The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs from October to May one afternoon a week for two hours. Volunteers support students in various fitness and reading activities. As a result, students stay in school, build self-confidence and develop positive friendships with mentors and peers. With mentor Coaches, students discover the possibilities of a brighter future.

Information to highlight:

• Children in the Running & Reading Club are 6 -13 years old; from grades 1-6
• You do not have to be a runner to volunteer, there is something for everyone!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participating with children in fitness activities
• Reading with children
• Help to serve snack
• Leading literacy activities
• Some administration

Locations, days & times:

• Dr. J Edgar Davey Elementary School, 99 Ferguson Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1L6, Wednesday 3:10-5:10 pm
• Bennetto School, 47 Simcoe Street East, Hamilton ON L8L 3N2, Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 pm
• St. Ann Catholic Elementary School, 15 St. Ann Street, Hamilton, ON L8L 0B8, Wednesdays 3:10-5:10 pm
• St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School, 25 Alma St, Dundas, ON L9H 2C9, Thursdays 2:45-4:45 pm

APPLY NOW: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/forms/eaf26ab7-39a5-4878-b6e9-32da431d8c7d

The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs from October to May one afternoon a week for two hours. Volunteers support students in various fitness and reading activities. As a result, students stay in school, build self-confidence and develop positive friendships with mentors and peers. With mentor Coaches, students discover the possibilities of a brighter future.

Information to highlight:

• Children in the Running & Reading Club are 6 -13 years old; from grades 1-6
• You do not have to be a runner to volunteer, there is something for everyone!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participating with children in fitness activities
• Reading with children
• Help to serve snack
• Leading literacy activities
• Some administration

Location, day & times:
- Oakwood Public School: Thursdays 2:35-4:35 (Oakville)

APPLY NOW: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/forms/f011dd97-7cee-438f-aab4-076f32809d3b

Packing and sorting fresh food into crates that will be distributed to our community partners and neighbours in need. Some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) required; participating in a temperature controlled Pack Room. Closed-toe shoes required.

A Donor Centre Volunteer's main responsability is in the hospitality area of blood donor events. Volunteers play an integral part in maintaining donor relationships as they provide a warm and welcoming environment post donation. They offer refreshments, thank donors and monitor for donor reactions. Volunteers work hand in hand with clinic staff to ensure a positive donation experience.

• Keeps a record of names and addresses of clients to be transported to the selected location. The Coordinator will call to provide this list before the event. 

• Transports clients in your own vehicle, escorting the client from their door into the vehicle, and helps as necessary.  Transports client’s home after the event, escorting the client to their door as necessary. 

• Drive to event and dine with clients, (or return at designated time). 

• Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food handling guidelines. 

• Maintains contact with Coordinator, providing input on client needs or concerns. 

• Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis. 

• Participates in annual volunteer survey. 

• Interacts professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act. 

• Maintains complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy. 

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s licence and a safe driving record. 

• Has access to a safe and appropriate vehicle, which is adequately insured with a minimum of 1 million dollars of liability. 

• Has the physical ability to carry meal bags. 

• Pick up route list and meals from the office location (Georgetown or Acton). 

• Using your own vehicle, deliver meals to each client on the route sheet. 

• Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food serving guidelines.  

• On completion of meal delivery, returns list and meal bags to office. 

• Reports any unusual client conditions and concerns to Coordinator. 

• Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis. 

• Participates in annual volunteer survey.  

• Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act. 

• Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy. 

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Pick up groceries from grocery stores and complete the delivery from the list provided by the coordinator. 

• Communicates with the coordinator about any substitutions that need to be made. 

• Delivers the groceries to the client’s door. 

• Maintains communication with the coordinator in the event of any schedule changes. 

• Completes and submits a monthly volunteer time record. 

• Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis. 

• Be physically able to lift heavy items such as cases of water, bags of potatoes, and carry shopping bags. Physically able to stand and/or walk for one to two hours at a time.

• Participates in annual volunteer survey.  

• Interacts professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act. 

• Maintains complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy. 

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Seeking Volunteers! Whether you love the great outdoors, have a knack for heritage preservation, enjoy sewing, are handy with tools, or have unique interests or any multitude of different activities, we have a place for you! Join our dynamic team and make real impact. Help us maintain natural beauty, preserve history, mend textiles, tackle maintenance tasks, whip up culinary delights, or share your special skills. Your passion matters. Be part of something meaningful. Contact us today to volunteer your time and talents. Together, we will create lasting memories and strengthen our community #VolunteerOpportunity #MakeADifference

Job Summary:

Tutors will provide academic support, guidance, and mentorship to vulnerable youth in the Halton-Mississauga areas, with a focus on improving their knowledge and understanding of Reading, Science, Mathematics, and others. This will be online.

Responsibilities:

•  Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions to students aged 10-19 years primarily in STEM subjects, reading and others.
• Assist students in understanding and completing their homework assignments, projects, and preparing for tests and exams.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation and engagement from students.
•   Identify individual student learning needs and tailor tutoring strategies accordingly.
• Develop and implement personalized learning plans based on students' strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
• Encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity among students through hands-on activities and real-life applications of STEM concepts and reading.
• Foster a supportive and respectful relationship with students, promoting their confidence and self-esteem in their academic abilities.
• Collaborate with other tutors, staff, and volunteers to share best practices, resources, and ideas for enhancing the tutoring program.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions, including student progress, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Attend periodic training sessions and staff meetings to enhance tutoring skills and stay updated on program policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the organization's guidelines, code of conduct, and safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and well-being of the students.

a) Pick up and deliver meals to clients, including: 
 
• Reporting to the designated depot at the assigned time (Mississauga near Oakville border) 
• Picking up route list, and meals, etc. 
• Delivering meals to assigned clients, dropping off notices etc. within expected time frames 
• Ensuring that meals are received by the client at the time of delivery or following previously made arrangements or procedures 
• Talking with the client to observe that they are safe and all is well 
• Returning containers and any money collected to the designated depot 
• Returning any undelivered meals to the designated depot 
 
b) Maintain confidentiality of route sheets 
c) Submission of expense claim form as required 
d) Use “MOW” car sign to facilitate parking and to increase community awareness of the program 
e) Report to the supervisor any concerns regarding the well-being of the clients 
f) Attend in-service training as arranged by the branch, including initial orientation

- Shopping for food for our programs.  
- Online ordering of food for our programs.  
- Preparing meals and snacks for students to eat; most programs do not involve cooking, but most have some cutting of fresh fruits and vegetables and minimal preparation of other food items.  
- Setting up for food service which can include setting up chairs and tables, cleaning the eating and food preparation surfaces and putting out dishes and food. 
- Preparing bins with food items to be served.
- Post-program cleanup; this can include doing dishes, putting food away, cleaning tables and putting away chairs.
- Monthly reporting and financial tracking; this involves working with school staff to obtain account balances and submitting totals to HFFT each month.

• Actively participates in all monthly FOL Committee meetings, whether conducted virtually or in person 
• Assumes the leadership role in FOL fundraising activities, including book sales, pop-ups, and book donation events
• Leads and guides a team of volunteers, with valuable support from the Chair and the committee. This includes creating volunteer schedules and providing orientations for book sales
• Provides support to all Shift Leaders during book sales
• Collaborates with the Chair and FOL Committee to compile reports on fundraising results, along with valuable recommendations, to OPL
• Proactively seeks methods to enhance the efficiency and success of book sales, offering recommendations and updating work plans for fundraising initiatives, thus contributing to the planning of future events

Community garden volunteers help with general maintenance of the garden (weeding the beds, spreading compost/woodchips) and with planting and harvesting vegetables and herbs to be donated to a food bank.

• Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
  • Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care 
  confidentiality/privacy policy.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Visit or call client on a consistent, weekly basis.
  • Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities that both parties enjoy, such as playing 
  cards or sharing a hobby as per client interests, in order to develop a respectful, friendly, caring 
  relationship.
  • Maintain contact with the Coordinator, informing them of any concerns and receiving 
  instructions to meet client and Links2Care goals.
  • Maintain communication with the client in the event of any schedule changes.
  • Complete and submit a monthly volunteer time record.
  • Maintain calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
  • Participate in annual volunteer survey.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 
  
  Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week. 
   
  Currently looking for English, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, German speaking men and women in Halton. Other languages as needed.

•  To provide great customer service and be a customer ambassador.
• Welcome customers at the main entrance and thank them for supporting your charity and assist with doors
•  Provide information on games, programs, and promotions, answer questions etc. 
• Circulate in Cabinet Game area ‐ chat with customers when appropriate.
• If requested by the operator ‐ assist with promotions –‐ e.g., handing out ballots, prizes.
• Support approved charity awareness initiatives from your charity ‐ e.g., displays, 
  brochures, giveaways, or gifts. 
• May also assist with delivery of food and non‐alcoholic beverages return food trays to 
  kitchen area, assist with clean‐up (used bingo paper, etc.) – and assist with call-backs of 
  bingo winners (you will be shown how if this is required).

We are currently seeking volunteers to help support our upcoming Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 24th 2023.  Volunteer postions will include the following - event day set up, registration, walk route support, hydration station, parking asssistant, event break down and clean up.

Attend scheduled Bingo session- 2 hour commitment

• Saturday evenings 
  Meet and greet players
• call back bingo wins 
• Assist staff 
  Training provided

Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Interested in making a difference in the lives of others and gaining some experience? Well, look no further!

We are looking for a compassionate, positive, creative, and quick thinking individuals to help assist with programming. You will have opportunities to assist with our regular programming, as well as small group and 1:1 opportunities. OR do you have a special skill you'd like to share with us? We love trying new (and old!) things. Let us know! Experience with persons with disabilities is an asset, but not required.

Are you interested in helping others and improving your community? 

Are you a part of a workplace, school, community, or corporate group, a group of friends or a family interested in community service?

The Kind Neighbours Project may have a role exactly for you. We are looking for groups to help with a variety of projects, including:

• Creating/building a garden
• Yard tidying/spring cleaning
• Raking leaves/shoveling snow/mowing a lawn
• Home maintenance/simple repairs/painting
• Hosting a recreation & leisure activity
• Hosting a special event/fundraiser

If you have a new idea for CLO, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteers will assist, organize, lead, & promote interest in a variety of recreation & leisure activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, music, hobbies and community outings. (depending on the interest of the people we support) 

Duties may include:

• Interpret group & individual interests, likes & dislikes
• Adapt activities to meet participants' needs
• Greet new arrivals to activities, introduce them to other participants, & encourage their participation
• Help set up related decorations & equipment
• Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions
• Have fun

Volunteers will assist with Special Events & Fundraising activities year round & activities such as:

• Golf Tournament
• Summer barbeques & picnics
• Halloween dance
• Christmas party & events
• Valentine's Day dance
• Community sponsorship & donation requests

As a volunteer driver, you will safely transport people we support to their scheduled appointments related to their medical, financial, social, recreation and life necessities.

Duties will include:

• Safely transporting passengers
• Providing friendly & caring conversation /rapport along the way
• Ensuring all passengers are wearing seat belts & abiding by safety procedures
• Reporting any safety concerns/incidents
• Respecting confidentiality
• Must have valid insurance, clean driver's record, & vulnerable sector record completed