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Enrolling volunteers for the 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR in Oakville and Milton. At this time we are not offering a Burlington location for the 2024-25 school year, please check back closer to Fall 2024.
Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year ramps up in April/May 2024 and continues all through the end of the school year and into the summer months. Spots are usually (almost) full by the time school starts up in September.
High school students will mentor a child once a week after school in a one-to-one relationship, with an elementary school student. Involves assisting a child in grades 3-8 with their homework, playing educational games, and developing organizational skills. Homework Club takes place at a number of elementary schools across the Halton region. For the 2024-25 school year, Homework Club will only run in-person (we will no longer offer virtual spots).
Please only apply if you are interested in mentoring IN PERSON at a specific school (in Oakville or Milton).
*Interviews and training are all done on Zoom*
Do you have a background in finance or human resources? Are you looking for a way to contribute your expertise to a non-profit organization? The Family Place Child Care Centre is looking for new board members with expertise in child care. Since 1982, The Family Place Child Care has been providing non-profit child care to children in Milton and Oakville.
We are currently looking for an individual with a background in finance or human resources who can contribute to the ongoing success of our organization. Our board meets bi-monthly on Wednesdays via Zoom and you would be required to commit to a two-year term.
If you would like more information on this opportunity, please contact Allison McLean, President, Board of Directors at familyplace.bod@gmail.com. We thank everyone for their interest!
The Volunteer Event Coordinator will assist with setting up for OFFA events, and hand out pamphlets and other information, and be able to assist with our Name That Movie Game. Some familiarity with laptops, social media and digital marketing would be useful. Previous event coordination experience required. These events could be evenings and weekends or weeknights.
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.
Grocer: Sorting and stocking food for the market, helping neighbours
Checkout (18+)/Check-out Assistant: Assisting neighbours with the checkout process after their shop
Greeter (18+): Welcoming neighbors to the market, checking them in for their appointment. Assisting new neighbours signing up for their FFL membership
Meat/Cake Counter: Helping neighbours with their selection of meats and baked goods
*Some positions require volunteers to be 18 years or older
Shift times are:
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:30am-12:30pm, 12:45-4:00pm; 4:00-6:30pm
Grocer: Sorting and stocking food for the market, helping neighbours
Checkout (18+): Assisting neighbours with the checkout process after their shop
Greeter (18+): Welcoming neighbours to the market, helping them as they shop
Meat/Cake Counter: Assisting neighbours with their selection of meats and baked goods while they shop
NCCA Sports is looking for dynamic and dedicated community minded people to assume critical positions on our volunteer Board to continue to offer not-for-profit recreational sports programs to both youth and adults. Ideally a 2 - 5 year commitment would be preferred as well as previous board experience. The Board is primarily responsible for the operations of the association and meet monthly (3rd Wednesday) via zoom to discuss current agenda items. NCCA has a long history of offering affordable programs in Burlington, operating since the 1970s. Please visit our website http://www.nccasports.ca for more information or email us at nccabranthills@gmail.com if you have additional questions. Please only serious inquires. Thank you.
Are you eager to make a positive impact on the world? We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers like you to be our beta testers and help shape the future of our exciting new personal growth program, PowerSeekers. The program is designed to help young adults who care about the fragile state of our planet build confidence and develop personal skills for success while strengthening their connection to nature. PowerSeekers prioritizes personal growth, environmental conservation, and social justice to create a more compassionate world. We focus on 4 key issues: (1) how we treat nature, (2) how we treat animals, (3) how we treat ourselves, and (4) how we treat each other. We create opportunities for our members to become active agents of positive social and environmental change in their communities turning their passion into action. Volunteer BETA Testers will be on the forefront of change blazing the trail to help bring this exciting new program to life in Canada.
Please sign up on our website: https://www.prime-earth.org/powerseekers-volunteers
Volunteer Responsibilities:
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Work through self-guided educational material each week over the course of 30 days.
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Provide a review of our materials each week by filling out a short feedback form.
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Attend weekly feedback meetings with our team to discuss your experience as a BETA tester.
Looking for friendly coodinator (18+yrs) to assist with running Monday night youth badminton program.
NCCA is looking for sports minded adult volunteer to run programs - Sept to April.
Coordinate and run mixed sports activities on Thursday evenings for 6-8 year olds. Mixed sports can included soccer, mini basketball, or other sports as requested by the particpants.
Role Overview: As a one to one buddy and companionship volunteer with CLO, you will have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role is centered around building meaningful connections and friendships while providing support through friendly visiting and engaging activities. Our program offers people with developmental disabilities to participate in experiences that most of us take for granted. Your companionship will help foster social inclusion and enhance the quality of life of people we support, their family, and CLO to ensure a positive and safe experience.
Responsibilities:
· Spend quality 1:1 time with a person supported
· Engage in various activities based on mutual interest, including but not limited to:
· Reading a book together
· Playing a game
· Sharing a coffee or meal
· Going to the gym for a workout
· Attending a church service
· Shopping
· Theatre or a movie
· Attending sports games or events
· Foster a friendly and supportive environment to encourage social interaction
· Be a dependable and trustworthy presence in someone’s life
· Maintain open communication with the person supported, their family, and CLO to ensure a positive and safe experience
- To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities by going on outings, walks in the community, playing games, or having conversations in an indoor setting.
- By volunteering, you will be helping to increase an older adult's connection(s) in their community
- By volunteering, you may able be providing the primary caregiver with a 'bit of a break'
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week.
The Board of Directors meet 8 times a year. A two year commitment is needed. Volunteers should have an interest in assisting Stride and help provide direction in the services provided by the agency.
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
The Burlington Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Board of Directors is actively recruiting dynamic community members who are passionate about supporting the arts. Our team of dedicated volunteer Directors works together to support interesting, exciting orchestral and small ensemble performances that engage and inspire large and diverse audiences in the local area.
To complement the existing slate of Directors, the BSO is looking for individuals with experience in donor relations and fundraising. Previous governance experience is an asset.
The Board meets virtually on the third Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm. Directors are encouraged to attend BSO concerts whenever possible.
- 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
- Establishes the monthly meeting schedule and chairs the meeting, whether conducted virtually or in-person
- Collaborates with the secretary to set the agenda for all scheduled meetings, preparing and distributing meeting minutes and agendas incorporating input from the committee and OPL Management
- Provides guidance and support to committee leads to ensure the successful planning and execution of fundraising activities
- Takes an active leadership role in recruiting committee members, including the Chair, and identifying suitable committee leads
- Offers support to the Book Sale Lead, Communications Lead, and Sorting Room Lead within the committee
- Collaborates closely with the Book Sale Lead to plan and run book sales, volunteers and other pop-up fundraising activities
- Compiles reports on fundraising results and offers recommendations to the Manager, Community Development & Engagement for consideration
- Contributes content for promotion in the OPL Newsletter and Social Media platforms
- Represents FOL within the community and with OPL staff
- May assume additional responsibilities as needed, based on individual capabilities and capacity
The Development Committee is a group of individuals who support the mission and growth of The Cedarbrook Society. The committee is established by and responsible to the Board of Directors to recommend, advise and support the fundraising activities of the organization, and will serve to enhance the credibility and awareness of The Darling Home for Kids to a new and growing audience of potential supporters and donors.
-Enhance your professional profile
-Make a difference in the lives of children and families in your community
-Gain expereince working with a not-for-profit board
-Network
-Shareyour skills and expertise
-Increase visibility in your community
Are you a lawyer, specializing in employment law and looking to give back to a non-profit organization in Halton Region? The Family Place Child Care Centre is looking for an individual to join our Board of Directors as a Board Member.
Since 1982, The Family Place has been providing quality child care for children in Halton Region. A non-profit organization, run by a Board of Directors, The Family Place has two child care centres, one based in Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School in Milton and one in Heritage Glen Public School in Oakville.
Licensed by the Ministry of Education, we meet and exceed the licensing standards laid out by the Child Care Early Year Act annually at both our centres. We are proud that we offer a positive, nurturing, learning environment for all our children.
Roles and Responsibilities of Board Member
As a Board Member of The Family Place, you will provide guidance to centre management in accordance to document and legal requirements.
You will also:
· Work directly with the Executive Director and staff on legal (particularly employment law) matters.
· Provide input on legal matters the organization.
· Ensure that policies and procedures are up-to-date.
· Commit to a two-year term and attend bi-monthly Board of Director meetings. Meetings are currently held via Zoom.
· Assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors including developing, approving, and overseeing the policies and procedures.
How do you apply?
If you are interested joining the Board of Directors for The Family Place, please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Allison McLean, Past President, Board of Directors at familyplace.bod@gmail.com. We thank everyone for their interest!
The Support House Board of Directors is composed of volunteers who work and/or live in Halton and surrounding communities. The Board is responsible for effective governance and leadership for the organization.
The time commitment required for a director of the Board is approximately 60–70 hours per year. Meetings are held monthly on the last Monday of a month, in the evening, at the Oakville office or virtually.
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with any of the following:
· Fundraising and Capital Campaigns |
· Legal services |
· Healthcare (clinical and/or administrative) · Community affiliation/access |
· Lived experience/caregiver of those with mental health and/or addiction · Policy Development · Grant Writing |
· Finance and Accounting |
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· Risk management |
· Performance measurement |
· Government relations |
· Strategic planning |
· Marketing/PR/Communications |
· Voluntary management |
· Human resources |
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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.
If you enjoy speaking with the community, working outdoors, and helping out with a variety of tasks then this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity you’ve been looking for!
We are looking for a small diverse team to accompany our team members providing information, resources and educational, hands-on activities at our Burlington Beach Eco Hub and other locations, primarily in late Spring, Summer, and early Fall.
This opportunity is suitable for adults of all ages, and for post-secondary and older high school students with communication skills, lots of energy, reliability, passion for the environment, responsibility and a willingness to learn. Formal related experience or education is not required.
If you are selected for this opportunity, we will ask you to commit to a schedule of weekday and/or weekend shifts for a two month period. Training will be provided.
Duties may include:
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Set up and take down of outreach table/supplies and eco-activity materials
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Being a friendly and helpful ambassador for BurlingtonGreen, providing awareness and eco-action information to members of the public
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Leading and/or co-leading eco-actions with diverse community member of all ages
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Referring questions to staff members or other volunteers as needed
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Maintain confidentiality as needed
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Other duties as needed
For more information, please contact Sue at volunteer@burlingtongreen.org.
Please use our volunteer application form to share your interests, passions and related experience/skills. Information sessions and interviews will be available.
All volunteers must have a completed waiver and release on file with BurlingtonGreen before participating.
All volunteers are required to review our Accessible Customer Service Handbook and complete this form to confirm completion.
You will be paired with someone who has immigrated to the GTA and has experience and/or training in their industry, but who may not understand the Canadian context of their profession, workplace culture, or know how to translate their skill sets.
As a mentor, you may help your mentee by doing the following:
• Giving practical advice on how to navigate a job search in the GTA
• Supporting them to grow their professional networks, connecting them to your contacts where appropriate
• Advising on recommended training and career development
• Helping them deal with questions and issues that may arise in the early stages of employment.
- Support the vision, mission and goals of HBFI
- Attend monthly in person or virtual meetings as able
- Participate in meetings and workgroups as able (workgroups may be related to social media, printed resources, planning and hosting events, celebrating Canadian or World Breastfeeding Week, etc.)
- Plan and execute activities, games and crafts for children and youth who are medically-fragile
- Provide companionship and friendship to the children we serve at The Darling Home for Kids
- Exude compassion, patience, flexibility and creativity
- Engage clients in meaningful activities tailoring the activities to their interests, likes and abilities
- Augment the services provided by our personal support workers in providing meaningful and engaging stays
Social Media Manager (Volunteer Role)
Summary
The Social Media Manager will create and update content across social media platforms to drive awareness of the organization and its programs. We are looking for a strong creative candidate with very deep knowledge of how to navigate the various social media platforms very well, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and others.
Description
Re-Imagine Ontario is a registered charitable organization whose mission is to improve the health, education and employment of vulnerable people, with a particular focus on Black and Indigenous populations, by fostering strong community support networks. We offer youth and seniors support programs in mental health and education/mentoring.
The Role:
Re-Imagine Ontario is seeking a very strong candidate to help us expand our efforts across Halton-Peel, by creating and developing our presence on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/TikTok/ Blogging and others. This is an opportunity to use your social media savvy to help a small organization grow and to gain valuable experience as well.
What you will be responsible for:
· Create and post engaging content for our audience through social posts, imagery, and others.
· Working with our team to create and maintain a social media programming calendar.
· Help to develop, execute, and optimize online campaigns when required.
· Weekly monitoring and interacting with our audience on your assigned social channels.
· Actively monitor, analyze, and report on social performance.
· Research: stay up to date on changing tools in digital and social media, including but not limited to measurement and analytic tools, industry and global trends, competitor tracking daily.
· Work with marketing to plan and implement digital marketing campaigns.
· Help develop a newsletter.
· Designing and creating shareable content (that meets our mission/brand guidelines).
· You’re comfortable on camera, if necessary, for creating great social content.
· Discovering opportunities to make our channels stand out and gain exposure.
· Generating, editing and sharing content multiple times a month (e.g., copy, photos, videos and news).
· Nice to Haves - Some experience with Websites & SEO; Designing /creating email campaigns.
What You’ll Bring:
· A degree, college diploma or equivalent certification or commensurate experience in social media, graphic design, digital marketing communications, or a related subject area.
· Minimum 2 years of work experience in social media, content creation, digital marketing.
· Proficient in various applications like Canva, Microsoft Office 365 and others.
· Experience writing copy, captions, design, and video editing skills is an asset.
· Creativity and consistency and a willingness to learn.
· Sound judgment and resourcefulness to solve problems independently.
· Stay up to date with new & upcoming marketing rules, regulations, trends, tools, and applications.
· Ability to identify and communicate issues when they arise.
If you are creative, organized and have social media skills, this would be a great role for you! The work is entirely virtual, and anticipated workload is approx. 2-3hrs/week. While not mandatory, providing a sample of your work would be an asset.
Please send your resume to careers@reimagineontario.ca if you're interested or want to learn more.
Please put " Social Media Manager (Volunteer)" in the subject line.
Re-Imagine Ontario strives to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities in which we live and serve. All qualified applicants may apply. We strongly encourage applications from persons with lived experience in the communities we serve, including Black and Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities.
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
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
Join the next cohort of the Results Canada Education and Advocacy Fellowship Program! It is a 11-month hands-on advocacy and leadership training program for volunteers that will develop their skills in generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. It is open to individuals aged 18 years and older who are based in Canada. Learn more: https://resultscanada.ca/fellowship/
The Fellowship provides training and support to speak powerfully, engage with the media, speak directly with parliamentarians, and mobilize your community to make change.
Commitment: dedicate 4-6 hours per week, including homework and a 90-minute call on the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2024.
Deadline: October 31, 2023. Early applications are strongly encouraged as space is limited and applicants are interviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply here: https://resultscanada.ca/fellowship/
*** Please note that you can volunteer with Results Canada as a group volunteer not involved in the fellowship program. This means you will take advocacy action with a group without following the 12-month curriculum and volunteer 1-2 hours per week on average. https://resultscanada.ca/join-us/
Leading children in Sunday school, providing care. and learning opportunities.
The Volunteer Friendly Visiting Ambassador duties include making contact with an isolated senior for at least 1 hour weekly. This includes contact by phone, Zoom or in-person and include conversations and social activities, and may assist with basic support as companionship to seniors. The goal of FV is to make contact remotely and in-person to encourage seniors to stay active, healthy, and socially engaged within their local communities. See detailed duties in the link below.
- Experience working with multicultural and multilingual classrooms.
- Self-motivated, organized, professional, and adaptable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be able to help high school students prepare and successfully pass English assessments for admission in university/college.
Are you interested in making a positive impact in the Halton community? Do your friends and family tell you that you're great with children and youth? Why not consider sharing your spare time, skills and laughter with a child or youth in need in your community? Our volunteers act as positive role models to children and youth of all ages throughout Halton. In as little as a few hours a month, you can make a significant difference in the life of a child or youth.
The Halton CAS is dedicated to developing mentorship relationships that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from diverse groups including from Black, 2SLGBTQ, First Nations, Inuit and Metis persons.
Physical distancing does not have to mean social disconnection – we have adjusted and adapted to ensure mentors and mentees continue their relationships while they may be separated due to Coronavirus COVID-19.
~ Visit residents as assigned by Life Enrichment staff to provide companionship and conversation
~Assist residents to get to and from the program area and help them during the activity is needed
Softball specially designed for teens and adults with special needs. The focus is on participation and getting active, no experience is necessary. Volunteers will assist staff in facilitating the games, engaging and encouraging participants. Participants vary in age from youth to adult. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
Special Needs Soccer
Soccer specially designed for teens and adults with special needs. The focus is on participation and getting active. Volunteers will assist staff in facilitating the games, engaging and encouraging participants. Participants vary in age from youth to adult. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
- attend and actively participate in your group’s monthly education and action (E&A) meeting
- take action alongside fellow group volunteers that includes (but is not limited to):
- engaging with parliamentarians by writing or meeting with them (in person or virtually)
- writing letters to the editor (LTE) or op-eds
- organizing events
- being active on social media
- fundraising
- tabling at an event to talk about Results Canada
- keep a record of the actions you take on a monthly basis