You can help reduce social isolation in the community by helping to maintain a calendar of activities for older adults. All you need is a phone, a computer with internet access and a little time. 

What you will be doing:

• Monitoring websites and social media accounts of community centres, senior centres and libraries for public activities appropriate for older adults. 
• Ocassionally calling organizations that offer social activities for older adults to get accurate information about their offerings.
• Entering these events on a Google calendar that is posted on our website for public viewing.

Click here to see an example of a similar calendar that we maintain for South Georgian Bay. 

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

Research historical information, provide tours, assist clients with research and input data

Huronia Community Foundation (HCF) is a registered charity that provides funding to local charities and non-profits.  HCF is home to over 80 unique funds established by local charities and community-minded philanthropists.

Established in 2000, HCF was incorporated as Canada’s 99th Community Foundation. A Community Foundation plays a crucial role in how people give back to their communities. In 2025, HCF proudly celebrated 25 years of giving to over 500 charities in North Simcoe of more than $4M since its inception.  Through funding from Endowment Funds that are held in perpetuity, we connect people, families and companies with causes that inspire them – pooling resources, knowledge and expertise to achieve the greatest impact.

The primary focus of HCF’s mission is ‘Improving the quality of life and creating a strong community now and forever through leadership and generosity.’

HCF is managed by a Volunteer Board of Directors, a part-time Executive Director and Bookkeeper.   

The Board of Directors steers the direction of HCF 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
• Attend a maximum of 8 Board meetings annually
• 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 AGM in September