Welcome to Autism Ontario, the province's leading source for autism information and referral. Our commitment extends beyond just providing information; we offer vital support and learning opportunities to autistic individuals and their families, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and connections at every stage of their lives.
Autism Ontario is more than an organization; it's a community spread across seven regions in the province, with dedicated Care Coordinators in each area. From Central East to West, including Toronto and the North, our team is regionally embedded to provide localized support.
Our mission is clear: To create a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism. We envision the best life and a better world where autism truly matters. This vision is driven by our CARE values:
Collaboration: Working hand in hand with individuals, families, and communities.
Accountability: Upholding high standards of integrity and fiscal responsibility.
Respect: Embracing equity, diversity, inclusion, and understanding.
Evidence-Informed: Guiding our actions with knowledge and research.
Your support and involvement can help us achieve a world where the autism community is fully included, supported, and empowered. For a deeper insight into our work and impact, you can visit the Autism Ontario website or explore our social media.
This volunteer position works closely with the executive team with the full range of administrative tasks to help AFOAC achieve their mission and goals
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Develop the monthly meeting agendas, take minutes and disseminate to members and partners
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Maintain organization’s documents and filing system using Google Drive
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Review and respond to emails and handle correspondence
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Participate as a member of the Executive Committee
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Work closely with Communications Coordinator
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Liaise with community organizations and partners
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Answering phones
- Taking messages
- Answering front door for visitors
- Seating visitors
- Some filing
- Organizing desk material as required
Offers a full range of volunteer opportunities including supporting and leading program activities for Members, Gilda's Greeters, Clubhouse-based volunteers for activities, general clubhouse support, Program support, helping with fundraising, special events, and outreach.
Youth volunteers are needed and opportunities are available after school hours. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more info.
- To volunteer, contact Roxanne Dinova, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator Volunteer at Gilda's Club
- Various opportunities inculding:
- Friendly visiting
- Activity programming. ie. crafts, coffee socials, inter-generational programs
- Student placements and internships (College/Universities)
- Administration
- Meal assistance
- Pet visitor
- Music volunteer
- Simcoe Cycling without Age bike program
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.
Peer Support Duties:
- Provide direct peer support to families
- Communicate issues or challenges with Family Partnership Program Manager as they arise
- Communicate periodically with families through the peer support offered and/or through a distribution list (eg. email, newsletter, or mail) as necessary
Administrative Duties:
- Communicate with PCMH through email, phone, virtual and in-person meetings
- Ensure chapter email and telephone line are checked at a minimum every 4 days
- Attend monthly Town Halls and support resource creation by sharing your experiences and knowledge
- Participate in training opportunities
- Complete monthly data surveys, and respond to requests for information to inform PCMH programming and support initiatives better
Deposit receipts, pay cheques. Keep financial records and report monthly to Board. File annual reports.
Volunteer to join the board of directors for the Sistema Huronia Music Academy
- planning
- marketing
- promoting events
- bookkeeping
- submitting grant requests
- meet once/month in Midland
Call for more information regarding board member activities and various other ways that you can help.
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
- Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
- Shelving
- Programming
- Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups
- Assist in office with general reception duties such as:
- Greeting and welcome clients
- Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, faxing
- Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
- Shelving
- Programming
- Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups
- Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
- Shelving
- Programming
- Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups
Provide general administrative support, reception coverage and help with office cleaning.
- Receive, direct and relay telephone messages, fax messages and email
- Greet and direct the general public to the appropriate staff member
- Receive, open and distribute mail to appropriate staff member
- Operate standard office equipment such as the photocopier and printer
- Book room appointments
- Tasks to help keep the office tidy
- Small projects as assigned
On-site Volunteer at Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Alliston
- Help people with disabilities kayak and canoe
- Check paperwork, PFDs and other equipment
- If volunteer wishes to assist on water we will train canoe or kayak for a small fee, adaptive training is free
Off-site Volunteer
- Help with office administration including record keeping, spreadsheets, grant writing, Board of Directors
Volunteers Assist With Reception Duties:
- Answering Phone
- Greeting Visitors
- Processing Mass Mailings
- Assisting with Photo Copies
- Preparing Support Groups
- Training manuals
Volunteers needed to help with special events, duties include
- Set up and take downs for events including barriers/ gates/ posters/ signs
- help with registration, security
- assisting with Perch Fest, Boat Festival, Santa Claus Parade, Folk festival and Canada Day
- 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
Volunteer duties vary depending on the placement and will be discussed prior to an interview.
Current opportunities:
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Good Food Box – the second Wednesday of the month, unloading the produce truck, sorting and packing food boxes, volunteer delivery drivers, variety of shifts available – Barrie
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Cooking Classes with the Urban Pantry program – Barrie
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Assembling Harm Reduction Kits – in need of 2-4 volunteers for this role, once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9 am - 1 pm – Barrie
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Client and Family Advisory Committee members - open to clients or family member/caregiver in the past 3 years
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One-on-one client support
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Currently opportunities in Barrie, Collingwood
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- Healthy Relationship Group – Co-facilitator in Barrie
- 1.5 hours per week (possible evenings)
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Reception support in Midland
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Mon-Wed 10 am to 3 pm (various shifts)
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Recreational groups in Collingwood
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Tuesdays at 11 am
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Thursdays at 2 pm
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We're looking for an exceptional volunteer to join our team! Are you passionate about healthcare? Do you have a philanthropic heart, strong administrative, communication and customer service skills, and 4 hours a week to donate to a great cause? If you answered yes, then we want to hear from you!.
* Assist in promoting the programs and services of the Society to the attendees of the Health Fair.
* Provide basic information about Alzheimer's disease.
* Direct people to appropriate community support services.
Volunteers:
* Pick up display and brochures at the Society offices or an agreed to location.
* Set up the display as per the Procedures listed in the Health Fair Resource Manual.
* Answer general questions and distribute information about the programs and services of the Society.
* Refer individuals to appropriate community support services.
* Take down the display, pack up the brochures and return the display and brochures to the Society offices or an agreed to location.
* Complete the Evaluation Form located in the Health Fair Resource Manual
Great opportunities abound and we need your help to continue, and expand our work to provide amazing places for young people to grow and flourish. BGC North Simcoe is a registered non-profit agency with a mission to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
Board members will attend meetings and take part in the business conducted by the Board of Directors for BGC North Simcoe.
Purpose of Position:
To lend support to the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka in areas of copying, filing, managing documentation, recording program information and reaching out to program participants through reminder calls for upcoming programs.
Qualifications:
- Enthusiastic about the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel an asset.
- Compassion, active listening and patience towards the population we serve
- Respectful, knowledgeable and sensitive to the populations we serve
- Sign oath of confidentiality
- Police check
- Dementia-friendly
- Be willing to complete sensitivity training
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional presentation is a must
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Answer the phone (ex. “good morning Alzheimer Society of Muskoka *YOUR NAME* speaking” and take messages or transfer to Voicemail if staff is not in or place on Park if another staff is to pick up)
- Assist with program registration, including registration phone calls and list of participants
- Library calls for outstanding books
- Assist with program outreach through phone calls
- Shred and empty shredding machine
- Clean anything that you see needs cleaning
- Photocopying
- Filing
- Restocking brochure rack
- Nesdatrak receipting and bank deposit preparation
- Writing thank you cards
Orientation and Training:
- Initial orientation to the office
- On the job training provided
- Additional training workshops are offered as needs and opportunities are identified
Time: Varying schedule depending on need.
Location: 1 – 239 Manitoba Street Bracebridge ON P1L 1S2
Commitment: On an as-needed basis.
Purpose of Position:
To lend support to the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka in areas of copying, filing, managing documentation, recording program information and reaching out to program participants through reminder calls for upcoming programs.
Qualifications:
- Enthusiastic about the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel an asset.
- Compassion, active listening and patience towards the population we serve
- Respectful, knowledgeable and sensitive to the populations we serve
- Sign oath of confidentiality
- Police check
- Dementia-friendly
- Be willing to complete sensitivity training
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional presentation is a must
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Answer the phone (ex. “good morning Alzheimer Society of Muskoka *YOUR NAME* speaking” and take messages or transfer to Voicemail if staff is not in or place on Park if another staff is to pick up)
- Assist with program registration, including registration phone calls and list of participants
- Library calls for outstanding books
- Assist with program outreach through phone calls
- Shred and empty shredding machine
- Clean anything that you see needs cleaning
- Photocopying
- Filing
- Restocking brochure rack
- Nesdatrak receipting and bank deposit preparation
- Writing thank you cards
Orientation and Training:
- Initial orientation to the office
- On the job training provided
- Additional training workshops are offered as needs and opportunities are identified
Time: Varying schedule depending on need.
Location: 1 – 239 Manitoba Street Bracebridge ON P1L 1S2
Commitment: On an as-needed basis.
The board of directors steers the direction of the Huronia Community Foundation and provides accountability to the community for the performance of the Foundation. The role of the board member is to:
- stay informed of the operations of the Foundation by attending monthly meetings (Fourth Tuesday monthly from 8 to 9:30 am)
- Commit the time and resources to serve on the board
- Actively participate in 2 or more board committees
- Represent the Foundation in the community
- Attend Foundation events, including the Annual General meeting in September
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: Comfort Kit Organizer
Reporting to the Development Coordinator, the Comfort Kit Organizer is responsible for organizing, assembling and tracking Comfort Kits. Comfort Kits are provided for free to individuals and families who experience pregnancy or infant loss. They offer gentle direction and compassion in the days and weeks following loss. On demand Comfort Kits, ordered through the website are processed and shipped within a 2-week period. Hospital Comfort Kits and processed and shipped quarterly.
Hours: 2-4 hours a week; Tuesday – Thursday between the hours of 10:00 – 3:00 pm.
Location: In-person; Bridget’s Bunnies Office 65 Cedar Pointe Dr. unit 811A, Barrie
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Keep volunteer room clean and organized
• Pack kits according to orders and keep kits restocked
• Track supplies and inform Development Coordinator when supplies are low
• Strong attention to detail required
• Must be organized, methodical and a great communicator
• Enjoys working independently and collaboratively
• Other administrative tasks as assigned
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.
Recruitment Volunteers This role will focus on recruiting, retaining, and renewing participants.
Duties include:
Marketing and communications:
- Website
- Emails
- Phone calls
- Text messages
- Social media i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Strava
Launch and / or VIP parties (in-person or virtual)
Team Captain VIP program
Spokespeople i.e. athletes and people affected by vision loss
Fundraising Volunteers This role will focus on making fundraising easier for participants and increasing funds raised by participants.
Duties include:
Participant fundraising portal
Marketing and communications:
- Emails
- Phone calls
- Text messages
Top Fundraiser VIP program:
- Fundraising toolkit i.e. tips, email templates
- Incentive prizes and awards
- Sponsorship
Event Day Logistics This role will focus on event day logistics and ensuring that we provide participants with a premier event experience.
Duties include:
- Venue selection
- Route, rest stops, and rider chip tracking system
- Jersey design
- Volunteers
- Start line experience
- Finish line experience
- Securing auction and gift bag items (if applicable)
Donor Stewardship Volunteers report to the Fundraising Administrator and foster positive relationships with donors by thanking them (by telephone, email, letter or greeting card) for their in-kind support of GTHS programs and services. These volunteers are invited to collaborate on ideas that will enhance the relationship donors have with the GTHS, to inspire giving.
This is a hybrid volunteer position. Depending on tasks undertaken, volunteers will be home-based and utilize their own computer or tablet, telephone and internet (with occasional onsite activities), or may assist with written communications before, during or after a scheduled shift at the Animal Centre (time and space permitting) and continue any remaining tasks at home.
- Acquiring a solid knowledge of the GTHS
- Independent conversations with donor contacts via email* and / or telephone*
- ‘Thank you’ card writing*
- Occasional assistance with mailings, for example:
- Placing correspondence in envelopes
- Adding address labels to envelopes
- Adding stamps to envelopes
- Collaborating with the Fundraising Administrator on ideas to improve communications with donors
Assist with various programs of the centre such as health and wellness and recreational activities; cleaning and maintenance, annual powwow.
Make a difference in the lives of our patients. Whether you want to volunteer directly with patients or support their care at RVH, we have an opportunity that is right for you.
To explore the opportunities available to volunteer in at RVH, visit this link: https://www.rvh.on.ca/careers/volunteering/volunteer-opportunities/
To fill out an application, click this link and select 'Apply to Be a Volunteer Now'. If you are a student looking to join our summer program, please select 'Join Our Summer Program'.
- Assist the president to prepare, ciculate and implement the agenda, manage meetings
- Document and store electronically the minutes of Board meetings in Google Drive
- Arrange locations ad ensure proper booking of facilities for Club meetings and events
- Communicate to BTC meeting minutes, Board member contact information, and respond to requests for information from Board members and membership
- Other duties as assigned
- Assist the president to prepare, ciculate and implement the agenda, manage meetings
- Document and store electronically the minutes of Board meetings in Google Drive
- Arrange locations ad ensure proper booking of facilities for Club meetings and events
- Communicate to BTC meeting minutes, Board member contact information, and respond to requests for information from Board members and membership
- other duties as assigned
As a volunteer in this role, you will:
- Assist with client intakes.
- Oversee and ensure smooth operation of the reception area at the office, including acting as first point of contact with the public.
- Reply to general enquiries, information requests and voicemails, and direct incoming calls.
- Provide access to the building, handle and relay couriers/deliveries, electronic and physical filing, and receive and process donations.
- Support new personnel with onboarding and building orientations.
- Support Supervisors/Managers with the general operation of administrative functions and special projects as needed.
- Provide information and referrals on Canadian Red Cross services, programs, and volunteer opportunities.
Various volunteer opportunities, including ushering, bingo, set up and tear down of sets, data entry, assist with administrative duties and assisting with inventory of costumes and props. There are also opportunities to help with one time special events.
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.