Wayfinders will guide participants to the new village location and help manage crowd flow, directing 
participants to activity stations as needed. At approximately 10:15 a.m., way finders will move to the start/finish line to support the run kickoff, and then reposition along the 1K route within the village to ensure participants continue through the village and on to the start/finish line to receive their medals.

Time commitment would be roughly from 8am - 12pm

Autism Ontario offers a variety of volunteer opportunities across seven regions in Ontario. Our volunteers play a crucial part in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. By joining our team, you’ll help foster inclusive communities and contribute to important programs and events.

Volunteers can participate in roles like Regional Events & Program Support, Bingo Volunteer Support (must be 18+), or Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) representation (must be 18+ and Canadian citizen).

Our programs are flexible, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least one event per quarter. Whether you’re helping at in-person events, participating in our committee groups or advocating for special education, your contribution is essential to our success.

Key responsibilities may include assisting with event setup and cleanup, supporting program participants, advocating for special education needs, and ensuring a positive experience for everyone involved. We offer flexibility that fits your schedule.

How to Apply: To apply for a volunteer position, visit our volunteer page https://www.autismontario.com/volunteer or contact us at volunteer@autismontario.com.

In-Home Recreation volunteers are those who are willing to share their time to make a difference in the life of an individual who has been living with dementia. Volunteers visit our clients once per week at the client’s home. The volunteer will engage the client in a meaningful activity during their visit, such as: conversation, walking, reading, playing cards, or some other mutually agreed activity that is important to the client. In addition to providing companionship to our client, this program will also provide relief for the caregiver. Currently need volunteers for the following locations: Kinmount Cobourg Apsley Peterborough

Responsibilities:

• Each weekly visit will involve facilitated activities that will address social, physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, or vocational domains of wellness based on the needs of the persons living with dementia.
• Visit the client regularly, on a mutually agreeable time and day.
• Call or email a client ahead of time if for any reason a visit needs to be
  postponed or rescheduled.
•  Inform assigned supervisor as to any changes in the client’s or volunteer’s
  situation, which would affect the visit; this includes address changes, holidays,
  illness, etc.
• Report any observations, comments or concerns regarding the client or the
  match to the assigned supervisor.
• Volunteers are visitors and as such will limit their duties to socialization and
  companionship activities only.
• Report volunteer hours, either through our volunteer database or by direct email
  to the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Event Setup​​:  Arrive early to assist with setup​​​; Set up registration tables and signage; Prepare and organize materials (e.g., handouts, flyers)​​​

Event Attendance:  Greet and check-in participants; Provide information and answer questions​

Program Help:  Assist with program activities and games; Support participants as needed (e.g., providing guidance, answering questions)​​​

Post-Event Duties​​:  Assist with cleanup and breakdown​​​; Gather feedback from participants​​​; Post event follow-up/feedback

Reporting to the Humane Education Specialist, 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

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

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