This volunteer position works closely with the executive team with the full range of administrative tasks to help AFOAC achieve their mission and goals

• Develop the monthly meeting agendas, take minutes and disseminate to members and partners

• Maintain organization’s documents and filing system using Google Drive

• Review and respond to emails and handle correspondence

• Participate as a member of the Executive Committee

• Work closely with Communications Coordinator

• Liaise with community organizations and partners 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Offers a full range of volunteer opportunities including supporting and leading program activities for Members, Gilda's Greeters, Clubhouse-based volunteers for activities, general clubhouse support, Program support, helping with fundraising, special events, and outreach.

Youth volunteers are needed and opportunities are available after school hours. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more info. 

• To volunteer, contact Roxanne Dinova, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator Volunteer at Gilda's Club

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.

Assist in office with general reception duties such as:
• Greeting and welcome clients
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, faxing

Tutors will meet with their own student, 1 on 1, twice per week, to assist with reading, writing, numeracy, computers, and essential skills.

Available positions:

• Kitchen Assistant
• Maintenance
• Housekeepers
• Outside maintenance (grounds keeping, etc.)
• Shelter support
• Cafeteria support

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

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

Event-day tasks may include:

• Checking in guests
• Distributing water
• Taking in Feedback
• Organizing Guests
• Distributing Gift Bags
• Serving

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

Volunteer duties vary depending on the placement and will be discussed prior to an interview.

Current opportunities:

• 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 

• Cooking Classes with the Urban Pantry program – Barrie 

• 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 

• Client and Family Advisory Committee members - open to clients or family member/caregiver in the past 3 years

• One-on-one client support

  • Currently opportunities in Barrie, Collingwood

• Healthy Relationship Group – Co-facilitator in Barrie
  • 1.5 hours per week (possible evenings)

• Reception support in Midland

  • Mon-Wed 10 am to 3 pm (various shifts)

• Recreational groups in Collingwood

  • Tuesdays at 11 am

  • Thursdays at 2 pm

Join as a general member of the committee.

• Advocate for policies, services and structures that enable people of all ages to benefit from an active, independent and meaningful life
• Learn what makes a community age-friendly
• Attend monthly meetings, participate in important planning discussions and decision making
• Potentially: Engage in a sub-group initiative (such as the Annual Expo/Event Planning, Work Plan development or other such projects).
• This volunteer position is most suitable for someone with knowledge and interest in  local issues and opportunities affecting older adults
• We welcome skills associated with fundraising, community development, event planning or strategic planning
• Use your experience, skills and knowledge to make meaningful change happen 
• Collaborate with community partners to make Orillia age-friendly
• Learn something new: Age-Friendly is a world-wide movement
• Participate in stimulating discussions

• Attend Meetings in person or virtually
• Attend occasional information sessions and special events
• Digital media promotions

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:

• 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

• Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies

• Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests

• Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.

• Attend regular evening Board meetings annual full-day planning session as required

• Prepare for Board and special meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports, and other documentation; actively participate in discussions, contributing skills and knowledge

• Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Sufficient time availability for Board duties

• Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset

• Proficiency working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Google Docs, and online meeting tools preferred

• Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission

• 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

• 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 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:

• Work with Board Chair to prepare meeting agendas and distribute in timely manner

• Ability to prepare typed, well-organized and detailed minutes in a timely manner

• Manage communication with team members; sending meeting notices and reminders

• 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

• Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies

• Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests

• Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.

• Attend regular evening Board meetings and full-day planning sessions as required

• Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with minute taking and agenda preparations

• Sufficient time availability for Board duties

• Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset

• Proficiency working with MS 365 and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), and online meeting tools

• 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

• Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission

• 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:

• Assist with creation of budgets for Grants and Funds Development

• Assist with preparation of Bridget's Bunnies Financial Report/filing to CRA - year end entries, ensure bookkeeping recorded correctly, prepare CRA reports, file reports

• Ensure auditor is appointed annually and fiduciary responsibilities are met

• Assist with preparation of Financial Reports for programs and events, including Bridget's Run

• Understand, review, and monitor Bridget's Bunnies' financial affairs, including: annual budget; financial statements; and quarterly reports

• 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

• Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies

• Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests

• Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.

• Attend regular evening Board meetings and full-day planning sessions as required

Skills and Qualifications:

• CPA designation or equivalent professional experience preferred

• Experience in not-for-profit finance, audits, and reporting preferred

• Sufficient time availability for Board duties

• Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset

• Proficiency working with Quickbooks, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), CRA’s website, and online meeting tools

• Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission

• 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.

For high school students who want to get involved helping raise childhood cancer awareness and/or funds in their schools and communities. 

If you are a high school student looking to give back to your community and get volunteer hours, we need you for our OPACC Golden Hearts Youth Council! ​ 

Benefits: 

• ​ Get community service volunteer hours from OPACC and OPACC partner organizations 
• Be notified of new volunteer opportunities in your community 
• OPACC can promote your fundraiser, project, campaign through our network 
• Looks great on your resume for work or school/scholarships 
• References for work/school 
• Give back to the childhood cancer community and help other kids in a meaningful way 
• Special thank-you perks for our youth volunteers
  
• Option to become an OPACC Board Member at age 18 to continue your involvement more formally 

Examples of how you can help: 

• At community events 
• With OPACC programs (i.e. Comfy Cases, Million Dollar Smiles, Courage Capes sewing events, Parent Liaisons in hospitals, etc.)
• Running a childhood cancer awareness campaign at your school and/or in your community, especially in September (Childhood Cancer Awareness Month). Some ideas include: organizing a Flag Raising or Proclamation at City Hall; doing a yellow shirt day at school; or doing morning announcements in September about childhood cancer facts 
• Doing fundraisers like organizing a Kaps4Kids event at school; selling foods or crafts at school with funds going to OPACC; putting together a fun walk; or doing a third-party fundraiser to benefit OPACC 
• Creating cards (i.e. Valentines or Christmas cards) or organizing a gift drive to distribute to kids in hospitals 
• Do chalk drawings with inspiring and/or awareness messages outside of a children's hospital or other local community centre 
• Doing a social media campaign to raise awareness about OPACC and childhood cancer like making a TikTok video, Instagram post, etc. (subject to approval) ​ 

Opportunities are available throughout Ontario. There are many ways to help out independently, with friends, teammates, and with classmates through a school club or initiative! ​ Time is flexible depending on what you want to do (self-directed projects), we also try to do monthly virtual drop-in meetings on Zoom to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and support each other.

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

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. 

https://ontariospca.ca/animalsmart/

As a Humane Education Volunteer Team Member, you would deliver presentations (60-75 minutes in length) primarily to local schools. The content for presentations will cover the Ontario SPCA mission and reflect humane education`s goal to inspire compassion, empathy, and respect for all animals, inspiring a connection with animals.

AnimalSmart™ presentations take a student-centred approach, aiming to foster meaningful conversations about animals through discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections. 

Previous teaching, presenting or experience working in a school setting would be an asset. 

 -Have good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation software.  

-Ability to clearly communicate instructions to students.   

-Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check. 

-A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.   

-Must reside within our Animal Centre communities (York, Durham, Barrie, Lennox & Addington, Leeds & Grenville, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Renfrew County, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, & Sudbury.  

-Must be able to provide daytime availability (during school hours). 

-Must be available to deliver 4 presentations a month.  

-Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network. 

a)    Is a signing officer of the Board of Directors. Signs all contracts, documents, cheques, or instruments in writing that require the Treasurer’s signature.

b)    Attends as a member of the Executive Committee and Finance Committee meetings called for the purpose.

c)    Oversee the collection of all monies in whatever form, including membership fees;

d)    Ensures that funds are deposited in a timely manner.

e)    Oversee payment of all expenditures and ensure that these are in conformity with annual budget adopted and related Financial Policies and Procedures.

f)      Subject to any provisions of any resolutions by the Board of Directors, oversee the care and custody of all funds and securities of the corporation in such bank(s) as the Board may direct

g)    Render to the Board of Directors at each regular meeting, or as required/requested accounts of all transactions of the Corporation.

h)    Assists the members of the Finance Committee to formulate financial policies and procedures related to the submission of invoices, expense accounts, cash advances etc. for approval by the Board of Directors.

i)      With the Finance committee, receives and reviews, all committee budget submissions

j)      Supervises the preparation of annual budget.

k)    Prepares the working papers for the annual financial review process.

l)      Recommend to the board of Directors the appointment of the financial reviewer for the TTNO year-end financial review.

m)  Prepares and presents the year end financial report to the Annual Meeting of the corporation.

Tasks:

Review and Prepare monthly Financial Reports from Quickbooks for Finance Committee meetings.

 Attend monthly Finance Committee meeting and monthly Board meeting

 Prepare Annual Budget in Quickbooks

 Make payments by eTransfer or PayPal to various vendors and members as required

 Process payroll for Office Manager monthly through Ceridian payroll service

Annual review of financial activity and preparation of year end financial statements with adjusting entries to be submitted to Accountant for preparation of tax return.

Join our incredible team of volunteers and help Glowing Hearts Charity disrupt the cycle of poverty by providing programs that reduce barriers and support the mental health, growth, and development of school-age children and youth in Simcoe County.

To apply, please fill out the form on the volunteer page on our website: https://www.glowingheartscharity.org/volunteer

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.

• Initial Session: Conduct an opening session with the child and parents to develop a personalized tutoring plan.

• Planning and Scheduling: Schedule and organize all tutoring sessions in coordination with the participant and program coordinator.

• Session Management: Direct sessions to build on skills the child is learning in school and provide one-on-one tutoring.

• Communication: Maintain regular communication with administrative staff to ensure satisfaction of both parents and the child.

• Student Engagement: Communicate with students to understand their learning needs and create engaging, interactive learning experiences.

• Academic Support: Educate students on various subjects, assist with homework assignments and test preparation, and support understanding of numeracy and/or literacy concepts using the Ontario curriculum.

• Strategy Development: Develop and implement strategies tailored to students with learning disabilities and ADHD, focusing on enhancing academic skills and self-confidence.

• Progress Monitoring: Track and document student progress, providing feedback and adjusting methods as needed.

• Training and Development: Attend virtual training sessions and meetings as required to stay updated on best practices and program guidelines.

• Confidentiality: Ensure all student information and records are kept confidential and handled with care.

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.