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Overview & Impact: The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) seeks passionate, driven volunteers to play a vital role in supporting our ambitious capital campaign. Volunteers will specialize in one of four fundraising areas: Family Foundations, Corporate Giving, Major Donors, or Community Gifts. These roles involve identifying, qualifying, and engaging potential supporters to help GTHS achieve its fundraising goals for the Regional Centre for Pets and People, which will significantly impact animal welfare in our community and region.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Associate Director, the Legacy Leader: Capital Campaign Fundraising Volunteer is a high-impact role that requires commitment, resourcefulness, and resilience. The Associate Director will provide comprehensive training, ongoing support, and resources to empower volunteers in this rewarding journey to raise funds for our new facility. Volunteers will work remotely and/or local to the Georgian Triangle area.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Associate Director to develop a strategic approach to your designated fundraising area
- Research and build a prospect list of individuals, organizations, or entities aligned with your focus area
- Qualify prospects through initial outreach and engagement, determining their interest and capacity to give
- Assist in crafting personalized approaches to solicit contributions, including emails, letters and in-person meetings
- Maintain accurate records of outreach efforts, progress and outcomes.
- Participate in training sessions, strategy discussions and regular check-ins to refine approaches and stay motivated
- Serve as an ambassador for GTHS, passionately articulating the impact of the capital campaign
Specific Role Descriptions (based on selected area of focus)
1. Family Foundations Volunteer
Focus on engaging family foundations with a history of supporting animal welfare, community development, or local causes
- Research and identify family foundations with a philanthropic focus that aligns with GTHS’s mission
- Build connections with foundation representatives and prepare compelling proposals highlighting the campaign’s impact
- Assist in coordinating meetings or presentations to secure commitments
2. Corporate Giving Volunteer
Engage corporate partners to secure sponsorships and significant contributions
- Identify businesses and corporations within the Georgian Triangle and beyond that may have an interest in supporting GTHS
- Develop creative strategies to align corporate giving goals with campaign objectives, including sponsorship opportunities and naming rights
- Build relationships with decision-makers, HR leads and corporate social responsibility (CSR) representatives
3. Major Donors Volunteer
Focus on cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals passionate about animal welfare and/or community development
- Research potential major donors with a history of philanthropy in the region or related causes
- Work with GTHS leadership to personalize outreach, highlighting donor recognition opportunities
- Assist in coordinating one-on-one meetings or events to inspire significant gifts
4. Community Gifts Volunteer
Encourage grassroots contributions from the community, fostering broad-based support
- Develop strategies to engage local groups, clubs, schools and individual community members
- Create and support community-driven initiatives, like peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns or local events
- Help manage outreach efforts through social media, community newsletters and public engagement opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18 years of age minimum
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to research, organize and track donor prospects effectively
- Enthusiasm for relationship-building and storytelling
- Resilience and optimism to navigate challenges and celebrate wins
- Embodies the organization’s values and has a genuine interest in the welfare of animals
- Own transportation, laptop and cell phone
Working Conditions:
- Thorough training and orientation to prepare you for success
- Personalized support from the Associate Director
- Access to templates, tools, and resources for outreach and solicitation
- Opportunities to contribute directly to a meaningful and impactful campaign
Ready to Take on the Challenge?
Join us in transforming the future of animal welfare in the region. While this role demands dedication and hard work, it offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of animals and the community.
Apply today to start your journey as a Capital Campaign Fundraising Volunteer!
Animal Care
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Feeding and watering animals according to the policies, procedures, and feeding schedule
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Cleaning of all dishes, buckets, etc. used for the animals
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Monitor animals to make sure they are eating and drinking properly
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Mucking out stalls- cleaning out all soiled bedding ( adding in fresh straw and bedding)
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Mucking their houses - cleaning out all soiled bedding ( adding in fresh straw and bedding)
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Sweeping barn
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Picking up poop around the yard
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Giving the animals love and attention! Provide enrichment.
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Helping with improvements/changes to facilities and/or barn as needed in collaboration with the owners
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Help us ensure all staff/volunteers conduct activities in the safest way possible to insure their health and safety and that of the animals
- We work in all weather, a love of the outdoors is an asset!
- Shifts are either 9 am to 12 pm or 3 pm to 6 pm.
Overview:
A Peer Supporter with Badge of Life Canada plays a crucial role in providing emotional and psychological support to Public Safety Personnel (police officers, firefighters, paramedics, correctional officers, nurses, military personnel) and their families who are experiencing operational stress injuries (OSI) such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Peer Supporters create a safe, confidential, and empathetic space for individuals to share their experiences, challenges, and feelings without judgment. Through lived experience and understanding, they help others navigate mental health challenges, build resilience, and find a path to recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offer Emotional Support: Provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment for individuals to express their feelings and challenges.
- Active Listening: Use active listening skills to understand the concerns of participants, ensuring they feel heard and validated.
- Share Lived Experience: Draw upon personal experiences in the public safety or military field (or from supporting a loved one in this field) to connect with participants, offering hope and encouragement.
- Promote Mental Wellness Resources: Help participants access additional mental health resources and services as needed, including therapy, counseling, and Badge of Life Canada’s educational programs.
- Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of all discussions and interactions in accordance with Badge of Life Canada's policies.
- Collaborate with Professionals: Work closely with mental health professionals, facilitators, and the Badge of Life Canada team to ensure participants receive the best possible support.
- Provide Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of crisis in participants and, if necessary, escalate the situation to appropriate professionals for further intervention.
Training and Support:
Badge of Life Canada provides comprehensive training to all Peer Supporters. Our training program equips you with the tools and skills needed to effectively support individuals dealing with operational stress injuries. This includes training in:
- Active listening techniques
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Recognizing signs of OSI and PTSD
- Confidentiality and ethical boundaries
- Best practices for peer support in a public safety context
Ongoing support and supervision will be provided to ensure Peer Supporters have access to guidance and resources while serving in their roles.
Qualifications:
- Lived experience as a Public Safety Personnel, military member, or as a family member of someone in these roles.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to actively listen.
- Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental attitude.
- Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Willingness to participate in all required training sessions.
Commitment:
Peer Supporters are asked to dedicate time to facilitate or participate in peer support meetings, either virtually or in person, on a regular basis (typically weekly or bi-weekly). Flexibility in schedule is important, as meetings may vary depending on participant needs.
Impact:
As a Peer Supporter with Badge of Life Canada, you will play a vital role in helping individuals and families cope with the challenges of operational stress injuries. Your support can make a meaningful difference in their mental health journey, providing them with hope, strength, and a path toward healing.
The Web Developer/Manager would assist in the ongoing maintenance and update of the Nature League web site that has been developed. Work would include: adding walk and hike schedules, newsletters, pictures and notices to the website for public and membership viewing; and Identifying needed improvements and marketing advantages. The volunteer should have an excellent knowledge of web design and development in order to help the organization promote itself on the web for greater community participation in the many opportunities presented by a membership. Initial attendance at one or two Board Meetings would be required to understand the organization and meet Board Members. Otherwise, contact will be done through the President or Corporate Secretary who has the final approval on all updates etc before posting on the web site.
Canine Foster Volunteers provide a safe, loving and temporary home for puppies (4-6 puppies at a time), senior dogs and adult dogs with specific needs. You must have the ability to separate the foster animals from any pets in your home by keeping them in a separate room, if necessary. We will provide resources and all the supplies you need.
Canine Foster Volunteers are responsible for helping the puppies, seniors and / or adult dogs in their care thrive until they are ready to be adopted (or to be returned to their owner in cases of Emergency Boarding). This will include feeding the animals at least twice a day, possibly more, potty training (for puppies), and exercising and socializing the animals. It may also include bottle feeding (if caring for orphaned or struggling puppies) and administering oral medications.
We are ideally looking for volunteers who are willing to assist with more than one of the following foster scenarios:
- 4-6 puppies under 4 weeks of age, requiring bottle feeding
- 4-6 puppies over 4 weeks of age
- Dogs with medical or special needs (eg. provide medication, ensure ‘bedrest’ post-surgery)
- Pregnant or nursing moms
- Dogs in need of socialization or with behavioural concerns
- Senior dogs who don't tend to fare well in a 'shelter' environment
- Dogs belonging to pet owners in need of emergency boarding in times of crisis
The Shelter Aide reports to the Cat Care Coordinator and liaises with their counterpart to share the afternoon routine and duties. Shelter Aides ensure our Animal Kitchen is clean, organized and regularly stocked with food, litter and supplies, and replenish items for the Intake and Quarantine / Isolation Rooms to provide our cats and kittens with the supplies they need. Other duties include dishes, laundry and ensuring our Adoption Rooms, Medical Intake Room and communal areas are clean, tidy and well maintained. The Shelter Aide also spends time with our feline residents to provide mental and physical stimulation. These enrichment activities allow our cats to continue to express normal feline behaviour despite being in a ‘shelter’ environment.
- Coordinate with fellow Shelter Aide to share the afternoon’s routine and duties, including oversight of the ‘front’ or ‘back’ areas of the Animal Centre
- Perform laundry tasks (washing, drying and folding linens)
- Stock trolleys
- Clean dirty animal dishes and litter pans
- Disinfect cat carriers and / or kennels, if appropriate
- Remove contents of empty kennels for adopted cats, if appropriate
- Dispose of garbage and recyclables
- Tidy, clean and disinfect surfaces and floors in Animal Kitchen, Medical Intake Room and communal areas
- Feed kittens and other cats (if needed)
- Top up water and dry food (if needed)
- Scoop litter boxes in Main Adoption Rooms
- Assist Cat Care Coordinator (if needed)
- Maintain clean and organized litter, kennels, counter tops and communal areas (shelving, windows, etc.) in the assigned room(s)
- Disinfect toys (loose and in kennels), scratching posts, wooden boxes, climbing apparatus, etc. in the assigned room
- Feed cats / kittens wet food (as appropriate), provide fresh water and maintain feeding stations
- Wash up any dirty animal dishes
- Perform laundry tasks (gathering dirty laundry in sacks if assigned to Room 3, and all Team Members assist with washing, drying and folding linens)
- Dispose of garbage and recyclables
- Wipe all surfaces after use
- Tasks specific to the room assigned include:
- Wiping surfaces and floors in the Animal Kitchen, as necessary
- Placing cats ready for ‘moving up’ into carriers
- Carrying cats in carriers to the appropriate Adoptions Room / kennel
- Weighing cats (if specified on Kennel Cards), with assistance from the Cat Care Coordinator as required
- Interact with cats for socialization and enrichment purposes
- Adapt activities based on cats being interacted with
- Stimulate and interact with cats (includes grooming, play and snuggles)
- Reduce cat stress and improve their overall wellness
- Provide cognitive stimulation and encourage curiosity
- Provide places for cats to hide and perch, as appropriate
- Stimulate cats’ hunting instinct
- Make enrichment items (food puzzles, cat cabins…)
- Identify and report any behavioural concerns
- Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
- Consistent and open communication with Adoptions Coordinator
- Review information on dogs available for adoption (name, age, background, medical / special needs, etc.)
- Spend time with dogs to assist with the perfect match
- Answer visitors’ and potential adopters’ questions about dogs available for adoption
- Answer basic questions about the organization
- Seize opportunities during conversation to transition potential adopters into volunteers or donors
- Outline ‘Adopters Welcome’ process to potential adopters
- Assist adopters with completion of adoption applications
- Ensure any behavioural or health related questions specific to the animal are communicated
- Diligently and thoroughly address concerns raised by adopters to prevent adoption returns
- Decide on suitability of potential adopter for dog selected
- Assist Customer Service Coordinators with adoption processing
- Assist Cat Adoption Counselor during shift, as needed
- Prepare adoption kits on an as needed basis
- Attend ad hoc local off-site adoption events, if desired
The GTHS Food Fairy ensures that all kittens and cats in the building are fed. Other duties include:
- topping up water
- washing food dishes
- tidying
- record keeping as necessary and following the feeding chart accurately.
Of course, our cats will also appreciate cuddles and play time!
The GTHS Animal Hospital contains an Operating Room, Treatment Room, Examination Room, Pharmacy and X-Ray Room and a Hospital Intake/Recovery Area, and provides spay/neuter surgeries for over 1500 homeless pets annually. Having an onsite hospital ensures animals receive timely, thorough and comprehensive care, saves dozens of daily phone calls, reduces trips back and forth to veterinary clinics, dramatically decreases the stress on GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly. The GTHS Animal Hospital also assists local pet owners in need by providing essential vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries for their pets.
- Reporting to the Director of Medicine and Hospital Registered Veterinary Technician, the Hospital Assistan
- t Volunteer will be responsible for:
- Maintaining the Operating Room and Prep Area
- Overseeing the Maintenance and Packing of Surgical Instruments
- Using sterilization & cleaning equipment (including an Autoclave)
The GTHS Animal Hospital contains an Operating Room, Treatment Room, Examination Room, Pharmacy, X-Ray Room and a Hospital Intake / Recovery Area, and provides spay/neuter surgeries for over 1500 homeless pets annually. Having an onsite hospital ensures animals receive timely, thorough and comprehensive care, saves dozens of daily phone calls, reduces trips back and forth to veterinary clinics, dramatically decreases the stress on the GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly.
The Hospital Discharge Volunteer is responsible for discharging animals to the public after their Hospital appointment / surgery, create kennel tags and preparing for the next day's appointments and overseeing the cleanliness of the small Hospital Intake Room.
Assist staff to deliver various programs such as crafts, bingo, outings and trips for adults with diverse disabilities. Please note - due to COVID, we have transitioned all in-person programs to virtual activities. When it is safe to do so, we will return to in-person programs at our Centre but at a reduced capacity. We will introduce a hybrid approach that involves in-person and virtual.
- For now, we require volunteers to do:
- Telephone check-ins with our Consumers
- Organizational/administrative assistance for our Connecting with Seniors program
- Opportunity to do crafting or recipe videos for our social media outlets
- Other opportunities that can be done safely from home.
- We have three roles to choose from:
Coach
- Assisting in coaching a specific sport to Athletes/Players with intellectual disabilities in softball, basketball, bocce and 5-pin bowling; more sports are available depending on volunteer interest!
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, fundraising, etc.)
This is a remote volunteer position supporting the Guelph-Wellington Community. All shifts and training are completed remotely, therefore, residence in Guelph-Wellington is not a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Complete inbound and outbound calls with service users residing in the county
- Complete safety/wellness checks, provide medication reminders, and engage in social conversations with vulnerable populations
- Assist with crisis intervention, when presented
- Utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused approach
- Provide external resources and referrals to service users
- Complete case documentation of all interactions with service users
Volunteer drivers assist with deliveries of food boxes to distribution sites (Collingwood, Clearview and Wasaga Beach) and/or individuals in the surrounding communities.
Volunteers help with packing fruits and vegetables for monthly good food box orders
- Welcome and walk through our visitors as we show and tell the Avro Arrow Full Scale Replica and other historical artifacts.
- Our tours are guided but with the help of QR Codes that display specific details of the artifacts.
- Give a brief history chat of the Arrow's purpose, expectations and highlights.
- Chat with our fellow visitors, bond and make new connections!
Both our Cobourg and Port Hope locations offer in-house shopping assistance for our Neighbours. In this client facing role, the volunteer accompanies the Neighbour throughout the store assisting with their food eligibility and answering any questions they may have. The volunteer needs to be able to adopt to a changing environment and work with the Neighbours in a non-judgemental, empathic, and courteous manner at all times. Volunteers need to be able to spend a considerable amount of time on their feet for this role.
Katimavik’s National Experience is an amazing opportunity for any Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed refugees aged 17 – 25 who are looking for 22 weeks of creative learning, community engagement, Truth and Reconciliation, and self-discovery! Youth will live in a group with up to 10 of their peers in two separate communities throughout the course of the program. During the program they engage in 32 valuable volunteer hours a week, learn how to manage a house, make lifelong friends, and gain confidence that they themselves can make an impactful difference in our country. This is a fully funded opportunity where participants’ travel expenses, living accommodations, food costs, and daily needs are covered. All they will need to bring is their dedication, empathy, and commitment to making a better world!
Some of the topics and skills that Participants will be challenged to learn about include:
- The history of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the importance of Truth and Reconciliation;
- The benefits and impact of civic engagement;
- Professional work skills in a variety of sectors, depending on volunteer placements;
- Cooking skills, house maintenance, and practical life skills;
- Conflict resolution, communication, and how to strive within a team environment;
- Environmental protection and sustainable development;
- English or French as an additional language;
- Leadership, advocacy, and project management skills;
- Canada’s cultural, geographic, and linguistic diversity.
Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs provides children and youth with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
The facilitator will:
- Support the goals of PSSO in local communities with an emphasis on providing
information and fellowship for people living with Parkinson’s and their families. - Attend ongoing training/education and Community of Practice meetings provided
by PSSO to increase their knowledge about Parkinson’s disease and to enhance
their skills as a facilitator. - Ensure all public notices for the group contain the group information, PSSO logo,
and a reference to the group being a program of PSSO. - Provide PSSO with updated group lists, including names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and email addresses regularly. - Provide an attendance record (First & Last Name of each participant) to PSSO
immediately following each group session. This will be submitted using the
volunteer portal “My Impact Page.” - Document all hours of volunteering using the volunteer portal “My Impact Page,”
which should include all time spent each month planning as well as group
facilitation. - Notify PSSO of any important information immediately as it pertains to the overall
group or specific client participants (questions, resources, health changes, death in
the family, etc.).
The facilitator works with the group to:
- Act in accordance with the Volunteer Code of Conduct (see page 12)
- Define the role and emphasize that the facilitator is not an expert in all things.
- Conduct group meetings in a caring, respectful, and compassionate manner.
- Promote the value of empowerment, encouraging individuals to be involved in
making decisions about their own care. - Establish, with input from group participants, a list of ground rules and goals for the
group and review the list with the group on a regular basis. - Foster an opportunity for people to interact with others dealing with similar health
concerns and facilitate the sharing of their experience living with Parkinson’s. - Encourage group members to participate in PSSO programs, education events, and
fundraising events. - Invite group participants to connect with PSSO staff and programs as necessary.
- Welcome and introduce new participants to the group, explain group guidelines such as confidentiality and help them connect with other group participants.
Group Interaction & Communication
The facilitator will:
- Ensure group participants are educated about and adhere to the confidentiality
policy. - Moderate the discussions in the group to ensure that all participants have an equal
opportunity to share if they wish. This may require the facilitator to enhance their
skills to ensure that participants that are talkative do not monopolize the
discussion. Gently redirect attention to less vocal participants. - Encourage a balance in discussions by encouraging the group to consider
constructive solutions when negative issues are being addressed. Although there
will be times when participants need to freely express and share their feelings, even
if their tone seems negative. - Remind the group that the symptoms, treatment, and progression of Parkinson’s
are unique to each person, so others’ experiences may be different from one’s own. - Strive to present information and encourage discussion that is honest while at the
same time promotes a feeling of optimism. - Remind participants to adopt a “consumers beware” approach to any information
shared in the group and do their own research or speak with a medical professional
before actin
Dog Care Team Members help to maintain the health and welfare of GTHS dogs. This role entails taking care of our dogs’ environment by cleaning their kennels and outdoor runs, and being responsible for food
preparation and feeding our dogs their breakfast. If interested and when time permits, AM Dog
Care Volunteers interact with our dogs by assisting with our Canine Enrichment Program (activities that provide mental and physical stimulation for our dogs).
Scheduled training is required upon joining the Dog Care Team and will be required intermittently to progress through the Dog Care Program.
- Assist in the maintenance of dogs’ health and welfare
o Maintain clean and organized kennels (inside and outside)
o Disinfect kennels and toys
o Prepare and provide treats, medication, breakfast and clean water as required or
instructed
o Wash up any dirty animal dishes (in Animal Equipment Room)
o Assist with Animal Centre laundry (washing, drying and folding linens)
o Dispose of garbage and recyclables
o Ensure dogs are safe and secure - If interested and time permits:
o Dog bathing, grooming, Room 5 petting, time in Dog Yard or X-Pen
o Interact with dogs for walks, training and socialization
o Reinforce behaviours that make dogs more adoptable - Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
- Use online Contact List & Schedule to reflect any absences and to coordinate shift
coverage
The In-Home Recreation Program is seeking fun-loving volunteers to brighten the days of our elders by visiting them in their homes. You'll get to spend quality time with some of the most interesting people around - just be warned, they may not remember your name by the end of the day!
Schedule is very flexible and visits will happen 1/week for 1 hour at client's home.
But don't worry, that just means every visit will feel like a first date. Who doesn't love the excitement of introducing themselves over and over again? Plus, you'll have plenty of opportunities to tell your favorite jokes, play games, or just enjoy a good chat with your new friends.
So if you're ready to put a smile on someone's face and have a few laughs along the way, come join us at the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth. We promise it'll be a memorable experience - for both you and your new companions!
Community volunteers are trained to work as part of a team to assist victims of crime or tragedy by providing emotional support, practical assistance and community referrals. Support can be on-site or by phone. Referrals are from police and community agencies.
As a crisis responder you may be asked to assist the OPP or other first responders to help victims and/or families.
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
- Driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle for members of the community who, because of their need for a wheelchair, aren't able to use other transportation.
- Pick up clients and their escort at assigned time, deliver to their destination.
- Keep a schedule for appointments.
- Use provided equipment to ensure driver and client safety.
- Drivers are not responsible for clients while at their appointment/destination.
Coaching various track and field events: i.e. sprint/hurdles; mid-distance, jumps
Providing companionship to Individuals with development disabilities. Going for walks/outings, playing games, listening to music, sharing interests.
Variety of volunteer positions which focus on patients, visitors and staff. Positions available in ambulatory care reception, Inpatient Units, gift shop, reminder telephoning, diagnostic imaging Xray, CT, Mammography, Bone Density, Surgical Day Care (Post anaesthetic care unit)
As a Client Support Volunteer, you will assist clients of CONTACT's Housing Services Department to identify, collect and compile various documents and forms they might need to apply for housing services in Simcoe County.
You will connect with them by phone or in-person at the CONTACT Community Services offices in Bradford and Alliston, or in public locations like libraries or a local Tim Horton's.
You will help them identify, photograph and email copies of documents, such as their ID, Rental Agreements, Income Statements and other documents that are needed to access support services.
In some cases, you will assist them to complete forms.
You will be able to connect directly with CONTACT's Housing Staff to get support or answers when you're not sure of next steps.
This role is important because it frees up time for Housing Staff to help clients find and access housing and other support services they might need, by limiting the amout of time spent collecting client documents and completing forms with them.
You will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement and not share or disclose client information to others.
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.
Instruct or assist athletes with varying disabilities to ski or snowboard, we dedicate two instructors to an athlete. No special certification is required. Track3 provides training for all instructors. You must be able to communicate effectively, the ability to ski or snowboard in control and have patience and understanding of our athletes' needs. The minimum age for instructors is 17, the minimum age for assistants is 14.
The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre provides volunteer opportunities to the South Georgian Bay region.
Current programs offering volunteer opportunities include:
- mental health programs
- physical exercise groups
- nutrition education
- chronic disease management groups
- social support groups, hobbies and crafts groups, and more
Eligibility: 16 years and older
Application Process: E-mail the health centre at volunteer@sgbchc.ca, phone or apply via the website.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network provides bereavement support at no cost to families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy at any stage, or the death of their baby, up to 12 months of age. We currently have volunteer opportunities for people who are approximately two years past their bereavement date and are looking for meaningful ways to offer their support to others. We are actively training peer supporters for private online bereavement support groups and one-to-one phone support.
Scan patrons tickets on entry to the theatre.
Assist them in finding their seat(s).
Provide assistance as needed, including lighting by flashlight, when entering or leaving the theatre during a performance.
Put seats up and pick up paper, water bottles etc. after theatre is emptied. Rubber gloves and garbage bags are supplied.
Help us keep kids close to home! Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions is looking for Foster Care Providers!
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions is a Child Welfare (Simcoe & Muskoka) and Children’s Mental Health (Muskoka only) agency licensed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. We support children, youth, families and communities with multiple services including fostering for children and youth up to 18 years old.
Our agency has an urgent need for foster care providers across Simcoe and Muskoka. We are looking for diverse caregivers who understand children’s needs. Children & Youth lose so much when they have to leave their community. Foster caregivers provide a safe home and a temporary solution for children and youth, while their families make the changes needed for them to come back home.
Would you consider opening your home and heart to providing care to youth and children? Fostering can be challenging, but it’s a very rewarding career. You don’t have to be perfect to make a difference in the life of a child. Fostering can be flexible and fit in with your lifestyle!
We encourage all applicants to apply regardless of sex, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, orientation or religion.
Our application process, training and support will prepare you for your fostering journey. We find that all successful foster parents believe that the rewards of fostering, including building strong, loving relationships that last a lifetime, far outweigh the challenges involved. We offer a rate of $85/$155 a day per child to help support the cost of raising healthy, happy children and youth. Please inquirer today!
We look forward to hearing from you! Please share with anyone you think might be interested!
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
Excellent source of social services experience for students or adults who wish to enter the developmental field!
Must provide a completed Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Person's Check.
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
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.
With Bridgeway Support Services volunteers play a vital role in providing services to those in need.
You can make a difference by becoming a Volunteer Driver for children and youth.
- Special events
- Art programming
- Outings
- Friendly visiting
- Gardening
- Spiritual care
- Pet therapy visits
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.
Love chatting with people, sharing stories and educating all ages about wildlife and cohabitating with them? Consider becoming a tour guide (don’t worry if you don’t know much about wildlife, we provide you with training).
The public can book guided group tours with us any time of the year. It’s wonderful to see their reactions upon seeing a Moose or bear for the first time!
Guided tours are a great way for us to educate the public and create awareness of what we do and it’s also a good way to raise funds for our registered charity. Guided tours are outdoor walking events on unpaved paths. One tours take approx. 2 hours.
- Positions include:
- Shopper/cooks: Develop menu, shop within budget, cook meal - 12 Noon-5:30 pm
- Prep/set-up: Prepare meal and set up hall - 2 pm-3:30 pm
- Servers: Greet community members, serve meal - 4 pm-7 pm
- Clean-up: Clean up after meal - 5:30 pm-7 pm
- Empathetic listeners who are able to provide inclusive, non-judgmental support to callers representing a variety of ages, identities, and concerns
- Call centre operates 24/7, and we actively recruit both day and night shifts
- Day shifts are 4 hours
- Overnight shifts are 8 hours
Assists activity coordinator with different activities such as:
- Special events
- Outings
- Friendly visiting
- Other duties around residence
- Help to facilitate 8 week, Grief Support Groups (2.5 hours/week)
- Provide a listening ear and a safe space for individuals to work through their grief.
- Maintain close contact with the Bereavement Services Coordinator
Run a 7 week program within the elementary schools for kids in grade 6,7 and/or 8. The program focuses on core themes including; body image, self-esteem, healthy eating/activity and building healthy relationship. Volunteers are responsible for a group of 4-8 kids. Its once a week for 90 minutes and its a 7-week program. They run during the school day 9-3pm, Monday-Friday from September-June. Volunteer can run multiple groups during the school year. Location of the program is Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, Baxter and Minesing.
Seven week program within the North Simcoe Community for youth ages 11-14.
Program is led by Male Mentors and focuses on core themes including:
- Body image
- Self-esteem
- Balanced eating/activities
- Physical activity
- Building healthy relationships
Volunteers can run multiple groups throughout the year.
Teen Mentors commit to spending consistent weekly time with a child (mentee) being a friend, role model, and confident. Teen mentors meet one-to-one with an assigned mentee and participate in games, activities, crafts, conversation, and goal setting. Teen mentors listen to their mentees, provide support and guidance, help them to build communication and social skills, and develop a friendship based on trust, respect and fun. This is a partnership with BGC North Simcoe.
- Help adults with low literacy skills acquire and/or improve basic reading, writing, math and digital skills needed to function successfully in society
- Establish a learning relationship with an assigned student(s) based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to work together to achieve identified goals
- Plan, prepare and deliver student-centred learning activities and lessons
- Evaluate and recognize progress towards the student’s learning goals
- Comply with administrative requirements of the program
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the program
- Board Members needed! Seeking volunteers with experience in:
- Grant writing
- Fundraising
- Publicity or strategic planning in Education or Arts
- Provide outstanding customer service in a welcoming, clean environment
- Receive and process book donations
- Organize inventory, stock shelves and highlight in-store promotions
- Answer public enquiries, and help customers find the titles they are seeking
- Welcome new team members and assist in training provided
- Use the communications log and other tools effectively
- Follow organization policies and procedures
- Complete activities assigned
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
- Cook, bake, gardening
- Activities with residence
- Supporting with activities of daily living
- 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
Tutors will meet with their own student, 1 on 1, twice per week, to assist with reading, writing, numeracy, computers, and essential skills.
Volunteers are matched to clients who are living with a life-limiting illness. They support and comfort their client and the client's circle of support. Be it family or friends. The goal is to be flexible and assist someone on this journey with whatever they might require. It could be physical, but usually, it is emotional support and advocacy. Once the match has been made, the client and the volunteer set a time schedule that is good for both. Visiting volunteers provide support to our clients in the comfort of the clients home, where ever that may be; their house, long-term care facility, hospital or the vulnerably housed.
- Assist with the establishment of long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for KWIC in meeting its charitable mandate
- Recommend/Implement policies developed by the Board
- Review as necessary the Board's structure, approve changes and prepare necessary bylaw amendments
- Participate in KWIC's development and strategic plan of operation as part of an annual review
- Approve the annual budget
- Approve the hiring of the Executive Director
- Approve the Executive Director’s contract based on the recommendations of the Personnel/Executive Committee
- Participate in the evaluation of KWIC activities and performance of the Executive Director
- Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among staff, volunteers, Board committees, education institutions and the community to fulfill the mission of KWIC
- Report and be answerable to the members
- Participate in one standing committee & its activities ( currently: HR/Finance, Programs,Fundraising, Communications, Nominations)
- Lead and/or support KWIC fundraising initiatives, including board fundraising strategy
- Actively champion KWIC in the communityActively champion KWIC in the community Commitment to the work of the organization
- Knowledge and skills in one or more area of Board governance: fundraising, financial planning, policy, programs and personnel
- Willingness to serve on at least one committee
- Willingness to participate in board fundraising strategy - “Give or Get”
- Attend all Board meetings and the Annual General meeting (meeting times are collectively established)
- A time commitment of approximately 6 to 8 hours per month (includes Board preparation, committee and meeting time and financial preparation time)
- Actively monitor and respond to KWIC email communication
- Be informed of the services and programs provided by the Kawartha World Issues Centre and publicly support and articulate them
- Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board
- Foster a positive working relationship with other Board members, KWIC staff and volunteers
- Be aware of and declare any conflict of interest (see Conflict of Interest Policy)
- Answer telephone, transfer calls to appropriate person and direct callers to voicemail
- Greet and screen visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner
- Perform other office duties as needed
- Volunteers will assist people:
- Shopping
- Getting to social activities
- Help navigate health appointments
- Be a mentor to a young boy as a couple and have twice the fun
- Spend 2-4 hours a week playing, listening and sharing a child's life
Retirement Lodge Volunteers assist with activities for our residents such as:
- Friendly visits with seniors
- Recreational activities
- Assisting at meal times
- Playing a friendly game of cards or taking a short walk
The primary function of the YourTV volunteer is to be an active member of our television production crew on many levels, whether it be at OHL games, studio shows or a live event, like the Santa Claus Parade.
- Duties may include:
- Pre-production planning, such as setting up a potential interview subject
- Technical equipment during productions, such as working camera, audio or the switcher
- Administrative capacity, answering
- Telephones and handling YourTV billboard announcements
- Taking photos for the Billboard or helping with our YourTV website Summary of Essential Job Functions of a YourTV volunteer include:
- Working camera
- Conducting interviews
- Working the audio board
- Working in our Control Room or Mobile Production Unit(s)
Big Brothers commit to a one-on-one relationship for a minimum period of one-year, 2-4 hours per week on an average basis, doing activities they both enjoy.
- Provide weekly companionship to client of Breaking Down Barriers.
- Assist with activities like arts & crafts, cooking, scrapbooking, weaving and Friendship Café
- Meet for conversation, maybe go for an outing and just be a friendly face to someone who may otherwise be isolated.
The Literacy Tutor/Academic Support Volunteer will support the BrainiACTS program.
Volunteers will help children with: reading, writing, mathematics and homework completion.
Available positions:
- Kitchen Assistant
- Maintenance
- Housekeepers
- Outside maintenance (grounds keeping, etc.)
- Shelter support
- Cafeteria support
Volunteers can assist with a variety of activities and programs including:
- Evening Bingo games
- Small Group Programs (cards, reading, knitting)
- Special events and Entertainment
- Special Interest Presentations
- Community Bus Outings
- One to one friendly visits
- Hair dresser & In home Wellness appointments
- Spiritual Visits
- On call Palliative Visits
• the development of our vertical files
• research topics for upcoming exhibits
• assist visiting researchers with their searches
The research volunteer will be provided training on the existing resources and how to use databases and on-line resources. We seek a weekly commitment of a minimum of 2-3 hours any day of the week or Wednesday evening.
General Kitchen Duties
- Assisting the cook
- Preparing meals
- Baking
- One on one visiting with residents
- Supporting and/or facilitating group activities
- Reading or playing games with residents
- Meal assistance
- Providing peer to peer support for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one
- This support is offered over the phone, and is arranged by our Spiritual Care Coordinator
We currently have 11 Littles on our waiting list who are looking to be matched with a Big.
If you have 4 hours within a month to spend with a child, contact us today!
To be a positive Mentor and friend for children or youth in a variety of group programs, with the potential to match individually with a child as a personal role model.
- Support and encourage kids as they grow
- Listen and provide advice when appropriate
- Role model appropriate behaviours and reinforce positive social skills
- Participate in the operation of the shelter (shifts - evening, night, breakfast)
- Carry out the many tasks required for the seamless functioning of the shift/program.
- Interact with guests throughout the duration of the shift (unless it’s quiet/sleep hours).
- The following elementary school programs are always in high demand:
- More than Money (Grades 3-6) In JA's More than Money program, students are introduced to the intersection of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and social studies learning objectives. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to think like an entrepreneur and develop business strategy and money-management skills that they can apply to a simulated business.
- Our Business World (Grades 5-6) In JA’s Our Business World program, students explore how businesses are created and what makes them thrive. Using games and multimedia, students learn about innovation, start-ups and self-employment
- Dollars with Sense (Grade 7) In JA's Dollars With Sense program, students get the vital tools they need to make smart financial decisions, live debt-free and become savvy investors. Students learn personal money management skills that they can apply to their lives, beginning now.
- Economics for Success (Grade 8) In JA's Economics for Success program, students take a closer look at the advantages of staying in school, as well as learn what’s needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Volunteers from the local business community partner with classroom teachers to help students see the link between education and achieving their goals.
Volunteers Assist With Reception Duties:
- Answering Phone
- Greeting Visitors
- Processing Mass Mailings
- Assisting with Photo Copies
- Preparing Support Groups
- Training manuals
- Facilitate the English Conversation Circle once a week
- Teach English to a group of Newcomers
- Help clients integrate to the community
Habitat for Humanity Midland ReStore is a warehouse and retail outlet located in Midland which receives donated construction materials, appliances, furniture and household items and sells them to the public.
Volunteer staff are needed for: Stocking shelves, picking up materials locally, completing minor repairs, assisting the public with their purchases and sorting electronic waste recycling.
Visiting Volunteers Provide:
- Emotional Support
- Companionship
- Respite to caregivers of clients
Families, schools, individuals, group/corporate volunteering opportunities welcome.
See website for volunteer opportunities or call the office to share other ways you would like to volunteer
The Clothes Line is largely operated by an incredible team of dedicated volunteers.
They perform a wide range of duties including:
Sorting and Pricing Donations
Organizing and Displaying Merchandise
Designing Window Displays
Assisting Customers
- The Museum Volunteers Will Report To The Museum Operations Coordinator And Will Support With:
- Exhibition Installation
- Visitor Experiences/Gallery Greeter
- Special Events
- Studio Assistant
- Docent
- Research
- Collections
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Orillia and District provides quality mentoring relationships for young people in our community who would benefit from caring, supportive adult role models. The relationships are fostered through:
- One-to-One Matching
- Group Programs
- School Based Programs
- Provide safe, reliable, professional and courteous transportation service to residents of North Simcoe, using your own vehicle
- Communicate with transportation staff and passengers regarding scheduled rides.
- Ensure adherence to the Community Reach program procedures and policies including confidentiality agreement.
This is a wonderful hands-on opportunity to learn about our native wild animals. Procyon Wildlife counts on volunteer animal caregivers to carry out the essential duties that allow orphaned and injured animals to return to the wild. If you are able to commit once a week, you will find this very rewarding!
- The duties of this ongoing volunteer position involve:
- Preparing food for, and feeding animals of all ages, cleaning cages
- Observing animal behaviour and condition, and record keeping
- Housekeeping such as laundry, washing dishes, cleaning counters, floors, and equipment, and light yard work
- Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
- Have a clear understanding of gender based violence and associated trauma
- Listen to clients to assess their needs and recommend resources to meet those needs
- Work with Program Manager to ensure the application of effective Program Planning
- Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking
- Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization
- You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community and ensuring our operational sustainability. Working toward getting the story of inequality, marginalization and oppression out to the mainstream funders gives a voice to the women who have experienced it and how they are working to overcome these challenges while working with Imani’s Place. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Grant Researcher/Writer will work toward the following, as a volunteer:
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma
• Research, develop, write and submit proposals, letters, reports and other materials as necessary to secure grant support from foundation, corporations and government funding sources to support the organizations operations and programming initiatives.
• Compassion, empathy and patience is a must
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Work cooperatively with the Communications Director and Programming Manager
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking.
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.
• May involve sitting for extended periods of time
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
- Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
- Designing, Planning and Implementing the Health Promotion Campaigns within the house and/or community
- Have a clear understanding of the traumatic effects of domestic violence and/or human trafficking on an individual
- Listen to clients to assess their needs and recommend resources to meet those needs
- Assist in monitoring the physical and mental health of the clients
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking
- Deliver to a high standard, in pften challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization
- You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's missions and values
Integral part of ensuring that staff and volunteers are looked after in a professional and open way. The HR Specialist will act as a catalyst when handling disputes and ensuring that policies and legislation are being followed. Working collaboratively with other members of the team, the HR Specialist will work toward the following as a volunteer:
- Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
- Have a clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma
- CHRP designate is an asset
- Solid understanding of labour legislation and employee recruitment
- Maintaining updated employee and volunteer records
- Support the staff culture
- Working with staff and volunteers to ensure that policy is being interpreted and executed in the manner for which it was intended
- Able to manage and implement conflict resolution practices where required
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking
- Deliver to a high standard in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization
- You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
- Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
- Liaising with local programs, social service agencies and the community when required, to promote the program, exchange information and establish and maintain a cooperative alliance
- Have a clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma
- Liaise with the organization's specialists and coordinators to design programs that meet the needs of the clients
- Work with staff and volunteers to ensure the application of effective program planning
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking
- Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization
- You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community and ensuring that the stories of the women that use our services are told. Working toward getting the story of inequality, marginalization and oppression out to the mainstream gives a voice to the women who have experienced it and how they are working to overcome these challenges while working with Imani’s Place and what social and political changes still need to be made. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team the Social Justice Writer will work toward the following, as a volunteer:
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
• Have a clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma
• Research and gather evidence-based content from sources to support content development.
• Write interesting and engaging copy for reports, fact sheets, proposals, web-based material, presentations, newsletters and other media.
• Contribute to the ongoing reporting and dissemination of data, evidence and policy documents arising from Imani’s Place and network partner activities and initiatives.
• Provide general writing support to Imani’s Place staff.
• Undertake copy editing and revision of text to ensure it is clear, concise, coherent, and consistent.
• Ensure overall compliance with guidelines when developing all content to determine tone, reading level, spelling and grammar rules, protocols for citation, word count and page length and glossary terms.
• Liaise with experts, content producers, editors and other communication experts to ensure accuracy of content and quality of information for written products.
• Comply with organizational processes for preparing and approving materials.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking.
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.
• May involve sitting for extended periods of time
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
Integral part of the women’s healing journey and helping survivors move forward to a safe, positive and healthy tomorrow. Topics to be considered (but are not limited to) are Finance and Budgeting, Goal Setting, Time Management, Meal Planning on a Budget, Stress Management, and Importance of a Healthy Work/Life Balance. You will be provided with an outline of guidelines.
Working collaboratively with the Program Manager and Health & Wellness Coordinator, the Workshop Facilitator will work toward the following, as a volunteer:
- Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
- Various professional backgrounds are welcome
- Have internet capabilities to deliver the workshop virtually through Zoom.
- When developing workshops you will:
- have a heightened awareness and understanding that trauma comes in all forms
- Understand that we have all experienced trauma in some form
- Be sensitive to the fact that each person experiences trauma differently
- Avoid making assumptions about a person’s past experiences
- Always consider the ways in which race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, ability, education, language, geographic location, socio-economic status, etc reflect the information and dialogue throughout your presentation
- Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.
- You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values
- Friendly Visiting, Coffee Social
- Knitting, Painting, Crafts
- Scrabble Players, Bingo Caller, Pin Setters for Bowling
- Assisting in the Dining Room and Program Set up
- Movie Night Volunteer
- Friendly Reminder Volunteer
- Manicures
- Musical Talent
Recreational Therapy Volunteer: Assists our Recreational Therapist with a wide range of hands-on activities including individual and group-based games, art projects, equine learning, life skills and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Horse interaction will occur as well as assisting & working alongside participants. No horse experience required.
Unmounted Horse Leader: Assists in preparing, grooming and leading the horse at the same time as the participant. You will interact with horses and participants. Horse experience an asset, we will train you.
Side Walker: Walks beside the horse and participant providing support and stability. Involves a good deal of walking. No horse experience required, we will train you.
Mounted Horse Leader: Assists the participant in preparing the horse for the lesson & may involve leading the horse during the lesson depending on the participant's ability. Involves a good deal of walking and at times short bouts of jogging with the horse. Horse experience required.
- Help in the kitchen when we start our meal program again
- Help in the donation room sorting and hanging up clothes, laundry, cleaning duties,
- Collecting data and temperatures at the door
- Maintenance in the THSP apartments
- Help fund raising
Volunteers can assist with a variety of programs and activities including:
- One-on-One Friendly Visiting
- Gardening
- Holiday Celebrations and Special Events
- Outings
- Card playing, Bingo and other games
- Entertainment
- Hairdressing & Wellness Assistance
- Escorting Residents to in house appointments
- Dining Assistance
Mobile/Donor Centre Volunteer - Collingwood
As a volunteer with Canadian Blood Services you help create a positive, safe and welcoming environment and experience for our donors. Greeting donors with a smile, thanking them for their donation and making conversation helps ensure a good donation experience. As one of the last faces donors see on their way out, the care and attention you give plays a critical role in the success of future blood donor clinics.
Activities and Tasks Associated with the Role - This role has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following:
• Welcome and serve snacks and drinks to donors upon their arrival from the donation area
• Oversee the refreshment area which includes displaying and restocking snacks and drinks
• Responsible for ensuring the cleaning of tables, chairs and touch points within the refreshment area
• Mandatory use of surgical masks, hand sanitizer and gloves provided by CBS when operating within the Mobile/Donor Centre
• Observe donors and alert donor centre staff of adverse reactions
• Provide donors with organizational updates and information on current CBS initiatives
• Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures
• Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements
• Respond to donor concerns and questions by directing donors to appropriate staff
Skills, Abilities, Traits
• Friendly, compassionate, outgoing and possess good communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people
• Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations
• Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations
• Adhere to CBS dress code (e.g. name tag, vest/ t-shirt and closed toes shoes)
• Reliable and punctual
• Provide good customer service to donors to ensure they feel both valued and appreciated for their donation
Mobile/Donor Centre Volunteer at St. Peter's - Knights of Columbus Hall mobile clinic in Parry Sound
As a volunteer with Canadian Blood Services you help create a positive, safe and welcoming environment and experience for our donors. Greeting donors with a smile, thanking them for their donation and making conversation helps ensure a good donation experience. As one of the last faces donors see on their way out, the care and attention you give plays a critical role in the success of future blood donor clinics.
Activities and Tasks Associated with the Role - This role has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following:
• Welcome and serve snacks and drinks to donors upon their arrival from the donation area
• Oversee the refreshment area which includes displaying and restocking snacks and drinks
• Responsible for ensuring the cleaning of tables, chairs and touch points within the refreshment area
• Mandatory use of surgical masks, hand sanitizer and gloves provided by CBS when operating within the Mobile/Donor Centre
• Observe donors and alert donor centre staff of adverse reactions
• Provide donors with organizational updates and information on current CBS initiatives
• Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures
• Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements
• Respond to donor concerns and questions by directing donors to appropriate staff
Skills, Abilities, Traits
• Friendly, compassionate, outgoing and possess good communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people
• Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations
• Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations
• Adhere to CBS dress code (e.g. name tag, vest/ t-shirt and closed toes shoes)
• Reliable and punctual
• Provide good customer service to donors to ensure they feel both valued and appreciated for their donation
Become a member of our volunteer team interested in supporting the vision and mission of Dress for Success. Make a difference and ensure that there is both awareness and funds available to helping disadvantage women return to work.
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 opportunities for individuals interested in assisiting with recreation programs, outings, friendly visiting, computer programs, reading programs and special events.
Responsibilities:
Drive the child(ren)/youth in your own vehicle to an appointment/activity, and pick up the child(ren)/youth at an appointed place and time
Assist the child(ren)/youth to get in and out of the vehicle safely
Escort the child(ren)/youth to and from the appointment activity
Requirements
18 years of age and older
A criminal record check (including vulnerable populations) free of charges or convictions
Possess a valid Ontario Driver's license and a safe driving record
Attend agency car seat training
A clean driver's abstract (obtained from Service Ontario)
Have access to a road worthy and safe vehicle
Minimum of $1 Million liability insurance
Patience and understanding
Reliable and punctual
Knowledge of the community
Able to offer physical support to the child(lifting), youth or adult
Trustworthy
Access to a computer (mileage submission)
Cell phone
- 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
The board will continuously monitor the organization’s programs and activities to be sure they are aligned with the mission to achieve short-term goals and long-term purpose. They will exercise fiduciary responsibility to obtain and appropriately use resources required to carry out the organization’s mission.
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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- Support our Social Recreation Coordinator with the delivery of varied programs for people living with dementia.
- Ensure that participants are engaged
- Some light set up and clean up of the space for each program
- Training as appropriate for each course
- Volunteers participate in the activities along with the participants - It's fun!
- This program may be held virtually during the pandemic. A computer would be a requirement to volunteer in that case
- Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games, and activities for the program
- Assist the Minds in Motion Coordinator to ensure activity participation and socialization. This may include spending one-on-one time with participants who need extra support
- Under the direction of the Physical Activity Program Leader, provide one-on-one support to participants during the physical activity component of the program
- Assist with any other required tasks
Board Members
Boutique Merchandising
Breakfast Club Facilitators
Clothing Sorter
Committee Members
Corporate Volunteers
Event/Fundraising
Professional Women's Group Facilitators
Stylist to help suit clients,
IT Tech
Professional Women's Group Mentors
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Clothing Sorter - Sort Clothes, take inventory, and organize the store.
Stylists- Suit clients for their interviews (experience with Dress For Success may be needed, but will be provided).
Fundraising Committee- Creating events for fundraising opportunities, or volunteering for an already planned event.
IT Tech - Someone to create and maintain a social presence online to promote the organization and it's events.
Hair and Make up Stylists- Help show clients what is appropriate for interviews and work when considering make up and hair.
Board of Directors- Must be 18+, will sit in on the board meetings and hold an important role within the organization, for more information, contact Linda Reid, Executive Director for Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie.
• 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.
- Provide rides for seniors for the Day Away program and appointments.
- Pick up and drop off clients at a scheduled time
- 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
Be a positive adult role model for a child. For as little as one hour per week you can have a profound impact on a child's future.
- Providing long and/or short-distance rides for social purposes and non-emergency medical appointments to clients in Grey-Bruce
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
* Do you have a few hours a week to have meaningful conversations in a fun, lively atmosphere?
* Volunteers provide support to adults with communication difficulties by participating in group conversation sessions about current events, music, food, art and much more.
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!.
We do ask volunteers to try and commit to a period of time on a regular basis (e.g. a particular morning/evening every week or every other week) as it makes it easier for scheduling and also keeps the volunteer familiar to the animals they are caring for. With the dogs, this makes a big difference. We have some dogs that are with us for a while before finding a forever home so we try to have them handled by people they know as much as possible.
Provide emotional support to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to death or palliative diagnosis.
1:1 and group support available.
Special Events and Outing Assistance
Volunteer as a camp counselor at one of our two sleepover sites in Waterford (Rainbow Lake) or Rosseau (Muskoka) or day camp in Toronto or Ottawa.
Visitor Services: Greeting visitors and providing general knowledge to patrons regarding exhibitions and programs. Performing sales transactions using the Smart Vendor Point of Sale program.
* 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
Volunteers work with Alzheimer Society Family Support Coordinators in 1) a morning Support Group, 2) an afternoon Support Group or 3) an evening Support Group, depending upon the community.
Youth Justice Committee's (YJC) bring together youth 12-17 who have been involved in the criminal justice system, their parent(s), and trained members of the community. In this role:
* you would attend YJC meetings to determine appropriate and meaningful ways for the youth to make amends for their actions.
* ensure that the youth is aware of the purpose of the meeting, and discuss police report information.
* explore perspectives of all parties, including the youth and others represented at t he meeting, such as community members, community agency representatives, and the parent(s).
* present and agree upon appropriate sanctions for the youth.
* provide information and referrals to supportive community agency programs.
* respect the confidentiality of the youth and other YJC members.
The Gilbert Centre's volunteer program is on hold until further notice.
Volunteers would be responsible for stocking shelves, cleaning the store, re-organizing items, aseembling product, and assisting customers. Volunteers who are interested should visit the website to register to volunteer.
Volunteers must wear certified safety shoes, be capable of lifting up to 25lbs, able to stand for extended periods of time and be comfortable with 2-3 step instruction.
Assistance with resident In-house appointments
Visit regularly with your dog (visits about 1 hour in length) at an assigned seniors' residence, nursing home, or other facility in Northumberland County from Port Hope to Brighton to Campbellford area; meet and greet the public at community events ranging from fairs and festivals to parades and fundraisers
Assisting persons with a new spinal cord injury by offering hope and encouragement through shared personal experiences.
Once fully trained, you will help us assist the police to search for lost and missing persons, and respond to emergencies in the community (e.g. natural disaster cleanup and support)
Applicants are asked to fill out the application form on our website.
Create Go Fund Me type of pages, as well as other methods, etc. To maintain them Monday - Friday. Except holidays.
Need people to maintain a Facebook page, once it is set up. Required people to set up and maintain a LinkedIn page.
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.
Our Adult Day Programs (ADPs) provide social, recreational and therapeutic activities for seniors, individuals with a disability, Alzheimer's disease or other dementia in a safe and supervised environment. Activities are designed to be accessible to each participant by focusing on their abilities, not their disabilities. Activities could include exercise classes, cards and games, art and crafts, music and cooking. Program runs Monday to Friday 9am-3pm. Volunteers come in during a planned timeslot to assist with the programs and visit with the clients.
PM Dog Care Team Members report to the Dog Care Coordinator and help to maintain the general health and welfare of the dogs in our care at the Animal Centre. In part this is achieved by participating in our Canine Enrichment Program to provide mental and physical stimuli to these dogs. To support the wide range of dog behaviours and needs we encounter at the GTHS, PM Dog Care Team Members complete a Dog Care Program*; quickly progressing from Green dogs (ie. puppies and seniors who are easy to walk and handle) to Yellow dogs (ie. young, rambunctious, pullers who can be slightly difficult to walk and handle), then work through the Orange and Purple levels at their own pace, with the ultimate goal of working with Red dogs (ie. strong, reactive dogs that are difficult to walk and handle, and that may have other behavioural issues).
*Training is required upon joining the Dog Care Team and will be required intermittently to
progress through the Dog Care Program.
Bench Warmers are friendly people who allow others to engage in conversation in either parks or malls. Studies show that loneliness has the same dire consequences on physical health as smoking a pack a day! Social connection is so needed (and often lost in the shuffle of busyness and technology) and MatureMinds Friendship Bench offers an opportunity for interaction and social engagement. The implementation is simple but the results are deep and meaningful. Volunteers will receive training in active listening, self care, mental health awareness, and ageism. After successfully completing the training, volunteers become Bench Warmers. They sit on a bench either at a park or in a mall with a sign that says "If you want to talk, I want to listen." Be part of the cure for the loneliness epidemic! Become a Bench Warmer.
Call numbers for bingo games that are put on for the residents.
As a Bingo Volunteer, you are responsible for sharing the mission and values of the Ontario SPCA with participants at the Gaming Centre.
Responsibilities:
Be a positive role model, assist Bingo participants with the navigation of the e-bingo gaming consoles, share the organization's mission and how it benefits from each Bingo event, maintain a professional appearance, attitude and communication when representing the organization.
- We are looking for a motivated person that shares their experience and expertise in a positive and constructive manner.
- Join our Board of Directors to provide input on decision making.
- We are an advisory Board and meet for 1 hour once per quarter.
Board Member(s)
The Living Wish Foundation offers an amazing opportunity for community members to join its board. If you have Passion, Imagination, Sensitivity, and Honour, you already embody our organization's values!
We invite you to check out our organization (www.livingwishfoundation.org) and board of hardworking, dedicated individuals who value the important mission of ensuring that everyone gets the benefit from one last wish. The Living Wish Foundation (est. 2018) is a not-for-profit, national charity that reframes hope by granting end of life wishes for patients in the region who are in their final year of life. We are looking for board members with legal expertise, fundraising & event planning experience, and a passion for making a difference in our community.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please email Lisa Wright at info@livingwishfoundation.org.
Board of Directors
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support. Board training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
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Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
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Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
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Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
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Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.
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Attend regular evening Board meetings annual full-day planning session as required
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Prepare for Board and special meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports, and other documentation; actively participate in discussions, contributing skills and knowledge
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Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
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Sufficient time availability for Board duties
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Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset
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Proficiency working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Google Docs, and online meeting tools preferred
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Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
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To ensure a mix of talent, background, and energy, Bridget's Bunnies is particularly interested in candidates with one or some of the following additional skills or areas of expertise/perspective: Fundraising/Sponsorship; Marketing/Communication; Corporate Donors; Recruitment/HR; Program Development; Legal/Regulatory; Governance/Policy; Diverse Communities; Capacity Building; Risk Assessment/Management; Government Relations
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Bridget's Bunnies recognizes the benefit of diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of differing demographics on the organization. Opportunities may be made available for applicants to act as Committee members prior to joining as a Board member.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to apply@bridgetsbunnies.ca
Board of Directors Description - Director
Function
Board members are responsible for determining and implementing governance policies and procedures to achieve the mission and mandate of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Role and Responsibilities
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Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and programs;
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Be informed about agency policies and programs in order to support adherence to the National Standards as set out by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada;
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Possess knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy;
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Contribute skills and knowledge by participating actively in meetings and committee work;
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Understand and maintain confidentiality;
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Avoid any potential conflicts of interest;
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Ensure the organization is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements;
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Assist in fostering positive relationships among the Board, staff and community to support fulfillment of organizational mandate.
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Serve as an ambassador for the organization;
General Duties
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Prepare for meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports and other documentation required to actively participate in them;
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Attend meetings regularly;
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Be an active participant on at least one board committee;
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Keep up to date with issues and trends that affect the organization;
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Participate in the review of the Board’s structure, approve changes, and assist in bylaw amendments;
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Participate in the recruitment of new board members and staff;
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Support and participate in the evaluation of the board;
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Get to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus;
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Assist in the recruitment of new volunteers for all positions in the agency;
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Participate in fundraising for the organization and any events related thereto;
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Participate in orientation, educational and strategic planning sessions;
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Understand and monitor the organization’s financial affairs including review and approval of annual budgets;
Board secretary
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support. Board training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
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Work with Board Chair to prepare meeting agendas and distribute in timely manner
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Ability to prepare typed, well-organized and detailed minutes in a timely manner
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Manage communication with team members; sending meeting notices and reminders
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Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
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Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
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Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
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Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.
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Attend regular evening Board meetings and full-day planning sessions as required
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Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
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Experience with minute taking and agenda preparations
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Sufficient time availability for Board duties
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Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset
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Proficiency working with MS 365 and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), and online meeting tools
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To ensure a mix of talent, background, and energy, Bridget's Bunnies is particularly interested in candidates with one or some of the following additional skills or areas of expertise/perspective: Fundraising/Sponsorship; Marketing/Communication; Corporate Donors; Recruitment/HR; Program Development; Legal/Regulatory; Governance/Policy; Diverse Communities; Capacity Building; Risk Assessment/Management; Government Relations
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Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Bridget's Bunnies recognizes the benefit of diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of differing demographics on the organization. Opportunities may be made available for applicants to act as Committee members prior to joining as a Board member.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to apply@bridgetsbunnies.ca
Board Treasurer
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support. Board training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
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Assist with creation of budgets for Grants and Funds Development
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Assist with preparation of Bridget's Bunnies Financial Report/filing to CRA - year end entries, ensure bookkeeping recorded correctly, prepare CRA reports, file reports
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Ensure auditor is appointed annually and fiduciary responsibilities are met
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Assist with preparation of Financial Reports for programs and events, including Bridget's Run
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Understand, review, and monitor Bridget's Bunnies' financial affairs, including: annual budget; financial statements; and quarterly reports
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Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
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Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
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Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
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Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.
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Attend regular evening Board meetings and full-day planning sessions as required
Skills and Qualifications:
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CPA designation or equivalent professional experience preferred
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Experience in not-for-profit finance, audits, and reporting preferred
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Sufficient time availability for Board duties
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Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset
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Proficiency working with Quickbooks, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), CRA’s website, and online meeting tools
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Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Bridget's Bunnies recognizes the benefit of diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of differing demographics on the organization. Opportunities may be made available for applicants to act as Committee members prior to joining as a Board member.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to apply@bridgetsbunnies.ca
Share your love of reading and comfort with Zoom meetings, by facilitating a small online book club for people with development disabilities. This role promotes literacy, community interaction and building relationships.
As a Book Club Facilitator you will manage the weekly Zoom meetings (admitting members, sharing screens, assigning cohosts etc.) as well as assign Individual readers, plan sessions and read some of the chosen text to/with the group.
This group usually focusses on one book per season and works slowly through chapters, reading together and discussing.
This group meets virtually every Tuesday from 6-7 pm, therefore the Facilitator would need to commit about 1.5 hours each Tuesday and perhaps an additional 30 - 60 minutes weekly for planning.
Being a S2F volunteer is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. Shape Canadian children's futures for the better by being a friend and a teammate. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. Volunteer and use your skills to help break the cycle of child poverty!
Details:
- Jan to May
- 30-40 minute sessions 2x/week (Tues/Wed/Thurs)
- flexible timing, between 3:30-6:30pm EST
- 10-12 participants and 2-3 volunteer coaches per group
- Sessions include fitness, literacy & mentoring activities, with emphasis on building character strengths
- An easy-to-use virtual platform to facilitate programming If you are interested, please apply on our volunteer portal: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/applications/be25fdc6-0bcf-499d-985c-39ad7ab41575
Please note while this is a virtual opportunity, volunteers must be located in Canada.
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: Bunny Makers
If you’re a crafter or knitter, join our community of Bunny Makers for a good cause! Bunny Makers meet monthly to chat and crochet together from 4:00-6:00 pm at Bridget’s Bunnies office (65 Cedar Pointe Dr. unit 811A, Barrie). This is also a time to refresh knitting/crocheting supplies and continue crocheting in the comfort of your own home. Bunny Maker volunteers make Pocket Pals, crocheted or knitted bunnies for our Comfort Kit program. All materials are provided for free of charge and we ask that finished bunnies and unused materials be donated back to Bridget’s Bunnies.
Hours: 2-10 hours a month (flexible)
Location: In-person/remote
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Crochet or knit a bunny/pocket pal according to Bridget’s Bunnies patterns and instructions
• Only take what you need and ensure to return any unused supplies
• Return completed bunnies within a month of completion as these bunnies are needed for the Comfort Kit program
• Opportunity to join the online community to share tips, tricks and make fellow crafter friends
• Opportunity to gather monthly for an in-person tea, chat and crocheting event at Bridget’s Bunnies office.
- Consistent and open communication with Adoptions Coordinator
- Review information on cats available for adoption (name, age, background, medical / special needs, etc.)
- Spend time with cats to assist with the perfect match
- Answer visitors’ and potential adopters’ questions about cats available for adoption
- Use microchip scanner to identify cats
- Answer basic questions about the organization
- Seize opportunities during conversation to transition potential adopters into volunteers or donors
- Outline ‘Adopters Welcome’ process to potential adopters
- Assist adopters with completion of adoption applications
- Ensure any behavioural or health related questions specific to the animal are communicated
- Diligently and thoroughly address concerns raised by adopters to prevent adoption returns
- Decide on suitability of potential adopter for cat selected
- Assist Customer Service Coordinators with adoption processing
- Assist Dog Adoption Counselor during shift, as needed
- Prepare adoption kits on an as needed basis
- Attend ad hoc local off-site adoption events, if desired
Purpose: To coordinate our weekly Coffee Social Program for caregivers and persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. We offer this drop-in program for our clients to enjoy a time to engage with others, relax and enjoy refreshments. If needed, a person with dementia should be accompanied by a caregiver who is responsible for their health and wellbeing.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Set up table and chairs
- Make coffee/tea, put out cookies
- Keep record of adequate supply
- Keep record of attendance
- Welcome guests as they arrive
- Distribute nametags
- Clean and lock up building
Qualifications: Reliable, good listener, compassionate, patient, understanding, reactive to client needs.
Time commitment: 1 day per week from either 10 am – 12 pm or 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, plus time for set up and clean up (approx. 2.5 hours). Would appreciate a 6 – 12 month commitment.
Orientation/Training: Volunteers will have the opportunity to shadow the Recreation Support Facilitator at the Coffee Social as often as required by the volunteer to feel comfortable.
Screening: Application, interview, police check, reference checks, probation, training completion is required.
Evaluation/Success measures: Success of this program is measured by attendance numbers of the group each week.
Supervision: Supervision will be by the Recreation Support Facilitator as needed.
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.
Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth Volunteer Crisis Responders work as part of a crisis team, will respond immediately to requests from emergency services to provide short term emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime or tragic circumstance.
Volunteer Qualifications
- Responsible
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations
- Ability to commit to one year’s service
- Willing to submit personal references, provide a criminal record check and attend an interview
- Suitability to provide sensitive, emotionally safe and effective service to victims
- Valid driver’s license and own transportation
- Willing to complete minimum standards training and evaluation, attend ongoing meetings and educational development opportunities
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all issues surrounding calls for service to victims, information shared in volunteer training and information about the organization
- Provide support to the Day Away staff by socializing with clients, participating in planned activities, and carrying out different recreational activities (ie. a game of cards, arts and crafts, and more!)
- Help with coats and boots during the beginning and end of the day
To deliver/pick-up materials from locations throughout Simcoe County.
Pick up materials from the Society offices or designated location.
Deliver materials to participating locations within a specific time frame. Give the materials to the contact person or their designate. At prescribed time, pick up completed materials from the participating locations. Deliver completed materials to the Society office or designated location. Keep completed materials from participating locations separate from each other. Keep materials organized and in good condition.
Dog Care Enrichment Volunteers participate in our Canine Enrichment Program to provide mental and physical stimuli to the dogs in our care. Dog Care Volunteers interact with the majority of dogs at our Animal Centre, so complete a Dog Care Program in order to interact with Green dogs (ie. puppies and seniors who are easy to walk and handle) and Yellow dogs (ie. young, rambunctious, pullers who can be slightly difficult to walk and handle), with the ultimate goal of working with Red dogs (ie. strong pullers with some behavioural issues who are difficult to walk and handle). Training is required upon joining the Dog Care Team and will be required intermittently to progress through the Dog Care Program.
- Create treats / food puzzles
- Provide food and clean water as required or instructed
- Assist in the maintenance of dogs’ physical and mental well-being
- Interact with dogs for walks, training and socialization
- Bathe / groom dogs
- Reinforce behaviours that make dogs more adoptable
- Ensure dogs are safe and secure
- Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
- Wash up dirty dog dishes and assist with laundry (washing, drying and folding linens), based on Enrichment activities undertaken
- Disinfect any dog toys used for Enrichment
- Clean up after dogs (stoop and scoop) in the kennel area and outdoors, as appropriate
- Oversee any cleaning and tidying resulting from own interactions with dogs
- Use online Contact List & Schedule to reflect any absences and to coordinate shift
coverage
Donor Engagement Volunteers report to the Senior Manager of Philanthropy, Donor Relations Specialist, and/or the Annual Giving Manager to gain guidance in fostering positive relationships with donors. by contacting them upon becoming a regular donor or after donating to a ‘signature’ event or campaign. These volunteers will contact identified regular donors or signature event donors and may participate in regular Donor Relations Team meetings to collaborate on ideas that will enhance the relationships that leadership and legacy donors have with the GTHS, to inspire higher levels of giving. This is a remote volunteer position (with occasional onsite activities) and volunteers will utilize their own computer or tablet, telephone and internet.
- Participation in monthly Donor Relations Team meeting with the Senior Manager of Philanthropy, Donor Relations Specialist, and/or Annual Giving Manager – virtual or in-person
- Independent conversations with donor contacts via email, in person, and / or telephone
- Performs independent research on subject matter when required
- May be asked to participate in donor engagement activities such as donor tours of the Animal Centre
- Networking and relationship building
- Acquiring a solid knowledge of the GTHS and fundraising best practices
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
Working with Children and Families, the EarlyON Assistant will help with childcare and meeting/greeting of families at our Collingwood site. Assist with innovative childcare programming and professionals while supporting families.
Leading and facilitating groups on how to prepare taxes and how to budget.
Be provided names of those who may enjoy visits.
Knock on the resident’s door and introduce yourself and explain the purpose of your visit. Porter when necessary. (if leaving the room to go to another).
Visits last as long as the resident wishes
Take attendance and give to program staff.
Possibly could bring reading material, listen to music, offer hand massage, offer a manicure, walk, etc.
- Provide regular visits to assigned older adult clients, offering companionship, conversation & engagement in meaningful activities
- Perform regular outbound phone calls to assigned older adult clients
- Report any health or safety concerns to the Supervisor
- Provide monthly activity reports to Supervisor
Visiting residents residing in long term care, one-on-one. This can include walking with residents inside and outside the facility.
One on one visiting with residents
Supporting and/or facilitating group activities
Reading or playing games with residents
Meal assistance
Assist with various programs of the centre such as health and wellness and recreational activities; cleaning and maintenance, annual powwow.
GrandPals are older adults (not necessarily Grandparents) who love children and want to make a difference for generations to come. GrandPals are trained in the stories they have to share over 5 weeks. After training, we connect GrandPals with a classroom where they meet with the same 2-4 students over a period of 8 weeks. The stories that GrandPals share about their own lives become part of the students' curriculum. Students capture the stories presented in written assignments as well as art projects.
Be part of a unique intergenerational initiative that connects generations through the power of storytelling. Volunteers will get 5 weeks of training and then will spend 8 weeks in an elementary school classroom sharing stories and building relationships. Volunteers must love children!
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
Help the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka manage an information booth at various Health Fairs in Muskoka and Parry Sound. Your help is greatly appreciated in our endeavours to provide useful information to individuals and their families.
Duties:
- Arrive 15 minutes before the health fair begins.
- Pick up the donation box from the box office.
- Display the brochures and donation box on the table provided.
- Return the donation box to the box office.
- Give brochures to anyone who asks for them. If any viewers have questions about the information or about Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, explain you are a volunteer and encourage them to phone the office at the number provided in the pamphlet.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Dependable and punctual
- Enjoy meeting people
- Outgoing, personable
- Dementia-friendly
Time Commitment
- Number of events to be determined.
- Event (s) may be during the week or occasionally on weekends.
- Approximately 4 hours spent at each event
- Ongoing position depending on desire to continue.
You will be provided with all materials needed for the event (s).
Volunteers would be required to provide support to individuals on a helpline or chat service who have experienced sexual trauma, violence and or assault. A 30 hour training course and interview is to be completed before starting on the helpline and chat service.
Supporting the personal goals of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities residing in group homes to be active participating members of the community. The may include playing games, crafts, baking, entertainment (movie watching/listening to and/or playing music) within a congregate residence. There may be opportunity to participate in day outings or special events.
The GTHS Animal Hospital contains an Operating Room, Treatment Room, Examination Room, Pharmacy and X-Ray Room and a Hospital Intake/Recovery Area, and provides spay/neuter surgeries for over 1500 homeless pets annually. Having an onsite hospital ensures animals receive timely, thorough and comprehensive care, saves dozens of daily phone calls, reduces trips back and forth to veterinary clinics, dramatically decreases the stress on GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly. The GTHS Animal Hospital also assists local pet owners in need by providing essential vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries for their pets.
Reporting to the Director of Medicine and Hospital Registered Veterinary Technician, the Hospital Recovery Volunteer will be responsible for maintaining an orderly Recovery Room, assisting with recovering patients and the movement of animals.
- Set up the Recovery Room for the day
- This includes making sure kennels have towels and a floor recovery space is set up for large dogs
- Assist with transporting animals into and out of the hospital
- Assist post-surgery
- Handle, restrain and care for animals
- Monitor animals’ recovery post-surgery (vital signs)
- Report any abnormalities in recovery to the Veterinary Technician
- Help administer vaccines / medications / microchips, under direction
- Help ensure all animals treated in the hospital have records that are maintained accurately
- Assist post-recovery
- Return recovered animals to the appropriate location (onsite at the animal centre or for pick-up
- Maintain an orderly Recovery Room
- Store vaccines / medications / microchips appropriately
- Disinfect / sanitize monitoring equipment
- Clean and disinfect cages, floors, surfaces and surrounding areas
- Dispose of garbage and recyclables
- Wash any dishes used
- Assist hospital staff as required
- Follow appropriate protocol, legislation and regulations
Humane Education Volunteers - Extracurricular Programs are responsible for engaging youth enrolled in GTHS after-school and / or summer programs and / or field trips.
Based on the after-hours course or club, duties may include:
- Assisting with running the program at the direction of the Humane Education Coordinator
- Helping to create a fun, encouraging learning environment
- Live videoing and explanation of Animal Centre activities (tour, Q&A)
- Making animal related crafts
- Engaging, supervising and working with children to direct their activities
- Ensuring animals are being handled compassionately
- Answering questions that arise
Clubs and courses to choose to support as a volunteer include:
· Reading Buddies on Sundays from 10-11am – Youth of all ages
· Youth Club on Mondays from 5.15-6.45pm – Ages 12-16
· After School Club on Tuesdays 4.30-5.45pm – Ages 7-11
· Pet Sitters Course on Tuesdays from 6-7.15pm – Ages 12-17
· Junior Vets of Tomorrow I on Wednesdays from 4.30-5.45pm – Ages 11-13
· Vets of Tomorrow I on Wednesdays from 6-7.15pm – Ages 14-17
· Craft Club on Thursdays from 4.30-5.45pm – Ages 10-14
· Vets of Tomorrow II on Thursdays 6-7.15pm – Ages 11-15
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
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.)
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.)
As part of our vision to see persons with dementia living well and thriving, this program seeks out ways to keep a person engaged within their home, while simlutaneously providing care partners with a little bit of respite.
Volunteers will conduct 1:1 weekly meaningful and social recreation visits with persons living with dementia. Volunteers will receive training and support from In-Home Recreation Coordinator as well as an outline of suggested activities. They will also have flexibilty to plan activities that best meet the client's needs.
Weekly visits are 1.5 hours in length and a 6 month committment is appreciated.
To Advocate Educate and Celebrate on behalf of the 2SLGBTAI plus community.
Providing first Aid support at local community events.
Providing a leadership role within mental health groups, all while ensuring a supportive and constructive atmosphere for group participants.
Group topics include, but are not limited to:
- mindfulness
- breathwork
- self-care
- vision boarding
- journalling
- grief support
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.
This is a volunteer opportunity with the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka for the Minds in Motion® program.
Minds in Motion® is a community-based social program that incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and their care partners.
- Minds in Motion® is an eight-week program delivered once weekly that combines physical activity with mental stimulation, in a social environment.
- The program is delivered at Municipal Recreation Centres, Older Adult Centres or similar multi-service centres to help normalize the experience for participants.
- The program was developed in British Columbia and results indicate improved physical and mental health for both people with dementia and their care partner.
- Minds in Motion® is not a fitness program, a social recreation program or a drop-in program.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities for the program
- Assist the Minds in Motion® Coordinator to ensure activity participation and socialization. This may include spending one-on-one time with participants who need extra support.
- Under the direction of the Physical Activity Program Leader, provide one-on-one support to participants during the physical activity component of the program
- Assist with any other required tasks
Qualifications:
- Enjoy working with others, comfortable initiating conversation and including others
- Patient, friendly and fun; comfortable in a non-competitive, inclusive environment
- Have some experience communicating with older adults
- Be physically able to participate in the physical activity component of the program
- Commit to program at 8 week intervals
- Organized and pay attention to detail
- Reliable and able to follow instructions
Assets:
- Aware of the aging process
- Have basic knowledge and experience with dementia – training will be provided
- Experience working with persons with dementia and their care partners
- Physical activity or therapeutic recreation background
Time commitment:
- Three hours/week for eight-ten weeks:
- 30 minute set up, 2 hour program, 30 minute take down, clean up and de-brief.
- Programs run at least three times per year – trained volunteers are encouraged to return to assist with programs held throughout the year.
Orientation/training:
Volunteers will receive:
- Orientation to local Alzheimer Society and volunteer policies and procedures (approximately one hour)
- Orientation to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (approximately three hours)
- Orientation to Minds in Motion® and specific role (approximately one hour)
- Access to Society’s more advanced dementia training (if applicable)
Supervision:
There will be on site supervision and de-briefing lead by the Minds in Motion® Coordinator.
A Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for all volunteers. For those under the age of 18, parental or guardian approval is required.
Do you have a passion for food and nutrition? We are looking for volunteers to support various nutrition workshops such as: canning, breadmaking, meal planning, freezer meals, label reading, cooking-for-one, grocery store tours, and more.
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- Helping with hockey skills development including - skating, passing, shooting and all hockey related skills
- Assisting with putting on hockey equipment before game and removing after game
- Without extra support these hockey players with special needs would not be able to learn to play or participate in hockey
Support the independent social/community activities of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities through outings, walks, game-playing, conversation or interaction with other community programs. This Volunteer role encourages engagement and joy through relationship building and recreational activities.
Parkinson’s is a complex brain disease, and everyone’s Parkinson’s journey is different. More than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s and 30 more are diagnosed every day. There is currently no cure but, life with Parkinson’s is still possible.
At Parkinson Canada, people with Parkinson’s are at the centre of everything we do. Parkinson Canada is at an exciting time of transformation, where we are aiming to be the “go to” connector and guide for people living with Parkinson’s. We strive to inspire and empower people living with Parkinson’s to thrive through tailored programs, innovative research and raising the voice of Canadians impacted by Parkinson’s through our advocacy efforts.
If you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Canadians impacted by Parkinson’s, work with passionate, dedicated people where diversity and inclusion is celebrated and partner with great organizations that have the same goal then we look forward to meeting you!
The Opportunity
The Support Group Facilitator plays a critical role in the delivery of support services at community level. Once a month, they create a confidential and welcoming in-person or virtual space, where people living with Parkinson’s and/or their care partners can share their experiences and develop supportive relationships in a group setting. The time commitment for this opportunity is 3 – 5 hours per month.
Your Contribution
As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s. Your empathetic approach, enthusiasm for learning, and ability to facilitate discussion about issues related to Parkinson’s are key factors in ensuring that monthly support groups are safe spaces.
What is Needed to Succeed in this Role
- Compassion and a non-judgemental approach to supporting people
- Strong communication skills including active listening Ability to facilitate discussions that put the voices of those living with and affected by Parkinson’s at the centre
- Commitment to model inclusion and respect for diversity
- Love of learning
- Ability to carry out administrative tasks and provide promotional support
- Proficient with technology
- If in person able to commute to venue and complete lite set up and tear down activities. May need to lift 5-10 lbs.
- Daytime availability Monday - Friday to accommodate support group meeting schedule
Commitment
One support group meeting per month (1-1.5 hours per month), plus 3-5 hours monthly for administrative and organizational tasks. Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Profile and register for a Support Group Facilitator Information Session, available at: http://pcsupportgroups.parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/
Resumes are strongly encouraged.
Parkinson Canada is committed to inclusion, fairness, respect, human dignity, and equity. We provide accessible employment and volunteer engagement practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applications from persons with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.
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.
The Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Team is activated to respond and provide assistance for up to the first 72 hours following a disaster.
Responsibility 1. Disaster Response
Activities:
• Conduct client needs assessments to determine immediate, short and long-term needs of clients;
• Provide appropriate services based on the Technical Standards and the National Disaster Assistance Guidelines;
• Provide referrals to partner agencies and other community based groups;
• Communicate and report on progress, as appropriate, to the PDA Supervisor;
• Provide comfort to clients;
• Complete necessary paperwork (i.e. Goods and Services Vouchers, Client Needs Assessments and others as appropriate);
• Communicate complex cases to PDA Supervisor for provision of appropriate case management services;
• Participate in operational debriefings and provide suggestions for improvement.
Responsibility 2. Preparedness Activities
Activities:
• Actively engage in team preparedness activities including emergency planning and kit preparedness;
• Attend meetings as required;
• Support PDA Supervisor in materials/inventory management;
• Support with supplier agreements, as appropriate;
• Support the PDA Supervisor in planning and organizing services.
Responsibilities/Activities:
Responsibility 1. Disaster Response
Activities:
• Assess and determine the scope of impact and the necessary resources needed to address the needs (i.e. one time assistance or complex support) and report back to the designated point of contact;
• Conduct client needs assessment to determine immediate, short and long-term needs of clients;
• Provide referrals to partner agencies and other community based groups;
• Liaise with the fire protection services or other local authorities, as appropriate;
• Ensure compliance and provide ongoing feedback to PDA Responders during a response based on the Technical Standards and the National Disaster Assistance Guidelines;
• Facilitate operational briefings and debriefings during a response;
• Communicate, report on progress and evaluate the provision of the services, as appropriate to the designated point of contact;
• Provide timely formal and informal performance feedback to volunteers that report directly to the PDA Supervisor;
• Complete necessary paperwork (i.e. Goods and Services Vouchers, Client Needs Assessment forms and Response Reports)
Responsibility 2. Preparedness Activities
Activities:
• Participate in the recruitment of PDA team members
• Participate in PDA team member orientation & scheduling of training
• Coordinate team member availability and the team’s on-call schedule
• Ensure that supplier agreements are completed and updated annually
• Ensure response supplies are properly stocked and available
• Prepare and facilitate regular team meetings;
• Develop and update the response plan;
• Promote and ensure compliance with Red Cross directives and Technical Standards;
• Ensure availability of team members for responding 24 hours a day;
• Manage response equipment. Candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The Pet Bereavement Volunteer is responsible for co-hosting a monthly Pet Bereavement Group, in partnership with Hospice Georgian Triangle, to support pet owners come to terms with the loss of their pet and to facilitate the sharing of pet ownership experiences in an empathetic environment.
- Session preparation:
- Collect GTHS signage, documentation and any other supplies required from Animal Centre
- Ensure venue is clean, tidy and welcoming for attendee’s arrival
- Session wrap-up:
- Tidy venue
- Return GTHS property to Animal Centre, as appropriate
- Co-host Group with Hospice Georgian Triangle by assisting with planned activities and discussions
- Hospice Georgian Triangle will lead and plan sessions, GTHS volunteers will provide support and friendly, non-judgemental, and empathetic connection for group participants
- Promote additional GTHS programs and services, as appropriate
- Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
Do you have a passion for health and fitness and like leading groups? The Physical Fitness & Exercise Facilitator will provide a leadership role while offering a gentle fitness program that promotes:
- improved energy and health
- improved mobility and independence
- decrease in fall risks
- contributing to your community
- maintaining strength and coordination
Assist with participant pre-evaluations and assessments
Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities
Assist Minds in Motion Coordinator to ensure activity participation and socialization
Under direction of the Physical Activity Program Leader, provide one-on-one support to participants during physical activity component of the program
Assist with any other required task
Complete a post evaluation form
- Help with the set up and clean up of the projects each week.
- Assist Art Therapist to ensure activity participation and socialization of each participant
- Under direction of the Art Therapist/Family Support Coordinator, provide one-to-one support to the participants during the creative art process.
- Assist with any other tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
- At the end of the Program (June) complete an evaluation form about the volunteer role in the Quest Art School + Gallery Program.
- Assist with setting up program area, including gathering supplies, rearranging tables and chairs
- Assist with program area clean up, as directed by the Recreation Coordinator
- Help complete art programs
- Choir practice assistance
- Technology help
- Tea and talks
- Call on participating residents (list provided by Recreation Coordinator) to encourage and escort residents to programs as necessary
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'.
Are you a wordsmith who loves people? We are looking for older adult volunteers to help newcomers to Canada feel welcome. Help newcomers get socially connected and practice English by playing scrabble! An extensive vocabulary is not necessary (there are dictionaries for that :)) so if you are friendly and want to make a meaningful contribution by helping newcomers, this could be the club for you! Scrabble Club will last four weeks, allowing volutneers to build relationships with newcomers.
- 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
Able to follow discussions and summarize them succinctly
Able to attend board meetings
Interested in being "in the know" on Nature League doings while not necessary to share Board decisions
Interested in helping out on your own schedule. (Apart from attending the board meetings, and getting out minutes within a few days), there is no rigid timetable for when you actually work on setting up and finishing the minutes.
Comfortable with standard grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Formatting the minutes is pretty standard, following an agenda the President prepares and shares in advance. Board members can be asked to help the recording secretary by clarifying issues and next actions.
The WALK to End ALS is a fun, family friendly event that occurs across the country in more than 90 WALK locations across Canada. Join thousands of Canadians in the fight against ALS. Every dollar you raise as a walker goes to provide equipment, support services, education for the ALS Community, and fund research to find a cure.
There are a variety of volunteer positions available during this event, please contact the Community Lead for more details.
- Help Set up the area according to event, ie. Tables and chairs, or just chairs.
- Decorate room according to the event Ask staff what can be done.
- Knock on each resident’s door and invite them to the program.
- Help bring residents to area
- Help if needed for resident drinks and or snacks
- Support resident(s) to designated area. Take attendance and give to program staff.
- Help clean up area and place tables and chairs back to how was before
Be a walking companion for someone living with dementia. Provide support, friendship during regularly scheduled walks.
The objective of the program is to provide mobile individuals diagnosed with Dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) who are living independently in the community with activity and companionship.
All ages and experience levels welcomed. Main activities:
- Walking, lots of walking in indoor 60'x120' (20x40m) arena or outdoor (30 x 70m) or wooded trails...up to 2kms/hour
- Grooming and getting horses ready, we will train on this
- Leading or walking with a horse with rider onboard, we will train for this
- Working with riders on the autism spectrum, Down Syndrome or with a physical disability
- Both early evening hours and daytime/afternoon hours available
- 2 hour commitment
Volunteers visit seniors' centres, hospitals and schools with properly evaluated dogs, no less than 1 year old, providing residents and patients the companionship of a pet.
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.
Come help rehabilitate the aquatic ecosystem with Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority!
Upstream of Little Lake, a section of Willow Creek is experiencing erosion on the stream banks. With your help we will be stabilizing the stream bank, grading the banks and replanting a riparian forest.
At this volunteer event we will be stepping into chest waders and wading into waist-deep water to anchor old Christmas trees into the edge of the streambank. This not only reduces erosion and stabilizes the streambanks, it creates habitat for fish and plants. In the weeks following the volunteer event, staff will continue the rehabilitation process by grading the steep banks to enhance floodplain capacity and improve habitat. Thank you to Napoleon for collaborating with us to improve the health and water quality in Willow Creek!
Take a look at how your help will improve fish and wildlife habitat, water quality and our economy in our 9 minute documentary. You can also visit our website for more information.
This is a great way to gain volunteer hours, learn about ecological restoration and help our ecosystem!
Pre-Registration is required! Space is limited.
What to expect
- An orientation and tutorial
- 3 hours of outdoor activity
- This event will be canceled or postponed if there is rain or extreme weather
Remember to Bring
- Water bottle, snack
- Sunscreen, hat, bug repellant
- Close toed shoes
- Backpack or bag is recommended since we will be doing a short hike to the site
- Work gloves (extras available)
- A change of sock and clothes (in case you fall in or your waders leak)
- Chest waders (if you have your own, waders will be provided)
- A friend or family member: it’s more fun together!
Students
- Remember to bring your community service volunteer form!
We are looking for passionate, dedicated volunteers to assist with Creative Arts Programs held in Midland and Barrie. No artistic experience needed! Duties include assisting with set up, conversation and providing guidance during the program.
Support individuals with intellectual impairments by taking them to and from jobs. Monitoring them on a job once they have been trained. Reading with a group of people, assisting on outings swimming etc.
Frontline Roles:
- Day, afternoon, evening shifts
- Tasks: Helping with dishes, filling up the coffee station, general cleaning, making kits, preparing bed and take down
Bingo Roles:
- Representing Busby at Delta Bingo
- Cleaning tables and screens
- Serving food
Student help:
- With guardian assistance that has been certified, students can help by making sandwiches.
Volunteers must have lived experience raising a child with mental health challenges (parent, guardian, caregiver, etc.).
Core Competencies
● Strong Facilitation Skills
● Team-focused
● Communication Skills
● Planning & Organizing
● Leadership
● Ethics & Integrity
● Compassion & Empathy
● Knowledge of child and youth service systems and sectors, both locally and provincially or a willingness to learn more about this to be effective in your role
Training and support are available to build further skills and competencies. We would look forward to having a further conversation with you if this sounds like a fit for you!
Volunteer Drivers
Our volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to provide an invaluable service by assisting staff and foster families with the transportation needs of children in the care of SMFC. Volunteer drivers transport children and their families to various appointments such as access visits, medical appointments and schools throughout Muskoka and the Simcoe County region at the request of the Agency. Punctuality and reliability are a necessity for this position. Our drivers are compensated a fair rate per kilometre.
Help Senior Wish expand into Simcoe County to ensure that no senior is left isolated, alone and feeling like society has forgotten them. Help is especially needed to prepare for our Christmas Wish program starting in Sept.
We empower young girls and women to be everything they want to be, and as a volunteer, you will help make that happen! Our volunteers support girls as they build confidence, develop new skills, and become leaders in their communities.
As part of a unit’s leadership team, you’ll facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games, and more. You can choose to work with girls in one of five branches: Sparks (age 5-6), Embers (age 7-8), Guides (age 9-11), Pathfinders (age 12-14), or Rangers (age 15-17).
Volunteers will receive access to a digital program platform stocked with age-appropriate activities and meeting tools, as well as training on delivering activities in ways that will empower and encourage girls.
Units meet on a regular basis, from weekly to monthly, depending on the age of the girls. Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events.
What You’ll Do as A Group Leader:
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for girls!
- Plan regular unit meetings in person, outdoors, and online, during which you’ll facilitate girl-driven programming that is fun and engaging.
- Organize in-person or virtual opportunities beyond unit meetings, including community service activities and camps.
- Support shared leadership and decision-making with girls and other volunteers.
- Promote Girl Guides to girls and women locally.
- Provide ongoing communication to girls and parents/guardians about unit activities.
- Assist with unit administration tasks, such as maintaining girls’ program records and health forms, managing safety protocols, and ordering badges.
- Assist with maintaining unit finances as required by your province.
- Support the semi-annual sales of Girl Guide Cookies.
What You’ll Bring:
- A welcoming, imaginative, and enthusiastic attitude.
- Openness, flexibility, and a willingness to try new things.
- An appreciation of diversity and inclusivity.
- An embrace of the girl-driven approach to Girl Guides.
- Understanding, encouraging, and respecting girls’ ideas and thoughts.
- Resourcefulness, dependability, and creativity.
- A willingness to show your unique talents and skills.
What You Need:
- All volunteers must have reached the age of majority in their province or territory.
- Pass a Police Record Check facilitated by Girl Guides of Canada.
- Complete organizational training components on safety, the role, and administrative duties, as part of the volunteer onboarding process.
To apply please visit www.girlguides.ca/volunteer
Volunteer tutors are needed to help adults to improve their reading, writing, math and digital skills.
NOTE: We ask potential tutors to commit for one year so that they can come alongside a student for that length of time - once students make the decision to improve their skills, they need a tutor who is willing to work with them to increase not only their knowledge but their confidence and self esteem.
Volunteer in our retail shop, deliver snacks to schools, singsong and party support at seniors centres and so much more.
The facilitator will:
- Support the goals of PSSO in local communities with an emphasis on providing
information and fellowship for people living with Parkinson’s and their families. - Attend ongoing training/education and Community of Practice meetings provided
by PSSO to increase their knowledge about Parkinson’s disease and to enhance
their skills as a facilitator. - Ensure all public notices for the group contain the group information, PSSO logo,
and a reference to the group being a program of PSSO. - Provide PSSO with updated group lists, including names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and email addresses regularly. - Provide an attendance record (First & Last Name of each participant) to PSSO
immediately following each group session. This will be submitted using the
volunteer portal “My Impact Page.” - Document all hours of volunteering using the volunteer portal “My Impact Page,”
which should include all time spent each month planning as well as group
facilitation. - Notify PSSO of any important information immediately as it pertains to the overall
group or specific client participants (questions, resources, health changes, death in
the family, etc.).
The facilitator works with the group to:
- Act in accordance with the Volunteer Code of Conduct (see page 12)
- Define the role and emphasize that the facilitator is not an expert in all things.
- Conduct group meetings in a caring, respectful, and compassionate manner.
- Promote the value of empowerment, encouraging individuals to be involved in
making decisions about their own care. - Establish, with input from group participants, a list of ground rules and goals for the
group and review the list with the group on a regular basis. - Foster an opportunity for people to interact with others dealing with similar health
concerns and facilitate the sharing of their experience living with Parkinson’s. - Encourage group members to participate in PSSO programs, education events, and
fundraising events. - Invite group participants to connect with PSSO staff and programs as necessary.
- Welcome and introduce new participants to the group, explain group guidelines such as confidentiality and help them connect with other group participants.
Group Interaction & Communication
The facilitator will:
- Ensure group participants are educated about and adhere to the confidentiality
policy. - Moderate the discussions in the group to ensure that all participants have an equal
opportunity to share if they wish. This may require the facilitator to enhance their
skills to ensure that participants that are talkative do not monopolize the
discussion. Gently redirect attention to less vocal participants. - Encourage a balance in discussions by encouraging the group to consider
constructive solutions when negative issues are being addressed. Although there
will be times when participants need to freely express and share their feelings, even
if their tone seems negative. - Remind the group that the symptoms, treatment, and progression of Parkinson’s
are unique to each person, so others’ experiences may be different from one’s own. - Strive to present information and encourage discussion that is honest while at the
same time promotes a feeling of optimism. - Remind participants to adopt a “consumers beware” approach to any information
shared in the group and do their own research or speak with a medical professional
before acting
The facilitator will:
- Support the goals of PSSO in local communities with an emphasis on providing
information and fellowship for people living with Parkinson’s and their families. - Attend ongoing training/education and Community of Practice meetings provided
by PSSO to increase their knowledge about Parkinson’s disease and to enhance
their skills as a facilitator. - Ensure all public notices for the group contain the group information, PSSO logo,
and a reference to the group being a program of PSSO. - Provide PSSO with updated group lists, including names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and email addresses regularly. - Provide an attendance record (First & Last Name of each participant) to PSSO
immediately following each group session. This will be submitted using the
volunteer portal “My Impact Page.” - Document all hours of volunteering using the volunteer portal “My Impact Page,”
which should include all time spent each month planning as well as group
facilitation. - Notify PSSO of any important information immediately as it pertains to the overall
group or specific client participants (questions, resources, health changes, death in
the family, etc.)
The facilitator works with the group to:
- Act in accordance with the Volunteer Code of Conduct (see page 12)
- Define the role and emphasize that the facilitator is not an expert in all things.
- Conduct group meetings in a caring, respectful, and compassionate manner.
- Promote the value of empowerment, encouraging individuals to be involved in
making decisions about their own care. - Establish, with input from group participants, a list of ground rules and goals for the
group and review the list with the group on a regular basis. - Foster an opportunity for people to interact with others dealing with similar health
concerns and facilitate the sharing of their experience living with Parkinson’s.
10 - Encourage group members to participate in PSSO programs, education events, and
fundraising events. - Invite group participants to connect with PSSO staff and programs as necessary.
- Welcome and introduce new participants to the group, explain group guidelines
such as confidentiality and help them connect with other group participants.
Group Interaction & Communication
The facilitator will:
- Ensure group participants are educated about and adhere to the confidentiality
policy. - Moderate the discussions in the group to ensure that all participants have an equal
opportunity to share if they wish. This may require the facilitator to enhance their
skills to ensure that participants that are talkative do not monopolize the
discussion. Gently redirect attention to less vocal participants. - Encourage a balance in discussions by encouraging the group to consider
constructive solutions when negative issues are being addressed. Although there
will be times when participants need to freely express and share their feelings, even
if their tone seems negative. - Remind the group that the symptoms, treatment, and progression of Parkinson’s
are unique to each person, so others’ experiences may be different from one’s own. - Strive to present information and encourage discussion that is honest while at the
same time promotes a feeling of optimism. - Remind participants to adopt a “consumers beware” approach to any information
shared in the group and do their own research or speak with a medical professional
before acting.
Help set a child/youth up for sucess at school by providing tutoring assistance.
Commitment of one to two hours a week tutoring elementary or high school age youth in a variety of subjects.
Tutoring will take place in the community or virtually.
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.