Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce is seeking community-minded individuals wishing to volunteer their time as Board of Directors Members or to assist at our promotional or fundraising events as Volunteer Members.
- 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.)
- 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!
Welcome to Autism Ontario, the province's leading source for autism information and referral. Our commitment extends beyond just providing information; we offer vital support and learning opportunities to autistic individuals and their families, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and connections at every stage of their lives.
Autism Ontario is more than an organization; it's a community spread across seven regions in the province, with dedicated Care Coordinators in each area. From Central East to West, including Toronto and the North, our team is regionally embedded to provide localized support.
Our mission is clear: To create a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism. We envision the best life and a better world where autism truly matters. This vision is driven by our CARE values:
Collaboration: Working hand in hand with individuals, families, and communities.
Accountability: Upholding high standards of integrity and fiscal responsibility.
Respect: Embracing equity, diversity, inclusion, and understanding.
Evidence-Informed: Guiding our actions with knowledge and research.
Your support and involvement can help us achieve a world where the autism community is fully included, supported, and empowered. For a deeper insight into our work and impact, you can visit the Autism Ontario website or explore our social media.
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
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.
We need someone to look after Twitter, YouTube, IG, FB, accounts - post and report content.
Attend tournaments/practices to get the content for Social Media accounts (all the expenses would be paid for)
Audio/Video/Podcast/Broadcast
Interviews with athletes around the world over podcast/video and posting on social media
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.
- 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
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.
- Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
- Shelving
- Programming
- Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups
- Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
- Shelving
- Programming
- Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups
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.
- 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 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.
Visiting Volunteers Provide:
- Emotional Support
- Companionship
- Respite to caregivers of clients
The Marketing/Media Volunteer will help with all or some of these tasks
• delivery of flyers/brochures and information throughout the South Georgian Bay Area
• research and seek out new venues for our information
• attend outreach events as an ambassador for the site
• speak to community groups to engage interest and use of our resources
The marketing/media volunteer will be provided training on our site and resources. We seek a monthly commitment of a minimum of 2-3 hours any day/evening of the week.
Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. They will steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical and legal governance and finance management policies.
Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Board Director will work toward the following, as a volunteer:
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
• Various professional backgrounds are welcome
• Make sure the organization has adequate resources to fulfill its mission
• Attend regular board meetings
• Make a commitment to actively participate in board and committee meetings (where applicable)
• Stay informed about organizational and committee matters
• Participate in fundraising for the organization
• 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.
- Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
- Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma
- Development of all communication plan activities and building external relationships with the organizations constituents, including funders and the media
- The creation and distribution of press releases
- Understanding of marketing concepts in a not-for profit setting
- Able to lead and work collaboratively with the Marketing Committee and Social Media Manager
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently and with minimum supervision
- Share our passion and dedication to making a real different 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 creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Community Engagement Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer:
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma
• Oversee each aspect of the solicitation of community involvement and development for Imani’s Place in an effort to increase the visibility of the organization, its programs, and fundraising events, as well as increase the number of active supporters.
• Act as a community ambassador for the organization
• Be open to delivering presentations in the community
• Able to effectively lead and schedule a team of volunteers at community events
• 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 heavy lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Fundraising and Special Events Committee Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer:
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma
• Build a strong committee of volunteers
• Design and develop a Signature fundraising event for Imani’s Place
• Oversee the planning and execution of the Signature event
• Organize additional activities and special events with a goal to increase funds for the organization
• Work with Team to prospect and solicit major and corporate donors
• Maintain relationships with current donors and funders
• Act as a community ambassador for the organization
• Able to effectively lead and schedule a team of volunteers
• 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 heavy lifting, standing or 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 promoting the work that the organization does and ensures that the mediums chosen aligns themselves with the values and mission of the organization. Working to develop a plan that promotes the organization throughout the surrounding community ensures that women that need our services are aware that they exist. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani's Place Team the Marketing Committee Lead will work toward the following as a volunteer:
- Demonstrated experience (paid or volunteer)
- Have a clear understanding of marketing concepts in a not-for profit setting
- Clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma
- Able to build and lead a committee of volunteers to design and execute a cohesive marketing plan
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Graphic design skills are an asset
- 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
- 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 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
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.
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.
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.
Public speaking to groups of various sizes - giving an overview of Hospice Huronia, our services and our capital campaign to build a residential hospice for the area. Power point presentation is developed and scripted.
Be trained to conduct education sessions on fracture prevention to seniors at seniors centres, retirement homes and active living programs.
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.
Great opportunities abound and we need your help to continue, and expand our work to provide amazing places for young people to grow and flourish. BGC North Simcoe is a registered non-profit agency with a mission to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
Board members will attend meetings and take part in the business conducted by the Board of Directors for BGC North Simcoe.
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.
Contact Lori Waring either by phone or email to set up a time. We are always searching for individuals or groups to come in and provide entertainment to our clients for our adult day program providing social recreational and therapeutic activities for seniors and adults who are frail, cognitively impaired, and/or isolated, and/or physically challenged.
The board of directors steers the direction of the Huronia Community Foundation and provides accountability to the community for the performance of the Foundation. The role of the board member is to:
- stay informed of the operations of the Foundation by attending monthly meetings (Fourth Tuesday monthly from 8 to 9:30 am)
- Commit the time and resources to serve on the board
- Actively participate in 2 or more board committees
- Represent the Foundation in the community
- Attend Foundation events, including the Annual General meeting in September
- Attend Meetings in person or virtually
- Attend occasional information sessions and special events
- Digital media promotions
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
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.
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.
To Advocate Educate and Celebrate on behalf of the 2SLGBTAI plus community.
Providing first Aid support at local community events.
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
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.
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.
Volunteer in our retail shop, deliver snacks to schools, singsong and party support at seniors centres and so much more.