The program seeks indivudals with a basic understanding of income tax and those who may want to gain some experience in this field.

You can offer:

• the gift of your time, talent and energy to complete income tax returns in Essa County and/or New Tecumseth during the months of March and April 2023.
• completion of a current valid Criminal Record Check and signed confidentiality agreement
• availibilty to participate in a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offered through CRA
• access to a lap top or desktop
• act in a professional manner AND respect the Human Rights Act
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Responsible for Board meeting minutes, managing essential documents with the assistance of our Google Drive Coordinator, and for being the chief administrative person. Organization skills are key for this role.

Coaching various track and field events:  i.e. sprint/hurdles; mid-distance, jumps

Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that UWSM community investment goals and priority areas are taken into consideration in all grant- making processes
2. Review application forms and documents’; prepare additional interview questions (if required) to ensure applications meet criteria including:
• Agency capacity to deliver the program
• Program alignment to agency’s mission
• Evidence and need for the program
• Adaptability and client centered
• Alignment to focus area and investment priorities
• Target population and clients serviced
• Impact of the program on clients
• Intended outcomes of the program
3. Conduct Interviews where warranted as part of the application review process with support from UWSM staff.
4. Complete review, assessments and scoring of applications.
5. As a council, form recommendations to the UWSM Community Investment & Engagement Steering Committee on which funding allocations will create a strong network of supports exhibiting diversity in geography, populations served and range of programs/interventions or services. All recommendations are then presented to the United Way Board of Directors for final approval.
6. To provide a safe and confidential environment for sharing information.
7. Ensure a fair, transparent, equitable funds allocation process.
8. Support United Way in our growth and development
9. Provide feedback and recommendations to UWSM on capacity building, advocacy and collaboration
10. Review Annual Reports from funded agencies to inform United Way of accomplishments and gather data on clients impacted by the program, ensure agency accountability and understand circumstances that may influence program impact, making recommendations for support if needed.

Fresh Food Weekly is a new food charity in Barrie, Ontario, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency: www.FreshFoodWeekly.com. Once a month (on the second-last Wednesday of each month), our organization packs +75 meal boxes and delivers them to residences throughout Barrie. 

We are looking for a competent Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the meal box delivery days and ensuring the smooth delivery of +75 meal boxes to low-income families residing within the City of Barrie. Please note: you will be required to have a vehicle so you can get yourself to and from Countryside United Church in Thornton twice a month (on the delivery day and the day before the delivery day). 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assign and delegate responsibilities to volunteers as appropriate. This may also include deciding if new volunteer positions should be created to help with the flow of packing and delivering meal boxes. 

• Oversee the packing of +75 meal boxes and ensure that meal boxes aren’t missing any items. 

• Communicate with volunteers before and after the meal box delivery days. This includes confirming they’re still available before delivery days, reassigning delivery addresses if a volunteer driver doesn’t show up, answering volunteer phone calls if delivery drivers run into problems with recipients (not finding an address, or the recipient isn’t home to receive their meal box, etc.) and also thanking volunteers for their help after they’ve completed their duties. 

• Ensure volunteers have successfully completed their tasks on meal box delivery days. Fresh Food Weekly currently has the following volunteers that will need to be managed on meal box delivery days: Food Pickup Volunteers (volunteers who pickup food for the meal boxes), Packers (volunteers who pack the meal boxes), Muscle Volunteers (volunteers who help load driver’s vehicles), Volunteer Drivers (volunteers who deliver meal boxes and 1-2 drivers who can take all the extra food to Hope City Church downtown Barrie after all the meal boxes have been delivered), and a clean-up crew (2-3 volunteers who are responsible for cleaning up the space we rent). 

• Keep and manage records of volunteers’ information. 

• Match volunteers to opportunities that suit their skill sets, and ensure they understand their responsibilities and receive proper training. 

• Keep new and existing volunteers informed about Fresh Food Weekly and other volunteer opportunities within the organization. 

If you are interested in applying for this volunteer position, please email Leah Dyck with your resume and cover letter at: leah.dyck@icloud.com . If you’re already a volunteer for Fresh Food Weekly and you think this position is something you would like to do, please just let me know.

As a Client Support Volunteer, you will assist clients of CONTACT's Housing Services Department to identify, collect and compile various documents and forms they might need to apply for housing services in Simcoe County.

You will connect with them by phone or in-person at the CONTACT Community Services offices in Bradford and Alliston, or in public locations like libraries or a local Tim Horton's.

You will help them identify, photograph and email copies of documents, such as their ID, Rental Agreements, Income Statements and other documents that are needed to access support services.

In some cases, you will assist them to complete forms.

You will be able to connect directly with CONTACT's Housing Staff to get support or answers when you're not sure of next steps.

This role is important because it frees up time for Housing Staff to help clients find and access housing and other support services they might need, by limiting the amout of time spent collecting client documents and completing forms with them.

You will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement and not share or disclose client information to others.

Volunteers will be involved in the planning, promoting and implementation or the New Horizons Seniors Program.

Provides volunteer opportunities in non-profit healthcare. 
 
Current programs offering volunteer opportunities include:  

• mental health programs  
• physical exercise groups  
• nutrition education  
• chronic disease management groups  
• programs for individuals living with chronic pain or chronic health conditions  
• gardening program 
• social support groups, hobbies and crafts groups, and more

EligibilityAge requirement: 16 years and older.Application ProcessE-mail the health centre at volunteer@sgbchc.ca, phone or apply via the website.

PEER SUPPORT DUTIES 
Provide direct peer support to families 
Communicate issues or challenges with Family Partnership Program Manager as they arise 
Communicate periodically with families through the peer support offered and/or through a distribution list (eg. email, newsletter, or mail) as necessary 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES 
Communicate with PCMH through email, phone, virtual and in-person meetings 
Ensure chapter email and telephone line are checked at a minimum every 4 days  
Attend monthly Town Halls and support resource creation by sharing your experiences and knowledge 
Participate in training opportunities 
Complete quarterly data surveys and respond to requests for information to better inform PCMH programming and support initiatives

• To act as a representative of Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario 
• To complete Support Group Facilitator orientation and training 
• To adhere to the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario Volunteer Policies and Procedures 
• To participate in educational opportunities that will encourage professional growth and development 
• To facilitate monthly support group, including planning, set-up, refreshments, speakers, and clean-up 
• To report and update Coordinator of Programs and Services on a monthly basis 
• To input volunteer hours after each volunteer occurrence using Volunteer Management System (Volunteer Impact)

The Front Desk Volunteer contributes towards the success of our entire organization through the promotion of our programs, services and retail store, and by connecting prospective adopters, pet owners, donors and volunteers with the relevant parties. The Front Desk Volunteer oversees all reception and retail store activities, in-kind and financial donations, as well as Pet Pantry and Adoption supplies and support.  
As a direct result of our Customer Care Team, 440 stray animals were reunited with their owners in 2021. 
This role is designed for someone who loves people and animals, who sees the bigger picture and knows what it takes to engage people in a meaningful way. This role requires a high-level of enthusiasm, organization, hospitality, and a passion for ensuring a great customer experience.

This volunteer will:
• Work with local cat colony volunteers or the public to trap cats, bring them to our Animal Centre to be spayed or neutered and then return the cat to their ‘home’ environment
• Coordinate with the Outreach Coordinator relating to the collection or drop-off of animals or supplies
• Assist with the collection and drop-off of animal supplies, to feed animals in our care and local cat colonies
• This volunteer will use a GTHS vehicle or their own vehicle for transportation
• Volunteers generally assist with collections within the area they are living, but may occasionally be called upon to drive up to one hour away
• Applicants should be comfortable handling / interacting with cats, as necessary and liaising with members of the public

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

Positions include:
• Shopper/cooks: Develop menu, shop within budget, cook meal - 12 Noon-5:30 pm
• Prep/set-up: Prepare meal and set up hall - 2 pm-3:30 pm
• Servers: Greet community members, serve meal - 4 pm-7 pm
• Clean-up: Clean up after meal - 5:30 pm-7 pm

Run a 7 week program within the elementary schools for kids in grade 6,7 and/or 8. The program focuses on core themes including; body image, self-esteem, healthy eating/activity and building healthy relationship. Volunteers are responsible for a group of 4-8 kids. Its once a week for 90 minutes and its a 7-week program. They run during the school day 9-3pm, Monday-Friday from September-June. Volunteer can run multiple groups during the school year. Location of the program is Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, Baxter and Minesing.

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

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

• 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

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

The program focuses on core themes including:
• Body image
• Self-esteem
• Balanced eating/activities
• Physical activity
• Building healthy relationships

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.

To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Gateway Centre for Learning so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.
• Organizational leadership and advisement
• Organization of the board of directors, officers and committees
• Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
• Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget
• Oversight of program planning and evaluation
• Review of organizational and programmatic reports
• Promotion of the organization
• Fundraising and outreach
• Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able
• Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary
• Understand the policies and procedures of Gateway Centre for Learning

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

On-site Volunteer at Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Alliston
• Help people with disabilities kayak and canoe
• Check paperwork, PFDs and other equipment
• If volunteer wishes to assist on water we will train canoe or kayak for a small fee, adaptive training is free
Off-site Volunteer
• Help with office administration including record keeping, spreadsheets, grant writing

Volunteers are always needed to help with our current sports being offered: soccer, bowling, track & field, figure skating, swimming, t-ball, softball, floor hockey and golf. Please contact for information.

Duties may include:
• Pre-production planning, such as setting up a potential interview subject
• Technical equipment during productions, such as working camera, audio or the switcher
• Administrative capacity, answering
• Telephones and handling YourTV billboard announcements
• Taking photos for the Billboard or helping with our YourTV website
Summary​ ​of​ ​Essential​ ​Job​ ​Functions of a YourTV volunteer include:
• Working camera
• Conducting interviews
• Working the audio board
• Working in our Control Room or Mobile Production Unit(s)

• Provide weekly companionship to client of Breaking Down Barriers.
• Assist with activities like arts & crafts, cooking, scrapbooking, weaving and Friendship Café
• Meet for conversation, maybe go for an outing and just be a friendly face to someone who may otherwise be isolated.

For now, we require volunteers to do:
• Telephone check-ins with our Consumers
• Organizational/administrative assistance for our Connecting with Seniors program
• Opportunity to do crafting or recipe videos for our social media outlets
• Other opportunities that can be done safely from home.

We are always looking for ambitious, compassionate, committed volunteers to join our team. There are a variety of positions available to fit your talents, gifts and experience.

Available positions:
• Kitchen Assistant
• Maintenance
• Drivers needed to pick-up food donations
• Mentors
• Housekeepers
• Greeters

Canine Foster Volunteers provide a safe, loving and temporary home for puppies (4-6 puppies at a time), senior dogs and adult dogs with specific needs. You must have the ability to separate the foster animals from any pets in your home by keeping them in a separate room, if necessary. We will provide training and all the supplies you need.  
 
Canine Foster Volunteers are responsible for helping the puppies, seniors and / or adult dogs in their care thrive until they are ready to be adopted (or to be returned to their owner in cases of Emergency Boarding). This will include feeding the animals at least twice a day, possibly more, potty training (for puppies), and exercising and socializing the animals. It may also include bottle feeding and administering oral medications.  
 
We are ideally looking for volunteers who are willing to assist with more than one of the following foster scenarios:  

• 4-6 puppies under 4 weeks of age, requiring bottle feeding  
• 4-6 puppies over 4 weeks of age  
• Dogs with medical or special needs (eg. provide medication, ensure ‘bedrest’ post-surgery) 
• Pregnant or nursing moms  
• Dogs in need of socialization or with behavioural concerns  
• Dogs belonging to pet owners in need of emergency boarding in times of crisis

We have three roles to choose from: Coach
• Assisting in coaching a specific sport to Athletes/Players with intellectual disabilities
Team Manager
• Communicating to participants, registering players & teams for tournaments, equipment coordination
Council Administration
• Leading the community in a variety of tasks (registrar, volunteer coordinator

The following elementary school programs are always in high demand:
• More than Money (Grades 3-6) In JA's More than Money program, students are introduced to the intersection of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and social studies learning objectives. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to think like an entrepreneur and develop business strategy and money-management skills that they can apply to a simulated business.
• Our Business World (Grades 5-6) In JA’s Our Business World program, students explore how businesses are created and what makes them thrive. Using games and multimedia, students learn about innovation, start-ups and self-employment
• Dollars with Sense (Grade 7) In JA's Dollars With Sense program, students get the vital tools they need to make smart financial decisions, live debt-free and become savvy investors. Students learn personal money management skills that they can apply to their lives, beginning now.
• Economics for Success (Grade 8) In JA's Economics for Success program, students take a closer look at the advantages of staying in school, as well as learn what’s needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Volunteers from the local business community partner with classroom teachers to help students see the link between education and achieving their goals.

Volunteers Assist With Reception Duties: 

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

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

Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. They will steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical and legal governance and finance management policies. 
Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Board Director will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)  
• Various professional backgrounds are welcome 
• Make sure the organization has adequate resources to fulfill its mission 
• Attend regular board meetings 
• Make a commitment to actively participate in board and committee meetings (where applicable) 
• Stay informed about organizational and committee matters 
• Participate in fundraising for the organization 
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 

• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 

• Development of all communication plan activities and building external relationships with the organizations constituents, including funders and the media 

• The creation and distribution of press releases 

• Understanding of marketing concepts in a not-for profit setting 

• Able to lead and work collaboratively with the Marketing Committee and Social Media Manager 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently and with minimum supervision 

• Share our passion and dedication to making a real different in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 

• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 

• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
 

Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Community Engagement Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Oversee each aspect of the solicitation of community involvement and development for Imani’s Place in an effort to increase the visibility of the organization, its programs, and fundraising events, as well as increase the number of active supporters. 
• Act as a community ambassador for the organization 
• Be open to delivering presentations in the community 
• Able to effectively lead and schedule a team of volunteers at community events 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking. 
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
• May involve heavy lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Fundraising and Special Events Committee Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Build a strong committee of volunteers 
• Design and develop a Signature fundraising event for Imani’s Place 
• Oversee the planning and execution of the Signature event 
• Organize additional activities and special events with a goal to increase funds for the organization 
• Work with Team to prospect and solicit major and corporate donors 
• Maintain relationships with current donors and funders 
• Act as a community ambassador for the organization 
• Able to effectively lead and schedule a team of volunteers  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking. 
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
• May involve heavy lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 

• Have a clear understanding of gender based violence and associated trauma 

• Listen to clients to assess their needs and recommend resources to meet those needs 

• Work with Program Manager to ensure the application of effective Program Planning 

• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 

• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 

• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
 

Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community and ensuring our operational sustainability. Working toward getting the story of inequality, marginalization and oppression out to the mainstream funders gives a voice to the women who have experienced it and how they are working to overcome these challenges while working with Imani’s Place. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Grant Researcher/Writer will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Research, develop, write and submit proposals, letters, reports and other materials as necessary to secure grant support from foundation, corporations and government funding sources to support the organizations operations and programming initiatives. 
• Compassion, empathy and patience is a must 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Work cooperatively with the Communications Director and Programming Manager 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking. 
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
• May involve sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community and ensuring that developed promotional material aligns with Imani’s Place brand and logo use. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team the Graphic Designer will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Create visual communications to convey messages in an effective and aesthetically pleasing manner. This incorporates several tasks and responsibilities. 
• Design web pages, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials. 
• Oversee Imani’s Place interactions with the public through implementing content strategies on social media platforms. 
• Increase the visibility of the organization through the development of creative and dynamic material that will be placed throughout the community 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Work cooperatively with the Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement Leads 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking. 
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
• May involve sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
 

• Designing, Planning and Implementing the Health Promotion Campaigns within the house and/or community 
 

• Have a clear understanding of the traumatic effects of domestic violence and/or human trafficking on an individual 
 

• Listen to clients to assess their needs and recommend resources to meet those needs 
 

• Assist in monitoring the physical and mental health of the clients 
 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
 

• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 
 

• Deliver to a high standard, in pften challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 
 

• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's missions and values
 

Integral part of ensuring that staff and volunteers are looked after in a professional and open way. The HR Specialist will act as a catalyst when handling disputes and ensuring that policies and legislation are being followed. Working collaboratively with other members of the team, the HR Specialist will work toward the following as a volunteer: 

• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma 
• CHRP designate is an asset 
• Solid understanding of labour legislation and employee recruitment 
• Maintaining updated employee and volunteer records 
• Support the staff culture 
• Working with staff and volunteers to ensure that policy is being interpreted and executed in the manner for which it was intended 
• Able to manage and implement conflict resolution practices where required 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 
• Deliver to a high standard in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values

• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
 

• Liaising with local programs, police social service agencies and the community when required, to promote the program, exchange information to build and maintain a cooperative alliance 
 

• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
 

• Listen to clients to assess their needs and recommend resources that meet those needs 
 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
 

• Work with the Program Manager to ensure the application of effective Programming 
 

• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC Women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 
 

• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 
 

• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
 

Integral part of promoting the work that the organization does and ensures that the mediums chosen aligns themselves with the values and mission of the organization. Working to develop a plan that promotes the organization throughout the surrounding community ensures that women that need our services are aware that they exist. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani's Place Team the Marketing Committee Lead will work toward the following as a volunteer: 

• Demonstrated experience (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of marketing concepts in a not-for profit setting 
• Clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Able to build and lead a committee of volunteers to design and execute a cohesive marketing plan 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Graphic design skills are an asset 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values

Integral part of ensuring that the day to day operations of our organization and program is being managed safely, efficiently. Policies researched and developed ensure that decisions that are being made are consistent with our values and made in the best decision on the organization, clients, staff and volunteers. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Policy and Research Analyst will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Responsible for examining the efficacy of existing policies and laying out the groundwork for new policies, procedures and guidelines within the program 
• Able to research and analyze  
• Understands the role that policy development plays in the mitigation of risk 
• Able to pay special attention to detail and skilled in searching for information 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking. 
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
• May involve sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 

• Liaising with local programs, social service agencies and the community when required, to promote the program, exchange information and establish and maintain a cooperative alliance 

• Have a clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma 

• Liaise with the organization's specialists and coordinators to design programs that meet the needs of the clients 

• Work with staff and volunteers to ensure the application of effective program planning 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 

• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 

• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 

• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
 

Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community and ensuring that the stories of the women that use our services are told. Working toward getting the story of inequality, marginalization and oppression out to the mainstream gives a voice to the women who have experienced it and how they are working to overcome these challenges while working with Imani’s Place and what social and political changes still need to be made. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team the Social Justice Writer will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Research and gather evidence-based content from sources to support content development.  
• Write interesting and engaging copy for reports, fact sheets, proposals, web-based material, presentations, newsletters and other media.  
• Contribute to the ongoing reporting and dissemination of data, evidence and policy documents arising from Imani’s Place and network partner activities and initiatives. 
• Provide general writing support to Imani’s Place staff. 
• Undertake copy editing and revision of text to ensure it is clear, concise, coherent, and consistent.  
• Ensure overall compliance with guidelines when developing all content to determine tone, reading level, spelling and grammar rules, protocols for citation, word count and page length and glossary terms.  
• Liaise with experts, content producers, editors and other communication experts to ensure accuracy of content and quality of information for written products. 
• Comply with organizational processes for preparing and approving materials. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking. 
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
• May involve sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team the Social Media Manager Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Graphic design experience is an asset 
• Oversee Imani’s Place interactions with the public through implementing content strategies on social media platforms. 
• Increase the visibility of the organization, its programs, and fundraising events, as well as increase the number of active supporters. 
• Identify trends in customer interactions and planning digital campaigns to build community online. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Work cooperatively with the Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement Leads 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking. 
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Integral part of the women’s healing journey and helping survivors move forward to a safe, positive and healthy tomorrow. Topics to be considered (but are not limited to) are Finance and Budgeting, Goal Setting, Time Management, Meal Planning on a Budget, Stress Management, and Importance of a Healthy Work/Life Balance. You will be provided with an outline of guidelines. 
 
Working collaboratively with the Program Manager and Health & Wellness Coordinator, the Workshop Facilitator will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 

• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)  
• Various professional backgrounds are welcome 
• Have internet capabilities to deliver the workshop virtually through Zoom. 
• When developing workshops you will:  
  
  • have a heightened awareness and understanding that trauma comes in all forms  
  • Understand that we have all experienced trauma in some form 
  • Be sensitive to the fact that each person experiences trauma differently 
  • Avoid making assumptions about a person’s past experiences 
  • Always consider the ways in which race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, ability, education, language, geographic location, socio-economic status, etc reflect the information and dialogue throughout your presentation
   
• Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization.  
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values

• Friendly Visiting, Coffee Social 
• Knitting, Painting, Crafts 
• Scrabble Players, Bingo Caller, Pin Setters for Bowling 
• Assisting in the Dining Room and Program Set up 
• Movie Night Volunteer 
• Friendly Reminder Volunteer 
• Manicures 
• Musical Talent

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

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) acts as a resource for the Youth Services staff at the Library in areas such as book selection, volunteer support, activity planning and promotion.

As the Social Media Coordinator, you will:
• Work with ALS Canada staff and volunteers to manage the local walks social media pages promoting the event
• Support the event’s overall execution on June 20th, 2021, in celebration of Global ALS Awareness day.

As the Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, you will work with ALS Canada staff and volunteers to:
• Promote the event
• Develop and steward partnerships
• Encourage community participation
• Support the virtual event’s overall execution on June 20th, 2021, in celebration of Global ALS Awareness Day.

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

Support our Social Recreation Coordinator with the delivery of varied programs for people living with dementia.
• Ensure that participants are engaged
• Some light set up and clean up of the space for each program
• Training as appropriate for each course
• Volunteers participate in the activities along with the participants - It's fun!
• This program may be held virtually during the pandemic. A computer would be a requirement to volunteer in that case

• Talk about Coffee Break in their community
• Deliver Kits to Coffee Break Hosts
• Collect donations and unused supplies following events
• Sign up new hosts

• Assist with shaping the evening (entertainment, meal, location, decor)
• Help solicit auction items and sponsorship
• Attend the gala as a volunteer in October
• This event may be held virtually during the pandemic

Two sites: Camphill Nottawasaga, near Angus and Camphill Sophia Creek in Barrie.

Camphill Sophia Creek (Barrie)

• work in the mosaic studio
• help with meal preparation in the Cafe
• assist with recreational activities, music sessions and cultural outings, Bingo events and other special events such as Fall Fairs

Camphill Nottawasaga (Angus)

• help with programs in woodworking, pottery, candlemaking, and bakery/meal preparation
• can be involved in maple syrup production, working in the vegetable gardens and caring for livestock (Highland cows and horses)

Both locations need volunteers to help with set-up, cash management and take-down at our Farmers Markets

BPL LIT  
 
The program goal is for members to develop leadership skills by representing the Barrie Public Library at their schools, in library programs, and at community events. Students will: 
 
- Develop effective communication skills by representing the Barrie Public Library at teen-related outreach events. 
 
- Achieve common goals by assisting in the planning and delivery of teen-related programs and special events. 
 
- Earn volunteer hours by participating in empowering opportunities that develop leadership skills. 
 
- Attend two hour monthly meetings on a regular basis 
 
All members will share the duties of leading the group meetings and recording the meeting notes and action items. Other group members will share the duties of taking attendance, reviewing the previous meeting notes and following up on the action items. 
 
Volunteer hours will be provided to each BPL LIT member for every meeting or activity attended.

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.

We are looking for an Admin Coordinator to: 
 
Assist with downloading online orders from website and compiling order list on the first Thursday of the month 
Assist with emailing box contents list to participants  
Assist with emailing reminders to participants before pick-up day 
Report to the Barrie Good Food Box Coordinator and work with the Pack Day Leader to ensure a smooth pack day each month 

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

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.

Assist with repairing used bicycle; Salvaging parts; Organizing/sorting bike shop equipment and tools; Assisting clients/public with bicycle repairs.

Repairing used bicycles for distribution or sale to the public.

Web design 

Board member

Fundraising

On October the 1st, The CIBC Run for the Cure event is back in Blue Mountain!

The CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest, single-day volunteer-led event in support of the breast cancer cause. The annual walk/run would not be possible without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers.

At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), we are seeking volunteers to join our local CIBC Run for the Cure planing committee in Nanaimo. We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities available.

The CCS is recruiting for the following roles : 

- Run Day Experience Lead 

- Registration LEad 

- Volunteer Engagement Lead 

- Community Engagement Run Director

- Fundraising and Stewardship Lead 

- Hope Engagement Lead 

- Community and Corporate Outreach Lead

Join the CIBC Run for the Cure today and help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.

Register here: http://www.cancervolunteer.ca

Various Volunteer opportunities to include events, garden, pottery, fairs,cafe, mosaic studio 
various land work and vegetable gardening. 
 
Police records check and a reference will be required.

Teaching about cultural cooking and traditions around the world, such as Indigenous, Italian, Greek, Persian, Asian, and East Indian.

Cycle for Sight is looking for a variety of volunteers to help with different aspects of the 15th annual event held in June in Alliston (cyclists ride from Alliston to Stayner and back)

Recruitment Volunteers:

This role will focus on recruiting, retaining, and renewing participants.

Helps with:

1. Marketing and communications

                                                               i.      Website

                                                             ii.      Emails

                                                           iii.      Phone calls

                                                           iv.      Text messages

                                                             v.      Social media i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Strava

2.              Launch and / or VIP parties (in-person or virtual)

3.              Team Captain VIP program

4.              Spokespeople i.e. athletes and people affected by vision loss

Fundraising Volunteers

This role will focus on making fundraising easier for participants and increasing funds raised by participants.

Helps with:

1.              Participant fundraising portal

2.              Marketing and communications:

                                                               i.      Emails

                                                             ii.      Phone calls

                                                           iii.      Text messages

3.              Top Fundraiser VIP program

4.              Fundraising toolkit i.e. tips, email templates

5.              Incentive prizes and awards

6.              Sponsorship

Event Day Logistics

This role will focus on event day logistics and ensuring that we provide participants with a premier event experience.

Helps with:

1.              Venue selection

2.              Route, rest stops, and rider chip tracking system

3.              Jersey design

4.              Volunteers

5.              Start line experience

6.              Finish line experience

7.              Securing auction and gift bag items (if applicable)

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.

Leading and facilitating groups on how to prepare taxes and how to budget.

Facilitating groups on how to start seedlings, container gardening, herbs and their uses along with seed saving.

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 our 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 

Time commitment:
• Approximately 4-8 hours a month, with flexibility around your schedule 
• Attending a virtual monthly evening committee meeting by teleconference or online. 
With additional meetings leading up to event day and a post-event wrap up meeting, 
depending on the role requirements
• This role requires a commitment until post-event wrap up in June/July

We’re looking for people who are eager to use their skills to help make our Gusty Walk the 
best it can be. Talk to us about your skills and interests! We’d love to explore how you can 
best get involved. This may include: 
• A sense of creativity and interest in exploring the best ways to make your local Gutsy 
Walk a success
• An ability to connect with new people over email or the phone
• Community connections and an interest in inspiring people to take part in Gutsy Walk 
• Comfortable approaching businesses and local media to secure partnerships, 
sponsorships and coverage
• Familiarity with social media and online promotion 
• A team player attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively with others

Please note as of March 1, 2022 all volunteers with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada whose 
responsibilities involve in-person interactions must be fully vaccinated. Agreement to our 
Volunteer Code of Conduct is mandatory for this role, and proof of vaccination must be 
submitted in advance if volunteering in-person.

To facilitate support groups on osteoporosis, cancer, dental, vision, foot care and other related health awareness groups. To bring life experience to the support groups.

Providing a leadership role within a peer support group and ensuring a supportive and constructive atmosphere for group participants in mindfulness, breathwork, self-care, vision boards, journalling and grief support.

We are in need of Mentor and non-Mentor volunteers. Mentors are needed for all of our programs - Community Based (matched 1:1 with a young person); School Based (matched 1:1 with a young person and meet on school property, during the school day, September through June) or Group Mentor (1:3 ratio, locations in Kincardine or Wingham; 2-3 times per month).

Non-Mentor volunteers include Board Members, FUN Developers or Community Builder volunteer groups. The FUN Developers plan activities and events for our Mentees and Mentors to do (e.g.: The Factory in London, Blue Jays Game, Camp Kintail, museum trips, Christmas and Halloween parties, etc.). The Community Builders help plan and execute our fundraising events, such as Dancing with the Stars, Golf Tournaments, etc. They can also volunteer on the day of the event, for example, with the Christmas Yard Sale, etc. 

All volunteers must complete the application process which includes a Police Records Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and training. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older. 

The Nutrition Education Facilitator provides a leadership role within a peer support group while maintaining a supportive atmosphere for group participants in canning, breadmaking, meal planning, freezer meals, cooking-for-one and budget meal workshops.

The Physical Fitness & Exercise Facilitator will provide a leadership role within a peer support group ensuring a supportive atmosphere for group participants while offering a gentle fitness program that promotes:

• improved energy and health
• improved mobility and independence
• decrease in fall risks
• contributing to your community
• maintaining strength and coordination

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

• Set up/tear down crew - carry and set up display tables, attach skirting, put up temporary barriers, place ticket booths at entrances, place cement barriers on track
• Gates/admission booth - sell tickets, apply wristbands
• Beer tent - sell tickets or serve drinks, stock coolers.  Smart serve required to serve only
• Parking attendants - direct cars to available parking
• Assist with childrens events - pedal tractor pull, childrens pet show
• Committee members  for Event/Entertainment, Promotion, Sponsorship, Recruitment, Site Planning
• Section Heads  and helpers for display area (baking, canning, crafts, photography etc
• Associate Directors

We are now accepting adult and student volunteer applications. Please check our website (www.rvh.on.ca/careers/volunteering/) to complete the electronic application form to become a volunteer.

You may also contact the Volunteer Coordinator within the Volunteer Resources office to discuss a wide variety of opportunities.

Some opportunities include: Patient Experience, Information & Wayfinding, Retail (Café Royale and Victoria's Gift Shop & Fundraising), Outpatient and Visitor Support, and Administrative Support.

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause.

This year’s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

COMMITTEE MEMBER OVERVIEW

You are passionate about the breast cancer cause, well-connected in your community, and enjoy event planning. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation and time management.

Knowledge and/or experience in any of the following responsibilities is considered an asset.

As the volunteer Route & Site Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Creating a 1k and 5k route.
• Being the liaison with police, security, and traffic management to ensure a safe route and ensuring all permits are submitted and approved.
• Creating an impactful start and finish line/area for the event. 
• Booking the venue and all logistical suppliers working with your Run Director, Logistics, and staff partner.
• Creating a site plan for event day.
• Executing set up and tear down on event weekend.
• Overseeing all route/site tasks on event day.

TIME COMMITMENT

• This is a 6-month commitment (May through October).
• Attending local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly).
• Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 2-4 hours per month).
• Must be available over the event weekend (September 30 & October 1).

Join the CIBC Run for the Cure today and help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.

Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct.

The Support Group Facilitator provides a leadership role within a peer support group and ensures a supportive and constructive atmosphere for group participants. We welcome ideas from volunteers on creating a group that would be beneficial for the  community in financial, gardening, social, or health & wellness. 

Collingwood United Soccer Club is seeking a member for its Board of Directors in the role of Treasurer.   Familiarity with the soccer community is an asset; however not necessarily required.   Critical requirements include bookkeeping experience and sound knowledge of Simply Accounting.    This is a community service role with much responsiblity as it keeps the club running smoothly and enables us to offer cost-effective, quality adult and youth soccer programming.   ...An ideal role for a someone retired, or as a sideline to assist a community non-profit organization.   

Mentor girls as they explore new challenges, develop ready-for-anything skills, and take on new challenges, in a safe and supportive atmosphere during weekly meetings and optional outings and camps.  A Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required and provided free of charge.  Two references and an interview are part of the screening process. 

Join our incredible team of volunteers and help Glowing Hearts Charity disrupt the cycle of poverty by empowering children and youth to realize their full potential. Please fill out the form on the volunteer page on our website.

The Volunteer From Home / Virtual Facilitator provides a leadership role within a peer support group and ensures that a supportive atmosphere is maintained while providing a meaningful workshop through the ZOOM platform for group participants.