Clubhouse, Program and Fundraising Volunteers   Barrie area  Clearview  Collingwood  Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Orillia area  Simcoe County  South Simcoe  Wasaga Beach 
Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka
Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka clubhouse at 10 Quarry Ridge Road, Barrie

Offers a full range of volunteer opportunities including supporting and leading program activities for Members, Gilda's Greeters, Clubhouse-based volunteers for activities, general clubhouse support, Program support, helping with fundraising, special events, and outreach.

Youth volunteers are needed and opportunities are available after school hours and on weekends. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more info. 

Volunteer Supports That Focus on Patients, Visitors and Staff   Collingwood  Simcoe County 
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, Volunteer Services
Collingwood

Variety of volunteer positions which focus on patients, visitors and staff. Positions available in ambulatory care reception, Inpatient Units, gift shop, reminder telephoning, diagnostic imaging Xray, CT, Mammography, Bone Density, Surgical Day Care (Post anaesthetic care unit) 

Telephone Support   Barrie area  Clearview  Collingwood  Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Orillia area  Simcoe County  South Simcoe  Wasaga Beach 
Compass Community Services
Virtual - Based out of Guelph

This is a remote volunteer position supporting the Guelph-Wellington Community. All shifts and training are completed remotely, therefore, residence in Guelph-Wellington is not a requirement for this position.
 
Compass is recruiting skilled and compassionate volunteers to join our Telephone Support Team (TSP). Volunteers involved in the TSP will assume the responsibility of providing outbound calls to clients, with the goal of providing emotional support to members of the Guelph-Wellington Community. TSP Volunteers will start in the program by completing social calls, safety/wellness checks, and/or providing medication reminders to isolated and distressed individuals before having the option to gain additional training and supporting our Distress Lines.

Callers on the Distress Line may be in a state of crisis, experiencing suicidal ideation, or have intentions of harming themselves or another individual. They may also be seeking external resources and referrals to agencies or are looking for a safe space to disclose personal struggles. Volunteers will use their discretion to identify how each client should be supported and will have access to staff supervision should any questions or concerns arise.

The Telephone Support team strives to meet the diverse needs of each client allowing opportunities to engage in conversations surrounding daily plans, storytelling, and exploring action plans to prepare for crisis intervention. Each call is made using a strengths-based and solution-focused approach with the common objective of assisting with goal planning, increasing the client’s ability to cope with unique situations, and referrals to community resources.

Responsibilities

•    Complete inbound and outbound calls with service users
•    Complete safety/wellness checks, provide medication reminders, and engage in social conversations with a diverse group of people
•    Assist with crisis intervention, when presented
•    Engage in conversations with members of the LGBTQ+ community through the texting support line
•    Utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused approach
•    Provide external resources and referrals to service users 
•    Complete case documentation of all interactions with service users

 

Volunteer Peer Support Facilitator   Barrie area  Clearview  Collingwood  Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Orillia area  Simcoe County  South Simcoe  Wasaga Beach 
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network
Ontario- Virtual

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network provides bereavement support at no cost to families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy at any stage, or the death of their baby, up to 12 months of age. We currently have volunteer opportunities for people who are approximately two years past their bereavement date and are looking for meaningful ways to offer their support to others. We are actively training peer supporters for private online bereavement support groups and one-to-one phone support.

Various Opportunities   Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Simcoe County 
Quest Art School + Gallery
Midland

Exhibition / Event set up: There’s a lot to learn about hanging an exhibition and the curatorial practices in a professional gallery, which you could learn by assisting our director and the team as they carefully change exhibitions. These happen all year round so get in touch if you’d like to have valuable insight into what goes on behind-the-scenes! You can also help set-up displays for one of our varied fundraisers, which also involves teamwork and an attention to detail. You might also be asked to lift or carry items, depending on the event.

Reception and Greeting: An integral part of events at Quest is the welcoming face our visitors see when they first arrive. If you feel you are a friendly, welcoming person then you could assist us by greeting visitors, taking down their information or assisting with ticketing. This role requires someone well-presented and able to multi-task.

Workshop / Educational Support: There are many different workshops held at Quest Art School + Gallery, and off-site, to a wide variety of students. We offer classes to children, youth and adults of all skill levels. If you are curious, patient and eager to lend a hand, then you might be perfect assisting one of our instructors as they lead a workshop.

Off-Site Events: Quest Art, as a charitable organization, is often invited to a wide range of events in the Midland-Penetang’, and sometimes wider, region. These vary by season and year, so depending on where you can get to, you could assist at one of these events. Please let us know your preferences as this would be a real asset to us at Quest when seeking location specific volunteers!

Bingo

Friends of the Centennial Museum Committee Member   Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Simcoe County 
Friends of Penetanguishene Centennial Museum
Penetanguishene
Friends of the Centennial Museum is a group of volunteers that meet once a month to discuss and arrange special events, meant to raise funds for the museum's capital projects.  
 
As a Volunteer, you would attend monthly meetings, help out with special events, and may take on responsibilities for specific duties - ie. advertising, concession stand, etc. 
 
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Friendly Visiting/Telephone Assurance   Orillia area  Simcoe County 
Helping Hands
Orillia
  • In home visiting
  • Telephone conservation
Reception Volunteer   Orillia area  Simcoe County 
Helping Hands
Orillia
    Assist in office with general reception duties such as:
  • Greeting and welcome clients
  • Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
  • Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, faxing
Office/Administrative Support   Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Simcoe County 
Gateway Centre for Learning
Midland

Provide general administrative support, reception coverage and help with office cleaning.

  • Receive, direct and relay telephone messages, fax messages and email
  • Greet and direct the general public to the appropriate staff member
  • Receive, open and distribute mail to appropriate staff member
  • Operate standard office equipment such as the photocopier and printer
  • Book room appointments
  • Tasks to help keep the office tidy
  • Small projects as assigned
Office Volunteer   Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Simcoe County 
Community Reach, Transportation
Midland
  • Answer telephone, transfer calls to appropriate person and direct callers to voicemail
  • Greet and screen visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner
  • Perform other office duties as needed
Program Volunteer   Collingwood  Simcoe County 
Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Collingwood
Assist staff to deliver various programs such as crafts, bingo, outings and trips for adults with diverse disabilities. Please note - due to COVID, we have transitioned all in-person programs to virtual activities. When it is safe to do so, we will return to in-person programs at our Centre but at a reduced capacity. We will introduce a hybrid approach that involves in-person and virtual.
    For now, we require volunteers to do:
  • Telephone check-ins with our Consumers
  • Organizational/administrative assistance for our Connecting with Seniors program
  • Opportunity to do crafting or recipe videos for our social media outlets
  • Other opportunities that can be done safely from home.
Event Volunteer   Orillia area  Simcoe County 
Ramara Township, Brechin - 2297 Hwy 12, Ramara Chamber of Commerce
Brechin

Variety of Duties Depending on Strengths and Interests of Volunteer. Pre-event tasks may include:

  • Answering Phones
  • Updating Spreadsheets
  • Soliciting and collecting donations and sponsorships from Ramara / Orillia area

Event-day tasks may include:

  • Checking in guests
  • Distributing water
  • Taking in Feedback
  • Organizing Guests
  • Distributing Gift Bags
  • Serving
Peer Mentor (Virtual)   Barrie area  Clearview  Collingwood  Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Orillia area  Simcoe County  South Simcoe  Wasaga Beach 
Ontario Caregiver Organization, Online Services/Find Support
Ontario
Mentoring is a method of passing on lived experiences to support another caregiver in an empowering and meaningful way. Anyone who has been a caregiver will know that the caregiving role presents many challenges. These challenges will be different for every caregiver and from time to time support will be needed. A Peer Mentor has a wealth of experience and knowledge which can help another caregiver with the challenges of their caregiving situation. Caregivers share a common identity and can create a bond through sharing their experiences. You can easily connect by phone or by online/virtual discussion with your Caregiver Participant without leaving your home. An OCO trained peer mentor will:
  • ‘Just be there’/Listen
  • Provide encouragement, support and acceptance
  • Acknowledge a caregiver’s strengths
  • Share lived experience and give real life examples
  • Discuss a caregiver’s wellbeing
  • Provide support with developing coping strategies
  • Provide relevant information
  • Provide support to set goals the caregiver identifies
  • Celebrate any goals the caregiver achieves
  • Be someone for a caregiver to bounce ideas of
  • The Ontario Caregiver Organization invites caregivers with diverse backgrounds from across Ontario to join our 1:1 Peer Support Program as a Peer Mentor. We are actively recruiting bilingual or multilingual caregivers who are fluent in English and also other languages.
    Communications Director   Simcoe County  South Simcoe 
    Imani's Place Foundation
    Alliston
         
      • Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
      • Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
      • Development of all communication plan activities and building external relationships with the organizations constituents, including funders and the media 
      • The creation and distribution of press releases 
      • Understanding of marketing concepts in a not-for profit setting 
      • Able to lead and work collaboratively with the Marketing Committee and Social Media Manager 
      • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently and with minimum supervision 
      • Share our passion and dedication to making a real different in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 
      • Deliver to a high standard, in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 
      • You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
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    Special Events   Orillia area  Simcoe County 
    Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, Orillia - 575 West St S Unit 6
    Orillia

    Volunteers needed to help with special events, duties include

    • Set up and take downs for events including barriers/ gates/ posters/ signs
    • help with registration, security
    • assisting with Perch Fest, Boat Festival, Santa Clause Parade, Folk festival and Canada Day
    Volunteer Opportunities at Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch   Barrie area  Collingwood  Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Orillia area  Simcoe County  South Simcoe 
    Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Volunteer Program
    Varies: Barrie: Orillia: Midland: Collingwood: Innisfil

    Volunteer duties vary depending on the placement and will be discussed prior to an interview

    GBCSC Volunteer   Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Simcoe County 
    Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
    Penetanguishene ON
    Volunteers assist with general office duties, assist members and program support.
    Volunteer Board member   Orillia area  Simcoe County 
    Orillia Youth Symphony Orchestra
    Orillia Public Library
    Volunteer Board Member to assist with fundraising, grant research, and publicity.
    Donor Engagement Volunteer   Collingwood  Simcoe County 
    Georgian Triangle Humane Society, Collingwood - 10th Line
    549 Tenth Line, Collingwood L9Y 0W1

    Donor Engagement Volunteers report to the Senior Manager of Philanthropy, Donor Relations Specialist, and/or the Annual Giving Manager to gain guidance in fostering positive relationships with donors. by contacting them upon becoming a regular donor or after donating to a ‘signature’ event or campaign. These volunteers will contact identified regular donors or signature event donors and may participate in regular Donor Relations Team meetings to collaborate on ideas that will enhance the relationships that leadership and legacy donors have with the GTHS, to inspire higher levels of giving. This is a remote volunteer position (with occasional onsite activities) and volunteers will utilize their own computer or tablet, telephone and internet.

    • Participation in monthly Donor Relations Team meeting with the Senior Manager of Philanthropy, Donor Relations Specialist, and/or Annual Giving Manager – virtual or in-person
    • Independent conversations with donor contacts via email, in person, and / or telephone
    • Performs independent research on subject matter when required
    • May be asked to participate in donor engagement activities such as donor tours of the Animal Centre
    • Networking and relationship building
    • Acquiring a solid knowledge of the GTHS and fundraising best practices
    Donor Stewardship Volunteer   Collingwood  Simcoe County 
    Georgian Triangle Humane Society, Collingwood - 10th Line
    Volunteer from home and/or assist at 549 Tenth Line, Collingwood ON L9Y 3A8

    Donor Stewardship Volunteers report to the Fundraising Administrator and foster positive relationships with donors by thanking them (by telephone, email, letter or greeting card) for their in-kind support of GTHS programs and services. These volunteers are invited to collaborate on ideas that will enhance the relationship donors have with the GTHS, to inspire giving.

    This is a hybrid volunteer position. Depending on tasks undertaken, volunteers will be home-based and utilize their own computer or tablet, telephone and internet (with occasional onsite activities), or may assist with written communications before, during or after a scheduled shift at the Animal Centre (time and space permitting) and continue any remaining tasks at home.

    • Acquiring a solid knowledge of the GTHS
    • Independent conversations with donor contacts via email* and / or telephone*
    • ‘Thank you’ card writing*
    • Occasional assistance with mailings, for example:
      • Placing correspondence in envelopes
      • Adding address labels to envelopes
      • Adding stamps to envelopes
    • Collaborating with the Fundraising Administrator on ideas to improve communications with donors
    General Volunteer   Barrie area  Simcoe County 
    Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf

    * assist with client based activities such as arts and crafts, meal times 
    * assist with special events and programs 
    * Café assistance serving food, clearing tables etc. 
    * physical maintenance of the residence and landscape

    Gutsy Walk Planning Committee Member   Barrie area  Collingwood  Simcoe County 
    Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Mailing Address, Northern Ontario

    Across the country, the Gutsy Walk is made possible due to the time and talents shared by thousands of volunteers in their communities. With a collective goal to deliver our mission of finding a cure for Crohn's and colitis, we are greatly appreciative and thankful for our volunteers who have continuously led the Gutsy Walk to success each year.

    As a Gutsy Walk Planning Committee Member, you’ll be working closely with a team of other volunteers to plan and promote your local Gutsy Walk. Your efforts in connecting and engaging your community—whatever your volunteer role with Gutsy Walk—will make a big impact in raising awareness about IBD and finding cures.
    In particular, we’re looking for volunteers to support their local Gutsy Walk in the following ways:

    • Community Outreach –inspire people to sign up and participate in the local Gutsy Walk
    • Media Relations –connect with local media outlets to promote the Gutsy Walk
    • Social Media –raise awareness about IBD and the Gutsy Walk through social media
    • Fundraising –organize exciting fundraisers in your community
    • Corporate Sponsorship –engage with local businesses to promote donations of sponsorship and gifts in kind
    • Stewardship –build relationships with Gutsy Walk participants and encourage engagement
    Helpline and Chat Service Volunteer   Barrie area  Clearview  Collingwood  Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Orillia area  Simcoe County  South Simcoe  Wasaga Beach 
    Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services

    Volunteers would be required to provide support to individuals on a helpline or chat service who have experienced sexual trauma, violence and or assault. A 30 hour training course and interview is to be completed before starting on the helpline and chat service. 

    Special Events Volunteers   Barrie area  Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Springwater, Christian Island  Orillia area  Simcoe County 
    Easter Seals Ontario, Barrie-Simcoe County Office
    Various Locations

    Special Events Volunteers ensure the effective implementation of Special Events Initiatives within the area. Duties include: promoting events, liaising with all community partners, recruit new groups and organizations to carry out activities, locating sponsors, etc.