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
- Pick up prepared hot meals
- Deliver the designated meal to client’s homes on a pre-determined schedule
- Provide professional customer service when delivering meals
- Running art or music programs
- Assistance with organizing the set up and tear down of recreation activities
- Technology assistance for seniors
- Information or educational seminars for seniors
- Organizing tea and talk socials and word games
- 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
Available positions:
- Kitchen Assistant
- Maintenance
- Housekeepers
- Outside maintenance (grounds keeping, etc.)
- Shelter support
- Cafeteria support
- Provide companionship
- Reading
- Crafts
- Assisting in the Culinary Department.
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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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
* 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
Assisting persons with a new spinal cord injury by offering hope and encouragement through shared personal experiences.
- Help our youth foster a lifelong love for the game
- Recreational and competitive opportunities available