Clubhouse, Program and Fundraising Volunteers   Simcoe County 
Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka
Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka clubhouse at 10 Quarry Ridge Road, Barrie

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 and on weekends. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more info. 

Special Olympic Alliston Volunteer   Simcoe County 
Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario
Alliston & Angus
    We have three roles to choose from: Coach
  • Assisting in coaching a specific sport to Athletes/Players with intellectual disabilities
  • Team Manager
  • Communicating to participants, registering players & teams for tournaments, equipment coordination
  • Council Administration
  • Leading the community in a variety of tasks (registrar, volunteer coordinator
Event Volunteer   Simcoe County 
Ramara Township, Brechin - 2297 Hwy 12, Ramara Chamber of Commerce
Brechin

Variety of Duties Depending on Strengths and Interests of Volunteer. Pre-event tasks may include:

  • Answering Phones
  • Updating Spreadsheets
  • Soliciting and collecting donations and sponsorships from Ramara / Orillia area

Event-day tasks may include:

  • Checking in guests
  • Distributing water
  • Taking in Feedback
  • Organizing Guests
  • Distributing Gift Bags
  • Serving
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
    Chapter Member   Grey County 
    Autism Ontario [Central East]
    There are many opportunities to volunteer with Autism Ontario. Whether you are looking for something casual or something more committed, there is a volunteer role suited to you. There are four main areas in which you can volunteer with Autism Ontario:  
     
    Administrative: help with mailings, thank you letters, grant writing, etc. 
     
    Events: we run events year-round, which require volunteers to keep them running smoothly 
     
    Committees: we have several ongoing and adhoc committees that meet during the year 
     
    Chapter Leadership Council (CLC)
    Cycle for Sight Event Support   Simcoe County 
    Foundation Fighting Blindness, Simcoe County, Ride for Sight
    Alliston, Ontario

    Cycle for Sight is looking for a variety of volunteers to help with different aspects of the 15th annual event held in June in Alliston (cyclists ride from Alliston to Stayner and back)

    Recruitment Volunteers:

    This role will focus on recruiting, retaining, and renewing participants.

    Helps with:

    1. Marketing and communications

                                                                   i.      Website

                                                                 ii.      Emails

                                                               iii.      Phone calls

                                                               iv.      Text messages

                                                                 v.      Social media i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Strava

    2.              Launch and / or VIP parties (in-person or virtual)

    3.              Team Captain VIP program

    4.              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.

    Helps with:

    1.              Participant fundraising portal

    2.              Marketing and communications:

                                                                   i.      Emails

                                                                 ii.      Phone calls

                                                               iii.      Text messages

    3.              Top Fundraiser VIP program

    4.              Fundraising toolkit i.e. tips, email templates

    5.              Incentive prizes and awards

    6.              Sponsorship

     

    Event Day Logistics

    This role will focus on event day logistics and ensuring that we provide participants with a premier event experience.

    Helps with:

    1.              Venue selection

    2.              Route, rest stops, and rider chip tracking system

    3.              Jersey design

    4.              Volunteers

    5.              Start line experience

    6.              Finish line experience

    7.              Securing auction and gift bag items (if applicable)

     

    Gutsy Walk Planning Committee Member   Bruce County  Muskoka District  Simcoe County 
    Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Mailing Address, Northern Ontario

    Across the country, the Gutsy Walk is made possible due to the time and talents shared by thousands of volunteers in their communities. With a collective goal to deliver our mission of finding a cure for Crohn's and colitis, we are greatly appreciative and thankful for our volunteers who have continuously led the Gutsy Walk to success each year.

    As a Gutsy Walk Planning Committee Member, you’ll be working closely with a team of other volunteers to plan and promote your local Gutsy Walk. Your efforts in connecting and engaging your community—whatever your volunteer role with Gutsy Walk—will make a big impact in raising awareness about IBD and finding cures.
    In particular, we’re looking for volunteers to support their local Gutsy Walk in the following ways:

    • Community Outreach –inspire people to sign up and participate in the local Gutsy Walk
    • Media Relations –connect with local media outlets to promote the Gutsy Walk
    • Social Media –raise awareness about IBD and the Gutsy Walk through social media
    • Fundraising –organize exciting fundraisers in your community
    • Corporate Sponsorship –engage with local businesses to promote donations of sponsorship and gifts in kind
    • Stewardship –build relationships with Gutsy Walk participants and encourage engagement
    IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's Volunteer   Muskoka District 
    Alzheimer Society of Muskoka
    Memorial Park, Bracebridge and River Mill Park, Huntsville.

    The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is our biggest fundraising event for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. There are many volunteer opportunities leading up to the event, as well as on the day of.

    Help before the walk: Duties include envelope stuffing for mailout, calling past walkers, walk committee, and poster distribution.

    Help on day of the walk: Duties include set up of tables, set up route signs, registration table, pet area, kid zone, food and beverage table, first aid station, and tear down.

    There are two walks available in Muskoka to participate in: 

    • Memorial Park, Bracebridge- Saturday, May 25, 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
    • River Mill Park, Huntsville- Sunday, May 26, 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

    For more information, please contact Michelle Dear at 705-645-5621 Ext. 115 or walk@alzheimermuskoka.ca

    In Clinic Volunteer   Simcoe County 
    Canadian Blood Services, Barrie, Blood Donation Centre
    Barrie, ON
      • Welcome donors to hospitality area of clinic
      •  
      • offer refreshments
      •  
      • give information and updates to donors
      •  
      • answer questions, thank donors and give milestone donor recognition items
      •  
      • observe donors and watch for adverse reactions
      •  
      • keep hospitality area in good order

     

    Mentors and Non-Mentor Volunteers   Bruce County 
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron

    We are in need of Mentor and non-Mentor volunteers. Mentors are needed for all of our programs - Community Based (matched 1:1 with a young person); School Based (matched 1:1 with a young person and meet on school property, during the school day, September through June) or Group Mentor (1:3 ratio, locations in Kincardine or Wingham; 2-3 times per month).

    Non-Mentor volunteers include Board Members, FUN Developers or Community Builder volunteer groups. The FUN Developers plan activities and events for our Mentees and Mentors to do (e.g.: The Factory in London, Blue Jays Game, Camp Kintail, museum trips, Christmas and Halloween parties, etc.). The Community Builders help plan and execute our fundraising events, such as Dancing with the Stars, Golf Tournaments, etc. They can also volunteer on the day of the event, for example, with the Christmas Yard Sale, etc. 

    All volunteers must complete the application process which includes a Police Records Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and training. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older. 

    Port Hope Fair Volunteer   Northumberland County 
    Port Hope and District Agricultural Society
    Port Hope Town Park, 62 McCaul Street, Port Hope L1A 1A2

    Here are some of the many opportunites for you at the Port Hope Fair and we're ready to match you with your interests. 

    • Set up/tear down volunteer - carry and set up display tables, attach skirting, put up temporary barriers, place ticket booths at entrances, place cement barriers on track
    • Gates/admission booth volunteer - sell tickets, apply wristbands
    • Beer tent volunteer- sell tickets or serve drinks, stock coolers.  Smart serve required. 
    • Parking attendants volunteer - direct cars to available parking
    • Childrens events volunteer- pedal tractor pull, childrens pet show