Overview & Impact:  The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) seeks passionate, driven volunteers to play a vital role in supporting our ambitious capital campaign. Volunteers will specialize in one of four fundraising areas: Family Foundations, Corporate Giving, Major Donors, or Community Gifts. These roles involve identifying, qualifying, and engaging potential supporters to help GTHS achieve its fundraising goals for the Regional Centre for Pets and People, which will significantly impact animal welfare in our community and region.

Position Summary:  Reporting to the Associate Director, the Legacy Leader: Capital Campaign Fundraising Volunteer is a high-impact role that requires commitment, resourcefulness, and resilience. The Associate Director will provide comprehensive training, ongoing support, and resources to empower volunteers in this rewarding journey to raise funds for our new facility. Volunteers will work remotely and/or local to the Georgian Triangle area.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Associate Director to develop a strategic approach to your designated fundraising area
• Research and build a prospect list of individuals, organizations, or entities aligned with your focus area
• Qualify prospects through initial outreach and engagement, determining their interest and capacity to give
• Assist in crafting personalized approaches to solicit contributions, including emails, letters and in-person meetings
• Maintain accurate records of outreach efforts, progress and outcomes.
• Participate in training sessions, strategy discussions and regular check-ins to refine approaches and stay motivated
• Serve as an ambassador for GTHS, passionately articulating the impact of the capital campaign

Specific Role Descriptions (based on selected area of focus)

1. Family Foundations Volunteer

Focus on engaging family foundations with a history of supporting animal welfare, community development, or local causes

• Research and identify family foundations with a philanthropic focus that aligns with GTHS’s mission
• Build connections with foundation representatives and prepare compelling proposals highlighting the campaign’s impact
• Assist in coordinating meetings or presentations to secure commitments

2. Corporate Giving Volunteer

Engage corporate partners to secure sponsorships and significant contributions

• Identify businesses and corporations within the Georgian Triangle and beyond that may have an interest in supporting GTHS
• Develop creative strategies to align corporate giving goals with campaign objectives, including sponsorship opportunities and naming rights
• Build relationships with decision-makers, HR leads and corporate social responsibility (CSR) representatives

3. Major Donors Volunteer

Focus on cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals passionate about animal welfare and/or community development

• Research potential major donors with a history of philanthropy in the region or related causes
• Work with GTHS leadership to personalize outreach, highlighting donor recognition opportunities
• Assist in coordinating one-on-one meetings or events to inspire significant gifts

4. Community Gifts Volunteer

Encourage grassroots contributions from the community, fostering broad-based support

• Develop strategies to engage local groups, clubs, schools and individual community members
• Create and support community-driven initiatives, like peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns or local events
• Help manage outreach efforts through social media, community newsletters and public engagement opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age minimum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to research, organize and track donor prospects effectively
• Enthusiasm for relationship-building and storytelling
• Resilience and optimism to navigate challenges and celebrate wins
• Embodies the organization’s values and has a genuine interest in the welfare of animals
• Own transportation, laptop and cell phone

Working Conditions:

•  Thorough training and orientation to prepare you for success
• Personalized support from the Associate Director
• Access to templates, tools, and resources for outreach and solicitation
• Opportunities to contribute directly to a meaningful and impactful campaign

Ready to Take on the Challenge?

Join us in transforming the future of animal welfare in the region. While this role demands dedication and hard work, it offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of animals and the community.

Apply today to start your journey as a Capital Campaign Fundraising Volunteer!                                                                                                                 

Brad’s Place Addiction Treatment of Southern Georgian Bay is seeking to fill the volunteer positions within the Board of Direcotrs. These positions include:

• Secretary
• Marketing and Communications Director
• Quality Assurance and Privacy Officer
• Fundraising Director
• Volunteer Coordinator

Brad’s Place Addiction Treatment of Southern Georgian Bay is a not for profit, charitable organization that strives to support youth and young adults struggling with substance abuse and addiction that want to obtain a positive lifestyle by decreasing their need for drugs and increasing positive coping strategies through personalized counselling services.

Vision:

Brad’s Place provides a client centered approach to addiction counselling for teenagers and young adults struggling to live sober, healthy lifestyles under the guidance and support of their family members and positive supports.

Mission Statement:

Brad's Place offers a therapeutic approach to a sober, healthy lifestyle for teenagers and young adults through offering empathetic personal and group counselling from honest, reliable, skilled counsellors within Simcoe County.

Assist parents, caregivers and children prenatal to age 6yrs through a variety of services.  Encourage play and inquiry-based learning to promote child engagement and parent education.

Accept, sort, price donations of household items: furniture; books; artwork; dishes; jewellery and other unique items for resale.  Create store displays and stock shelves.  Assist customers as needed.  Support staff with sales and checkout (may involve handling cash). 

May involve working with other volunteers, some of whom are people supported by E3 (ie.  adults living with intellectual/developmental disabilities).

Via Zoom, read with and to adults living with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.  Books are selected by the group and the meetings are facilitated by an E3 Direct Support Professional.  Participate in social exchanges with book club members.

Must be patient and friendly, and enjoy reading.

Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 7:30pm

Animal Care

• Feeding and watering animals according to the policies, procedures, and feeding schedule

• Cleaning of all dishes, buckets, etc. used for the animals

• Monitor animals to make sure they are eating and drinking properly

• Mucking out stalls- cleaning out all soiled bedding ( adding in fresh straw and bedding)

• Mucking their houses - cleaning out all soiled bedding ( adding in fresh straw and bedding)

• Sweeping barn

• Picking up poop around the yard

• Giving the animals love and attention! Provide enrichment.

• Helping with improvements/changes to facilities and/or barn as needed in collaboration with the owners

• Help us ensure all staff/volunteers conduct activities in the safest way possible to insure their health and safety and that of the animals

• We work in all weather, a love of the outdoors is an asset!
• Shifts are either 9 am to 12 pm or 3 pm to 6 pm.  

Overview:
A Peer Supporter with Badge of Life Canada plays a crucial role in providing emotional and psychological support to Public Safety Personnel (police officers, firefighters, paramedics, correctional officers, nurses, military personnel) and their families who are experiencing operational stress injuries (OSI) such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Peer Supporters create a safe, confidential, and empathetic space for individuals to share their experiences, challenges, and feelings without judgment. Through lived experience and understanding, they help others navigate mental health challenges, build resilience, and find a path to recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer Emotional Support: Provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment for individuals to express their feelings and challenges.
• Active Listening: Use active listening skills to understand the concerns of participants, ensuring they feel heard and validated.
• Share Lived Experience: Draw upon personal experiences in the public safety or military field (or from supporting a loved one in this field) to connect with participants, offering hope and encouragement.
• Promote Mental Wellness Resources: Help participants access additional mental health resources and services as needed, including therapy, counseling, and Badge of Life Canada’s educational programs.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of all discussions and interactions in accordance with Badge of Life Canada's policies.
• Collaborate with Professionals: Work closely with mental health professionals, facilitators, and the Badge of Life Canada team to ensure participants receive the best possible support.
• Provide Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of crisis in participants and, if necessary, escalate the situation to appropriate professionals for further intervention.

Training and Support:
Badge of Life Canada provides comprehensive training to all Peer Supporters. Our training program equips you with the tools and skills needed to effectively support individuals dealing with operational stress injuries. This includes training in:

• Active listening techniques
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Recognizing signs of OSI and PTSD
• Confidentiality and ethical boundaries
• Best practices for peer support in a public safety context

Ongoing support and supervision will be provided to ensure Peer Supporters have access to guidance and resources while serving in their roles.

Qualifications:

• Lived experience as a Public Safety Personnel, military member, or as a family member of someone in these roles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to actively listen.
• Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental attitude.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Willingness to participate in all required training sessions.

Commitment:
Peer Supporters are asked to dedicate time to facilitate or participate in peer support meetings, either virtually or in person, on a regular basis (typically weekly or bi-weekly). Flexibility in schedule is important, as meetings may vary depending on participant needs.

Impact:
As a Peer Supporter with Badge of Life Canada, you will play a vital role in helping individuals and families cope with the challenges of operational stress injuries. Your support can make a meaningful difference in their mental health journey, providing them with hope, strength, and a path toward healing.

Parkinson Canada believes in a better life today for People Living with Parkinson’s, and a world without Parkinson’s tomorrow. Canada has some of the world’s highest rates, and it is growing quickly. People living with Parkinson’s are at the centre of everything we do at Parkinson Canada. We provide education and services, and we advocate with federal, provincial, and territorial governments on issues that matter to the Parkinson’s community in Canada. The Parkinson Research Program funds innovative research to search for better treatments and a cure. People living with Parkinson’s count on us to be there at every step of their Parkinson’s journey. To learn more about us, please visit www.parkinson.ca.

About the opportunity

The Opportunity Gear up for Parkinson’s! Founded by Canadians for Canadians, The Growling Beaver invites cyclists to ride towards progress by funding research and raising awareness for Parkinson Canada. We are looking for people interested in making a difference to volunteer for our event in Collingwood, Ontario. Your Contribution Your enthusiasm and love for helping others makes you an ideal Growling Beaver volunteer. You are the type of person who would enjoy helping event participants and other volunteers excel at their tasks. There are many exciting roles to choose from on the day of the event: Set up, Registration, Rest stops and anything else that may come up.

Commitment - October 5th

6:00am - 6:00pm

Parkinson Canada is committed to inclusion, fairness, respect, human dignity, and equity. We provide accessible employment and volunteer engagement practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applications from persons with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the Volunteer Engagement Team at volunteer@parkinson.ca

Parkinson Canada

316 – 4211 Yonge Street

Toronto, Ontario

M2P 2A9

416-227-9700 – 1-800-565-3000

• Maintain clean and organized litter, kennels, counter tops and communal areas (shelving, windows, etc.) in the assigned room(s)
• Disinfect toys (loose and in kennels), scratching posts, wooden boxes, climbing apparatus, etc. in the assigned room
• Feed cats / kittens wet food (as appropriate), provide fresh water and maintain feeding stations
• Wash up any dirty animal dishes
• Perform laundry tasks (gathering dirty laundry in sacks if assigned to Room 3, and all Team Members assist with washing, drying and folding linens)
• Dispose of garbage and recyclables
• Wipe all surfaces after use
• Tasks specific to the room assigned include:
  • Wiping surfaces and floors in the Animal Kitchen, as necessary
  • Placing cats ready for ‘moving up’ into carriers
  • Carrying cats in carriers to the appropriate Adoptions Room / kennel
  • Weighing cats (if specified on Kennel Cards), with assistance from the Cat Care Coordinator as required
• Interact with cats for socialization and enrichment purposes
  • Adapt activities based on cats being interacted with
  • Stimulate and interact with cats (includes grooming, play and snuggles)
  • Reduce cat stress and improve their overall wellness
  • Provide cognitive stimulation and encourage curiosity
  • Provide places for cats to hide and perch, as appropriate
  • Stimulate cats’ hunting instinct
  • Make enrichment items (food puzzles, cat cabins…)
• Identify and report any behavioural concerns
• Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures

The GTHS Animal Hospital contains an Operating Room, Treatment Room, Examination Room, Pharmacy and X-Ray Room and a Hospital Intake/Recovery Area, and provides spay/neuter surgeries for over 1500 homeless pets annually. Having an onsite hospital ensures animals receive timely, thorough and comprehensive care, saves dozens of daily phone calls, reduces trips back and forth to veterinary clinics, dramatically decreases the stress on GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly. The GTHS Animal Hospital also assists local pet owners in need by providing essential vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries for their pets.

Reporting to the Director of Medicine and Hospital Registered Veterinary Technician, the Hospital Assistan

t Volunteer will be responsible for:
• Maintaining the Operating Room and Prep Area
• Overseeing the Maintenance and Packing of Surgical Instruments
• Using sterilization & cleaning equipment (including an Autoclave)

Help sort / wash / clean incoming jewellery donations

Potentially provide assistance with jewellery displays in-store

Volunteers act as coaches in weekly sport training sessions, working with athletes with an intellectual disability in a variety of sports such as Floor Hockey, 5-Pin Bowling, Curling, Softball, Snowshoeing, Bocce, Pickleball and more! 
 
Other volunteer positions include administrative roles on community councils (fundraising, secretary, public relations, etc.).

This is a remote volunteer position supporting the Guelph-Wellington Community. All shifts and training are completed remotely, therefore, residence in Guelph-Wellington is not a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Complete inbound and outbound calls with service users residing in the county
• Complete safety/wellness checks, provide medication reminders, and engage in social conversations with vulnerable populations
• Assist with crisis intervention, when presented
• Utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused approach
• Provide external resources and referrals to service users 
• Complete case documentation of all interactions with service users

play piano for residents, social interactions with residents.

Katimavik’s National Experience is an amazing opportunity for any Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed refugees aged 17 – 25 who are looking for 22 weeks of creative learning, community engagement, Truth and Reconciliation, and self-discovery! Youth will live in a group with up to 10 of their peers in two separate communities throughout the course of the program. During the program they engage in 32 valuable volunteer hours a week, learn how to manage a house, make lifelong friends, and gain confidence that they themselves can make an impactful difference in our country. This is a fully funded opportunity where participants’ travel expenses, living accommodations, food costs, and daily needs are covered. All they will need to bring is their dedication, empathy, and commitment to making a better world!

Some of the topics and skills that Participants will be challenged to learn about include:

• The history of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the importance of Truth and Reconciliation;
• The benefits and impact of civic engagement;
• Professional work skills in a variety of sectors, depending on volunteer placements;
• Cooking skills, house maintenance, and practical life skills;
• Conflict resolution, communication, and how to strive within a team environment;
• Environmental protection and sustainable development;
• English or French as an additional language;
• Leadership, advocacy, and project management skills;
• Canada’s cultural, geographic, and linguistic diversity.

Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs provides children and youth with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.

*** 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!

Community volunteers are trained to work as part of a team to assist victims of crime or tragedy by providing emotional support, practical assistance and community referrals. Support can be on-site or by phone. Referrals are from police and community agencies.

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

• Driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle for members of the community who, because of their need for a wheelchair, aren't able to use other transportation.
• Pick up clients and their escort at assigned time, deliver to their destination.
• Keep a schedule for appointments.
• Use provided equipment to ensure driver and client safety.
• Drivers are not responsible for clients while at their appointment/destination.

As a Sweetwater Volunteer you may help with:

• Greeting Guests, scanning tickets, handing out brochures and issuing wrist bands 
• Roasting Bannock or making taffy
• Assiting in the Kids Zone and with make and take crafts
• Directing traffic and parking 
• Sharing our natural history onsite with visitors

Exhibition / Event set up: There’s a lot to learn about hanging an exhibition and the curatorial practices in a professional gallery, which you could learn by assisting our director and the team as they carefully change exhibitions. These happen all year round so get in touch if you’d like to have valuable insight into what goes on behind-the-scenes! You can also help set-up displays for one of our varied fundraisers, which also involves teamwork and an attention to detail. You might also be asked to lift or carry items, depending on the event.

Reception and Greeting: An integral part of events at Quest is the welcoming face our visitors see when they first arrive. If you feel you are a friendly, welcoming person then you could assist us by greeting visitors, taking down their information or assisting with ticketing. This role requires someone well-presented and able to multi-task.

Workshop / Educational Support: There are many different workshops held at Quest Art School + Gallery, and off-site, to a wide variety of students. We offer classes to children, youth and adults of all skill levels. If you are curious, patient and eager to lend a hand, then you might be perfect assisting one of our instructors as they lead a workshop.

Off-Site Events: Quest Art, as a charitable organization, is often invited to a wide range of events in the Midland-Penetang’, and sometimes wider, region. These vary by season and year, so depending on where you can get to, you could assist at one of these events. Please let us know your preferences as this would be a real asset to us at Quest when seeking location specific volunteers!

Bingo

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!

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.

Volunteer to join the board of directors for the Sistema Huronia Music Academy

• planning
• marketing
• promoting events
• bookkeeping
• submitting grant requests
• meet once/month in Midland

Call for more information regarding board member activities and various other ways that you can help.

Responsible for sales, promoting, inventory, tourist information and museum tours.

Research historical information, provide tours, assist clients with research and input data

To assist with bingos.

• 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

Volunteers will lead a gentle functional fitness program designed for community members aged 55+.

The purpose of the program is to:
• Increase and maintain strength, coordination, balance and flexibility
• Improve health and energy
• Improve mobility and independence
• Prevent falls and decrease falls risk
• Meet new people and socialize

Assists activity coordinator with different activities such as:

• Special events
• Outings
• Friendly visiting
• Other duties around residence

• In home visiting
• Telephone conservation

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.

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.

• Pick up prepared hot meals
• Deliver the designated meal to client’s homes on a pre-determined schedule
• Provide professional customer service when delivering meals

Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
• Shelving
• Programming
• Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups

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

Assisting with client:
• Social events
• Planning crafts
• Serving refreshments
• Tidy up after events

• Assist clients, door to door to medical, shopping and social appointments both locally as well as out of town destinations for medical appointments.
• For those volunteers interested in wheelchair transportation additional training provided and agency wheelchair vehicles available.

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

• Running art or music programs 
• Assistance with organizing the set up and tear down of recreation activities
• Technology assistance for seniors 
• Information or educational seminars for seniors 
• Organizing tea and talk socials and word games 

Seven week program within the North Simcoe Community for youth ages 11-14.

Program is led by Male Mentors and focuses on core themes including:

• Body image
• Self-esteem
• Balanced eating/activities
• Physical activity
• Building healthy relationships

Volunteers can run multiple groups throughout the year.

Teen Mentors commit to spending consistent weekly time with a child (mentee) being a friend, role model, and confident. Teen mentors meet one-to-one with an assigned mentee and participate in games, activities, crafts, conversation, and goal setting. Teen mentors listen to their mentees, provide support and guidance, help them to build communication and social skills, and develop a friendship based on trust, respect and fun. This is a partnership with BGC North Simcoe.

• Help adults with low literacy skills acquire and/or improve basic reading, writing, math and digital skills needed to function successfully in society
• Establish a learning relationship with an assigned student(s) based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to work together to achieve identified goals
• Plan, prepare and deliver student-centred learning activities and lessons
• Evaluate and recognize progress towards the student’s learning goals
• Comply with administrative requirements of the program
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the program

Volunteers assist with enriching the lives of our residents by supporting with:

• Events
• Snack and library trolleys
• Companion on a walk
• Helping them complete a project of their own

We are always looking for talented musicians, artist and singers s to entertain our residents.

Board Members needed! Seeking volunteers with experience in:
• Grant writing
• Fundraising
• Publicity or strategic planning in Education or Arts

• Provide outstanding customer service in a welcoming, clean environment
• Receive and process book donations
• Organize inventory, stock shelves and highlight in-store promotions
• Answer public enquiries, and help customers find the titles they are seeking
• Welcome new team members and assist in training provided
• Use the communications log and other tools effectively
• Follow organization policies and procedures
• Complete activities assigned

Coffee Kiosk and Gift Shop, duties include:
• Sales
• Preparation of coffee & tea
• Cash handling
• Providing friendly and efficient service to our patients, physicians, staff, volunteers and visitors

Provide general administrative support, reception coverage and help with office cleaning.

• Receive, direct and relay telephone messages, fax messages and email
• Greet and direct the general public to the appropriate staff member
• Receive, open and distribute mail to appropriate staff member
• Operate standard office equipment such as the photocopier and printer
• Book room appointments
• Tasks to help keep the office tidy
• Small projects as assigned

• Cook, bake, gardening
• Activities with residence
• Supporting with activities of daily living

• Attending activities, programs, and/or events with residents
• One-on-one visits with residents; spending time chatting, playing card games, doing puzzles, crafts
• Accompanying them on walks either within the building or outdoors (weather permitting)
• Miscellaneous duties as needed

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

Volunteers are matched to clients who are living with a life-limiting illness. They support and comfort their client and the client's circle of support. Be it family or friends.  The goal is to be flexible and assist someone on this journey with whatever they might require. It could be physical, but usually, it is emotional support and advocacy. Once the match has been made, the client and the volunteer set a time schedule that is good for both. Visiting volunteers provide support to our clients in the comfort of the clients home, where ever that may be; their house, long-term care facility, hospital or the vulnerably housed.

• Answer telephone, transfer calls to appropriate person and direct callers to voicemail
• Greet and screen visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner
• Perform other office duties as needed

Volunteers will assist people:
• Shopping
• Getting to social activities
• Help navigate health appointments

Retirement Lodge Volunteers assist with activities for our residents such as:

• Friendly visits with seniors 
• Recreational activities
• Assisting at meal times
• Playing a friendly game of cards or taking a short walk 

Big Brothers commit to a one-on-one relationship for a minimum period of one-year, 2-4 hours per week on an average basis, doing activities they both enjoy.

Available positions:

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

Volunteers Assist With Reception Duties: 

• Answering Phone 
• Greeting Visitors 
• Processing Mass Mailings 
• Assisting with Photo Copies 
• Preparing Support Groups 
• Training manuals

Habitat for Humanity Midland ReStore is a warehouse and retail outlet located in Midland which receives donated construction materials, appliances, furniture and household items and sells them to the public.  
Volunteer staff are needed for: Stocking shelves, picking up materials locally, completing minor repairs, assisting the public with their purchases and sorting electronic waste recycling.

Visiting Volunteers Provide: 

• Emotional Support  
• Companionship  
• Respite to caregivers of clients

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

• Provide safe, reliable, professional and courteous transportation service to residents of North Simcoe, using your own vehicle
• Communicate with transportation staff and passengers regarding scheduled rides.
• Ensure adherence to the Community Reach program procedures and policies including confidentiality agreement.

• Provide companionship
• Reading
• Crafts
• Assisting in the Culinary Department.

As a volunteer with Canadian Blood Services you help create a positive, safe and welcoming environment and experience for our donors. Greeting donors with a smile, thanking them for their donation and making conversation helps ensure a good donation experience. As one of the last faces donors see on their way out, the care and attention you give plays a critical role in the success of future blood donor clinics. 
 
Activities and Tasks Associated with the Role - This role has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following: 

• Welcome and serve snacks and drinks to donors upon their arrival from the donation area 
• Oversee the refreshment area which includes displaying and restocking snacks and drinks 
• Responsible for ensuring the cleaning of tables, chairs and touch points within the refreshment area 
• Mandatory use of surgical masks, hand sanitizer and gloves provided by CBS when operating within the Mobile/Donor Centre 
• Observe donors and alert donor centre staff of adverse reactions 
• Provide donors with organizational updates and information on current CBS initiatives 
• Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures 
• Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements 
• Respond to donor concerns and questions by directing donors to appropriate staff

 
Skills, Abilities, Traits 

• Friendly, compassionate, outgoing and possess good communication skills 
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment 
• Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people 
• Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations 
• Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations 
• Adhere to CBS dress code (e.g. name tag, vest/ t-shirt and closed toes shoes) 
• Reliable and punctual 
• Provide good customer service to donors to ensure they feel both valued and appreciated for their donation

Become a member of our volunteer team interested in supporting the vision and mission of Dress for Success. Make a difference and ensure that there is both awareness and funds available to helping disadvantage women return to work.

• Sharing time, interests and hobbies with people who have an developmental disability
• Committees/Board of Directors
• Offering transportation
• Participating in fundraising at Empower Simcoe Foundation Bingos
• Assisting with fundraising events like our annual Fashion Show and Golf Tournament
• Becoming a peer through our Youth Programs
• Helping young children and families at the EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in assisiting with recreation programs, outings, friendly visiting, computer programs, reading programs and special events.

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

Board Members 
Boutique Merchandising 
Breakfast Club Facilitators 
Clothing Sorter 
Committee Members 
Corporate Volunteers 
Event/Fundraising 
Professional Women's Group Facilitators 
Stylist to help suit clients,  
IT Tech 
Professional Women's Group Mentors 
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION:  
Clothing Sorter - Sort Clothes, take inventory, and organize the store. 
 
Stylists- Suit clients for their interviews (experience with Dress For Success may be needed, but will be provided). 
 
Fundraising Committee- Creating events for fundraising opportunities, or volunteering for an already planned event. 
 
IT Tech - Someone to create and maintain a social presence online to promote the organization and it's events. 
 
Hair and Make up Stylists- Help show clients what is appropriate for interviews and work when considering make up and hair. 
 
Board of Directors- Must be 18+, will sit in on the board meetings and hold an important role within the organization, for more information, contact Linda Reid, Executive Director for Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie.

Purpose of the Position: Join the team to change the lives of people with disabilities and youth who are experiencing challenges by providing a loving home and obedience training to a Service Dog-in-training during its puppyhood. 
 
Responsibilities and Duties: 
 
- Raise a confident and responsive puppy. 
- Care for the dog’s needs according to guidelines from COPE. 
- Provide consistent structure, rules and boundaries to the dog according to training from COPE. 
- Provide obedience training and socialization to the dog. 
- Transport the dog to and from its training programs: Canines in the Classroom (Innisfil) or Refinement Training (Barrie). Multiple pick up/drop off locations in Barrie and Innisfil by COPE van is available. 
- Support from Puppy Sitter Volunteer network is available for vacations or emergencies. 
- Dog food, routine veterinary care, one dog crate, walking harness and leash are provided by COPE. 
 
NOTE: 
The application process takes time and training space is limited, please submit your application now to allow enough time to set up a home interview and ensure a training spot is reserved for you upon the approval of your application. 

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.

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. 

Volunteers act as coaches in weekly sport training sessions, working with athletes with an intellectual disability in a variety of sports. Other positions include administrative roles on community council (fundraising, secretary, public relations, etc.). If we host competitions, day-of event volunteers are also required. SOO-Barrie offers 14 Olympic-type sports.

The Pack Day Leader assists the Barrie Good Food Box Coordinator at the Barrie Free Methodist Church on the second Wednesday of every month. 
 
Arrive at the church at 9 am on the second Wednesday of every month 
Assit with greeting volunteers and directing them to set up the pack stations 
Assit with overseeing the unloading of the truck when it arrives 
Assit with overseeing the packing of the food
Help maintain enthusiasm among volunteers

* Assist in promoting the programs and services of the Society to the attendees of the Health Fair.  
* Provide basic information about Alzheimer's disease.  
* Direct people to appropriate community support services. 
 
Volunteers: 
* Pick up display and brochures at the Society offices or an agreed to location.  
* Set up the display as per the Procedures listed in the Health Fair Resource Manual.  
* Answer general questions and distribute information about the programs and services of the Society.  
* Refer individuals to appropriate community support services.  
* Take down the display, pack up the brochures and return the display and brochures to the Society offices or an agreed to location.  
* Complete the Evaluation Form located in the Health Fair Resource Manual

Volunteers work with Alzheimer Society Family Support Coordinators in 1) a morning Support Group, 2) an afternoon Support Group or 3) an evening Support Group, depending upon the community.

Youth Justice Committee's (YJC) bring together youth 12-17 who have been involved in the criminal justice system, their parent(s), and trained members of the community. In this role: 
* you would attend YJC meetings to determine appropriate and meaningful ways for the youth to make amends for their actions.  
* ensure that the youth is aware of the purpose of the meeting, and discuss police report information. 
* explore perspectives of all parties, including the youth and others represented at t he meeting, such as community members, community agency representatives, and the parent(s). 
* present and agree upon appropriate sanctions for the youth. 
* provide information and referrals to supportive community agency programs. 
* respect the confidentiality of the youth and other YJC members.

The Gilbert Centre's volunteer program is on hold until further notice.

Volunteers would be responsible for stocking shelves, cleaning the store, re-organizing items, aseembling product, and assisting customers. Volunteers who are interested should visit the website to register to volunteer. 
 
Volunteers must wear certified safety shoes, be capable of lifting up to 25lbs, able to stand for extended periods of time and be comfortable with 2-3 step instruction.

Assisting persons with a new spinal cord injury by offering hope and encouragement through shared personal experiences.

Help to deliver meals to residents in your community for the meals on wheels program.

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.

• 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

Bench Warmers are friendly people who allow others to engage in conversation in either parks or malls. Studies show that loneliness has the same dire consequences on physical health as smoking a pack a day! Social connection is so needed (and often lost in the shuffle of busyness and technology) and MatureMinds Friendship Bench offers an opportunity for interaction and social engagement. The implementation is simple but the results are deep and  meaningful. Volunteers will receive training in active listening, self care, mental health awareness, and ageism. After successfully completing the training, volunteers become Bench Warmers. They sit on a bench either at a park or in a mall with a sign that says "If you want to talk, I want to listen." Be part of the cure for the loneliness epidemic! Become a Bench Warmer.

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.

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.

• Consistent and open communication with Adoptions Coordinator
• Review information on cats available for adoption (name, age, background, medical / special needs, etc.)
• Spend time with cats to assist with the perfect match
• Answer visitors’ and potential adopters’ questions about cats available for adoption
• Use microchip scanner to identify cats
• Answer basic questions about the organization
• Seize opportunities during conversation to transition potential adopters into volunteers or donors
• Outline ‘Adopters Welcome’ process to potential adopters
• Assist adopters with completion of adoption applications
• Ensure any behavioural or health related questions specific to the animal are communicated
• Diligently and thoroughly address concerns raised by adopters to prevent adoption returns
• Decide on suitability of potential adopter for cat selected
• Assist Customer Service Coordinators with adoption processing
• Assist Dog Adoption Counselor during shift, as needed
• Prepare adoption kits on an as needed basis
• Attend ad hoc local off-site adoption events, if desired

To deliver/pick-up materials from locations throughout Simcoe County.  
Pick up materials from the Society offices or designated location. 
Deliver materials to participating locations within a specific time frame. Give the materials to the contact person or their designate. At prescribed time, pick up completed materials from the participating locations. Deliver completed materials to the Society office or designated location. Keep completed materials from participating locations separate from each other. Keep materials organized and in good condition.

• Provide regular visits to assigned older adult clients, offering companionship, conversation & engagement in meaningful activities 
• Perform regular outbound phone calls to assigned older adult clients  
• Report any health or safety concerns to the Supervisor 
• Provide monthly activity reports to Supervisor 

Gift Shop Clerk (Volunteer)

To provide friendly support and service to customers, patients, visitors and staff visiting the hospital Gift Shop. Proceeds from the gift shop help raise funds for hospital patient programs. This position is a great opportunity to work in a fun healthcare team environment.

Duties:

• Greet and assist customers, patients, visitors and staff
• Support, listen and interact with customers visiting the shop
• Provide excellent customer service
• Operate cash register (credit card, debit, cash sales)
• Balance the cash at the end of the shift
• Stock shelves, organize and tidy shop
• Pricing of inventory
• Adhere to Waypoint policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Basic understanding and attentiveness to mental illness
• Interested in and enjoys relating to people
• Confiential
• Flexible, friendly, patient and optimistic
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and communication skills
• Friendly, self-motivated and outgoing
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or in a team
• Able to follow detailed directions and procedures
• Courteous, mature, empathetic and the ability to suspend judgment
• Respect for cultural, racial, and religious diversity
• Cash-handling experience

Training: on the job training, general orientation and on-going annual participation in mandatory education.

Gift Shop is open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

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. 

The GTHS Animal Hospital contains an Operating Room, Treatment Room, Examination Room, Pharmacy and X-Ray Room and a Hospital Intake/Recovery Area, and provides spay/neuter surgeries for over 1500 homeless pets annually. Having an onsite hospital ensures animals receive timely, thorough and comprehensive care, saves dozens of daily phone calls, reduces trips back and forth to veterinary clinics, dramatically decreases the stress on GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly. The GTHS Animal Hospital also assists local pet owners in need by providing essential vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries for their pets.

Reporting to the Director of Medicine and Hospital Registered Veterinary Technician, the Hospital Recovery Volunteer will be responsible for maintaining an orderly Recovery Room, assisting with recovering patients and the movement of animals.

• Set up the Recovery Room for the day
  • This includes making sure kennels have towels and a floor recovery space is set up for large dogs
• Assist with transporting animals into and out of the hospital
• Assist post-surgery
  • Handle, restrain and care for animals
  • Monitor animals’ recovery post-surgery (vital signs)
  • Report any abnormalities in recovery to the Veterinary Technician
  • Help administer vaccines / medications / microchips, under direction
  • Help ensure all animals treated in the hospital have records that are maintained accurately
• Assist post-recovery
  • Return recovered animals to the appropriate location (onsite at the animal centre or for pick-up
• Maintain an orderly Recovery Room
  • Store vaccines / medications / microchips appropriately
  • Disinfect / sanitize monitoring equipment
  • Clean and disinfect cages, floors, surfaces and surrounding areas
  • Dispose of garbage and recyclables
  • Wash any dishes used
• Assist hospital staff as required
• Follow appropriate protocol, legislation and regulations

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. 

Welcomes donors to hospitality area of clinic

• offer refreshments
• give information and updates to donors
• answer questions, thank donors and give milestone donor recognition items
• observe donors and watch for adverse reactions
• keep hospitality area in good order

As part of our vision to see persons with dementia living well and thriving, this program seeks out ways to keep a person engaged within their home, while simlutaneously providing care partners with a little bit of respite.

Volunteers will conduct 1:1 weekly meaningful and social recreation visits with persons living with dementia.  Volunteers will receive training and support from In-Home Recreation Coordinator as well as an outline of suggested activities.  They will also have flexibilty to plan activities that best meet the client's needs. 

Weekly visits are 1.5 hours in length and a 6 month committment is appreciated.

We could not do what we do without our amazing volunteers. Join a dynamic and diverse group of people who are making an important contribution to improving the lives of people with kidney disease.

Volunteering with us is a positive and rewarding experience. Use your skills and talents to help others while exploring opportunities for personal growth in a respectful and supportive environment.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through funding and stimulating innovative research; providing education and support; promoting access to quality healthcare; and increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

We are looking for event day volunteers for our 2024 Kidney Walk that will be responsible for registering walk participants, set-up/take-down of the event, and route marshaling at St. Vincent Park (65 Blake St, Barrie, ON L4M 1J9) on Sunday September 8th, 2024.

Why this is a great opportunity for you: Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those with kidney disease; personal growth and professional development; hours towards community involvement; networking with volunteers, employees, and other professionals across Ontario.

Essential Skills: Exceptional commitment to the mission while understanding the purpose of the Foundation; takes initiative; ability to engage, motivate, and inspire people; works collaboratively with team members.

Requirements: Carrying and lifting; Dexterity and agility; Walking and/or standing; Communication; Reading and writing; Works collaboratively with Chapter and or Branch staff; Works as part of a team; Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Previous volunteer experience at a special event is an asset.

Minimum age: 13

Suitable for: Groups of volunteers; Family; Students/Classes or individuals

Commitment: Sunday September 8th, 2024, from 7:00am-2:00pm.

Training: Information including the meeting spot and staff lead will be provided to all volunteers in advance of the event day. Staff members on-site provide additional orientation and training during the event.

Benefits: Hours of community involvement; Recognition letters of service provided; Free parking; Light refreshments (variety of snacks and drinks); Seeing the impact of volunteer efforts while supporting individuals and their families affected by kidney disease; personal growth and professional development; networking with volunteers, staff across Ontario.

Providing first Aid support at local community events.

• Follow regiments and medical chart instructions for each cat in the medroom.  This may include giving medications, syringe feeding, giving sub-q fluids, giving insulin, general cleaning of cats eyes, noses etc
• Check off that treatments have been done and document any changes in cats condition
• Clean and refill water bowls
• Cleaning and filling food bowls, taking note if any cats that require a special type of food
• Keeping the cats cages clean, change any dirty or soiled linens, wipe down cages
• Scoop litter boxes and clean them as needed 
• Ensure Med Room is kept clean. Weep and mop floors, put clean linens away, remove garbage
• Socialize with the cats and kittens; play, brush, pet etc

Parkinson’s is a complex brain disease, and everyone’s Parkinson’s journey is different. More than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s and 30 more are diagnosed every day. There is currently no cure but, life with Parkinson’s is still possible.

At Parkinson Canada, people with Parkinson’s are at the centre of everything we do. Parkinson Canada is at an exciting time of transformation, where we are aiming to be the “go to” connector and guide for people living with Parkinson’s. We strive to inspire and empower people living with Parkinson’s to thrive through tailored programs, innovative research and raising the voice of Canadians impacted by Parkinson’s through our advocacy efforts.

If you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Canadians impacted by Parkinson’s, work with passionate, dedicated people where diversity and inclusion is celebrated and partner with great organizations that have the same goal then we look forward to meeting you!

The Opportunity

The Support Group Facilitator plays a critical role in the delivery of support services at community level. Once a month, they create a confidential and welcoming in-person or virtual space, where people living with Parkinson’s and/or their care partners can share their experiences and develop supportive relationships in a group setting. The time commitment for this opportunity is 3 – 5 hours per month.

Your Contribution

As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s. Your empathetic approach, enthusiasm for learning, and ability to facilitate discussion about issues related to Parkinson’s are key factors in ensuring that monthly support groups are safe spaces.

What is Needed to Succeed in this Role

• Compassion and a non-judgemental approach to supporting people
• Strong communication skills including active listening Ability to facilitate discussions that put the voices of those living with and affected by Parkinson’s at the centre
• Commitment to model inclusion and respect for diversity
• Love of learning
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks and provide promotional support
• Proficient with technology
• If in person able to commute to venue and complete lite set up and tear down activities. May need to lift 5-10 lbs.
• Daytime availability Monday - Friday to accommodate support group meeting schedule

Commitment

One support group meeting per month (1-1.5 hours per month), plus 3-5 hours monthly for administrative and organizational tasks. Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Profile and register for a Support Group Facilitator Information Session, available at: http://pcsupportgroups.parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/

Resumes are strongly encouraged.

Parkinson Canada is committed to inclusion, fairness, respect, human dignity, and equity. We provide accessible employment and volunteer engagement practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applications from persons with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Please note that the selected candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.

Assist with participant pre-evaluations and assessments 
Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities 
Assist Minds in Motion Coordinator to ensure activity participation and socialization 
Under direction of the Physical Activity Program Leader, provide one-on-one support to participants during physical activity component of the program 
Assist with any other required task 
Complete a post evaluation form

• Help with the set up and clean up of the projects each week.
• Assist Art Therapist to ensure activity participation and socialization of each participant
• Under direction of the Art Therapist/Family Support Coordinator, provide one-to-one support to the participants during the creative art process.
• Assist with any other tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• At the end of the Program (June) complete an evaluation form about the volunteer role in the Quest Art School + Gallery Program.

Make a difference in the lives of our patients. Whether you want to volunteer directly with patients or support their care at RVH, we have an opportunity that is right for you.

To explore the opportunities available to volunteer in at RVH, visit this link: https://www.rvh.on.ca/careers/volunteering/volunteer-opportunities/

To fill out an application, click this link and select 'Apply to Be a Volunteer Now'. If you are a student looking to join our summer program, please select 'Join Our Summer Program'. 

Link: https://www.rvh.on.ca/careers/volunteering/

All ages and experience levels welcomed. Main activities: 

• Walking, lots of walking in indoor 60'x120' (20x40m) arena or outdoor (30 x 70m) or wooded trails...up to 2kms/hour
• Grooming and getting horses ready, we will train on this
• Leading or walking with a horse with rider onboard, we will train for this
• Working with riders on the autism spectrum, Down Syndrome or with a physical disability 
• Both early evening hours and daytime/afternoon hours available
• 2 hour commitment 

Volunteers visit seniors' centres, hospitals and schools with properly evaluated dogs, no less than 1 year old, providing residents and patients the companionship of a pet.

Volunteers will be responsable for meeting with a clients weekly or bi-weekly to add enrichment to peoples lives. Clients are blind or have vision loss to some degree, which often requires adpaments to life. Volunteers are required to socialse with them and add normal contact back in their lives after the effects of the pandemic. They can go for walks, visit community gardens, really anything the pair would enjoy. The requirement are up to the two people who are paired. 

We are looking for passionate, dedicated volunteers to assist with Creative Arts Programs held in Midland and Barrie. No artistic experience needed! Duties include assisting with set up, conversation and providing guidance during the program.

Help Senior Wish expand into Simcoe County to ensure that no senior is left isolated, alone and feeling like society has forgotten them. Help is especially needed to prepare for our Christmas Wish program starting in Sept.

We empower young girls and women to be everything they want to be, and as a volunteer, you will help make that happen! Our volunteers support girls as they build confidence, develop new skills, and become leaders in their communities. 
As part of a unit’s leadership team, you’ll facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games, and more. You can choose to work with girls in one of five branches: Sparks (age 5-6), Embers (age 7-8), Guides (age 9-11), Pathfinders (age 12-14), or Rangers (age 15-17).  
Volunteers will receive access to a digital program platform stocked with age-appropriate activities and meeting tools, as well as training on delivering activities in ways that will empower and encourage girls. 
Units meet on a regular basis, from weekly to monthly, depending on the age of the girls. Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events.  

What You’ll Do as A Group Leader: 
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for girls! 
- Plan regular unit meetings in person, outdoors, and online, during which you’ll facilitate girl-driven programming that is fun and engaging. 
- Organize in-person or virtual opportunities beyond unit meetings, including community service activities and camps.  
- Support shared leadership and decision-making with girls and other volunteers.  
- Promote Girl Guides to girls and women locally.  
- Provide ongoing communication to girls and parents/guardians about unit activities.  
- Assist with unit administration tasks, such as maintaining girls’ program records and health forms, managing safety protocols, and ordering badges.  
- Assist with maintaining unit finances as required by your province.  
- Support the semi-annual sales of Girl Guide Cookies.  

What You’ll Bring: 
- A welcoming, imaginative, and enthusiastic attitude. 
- Openness, flexibility, and a willingness to try new things. 
- An appreciation of diversity and inclusivity. 
- An embrace of the girl-driven approach to Girl Guides. 
- Understanding, encouraging, and respecting girls’ ideas and thoughts. 
- Resourcefulness, dependability, and creativity. 
- A willingness to show your unique talents and skills. 
What You Need: 
- All volunteers must have reached the age of majority in their province or territory. 
- Pass a Police Record Check facilitated by Girl Guides of Canada. 
- Complete organizational training components on safety, the role, and administrative duties, as part of the volunteer onboarding process.  
 
To apply please visit www.girlguides.ca/volunteer

Various volunteer opportunities, including ushering, bingo, set up and tear down of sets, data entry, assist with administrative duties and assisting with inventory of costumes and props. There are also opportunities to help with one time special events.

• 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.

Using COPE Service Dogs van (to be picked up at Barrie office), pick up dogs dogs at various homes in the Barrie area in the morning, drop them off at schools in Barrie and Innisfil, for students to train them for approx. one hour.  If doing a second shift in the afternoon, pick the dogs up from the school, then drive them back home.

Valid drivers license a requirement,

Must have clean driving record,

Must have some experience with dogs,

Must be able to lift 30 pounds,

6-month commitment required, with a minimum of 2 shifts per week.

Flexible shifts, Monday to Friday, during the daytime.

Vans do not go out on School holidays or snow days.