multimedia, students learn about innovation, start-ups and self-employment
    • Dollars with Sense (Grade 7) In JA's Dollars With Sense program, students get the vital tools they need to make smart financial decisions, live debt-free and become savvy investors. Students learn personal money management skills that they can apply to their lives, beginning now.
    • Economics for Success (Grade 8) In JA's Economics for Success program, students take a closer look at the advantages of staying in school, as well as learn what’s needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Volunteers from the local business community partner with classroom teachers to help students see the link between education and achieving their goals.
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District
    Orillia
    The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Orillia and District provides quality mentoring relationships for young people in our community who would benefit from caring, supportive adult role models. The relationships are fostered through:
  • One-to-One Matching
  • Group Programs
  • School Based Programs
  • Imani's Place Foundation
    Alliston

    Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Community Engagement Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
    • Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
    • Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
    • Oversee each aspect of the solicitation of community involvement and development for Imani’s Place in an effort to increase the visibility of the organization, its programs, and fundraising events, as well as increase the number of active supporters. 
    • Act as a community ambassador for the organization 
    • Be open to delivering presentations in the community 
    • Able to effectively lead and schedule a team of volunteers at community events 
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
    • Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking. 
    • Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
    • May involve heavy lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time 
    • You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

    Imani's Place Foundation
    Alliston

    Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Fundraising and Special Events Committee Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
    • Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
    • Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
    • Build a strong committee of volunteers 
    • Design and develop a Signature fundraising event for Imani’s Place 
    • Oversee the planning and execution of the Signature event 
    • Organize additional activities and special events with a goal to increase funds for the organization 
    • Work with Team to prospect and solicit major and corporate donors 
    • Maintain relationships with current donors and funders 
    • Act as a community ambassador for the organization 
    • Able to effectively lead and schedule a team of volunteers  
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
    • Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking. 
    • Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
    • May involve heavy lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time 
    • You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

    Imani's Place Foundation
    Alliston

    Integral part of ensuring that staff and volunteers are looked after in a professional and open way. The HR Specialist will act as a catalyst when handling disputes and ensuring that policies and legislation are being followed. Working collaboratively with other members of the team, the HR Specialist will work toward the following as a volunteer: 

    • Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
    • Have a clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma 
    • CHRP designate is an asset 
    • Solid understanding of labour legislation and employee recruitment 
    • Maintaining updated employee and volunteer records 
    • Support the staff culture 
    • Working with staff and volunteers to ensure that policy is being interpreted and executed in the manner for which it was intended 
    • Able to manage and implement conflict resolution practices where required 
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
    • Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 
    • Deliver to a high standard in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 
    • You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
    Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
    Owen Sound

    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.

    Leader/Sidewalker   Bruce County  Grey County 
    Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians
    Owen Sound
      Leader
    • Grooming and tack up of the horse
    • Leading of the horse for warm-up
    • Control of the horse during class
    • Un-tack horse and cleanup of equipment
    • Sidewalker
    • Support the rider as necessary to balance
    • Assist rider to complete skills as needed
    • Assist leader with tack and cleanup
      Barrie Literacy Council

      Volunteer tutors are needed to help adults to improve their reading, writing, math and digital skills. 
       
      NOTE: We ask potential tutors to commit for one year so that they can come alongside a student for that length of time - once students make the decision to improve their skills, they need a tutor who is willing to work with them to increase not only their knowledge but their confidence and self esteem.

      Mentor   Grey County 
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce
      Be a positive adult role model for a child. For as little as one hour per week you can have a profound impact on a child's future.
      Camphill Communities Ontario, Barrie - Checkley St
      Camphill Nottawasaga near Angus and Camphill Sophia Creek in Barrie

      Two sites: Camphill Nottawasaga, near Angus and Camphill Sophia Creek in Barrie.

      Camphill Sophia Creek (Barrie)

      • work in the mosaic studio
      • help with meal preparation in the Cafe
      • assist with recreational activities, music sessions and cultural outings, Bingo events and other special events such as Fall Fairs

      Camphill Nottawasaga (Angus)

      • help with programs in woodworking, pottery, candlemaking, and bakery/meal preparation
      • can be involved in maple syrup production, working in the vegetable gardens and caring for livestock (Highland cows horses and goats)

      Both locations need volunteers to help with set-up, cash management and take-down at our Farmers Markets

      COPE Service Dogs
      Barrie
      Purpose of the Position: Join the team to change the lives of people with disabilities and youth who are experiencing challenges by providing a loving home and obedience training to a Service Dog-in-training during its puppyhood. 
       
      Responsibilities and Duties: 
       
      - Raise a confident and responsive puppy. 
      - Care for the dog’s needs according to guidelines from COPE. 
      - Provide consistent structure, rules and boundaries to the dog according to training from COPE. 
      - Provide obedience training and socialization to the dog. 
      - Transport the dog to and from its training programs: Canines in the Classroom (Innisfil) or Refinement Training (Barrie). Multiple pick up/drop off locations in Barrie and Innisfil by COPE van is available. 
      - Support from Puppy Sitter Volunteer network is available for vacations or emergencies. 
      - Dog food, routine veterinary care, one dog crate, walking harness and leash are provided by COPE. 
       
      NOTE: 
      The application process takes time and training space is limited, please submit your application now to allow enough time to set up a home interview and ensure a training spot is reserved for you upon the approval of your application. 
       
      COVID Protocol: 
      Interviews are done by phone and via web conferencing software. Training are done virtually with in-person portion with dogs in open air locations, no physical contact and keeping proper physical distance when provincial guidelines allow us to do so.
      Orillia Youth Symphony Orchestra
      Orillia Public Library
      Volunteer Board Member to assist with fundraising, grant research, and publicity.
      Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka, Volunteer Program
      Simcoe County, including Collingwood, Midland, Penetanguishene and Orillia

      Youth Justice Committee's (YJC) bring together youth 12-17 who have been involved in the criminal justice system, their parent(s), and trained members of the community. In this role: 
      * you would attend YJC meetings to determine appropriate and meaningful ways for the youth to make amends for their actions.  
      * ensure that the youth is aware of the purpose of the meeting, and discuss police report information. 
      * explore perspectives of all parties, including the youth and others represented at t he meeting, such as community members, community agency representatives, and the parent(s). 
      * present and agree upon appropriate sanctions for the youth. 
      * provide information and referrals to supportive community agency programs. 
      * respect the confidentiality of the youth and other YJC members.

      Midland Cultural Centre, King St, Midland Cultural Centre (MCC)
      Midland
      Assist the Centre in recruitment, training and coordination/scheduling of MCC Volunteers.
      Simcoe County, Corporation of, Administration Services, Midhurst Administration Centre

      As a French language volunteer, you will play a key role in our educational initiatives, providing language support and cultural insights to individuals seeking to improve their French language skills.

      • Conduct group French language tutoring sessions.
      • Assist in developing French language learning materials and activities
      • Participate in cultural exchange to share aspects of French culture
      • Collaborate with our team to create an engaging and supportive online learning environment
      Barrie Soccer Club
      Barrie
      • Help our youth foster a lifelong love for the game
      • Recreational and competitive opportunities available
      CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, MatureMinds, Barrie - Anne St S

      GrandPals are older adults (not necessarily Grandparents) who love children and want to make a difference for generations to come. GrandPals are trained in the stories they have to share over 5 weeks. After training, we connect GrandPals with a classroom where they meet with the same 2-4 students over a period of 8 weeks. The stories that GrandPals share about their own lives become part of the students' curriculum. Students capture the stories presented in written assignments as well as art projects.

      Huronia Symphony Orchestra
      Barrie
      The volunteer is responsible for:  
      * taking tickets, 
      * distributing programs 
      * responding to questions in reference to what is playing, history of orchestra 
      * be available from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on day of Concert 
      * helping with beverages at break time 
      * cleaning and or setting up for the concert 
      * re directing people to the appropriate doors for ticket purchases 
      * amongst other duties as assigned by the volunteer coordinator