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Badge of Life Canada
Virtual

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.

Telephone Support   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
Compass Community Services
Virtual - Based out of Guelph

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
Nankind

*** THIS IS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ***
Please apply by visiting https://nankind.com/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-angel/


How you can help?
* Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children.
* Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.
* Four (4) hours of childcare service per week to the same family in your area.

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families living with cancer? Are you willing to commit 4 hours of in home support per week to a child in need? Join Nankind as we lessen the impact of cancer on families through our in home support programs.

Nankind offers rewarding volunteer positions for those who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families.

In home Volunteer Angels provide childcare support for parents who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care, and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period to help reduce any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing due to their parent’s illness or death.

By meeting weekly, building trust, and having fun, our Angels help parents gain the confidence and peace of mind to rest or attend medical appointments, knowing their children are cared for and supported by knowledgeable and compassionate volunteers.

Our Angels receive specialized training and the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time.

How to apply
1. Please apply by visiting https://nankind.com/volunteer/volunteer-programs/

2. Click on "Apply Now".

3. Complete the application then submit. 

Qualifications
* Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check.
* Must have about 1 year of experience providing childcare support (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc). Moms, Dads & Grandparents may qualify with family childcare experience.
* Must reside in Ontario.

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Secretary/Administrative Coordinator   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
Age-Friendly Orillia Advisory Committee
varied

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

Victim Services of Simcoe County, Barrie, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
110 Fairview Road, Barrie, Ontario L4N 8X8

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.

Volunteer Crisis Responder   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
North Simcoe Victim Services, Orillia, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

 As a crisis responder you may be asked to assist the OPP or other first responders to help victims and/or families. 

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation
Orillia

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.

Volunteer Peer Support Facilitator   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network
Ontario- Virtual

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.

Foster Parents   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Multiple Locations in Simcoe County and Muskoka District

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!

Salvation Army Barrie, Barrie - Lillian Cres, Community Church
The Salvation Army Barrie Church 151 Lillian Cres, Barrie, ON L4N 5H7

Be a team leader to take group of children around to various activities at VBC - half day 9am to 1pm - August 12-16 2024.

Salvation Army Orillia Citadel (The)
Orillia

Duties include supporting two separate locations with:  

  • Food bank operations  
  • Thrift store operations 
  • Loading and unloading of inventory
Kids Help Phone, Crisis Text Line
Ontario

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.

Orillia Public Library
Orillia and area
Delivering library materials to Retirement/Nursing Homes
Orillia and Area Good Food Box, The
Orillia

Volunteers are needed to pack Good Food Boxes the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Church Hall at Guardian Angels Church, from 8 am to 10 am.  
Volunteers are also needed from 10 am to 12 noon to assist individuals that are picking up their Good Food Boxes.

Reception Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
Helping Hands
Orillia
    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
Volunteer Board Member   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
Helping Hands
Orillia
  • Attend monthly board meetings (9 per year)
  • Working with the Board Chair, other board members and Senior Management of the organization to support Helping Hands in fulfilling it mission
  • Responsible for governance functions and oversight of Helping Hands
Trillium Manor
Orillia
  • Escort residents to the hair salon within Trillium and return them to their home area
  • Assist with tasks such as removing curlers
  • Sweeping and other hair salon type duties
Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
Paradise Shores by AmandaFritz
Orillia
  • Cook, bake, gardening
  • Activities with residence
  • Supporting with activities of daily living
Birchmere Retirement Residence
Orillia
  • 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
St. Nicks Shopping Bazaar Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
St James Anglican Church Orillia, Orillia, Loonie Lunch
Orillia

St. Nick’s Day which is the First Saturday in December. Duties include:

  • Set Up
  • Have helpers move items from the ACW room to parlor
  • Enlist someone to sell coffee and cookies
  • Enlist helpers to setup the day before, work all day and clean up afterward
Tree Planting Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
Severn Sound Environmental Association
  • In early spring (typically late April/early May) volunteers are needed to help plant tree seedlings in the Severn Sound watershed.
  • Site locations vary from year to year.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Guardian Angels Conference, Orillia, Food Bank
Orillia

 

    • Drive suuplies to people seeking assistance 
    • Sort thourgh inventory 
    • Stock shelves 
    • Cleaning 
    •  

 

Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, Orillia - 575 West St S Unit 6
Orillia

Walk the waterfront 

Interact with tourists 

Recommend restaurants, shops and services 

Take a short survey with those that would participate 

Be visible and be the smiling friendly face of Orillia!

The Lighthouse
Orillia

Available positions:

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Maintenance
  • Housekeepers
  • Outside maintenance (grounds keeping, etc.)
  • Shelter support
  • Cafeteria support
Orillia Farmers Market
Orillia
  • Assist with set-up and take-down of the weekly farmers' market - which includes signage, sandwich boards, sail banners, tables, chairs, benches, barricades, canopies and musical equipment, electrical cords, garbage and recycle receptacles.
  • Assist vendors as requested in loading and unloading merchandise and supplies
  • Collect litter to ensure the Market grounds are clear of garbage and debris before and after the Market.
  • Assist with the organization of volunteers (some with mental or physical challenges)
  • ensure walkways are shoveled & salted in the winter.
  • Arts and crafts assistant
  • Welcome Centre Immigrant Services [Central East], Orillia
    Orillia
    • Facilitate the English Conversation Circle once a week
    • Teach English to a group of Newcomers
    • Help clients integrate to the community
    Event Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Ramara Township, Brechin - 2297 Hwy 12, Ramara Chamber of Commerce
    Brechin

    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
    Orillia Museum of Art and History (The)
    Orillia
      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
    Special Events   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, Orillia - 575 West St S Unit 6
    Orillia

    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
    Outreach Volunteers   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Empower Simcoe
    Orillia
    Volunteers are a valued part of our team and play a significant role in all areas of Empower Simcoe, developing lasting relationships with people and helping to improve their overall sense of well-being. Our volunteers help empower people to lead a meaningful and inclusive life. With many different skills and experiences, volunteers can give of their time to Empower Simcoe in a variety of ways:
    • 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
    Timing? We`ll coordinate opportunities to your availability.
    Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Volunteer Program
    Varies: Barrie (currently), Occasional: Orillia. Midland. Collingwood, Innisfil

    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

    Osteoporosis Canada [Central East], Simcoe Muskoka - Mailing Address, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter

    Be trained to conduct education sessions on fracture prevention to seniors at seniors centres, retirement homes and active living programs.

    Volunteer Camp Counselor   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre
    St. Vincent Park, Barrie

    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. 

    Orillia Youth Symphony Orchestra
    Orillia Public Library
    Volunteer Board Member to assist with fundraising, grant research, and publicity.
    Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
    Simcoe County

    * 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

    Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
    Simcoe County

    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 Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka, Volunteer Program
    Simcoe County, including Collingwood, Midland, Penetanguishene and Orillia

    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.

    Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services, Barrie Office
    Barrie

    The Gilbert Centre's volunteer program is on hold due to COVID-19 until further notice. Volunteers assist with:

    • Special events (World AIDS Day, Fundraisers, Annual campaigns)
    • Bingo
    • Harm Reduction
    • Board of Directors
    Habitat ReStore Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Habitat for Humanity Huronia, Barrie, ReStore, Barrie
    Barrie

    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.

    Georgian Bay Volunteer Search & Rescue
    Simcoe County

    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.

    Age-Friendly Orillia Advisory Committee
    Variable

    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
    Assistant   Severn 
    Linda's Gifting Project
    Washago
    • Help needed in sorting toys and items for children and women in shelters or in need
    • Work is done in afternoons
    • Different things happen such as gift bagging or craft kits and other things
    • Everything is related to getting gifts ready for mostly children for all the special occasions
    • There are some things that can be done in your own home such as making stuffies, hand puppets, sewing book bags or pencil cases, knitting or crocheting. 
    • One afternoon a week or a month is needed
    Board Member   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Huronia Seniors Volunteer Care Team, Midland, Wheels 4 Wheels
    Midland
    • Attend Meetings in person or virtually
    • Attend occasional information sessions and special events
    • Digital media promotions
    Book Club Facilitator (Virtual)   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    E3 Community Services
    South Georgian Bay

    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.

    Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation, Barrie

    Bridget's Run is a 1km or 5km fun run, walk, or hop in recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month and in support of Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation and individuals and families who have experienced loss.

    Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024

    Location: Centennial Beach Park, Barrie ON

    Time: 9:00-11:00 am


    Bridget's Run is looking for volunteers to help make this a fun and successful event! We are recruiting for the following volunteer positions:
    -Run Route Cheer volunteer
    -Food Station volunteers
    -Parking volunteers
    -Merch and Raffle table volunteers

    Volunteers will arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 am depending on the assigned volunteer position. The event ends at 11:00 am. 

    Training will be provided.

    Parking will be reimbursed. 

    Dress for the weather!

    Butt Blitz Team Coordinator   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    A Greener Future

    In 2015, we ran our first ever Butt Blitz — an action-oriented campaign focused on raising public awareness about cigarette litter, while simultaneously removing as much of it from the environment as possible.

    Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter that we find at our cleanups. These small cigarette butts are one of the most common forms of litter and when not disposed of properly, they cause negative impacts on local ecosystems and health.

    Each spring, volunteers from across Canada pick up cigarette butts in their local communities, then send them to TerraCycle Canada for recycling. The social impact of this event is just as important as the environmental impact, as it helps prevent cigarette butt litter from ending up on the ground in the future!

    We are looking for Butt Blitz Coordinators in communities across Canada to join us in expanding our impact by engaging volunteers locally throughout April!

    As a Butt Blitz Coordinator, you are dedicating your time throughout April to help reduce the amount of cigarette litter in your local community and create a safer, healthier environment. You will help to spread awareness and connect others within your community to get involved in this initiative to reduce cigarette waste. 

    All you need to participate is a pair of gloves, an up-cycled container (e.g., an old yogurt tub) to collect your butts in, and an interest in improving your local environment!

    Coordinator Responsibilities:

    • Review and understand the Butt Blitz Coordinator Information package

    • Participate in cigarette litter cleanups to contribute to the overall goal of removing 1 million cigarette butts

    • Choose a central and easily accessible location for local volunteers to drop off their collected butts (e.g., your front porch)

    • Engage and support a team of local volunteers throughout April (e.g., answering questions, keeping in contact, hosting small group cleanups)

    •  Mail in the cigarette butt collection to TerraCycle for recycling (shipping label provided by A Greener Future)

    • Attend virtual team meetings via Google Meets (3 in total, max 30 minutes in length)

    • Complete weekly check-ins with A Greener Future staff (via email or virtual call)

    • Speak with the local media about the Butt Blitz should the possibility arrive

    • Sign a virtual Liability Waiver

    Please note: The Butt Blitz is a 19+ event (18+ in Alberta and Quebec) because we are working with hazardous waste.

    To apply for this opportunity, please complete the application below by Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024: https://form-can.keela.co/butt-blitz-spring-2024-coordinator-form

    Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview to ensure that the role is a good fit and we’ll answer any questions you may have about the position.

    Dog Foster   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Hopeful Tails Dog Rescue
    Homes close enough to vets in the Thornbury area or the GTA.

    Main Responsibilites

    -Provide a loving, nurturing environment for the dog.

    -Book and bring the dog to vet appointments.

    -Provide some basic training (e.g. house training, crate training, basic commands, leash walking, etc.).

    -Pick up the dog's supplies.

    -Provide adoption coordinator with regular updates and photos on the dog's progress.

    -Attend meet and greets with potential adopters.

     

    Support

    -There is no financial cost to foster.  All vet and medication expenses and supplies (dog bed, food, crate, leash, collar, toys, pee pads, etc.) are covered by HTDR.

    -HTDR provides continuous support to fosters through their assigned foster, medical and adoption coordinators.

    -HTDR foster community is connected through social media to provide support, suggestions and resources.

    -HTDR works with fosters to match them with dogs that meet their preferences (size, age, temperament, etc.)

    -Accepting a rescue dog is voluntary and fosters determine their availability.

    -If a placement is not working out, an alternate foster will be found as quickly as possible.

    -Assistance with transportation of dog and supplies can sometimes be arranged.

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    -Fostering typically lasts 3 to 15 weeks, depending on the needs of the dog.

    -Foster homes can have children and other pets.  Pet vaccinations must be up-to-date.

    -Condos and apartments are welcome as foster homes once it is verified that dogs are allowed in the building.

    -HTDR currently has fosters in Toronto and several regions around the GTA.  Most veterinarian partners are located in Toronto and around the GTA but HTDR has a vet partner in Thornbury as well.

    -Planning to travel?  No problem.  Fostering works around your schedule.

     

    HTDR is a registered charity: 742383003RR0001

    Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Mailing Address, Northern Ontario

    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
    St John Ambulance, Barrie Simcoe Muskoka, First Aid Training
    Simcoe North

    Providing first Aid support at local community events.

    Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team, Barrie - no physical address

    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.
    Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services
    Simcoe County and Muskoka District
    Job Summary: 
    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.
    Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services
    Simcoe County and Muskoka District
    The Personal Disaster Assistance Team is activated to respond and provide assistance for up to the first 72 hours following a disaster. The PDA supervisor will supervise a team of PDA responders at the local level. The PDA Supervisor will provide, as appropriate, direct aid assessment for delivery of ESS services for relief, referral services, and/or recovery assistance, as well as, be responsible for planning and organizing ongoing preparedness activities. They may be asked to deliver services during a large-scale emergency. The PDA Supervisor may be asked to represent Disaster Management on cross-functional working groups.  
      
    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. 
    CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, MatureMinds, Barrie - Anne St S
    20 Anne Street South, Barrie (CFS Counselling + Wellbeing office)

    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. 

    Volunteer   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Glowing Hearts Charity, No Physical Address
    Barrie

    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

    Volunteer   Oro-Medonte 
    Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Tiffin Centre for Conservation
    9 Napoleon Rd, Barrie, ON L4M 0G8, Canada

    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!
    Volunteer Driver   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
    Simcoe County

    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.

    Senior Wish Association, Mailing Address
    Barrie, Innisfil, Clearview Township area, Muskoka-Gravenhurst , Collingwood, Simcoe County

    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.

    Volunteer Group Leader (Unit Guider)   Orillia  Oro-Medonte  Rama  Ramara  Severn 
    Girl Guides of Canada
    Varying

    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