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*

Volunteer tutors are matched 1:1 with an adult learner for a 2-3 hour lesson, once per week at a designated LNH learning site.   Sessions run in 12-week blocks from September to June.   Intake is continuous.  The volunteer tutor plans and delivers lesson activities based on the learning plan and resources provided.

Opportunities are available for tutoring reading & writing and/or basic math.

Volunteers can select the hours they are available within the program schedule, understanding they must be available at least one of:

• Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning 
• Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon
• Tuesday evening

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

The Women's Centre of Halton is looking for peer support volunteers. 

We need volunteers in our Milton location for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Shifts are 10 am-12:30 or 12:30 to 3 pm. 

If you would like to help other women through difficult times, we will provide the training and support so that you can truly make a difference!  

Peer Supporter Volunteers provide clients with a safe, supportive environment in which they can explore their options and receive the information and support they need to make positive changes in their lives. 

The Milton location is at 410 Bronte St S Unit #203, Milton 

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:

• Work through self-guided educational material each week over the course of 30 days.

• Provide a review of our materials each week by filling out a short feedback form.

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with our team to discuss your experience as a BETA tester. 

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

Conduct lessons using course resources provided; small group tutoring for basic computer skills, 8 weeks per session. Communicate with staff and attend mandatory training workshop.

Tutors meet with learners for a minimum of three hours per week. Tutoring schedules depend on volunteer and learner availability.   Volunteers are matched with learners based on availability, subject area and location. 

Currently looking for Oakville and Burlington tutors for daytime classes (930AM-1230PM).  

• 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

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.

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.

Looking for a volunteer to help teach music to newcomer youth 

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Big Brothers Big Sisters enables life-changing mentoring relationships. Our vision is that all young people realize their full potential. 

Our mentoring programs are interventions, helping empower young people to realize their potential. 80% of the young people involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters are experiencing 3-5 Adverse Childhood Experiences, which are forms of social, emotional or economic challenges. With the support of volunteer mentors and our community, we are able to provide 1,200 young people and their families with mentoring services each year.  

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Big Brothers Big Sisters is now recruiting Volunteer Mentors for 1:1 and Group Programs. 

While time commitments vary by program type, we typically require a minimum voluntary investment of two hours per week. We understand that everyone has their own commitments, and try our best to accommodate student and volunteers schedules.

Our program portfolio continues to grow to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. Programs take place in one-to-one or group settings, during school hours or outside of them. 

1:1 PROGRAM:  BIGS COMMUNITY MATCHING
The Bigs Community Mentoring Program provides young people (Littles) an adult mentor (Bigs).  

Bigs help provide developmental relationships to our young people. This means, they express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power and expand opportunities. 

Bigs and Littles meet for community outings once a week for two hours or more. Matches are made based on the Big and Little's interests, personalities and geographical location.  "

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Big Brothers Big Sisters enables life-changing mentoring relationships. Our vision is that all young people realize their full potential. 

Our mentoring programs are interventions, helping empower young people to realize their potential. 80% of the young people involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters are experiencing 3-5 Adverse Childhood Experiences, which are forms of social, emotional or economic challenges. With the support of volunteer mentors and our community, we are able to provide 1,200 young people and their families with mentoring services each year.  

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Big Brothers Big Sisters is now recruiting Volunteer Mentors for 1:1 and Group Programs. 

While time commitments vary by program type, we typically require a minimum voluntary investment of two hours per week. We understand that everyone has their own commitments, and try our best to accommodate student and volunteers schedules.

Our program portfolio continues to grow to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. Programs take place in one-to-one or group settings, during school hours or outside of them. 

GROUP PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW
Group programs focus on mentorship for elementary-aged youth. Programs take place on school property, during school hours, in 99 schools within our Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton communities. 

Programs focus on: 
- Promoting healthy lifestyle including physical activity, balanced eating, self-esteem;
- Empowerment, leadership development, building communications skills;
- Building self-esteem and helping participants feel confident in all aspects of their identity;
- Celebrating cultural identities

Student Considerations: Note that we rely heavily on post-secondary student volunteers, and accommodate individuals who reside in our catchment area during the post-secondary academic year (typically September to April) "

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.

Would you like to help a child/youth reach their full academic potential or motivate them to achieve more?  
Volunteers are required to tutor children/youth in all subjects, especially math, English, science and French on various virtual platforms.  
The volunteer will assist a child to experience success in learning through a supportive one-to-one relationship.  
The children requiring assistance can range from age 6-18 and all academic levels.  
Scheduling can be arranged directly with the caregiver at your mutual convenience.