Ally Volunteer   Muskoka District 
YWCA Muskoka
Gravenhurst

Would you like to join a community that is helping individuals to leave poverty behind?

Led by YWCA Muskoka, Circles® Muskoka is a community collaborative committed to the reduction of poverty by harnessing the power of relationships. Circles® Muskoka helps families and individuals (Circle Leaders) living on lower income and in poverty by assisting them to increase their resources; reasons and relationships to move from surviving to thriving in their lives.

Benefits

Growing your professional network
Feeling like you are making a difference
A sense of meaning and purpose
Supporting others to reach their goals
Participating in personal development workshops
Strengthening your interpersonal and communication skills
Becoming part of a community and sharing a meal 3 evenings a month
Making new friends and having fun!

Responsibilities 

  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Be an active listener and offer support and encouragement when appropriate
  • Provide encouragement towards meeting goals
  • Build meaningful relationships with Leaders
  • Share life experiences and advice when asked

Role requirements

  • Attend at least one Circles meeting per month
  • Pass a police background check
  • Attend a Bridges out of Poverty’ workshop and Ally training session
  • Being open to building friendships across economic lines
Supportive Care   Bruce County  Grey County 
VON Canada, Ontario Branch
Bruce and Grey Counties
Supportive care volunteers offer social and emotional support to individuals and families living with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness in Grey and Bruce counties (except Bruce Peninsula) * volunteers offer support for approximately 2-3 hours per week depending on need of individual and family and the availability of volunteers and offer respite for family caregivers and companionship to individuals and help facilitate bereavement groups * support provided in the client’s home, long term care homes and/or hospitals
Volunteer Crisis Responder - Bilingual / Overnight (Virtual)   Bruce County  Grey County  Muskoka District  Northumberland County  Parry Sound District  Peterborough County  Simcoe County 
Kids Help Phone, Crisis Text Line
Ontario

Kids Help Phone’s texting service is the only free, 24/7 bilingual text line for people in Canada. The service is delivered by trained, volunteer crisis responders who work remotely. 

We are recruiting overnight and or bilingual crisis responders who will answer texts from young people looking for support in both English AND French.

The volunteer position will be remote, meaning that you can participate from anywhere in Canada as long you have a strong, reliable internet connection!  

Our volunteers need to be enthusiastic about helping people!

You can be a professional, student, teacher, retiree, or anybody else with a willingness to learn how to support people over text.  

The role of a crisis responder is to bring texters from a “hot” moment to a cool calm one, and to help them come up with a plan to stay healthy and safe.

Crisis responders are trained to do this using active listening and collaborative problem-solving.

Program Assistant Volunteers   Simcoe County 
Trillium Manor
Orillia
Volunteers required for assisting at activity programs:
  • Special events
  • Outings
  • Meal assistance
  • Friendly visiting
  • Transporting residents to and from programs
  • Assist with the Mind and Melody program
  • Lion's Head Hospital   Bruce County 
    Brightshores Health System, Volunteer Services and Auxiliaries
    Lion's Head
    • Fundraising
    Markdale Hospital Volunteer   Grey County 
    Brightshores Health System, Volunteer Services and Auxiliaries
    Markdale
    • Nursing units
    • Various clinics
    • Operate Hospital Cafe
    • Escort patients, visitors and give directions
    Owen Sound Hospital Volunteer   Grey County 
    Brightshores Health System, Volunteer Services and Auxiliaries
    Owen Sound
    • Nursing units
    • Various clinics
    • Operate gift shop
    • Escort patients and visitors and give directions 
    • Assist staff in many different departments
    Thrift Store Volunteer   Simcoe County 
    CONTACT Community Services, Alliston - 39 Victoria St E
    Alliston
    The Clothes Line is largely operated by an incredible team of dedicate volunteers. 
    They perform a wide range of duties including: 
    Sorting and Pricing Donations 
    Organizing and Displaying Merchandise 
    Designing Window Displays  
    Assisting Customers
    Outreach Volunteers   Simcoe County 
    Empower Simcoe
    Orillia
    Volunteers are a valued part of our team and play a significant role in all areas of Empower Simcoe, developing lasting relationships with people and helping to improve their overall sense of well-being. Our volunteers help empower people to lead a meaningful and inclusive life. With many different skills and experiences, volunteers can give of their time to Empower Simcoe in a variety of ways:
    • 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
    Timing? We`ll coordinate opportunities to your availability.
    Meals on Wheels Driver   Bruce County  Grey County 
    Home & Community Support Services Grey-Bruce, Owen Sound - Head Office, Heritage Place Mall, Home and Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce

    • Arrive at the Meal Source at the prearranged time.  
    • Deliver meals in the order they appear on the route sheet/book. 
    • Converse with client to check on client’s well being. 
    • Report any problems or concerns encountered in carrying out duties to Home and Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce.

    Driver - Day Away Program/ Appointments   Bruce County  Grey County 
    Home & Community Support Services Grey-Bruce, Owen Sound - Head Office, Heritage Place Mall, Home and Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce
    Owen Sound
    • Provide rides for seniors for the Day Away program and appointments.
    • Pick up and drop off clients at a scheduled time
    Friendly Visitor   Bruce County  Grey County 
    Home & Community Support Services Grey-Bruce, Owen Sound - Head Office, Heritage Place Mall, Home and Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce
    Owen Sound
    • Provide companionship and friendship to an isolated senior or adult living with a disability by making at-home or over-the-phone visits on a regular basis
    • Assist clients with activities that they are no longer able to do by themselves and which are of interest to the client: reading, writing, playing cards/games
    • Provide a periodic monitoring of the client's well being
    Auxiliary   
    Huron Health System - Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich - Napier St, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital
    Goderich
    Care will be taken to match volunteers with areas of skill and interest.
    Friendly Visitor with Residents   Grey County 
    Georgian Heights Health Care Centre
    Georgian Heights Long Term Care 1115 10th Street East Owen Sound
    Visit socially with assigned residents for 10-30 minutes depending on their interests, health, and attention span. Visits may include, but are not limited to chatting, going outside, playing cards, crafts, telling jokes, current events, etc.
    In-Home Recreation Volunteer   Muskoka District  Parry Sound District 
    Alzheimer Society of Muskoka
    Muskoka and Parry Sound

     

    Objective: To assist the person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias (ADOD) and their families by providing companionship for the person, delivering client-specific recreation interventions to stimulate memory, confidence, and overall quality of life, and providing relief for the caregiver.

    Time Commitment: A minimum of 2 hours per week for 6 months.

    Skills/Abilities:

    ▪ 19 years of age or older

    ▪ Creative in adapting to the needs of the person with dementia.

    ▪ Caring, compassionate and patient.

    ▪ Good active listening and communication skills.

    ▪ Ability to work independently.

    ▪ Ability to accept direction and to ask for help when needed.

    ▪ Reliable and dependable.

    ▪ Sensitive and non-judgmental.

    ▪ Good health and grooming.

    ▪ Car is helpful, but not required.

    Responsibilities:

    ▪ To complete the Alzheimer Information Series (3 hours) training and the Meaningful Activity In Home (3 hours) training prior to first visit.

    ▪ To complete 3 sessions of Social Recreation programming in AlzSWP office before being matched.

    ▪ To meet individually with the Social Recreation Coordinator to review and learn the personalized intervention plan before first visit with client and family.

    ▪ To visit the person in their home with Social Recreation Coordinator at a prearranged time, convenient to both the family and the volunteer, to introduce self and activities.

    ▪ To be familiar with the background, skills and interests of the person, and the intervention plan prepared by the Social Recreation Coordinator.

    ▪ To provide enriching recreational experiences, using the intervention plan, for the person with dementia, taking into account the needs of that person.

    ▪ To maintain confidentiality of any information learned about the person and their family members, unless safety is a concern.

    ▪ To ensure that the person with dementia is safe and feels as secure and content as possible.  The volunteer should always carry a list of emergency telephone numbers, and the person’s medical information at all times.

    ▪ To complete an In Home Recreation Log after every visit and to send logs to the Manager of Volunteer and Social Recreation Services monthly. 

    ▪ To complete an incident report immediately following an incident of concern.

    ▪ To keep in regular contact with the Manager of Volunteer and Social Recreation Services and the Social Recreation Coordinator and discuss any areas of concern.

    ▪ To respect and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners.

    ▪ A willingness to update knowledge of ADOD through information available in our Society resource center and professional development workshops.

    Boundaries:

    ▪ The In Home Recreation volunteer is not expected to, and should not; undertake any activities involving personal care of the person with dementia, such as lifting, bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting or administration of medication(s).

    ▪ The In Home Recreation volunteer is prohibited from giving medical advice.

    ▪ The In Home Recreation volunteer is prohibited from becoming involved in the legal and financial affairs of the person with whom they are matched (i.e. banking, Power of Attorney etc.)

    In-Home Recreation Volunteer   Muskoka District  Parry Sound District 
    Alzheimer Society of Muskoka
    Muskoka and Parry Sound

     

    Objective: To assist the person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias (ADOD) and their families by providing companionship for the person, delivering client-specific recreation interventions to stimulate memory, confidence, and overall quality of life, and providing relief for the caregiver.

    Time Commitment: A minimum of 2 hours per week for 6 months.

    Skills/Abilities:

    ▪ 19 years of age or older

    ▪ Creative in adapting to the needs of the person with dementia.

    ▪ Caring, compassionate and patient.

    ▪ Good active listening and communication skills.

    ▪ Ability to work independently.

    ▪ Ability to accept direction and to ask for help when needed.

    ▪ Reliable and dependable.

    ▪ Sensitive and non-judgmental.

    ▪ Good health and grooming.

    ▪ Car is helpful, but not required.

    Responsibilities:

    ▪ To complete the Alzheimer Information Series (3 hours) training and the Meaningful Activity In Home (3 hours) training prior to first visit.

    ▪ To complete 3 sessions of Social Recreation programming in AlzSWP office before being matched.

    ▪ To meet individually with the Social Recreation Coordinator to review and learn the personalized intervention plan before first visit with client and family.

    ▪ To visit the person in their home with Social Recreation Coordinator at a prearranged time, convenient to both the family and the volunteer, to introduce self and activities.

    ▪ To be familiar with the background, skills and interests of the person, and the intervention plan prepared by the Social Recreation Coordinator.

    ▪ To provide enriching recreational experiences, using the intervention plan, for the person with dementia, taking into account the needs of that person.

    ▪ To maintain confidentiality of any information learned about the person and their family members, unless safety is a concern.

    ▪ To ensure that the person with dementia is safe and feels as secure and content as possible.  The volunteer should always carry a list of emergency telephone numbers, and the person’s medical information at all times.

    ▪ To complete an In Home Recreation Log after every visit and to send logs to the Manager of Volunteer and Social Recreation Services monthly. 

    ▪ To complete an incident report immediately following an incident of concern.

    ▪ To keep in regular contact with the Manager of Volunteer and Social Recreation Services and the Social Recreation Coordinator and discuss any areas of concern.

    ▪ To respect and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners.

    ▪ A willingness to update knowledge of ADOD through information available in our Society resource center and professional development workshops.

    Boundaries:

    ▪ The In Home Recreation volunteer is not expected to, and should not; undertake any activities involving personal care of the person with dementia, such as lifting, bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting or administration of medication(s).

    ▪ The In Home Recreation volunteer is prohibited from giving medical advice.

    ▪ The In Home Recreation volunteer is prohibited from becoming involved in the legal and financial affairs of the person with whom they are matched (i.e. banking, Power of Attorney etc.)

    Patient Family Caregiver Advisor   Simcoe County 
    Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team, Barrie - no physical address

    All Patient Family Caregiver Advisors are members of the Barrie and Area OHT's Patient Family Caregiver Advisory Council (PFAC). Members of PFAC will be expected to apply your learning, collective experience, and insights to:

    • Provide advice on how to achieve patient-centred health care within the local health system;
    • Provide system-level guidance and recommendations to support the successful planning and implementation of strategic priorities;
    • Act as a resource to and/or work in collaboration with working groups and committees for the BAOHT and beyond;
    • Promote initiatives to increase and sustain meaningful PFAC engagement in the future.
    Respite Care/ Relief Worker   Simcoe County 
    God's Solution Sanctuary
    Barrie

    Volunteers needed within various aspects of assisting children and adults with special needs to participate

    Vision Mate 1-1 Volunteer   Muskoka District  Parry Sound District  Simcoe County 
    CNIB Foundation [Central East], Barrie, Vision Mate Program
    Where clients need help, all over Ontario. We will match people within a close distance.

    Volunteers will be responsable for meeting with a clients weekly or bi-weekly to add enrichment to peoples lives. Clients are blind or have vision loss to some degree, which often requires adpaments to life. Volunteers are required to socialse with them and add normal contact back in their lives after the effects of the pandemic. They can go for walks, visit community gardens, really anything the pair would enjoy. The requirement are up to the two people who are paired. 

    Volunteers of all Kinds! Community Support   Muskoka District 
    Community Living South Muskoka, Head Office
    CLSM is seeking volunteers of all kinds for any area of the organization. Tell us your skill-set and interests and we will create a volunteer position tailored to you.  
    We are also in need of volunteers to assist individuals with a developmental disability in being part of their community. e.g. going to Sports Plex,YMCA, library, and other community locations. You would assist individuals at their volunteer jobs in other non-profit locations.