Assisting staff to serve the clients of the Adult Day Program their lunch Monday-Friday (3 days a week )

Tech savy volunteer to spend time weekly with a male resident with physical and communication barriers.  Resident requires asssitance with his technical devices to look things up, communicate with others and for company.  Resident has requested an Adult volunteer.

*** THIS IS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ***
Please apply by visiting https://nankind.com/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-angel/

How you can help?
* Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children.
* Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.
* Four (4) hours of childcare service per week to the same family in your area.

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel! 

Do you want to support families living with cancer? Are you willing to commit 4 hours of in home support per week to a child in need? Join Nankind as we lessen the impact of cancer on families through our in home support programs.

Nankind offers rewarding volunteer positions for those who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families.

In home Volunteer Angels provide childcare support for parents who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care, and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period to help reduce any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing due to their parent’s illness or death.

By meeting weekly, building trust, and having fun, our Angels help parents gain the confidence and peace of mind to rest or attend medical appointments, knowing their children are cared for and supported by knowledgeable and compassionate volunteers.

Our Angels receive specialized training and the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time.

How to apply
1. Please apply by visiting https://nankind.com/volunteer/volunteer-programs/

2. Click on "Apply Now".

3. Complete the application then submit. 

Qualifications
* Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check.
* Must have about 1 year of experience providing childcare support (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc). Moms, Dads & Grandparents may qualify with family childcare experience.
* Must reside in Ontario.

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel! 

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*

Meals of Hope has opportunities for volunteers to work as dishwashers on Saturdays.  Using a commercial dishwasher, volunteers work in teams of two (2) on Saturdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.  

This is a physical role and volunteers need to be able to lift, stand, and move dishes through the process during each shift.

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

• Seeking a volunteer aged 18+ who can help us transport donated food items from donor locations to KSM.  Volunteers can use their own large vehicle or utilize the KSM van (if criteria is met).
• Shifts are weekly on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays between 12 and 230pm.    Suitable for volunteers who have a clean driving record and can lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

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

Roles and Responsibilities

●      Serve as an ambassador for the Burlington Museums Foundation (BMF) and the Museums of Burlington.

●      Support the annual objectives of the Burlington Museums Foundation.

●      Actively participate in decision-making at Board meetings

●      Promote the Museums of Burlington in the community and actively seek opportunities to partner with businesses and other community initiatives.

●     Assist with the design and execution of a new signature event 

●      Steward donors and prospective donors, build relationships and cultivate funding. opportunities, emphasizing diversity in donor engagement.

●      Assist personally in soliciting gifts and grants from individuals, foundations, corporations and other resources, fostering a diverse range of supporters.

●      Use personal expertise and abilities to benefit the BMF (when applicable)

●      Recruit and elect new Directors with an interest in heritage, culture and philanthropy, ensuring diverse representation in leadership.

●      Volunteer and serve on committees (when applicable)

●      Commit to up to 3-5 hours a month in supporting BMF including meetings, events and Board meeting preparation.

●      Attend Board meetings regularly (1 per month)

●      Promote and participate in events held by the BMF

●      Admit annually members of the BMF Board

●      Commit to a two-year term minimum, ensuring diversity and equitable continuity.

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 

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.

Volunteers can apply for:

·         morning sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 12:30pm),

·         afternoon sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 12:30pm – 4:30pm) or

·         full days sessions (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm)

All nine (9) weeks of July and August are available to volunteer for.  Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities:

·         Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp

·         Equipment collection and maintenance (ie. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones)

·         General help around camp

·         Maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols

·         Adhere to and help enforce all camp policies & procedures

Volunteers can apply for:

·         morning sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 12:30pm),

·         afternoon sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 12:30pm – 4:30pm) or

·         full days sessions (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm)

All nine (9) weeks of July and August are available to volunteer for.  Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities:

·         Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp

·         Equipment collection and maintenance (ie. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones)

·         General help around camp

·         Maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols

·         Adhere to and help enforce all camp policies & procedures

Volunteers can apply for:

·         morning sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 12:30pm),

·         afternoon sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 12:30pm – 4:30pm) or

·         full days sessions (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm)

All nine (9) weeks of July and August are available to volunteer for.  Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities:

·         Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp

·         Equipment collection and maintenance (ie. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones)

·         General help around camp

·         Maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols

·         Adhere to and help enforce all camp policies & procedures

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Human Resources volunteer to join our team. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various HR functions, including recruitment, employee engagement, and administarive support. This role offers valubale exposure to the dynamic field of Human Resources. The ideal candidate shouls have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a passion for learning and contributing to HR inititiatives.

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.  

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

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.

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. 

For the last 18 years, Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network has been offering free meditation classes in the Halton region and beyond. We have had the joy of touching individuals and families across Halton by offering thousands of self-realization and meditation workshops in community centers, corporations, small businesses, senior homes, schools, and youth support organizations. 

We are looking for volunteers to help grow our social media presence, as well to spread and strengthen our outreach in the community. 

Network Expansion: Actively reaching out to organizations and individuals to expand our non-profit's presence and build strategic partnerships (strategy and approach will be provided and will be a collaborative exercise with the other team members).
Content Creation: Crafting engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Community Calendars) to reflect our mission.
Create & Organize Resources: Manage participants and build a repository of community contacts
Collaborative Strategy and Analytics: Work with our team to implement social media strategies, analyzing performance metrics for continuous improvement.
Marketing and Promotion: Actively promoting events and programs. Can include sharing posters with interested organizations and businesses in person. 

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. 

Coaching weekly basketball games. Running drills and games with youth. 

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.   

Daytime Hair Salon Volunteer will assist the hair salon operator in bringing residents down to the salon for their hair appointment. Light duties in the salon include:

• Taking rollers out of residents' hair.
• Tidying up the salon.
• Communicating with front line staff about which residents have an appointment and returning them to their room after the appointment.

The days would be Tuesday - Friday from 9am - 3pm (each day).

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

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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

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).  

● Maintain regular communication with consumer(s): at minimum once a week via email or phone, one in-person 
social event per month
● Establish a trusting and supportive relationship with client(s)
● Record and report volunteer hours on the volunteer time log on a monthly basis - include time spent calling, emailing, and visiting client
● Communicate any changes, issues, or inconsistent communication patterns to staff liaison in an effective and timely manner

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

This is one of the most meaningful volunteer experiences you'll ever have. As a Hospice Care Volunteer, you will support the emotional, psychological, spiritual, practical, and social needs of a person dying at home and their family.  With deep compassion and without judgment, you'll provide a safe space for the client to express their feelings and share their story.  Ultimately, you'll improve the quality of life for the dying person and act as an important support for the family during a difficult time. 

FREE 30-hour training will be provided for all successful volunteers.  Sign-up today to be registered for our upcoming Hospice volunteer program:

2024 Spring Hospice Training Schedule:

IN-PERSON OPTION 

Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm

April 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1

ONLINE OPTION

Daytime Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 am to 12 pm

April 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, June 4, 6, 11, and 13

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.

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

• 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

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.

Volunteers and University/College Students are needed!

• Next FREE training session to get certified and trained as a Home Support Exercise Volunteer - January 2024.  

Providing simple exercises guidance and support to frail Seniors in their homes for 12-week cycles.  

Training is provided and the program is intended to help Seniors gain strength and better balance. 
 
Support a frail older adult through a standardized exercise program designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, and endurance. 
 
You’ll learn how to do the set of 10 simple exercises (toe taps, leg raises, wall push-ups) safely and how to increase the difficulty level as your client makes progress. 
 
You’ll also learn how to motivate and cheer your client on so that they get the maximum benefit out of the program. The results are fantastic – over 90% of clients see improvement! 

Help reduce pain, stress, and anxiety for people with life-limiting illnesses, dementia, or caregivers experiencing high stress. Help improve a client's quality of life and well-being through the use of Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, or Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT). If you are trained in any of these modalities, can do in-person, virtual Zoom distance Reiki, or use our Reiki room based at our head office in Oakville to help clients, and have an hour or more to spare per week, then we would love to have you volunteer for us! 

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.

Volunteers needed in the following Community Outreach Programs: 

Neighbourhood Care Network (ongoing, work with individuals or families to identify and access needed resources).*

Grocery Delivery Program (weekly on Wednesday mornings, to an Oakville Halton Community Housing neighbourhood).*

Community BBQ program (Summer only, weekly on Thursday afternoons, at Oakville Halton Community Housing neighbourhood).

Dinner at your Door (Thursday mid day - year round delivering hot prepared meals to home-bound local persons).* 

Lyon’s Lane vegetable garden plot (Spring and summer Tuesday mornings - growing and harvesting produce for donation to local food outreach programs).

St. Simon’s and St. Jude’s Pantry program (monthly, prepare and package 60 - 75 individual meals for local meal outreach programs).

* indicates that Police Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required (available online through Halton Police Services). 

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.

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.

• 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 deliver hot and/or frozen meals to individuals in their homes in Oakville on a regular or substitute basis. 
Monday to Friday 11:15 am to 1:00 pm (hot meal delivery) or  
Wednesdays 9:00 am to 11:00 am (frozen meal delivery)

Volunteers are matched with a person living with dementia based on location and common interests such as music preference, leisure activities and lifelong roles. The matches meet weekly for 90 minutes to ease social isolation and improve engagement of the person living with dementia while providing a short respite for the care partner.

•  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

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:

• Set up and take down of outreach table/supplies and eco-activity materials

• Being a friendly and helpful ambassador for BurlingtonGreen, providing awareness and eco-action information to members of the public

• Leading and/or co-leading eco-actions with diverse community member of all ages

• Referring questions to staff members or other volunteers as needed

• Maintain confidentiality as needed

• 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.

Job Description:

·         Meet with your senior match virtually or in their home, at least 1 one-hour visit on a weekly basis.

·         Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities (e.g., playing board games or sharing a hobby) & provide support through friendship

·         Offer social companionship and even take walks/outings in the community, depending on  the interest and ability of your senior match

·         Follow Re-Imagine Ontario’s policies and procedguidelines.re to the rights of the service-recipients and follow program specific guidelines

·         Record and submit monthly hours/activities and report any incidences, accidents or concerns to the Program Director

·         Participate in meetings and community events if scheduled

·         Act as an ambassador for Re-Imagine Ontario

Qualifications:

·         Sensitivity to the needs and challenges faced by older adults living in the community.

·         Patience, compassion. with a desire to help older adults living isolated, some on a low income

·         Ability to work with people in a professional, empathetic manner

·         Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build strong working relationships

·         Proficient computer/digital skills including but not limited to Zoom. Word and Excel are assets.

·         A team player who enjoys working in cross-functional teams with a willingness to learn

·         Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders

·         Other languages spoken, an asset.

Other Requirements:

·         18 years or older, however, 55 years or older is our most in demand age group. If you’re in this group, we want to hear from you

·         Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

·         You will be required to do a Vulnerable Sector Check-(VSC) check and reference check for this role.

Time Commitment:

·         At least 1 one hour Zoom or Phone or In-home visits to the client assigned per week

·         Length of volunteering engagement: six -twelve months

How to Apply:

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 within Halton-Peel, including Black and Indigenous people, youth and seniors.

Please send your resume to careers@reimagineontario.ca if you are interested or want to learn more, noting “Friendly Visiting Ambassador” in the subject line.

Our Volunteer drivers play an extremely valuable role in the lives of our children in care. As a driver, you become a familiar and friendly face the children can depend on, someone who will listen to their stories and bring a smile to their faces at what can be a very confusing time in their lives.  
 
If you have a few hours to spare a week, enjoy driving and love children then this is the volunteer role for you. Volunteer drivers take children and on occasion their parents, to various appointments: therapy sessions, family visits, counselling sessions, court dates, support groups, and other important meetings.  
 
Some drivers do specific drives each week, others are called upon on a daily basis and yet others do once a month. It's totally up to the individual as to how much they are willing to drive. Either way we are extremely grateful, as we are always in need of reliable, readily available volunteer drivers.

Volunteers needed daily: 
- To assist with answer phone, transfer calls, take messages, as well as answering door, welcoming visitors, escorting visitors to residents rooms 
- Taking, coffee, tea, snacks to residents rooms 
- Light housekeeping 
- Offering support to residents and families

Looking for weekend volunteers to help out the hospice by answering phone and doors, taking messages, greeting visitors, escorting visitors to rooms, making tea and coffee for visitors and providing support and a listening ear to families going through a difficult time.

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.

This position requires you to be a member of our Board of Directors.

The Membership Director will fascilitate Membership Drives. You would contact members in January and throughout the year, to remind members that their membership is due and how they can pay. You may be asked to deposit membership cheques and keep in close contact with out Treasurer, so that there is consistent transfer of information. You will be asked to keep up to date records of Member's contact information and if/how they may be interested in helping our Society.

- 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 

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.

Position Overview

• Tutors will read with children in Grades 1- 4

Activities/Tasks:

·  Tutors set up their tutoring location with materials and pick up their student at the classroom or learning area.

·  Supported by the tutor, students will read to the tutor from a selected levelled text. The tutor may read to the student and use various manipulatives to further engage the students in reading strategies and techniques.

· Tutors will use before, during and after reading strategies as outlined in their training.

·   Tutors keep a simple log of student activities.

·   Tutors will follow up on any questions or concerns with their partner, Team Leader or Educational Consultant.

 Duties/Responsibilities: Provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check check prior to acceptance into the program. Attend all training and orientation sessions, including meetings and workshops. Follow program policies and procedures and instructions specified by the Educational Consultants. Tutors are required to complete program evaluations, maintain confidentiality, and participate in year-end Success Celebrations. Additional duties may be included as assigned by the Director of Educational Programming

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

Leading children in Sunday school, providing care. and learning opportunities.

Looking for a volunteer to help teach music to newcomer youth 

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.

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. 

1:1 PROGRAMMING (IN-SCHOOL MENTORING)
The In-School Mentoring Program provides elementary-aged youth with a role model and friend to talk to and share experiences with on school grounds. Mentors meet with their mentee each week to engage in various activities such as crafts, games, or just hanging out on school grounds.  

Mentors will meet 1:1 with a child one hour a week (same day and time each week) for the duration of the school year (September-June). Matches are made based on the child's interests, personality, and proximity to school. Mentors must be 18-years-of-age or older. 

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) "

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.

• 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