Volunteers are needed to help with the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club. See more details on our website. 

Join an exciting community project connecting adults 55+ with events throughout Simcoe County! We're seeking to grow the volunteer team that keeps the Calendar of Activities for Older Adults vibrant and relevant. Check out the Calendar here Simcoe County Calendar of Activities for Older Adults

What you will be doing:

• Monitoring websites and social media accounts of community centres, senior centres, libraries and more for public activities appropriate for older adults.
• Occasionally calling organizations that offer social activities for older adults to get accurate information about their offerings
• Entering these events into Google Docs and WorkPress to publish on the website for public viewing. 

Ready to apply? County of Simcoe LTC Volunteer Application Form - Simcoe Strong Volunteer Program - County of Simcoe

• Support our drop-in Family Play to Learn programs
• Support our Outdoor programs
• Lunch cooks for the School for Young Moms  

At Bridgeway Support Services, we strive to have a group of professional Volunteer Drivers who are equipped, skilled, dependable, and reliable. Volunteer Drivers take Foster Children, Youth, and Young Adults to and from access visits and appointments. Most drive needs in our program are outside of the local areas of the Foster Home. As a Volunteer Driver, you will be providing a valuable and important service where communication is critical to the success of the Transportation Service. 

Join as a general member of the committee.

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

Do you have a passion for food and nutrition? We are looking for volunteers to support various nutrition workshops such as: canning, breadmaking, meal planning, freezer meals, label reading, cooking-for-one, grocery store tours, and more.

Do you have a passion for health and fitness and like leading groups? The Physical Fitness & Exercise Facilitator will provide a leadership role 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