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Hamilton (City of) Hamilton (City of)
Milton Milton
Oakville Oakville
March of Dimes Canada, West Central Regional Office, After Stroke Program
Hamilton General Hospital, Guelph General Hospital, and Joseph Brant Hospital.

March of Dimes Canada, After Stroke, vision is a world where everyone impacted by stroke can recover 
and live a life with renewed purpose and optimism and inspire others to do the same.

We are looking for volunteers to join our Hosptial Peer Connection Program which connects stroke survivors in a hospital setting with peer volunteers who are stroke survivors themselves.  As a Peer Connector, you will utilize your lived experience to provide emotional support, education, encouragement, and most importantly inspire hope to stroke survivors while in the hospital.

Main Responsibilities 

  • Initiate and lead one-to-one conversations (online or in-person) with patients in a respectful, calm, and supportive manner
  • Encourage patients to participate and engage in conversation
  • Respect the nature and extent to which patients engage in conversations
  • Attend meetings with the Hospital and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator when needed
  • Introduce MODC After Stroke personalized case management program and community-based peer support programs using materials provided by MODC
  • Adhere to all Hospital and MODC policies, procedures, and guidelines including public health-related guidelines
  • Report any urgent concerns regarding the patients that arise during the visit to hospital unit staff and 
    MODC Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
  • Provide hope, optimism, encouragement, and personal knowledge of stroke recovery and encourage continued contact with MODC through sharing details of the After Stroke Program and other MODC programs and services.
Acclaim Health, Community Support Services
Burlington, Oakville or Mississauga

As a volunteer you will be co-facilitating recreational programs and activities with older adults who have cognitive, physical or mental impairments in a group setting.  This might be playing games or completing puzzles, assisting with art or music sessions, or simply having a quiet conversation with a client.  

Community Living Oakville
Various sites across Oakville

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

Friendly Visiting Volunteer   Burlington  Halton Hills  Milton  Oakville 
Links2Care, Georgetown Community Hub, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Halton Hills
  • 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.

Friendly Visiting Volunteer   Burlington  Halton Hills  Milton  Oakville 
Acclaim Health, Community Support Services
Client's home in Halton

Volunteers are always needed for lonely, isolated older adults.  One visit per week can bring a lonely older adult a huge sense of worth and happiness. Those who are isolated, often find their recall of daily details is frosted over. A little social contact can melt that ice and bring warmth to you both. 

Visits are weekly for as little as one-hour time commitment for an in-home visit or a couple of hours if you care to take them to an activity in which you share an interest such as coffee, shopping, attending an art show, live music, or even go for a walk by the lake.  By volunteering, you may also be providing some much-needed support to a caregiver or family member simply by visiting one of our wonderful clients. 

Your visit helps maintain and encourage the client's confidence and independence.

Acclaim Health, Community Support Services
Client's home, apartment, supported living or retirement home (Oakville, Burlington, North Halton)

Clients in the Memory Visiting Program are in need of someone to remind them that they do matter, and to remind them of why they matter. Ask about their interests and their abilities and then use this week after week to guide your conversations and activities.  
 
You’ll provide a friendly social connection outside of the client’s normal social sphere and engage the client in activities or conversations that appeal to the client’s unique interests and abilities. This may involve looking at family photos, going out for a walk, or simply sharing coffee and conversation. 
 
You’ll also be giving the family caregiver(s) a short break – a very important part of the support you’re providing. 
 
Training is available to assist you in supporting your client. The training includes suggested activities and strategies you can use to engage your client. Plus, our Care Managers are always available to support you and your client. 

Development Committee   Burlington  Halton Hills  Hamilton (City of)  Milton  Oakville 
Darling Home for Kids

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.

Board of Directors   Burlington  Halton Hills  Hamilton (City of)  Milton  Oakville 
Darling Home for Kids

-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

General Volunteer   Burlington  Halton Hills  Hamilton (City of)  Milton  Oakville 
Centre for Diverse Learners

 

  1. Program Oversight:

    • Collaborate with CDL staff to ensure the smooth execution of programs.
    • Monitor and report on program outcomes and participant feedback.
    • Work closely with program facilitators to maintain safe staff-to-child ratios during activities and events.
    • Help implement safety protocols and emergency procedures as needed.
  2. Community Outreach:

    • Act as an ambassador for CDL by attending events and engaging with the community to promote our programs and essential services.
    • Share information about CDL's mission and impact with potential participants, donors, and partners.
Links2Care, Oakville, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Visits are currently socially distanced, outside. Location of clients vary by community.
  • 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.
Darling Home for Kids
5657 15th Side Road, Milton ON
  • 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 
Community Living Oakville

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
Community Living Oakville
Various sites across Oakville

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
Community Living Oakville
Volunteer driver would stay in Oakville/Halton area

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
Halton Hills. Recreation & Parks
Georgetown
Special Needs Baseball 
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.