We are seeking dedicated and reliable English-speaking volunteers to tutor adult learners in reading, writing, and/or math. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and are working to build foundational skills to support their personal, academic, or career goals. Requirements: Strong command of spoken and written English, fundamentals of English grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary. Clear and understandable English pronunciation, suitable for learners who are developing foundational literacy skills. Our students are learning the building blocks of English literacy. Tutors must be able to model typical English pronunciation and grammar. We provide training and ongoing support. No formal teaching experience is necessary-- just patience, empathy and a strong grasp of English.
NOTE: We ask potential tutors to commit for one year so that they can come alongside a student for that length of time - once students make the decision to improve their skills, they need a tutor who is willing to work with them to increase not only their knowledge but their confidence and self esteem.
Dates and Times
Schedule for meeting with student is determined by tutor and student
- 2026 Information Session: Mon April 20 from 10 am-11:30 am in person
- 2026 Tutor Training Workshop: 4 consecutive weeks - Tues May 12, Tues May 19, Tues May 26 and June 2, from 6:30 pm-9:00 p.m
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Working with our team, you will:
- Oversee the governance of the agency and ensure that ILS achieves outcomes consistent with our Mission and Vision in accordance with our mandate and strategic plan
- Ensure ILS operates in a fiscally sound and prudent manner
- Lead/participate in a committee or sub-committee
- Contribute to a positive board culture of teamwork, communications, learning/growth and results
- Be an avid proponent of ILS's success, and inform others about ILS, its Mission, Vision, and programs
Our Adult Day Program offers socialization, recreation and support for older adults living with dementia, chronic illnesses or mobility challenges.
- Volunteers play a valuable role in creating a fun, safe and engaging day for our participants
- We are looking for musicians or people to help with crafts, games, socialization, or support for the lunch program
Mentor girls as they explore new challenges, develop ready-for-anything skills, and take on new challenges, in a safe and supportive atmosphere during weekly meetings and optional outings and camps. A Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required and provided free of charge. Two references and an interview are part of the screening process.
Canine Foster Volunteers provide a safe, loving and temporary home for puppies, senior dogs and adult dogs with specific needs. You must have the ability to separate the foster animals from any pets in your home by keeping them in a separate room, if necessary. We will provide training and all the supplies you need.
Annually, our Animal Care Team look after more than 1500 animals onsite and, thanks to our Foster Volunteers, more than 1000 additional cats and dogs were cared for in loving foster homes.
Description
Canine Foster Volunteers are responsible for helping puppies (litter sizes can range from 4-6 puppies), seniors and / or adult dogs in their care thrive until they are ready to be adopted. This will include feeding the animals at least twice a day, possibly more, potty training (for puppies), and exercising and socializing the animals. It may also include bottle feeding and administering oral medications.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain clean and tidy environment
- Provide treats, food, clean water and clean bedding as required
- Provide puppy pee-pad training, if necessary
- Bathe and groom dogs, as necessary and if comfortable doing so
- Interact with dogs for walks, training and socialization
- Provide a structured environment and reinforce behaviours that make dogs more adoptable
- Assist in the maintenance of dogs’ health and welfare
- Administer medication, as required and as instructed
- Ensure any veterinary appointments are kept
- Return dogs to GTHS Animal Centre as required (for surgery, treatment, adoption…)
- Ensure dogs are safe and secure
- Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
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 mixed loss group peer led support, loss specific online peer-led group support, and one-to-one telephone support.
Responsible for sales, promoting, inventory, tourist information and museum tours.
Assist in one or all special events that take place at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives including: Winterama, Easter Eggstravaganza, Canada Day, Tea & Tarts, Spirit Walk, Doors Open, Halloween Spooktacular and/or Breakfast with Santa.
- Work with a team of volunteers to sort fruits and vegetables into individual orders
- Handle food gently and hygienically, and arrange the boxes for maximum appeal
- Assist with packing site set-up and clean-up
- Cook, bake, gardening
- Activities with residence
- Supporting with activities of daily living
Tutors will meet with their own student, 1 on 1, twice per week, to assist with reading, writing, numeracy, computers, and essential skills.
- Assist with the establishment of long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for KWIC in meeting its charitable mandate
- Recommend/Implement policies developed by the Board
- Review as necessary the Board's structure, approve changes and prepare necessary bylaw amendments
- Participate in KWIC's development and strategic plan of operation as part of an annual review
- Approve the annual budget
- Approve the hiring of the Executive Director
- Approve the Executive Director’s contract based on the recommendations of the Personnel/Executive Committee
- Participate in the evaluation of KWIC activities and performance of the Executive Director
- Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among staff, volunteers, Board committees, education institutions and the community to fulfill the mission of KWIC
- Report and be answerable to the members
- Participate in one standing committee & its activities ( currently: HR/Finance, Programs,Fundraising, Communications, Nominations)
- Lead and/or support KWIC fundraising initiatives, including board fundraising strategy
- Actively champion KWIC in the communityActively champion KWIC in the community Commitment to the work of the organization
- Knowledge and skills in one or more area of Board governance: fundraising, financial planning, policy, programs and personnel
- Willingness to serve on at least one committee
- Willingness to participate in board fundraising strategy - “Give or Get”
- Attend all Board meetings and the Annual General meeting (meeting times are collectively established)
- A time commitment of approximately 6 to 8 hours per month (includes Board preparation, committee and meeting time and financial preparation time)
- Actively monitor and respond to KWIC email communication
- Be informed of the services and programs provided by the Kawartha World Issues Centre and publicly support and articulate them
- Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board
- Foster a positive working relationship with other Board members, KWIC staff and volunteers
- Be aware of and declare any conflict of interest (see Conflict of Interest Policy)
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have a keen interest in promoting health and well-being through physical activity. Come find out more about the classes, our training program, and hear directly from some of our volunteers why they love being part of SMART.
JA Central Ontario is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated in-school volunteers to empower the next generation through financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness.
Volunteers join a classroom of eager students to facilitate an exciting JA learning experience. Working with students in grades 3-12 (the age range depends on the experience you're teaching), volunteers bring the program content to life and use their real-world experience to help students learn all about these important life skills.
Through our highly interactive learning experiences you will support students in developing the business and life skills they need to build an exciting future. Acting as a resource, facilitator, motivator and role model you will teach a JA learning experience in the classroom. You can volunteer on your own, you and a colleague/friend can sign up together, or we can match you with a partner. We have multiple programs to choose from, depending on your interests and skills.
JA will also provide all necessary training and support to help you you empower the next generation as an in-class volunteer.
The program lasts 6 hours per session, and volunteers can take part multiple times.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, as a complete vulnerable sector screening is required.
- The following elementary school programs are always in high demand:
- More than Money (Grades 3-6) In JA's More than Money program, students are introduced to the intersection of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and social studies learning objectives. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to think like an entrepreneur and develop business strategy and money-management skills that they can apply to a simulated business.
- Our Business World (Grades 5-6) In JA’s Our Business World program, students explore how businesses are created and what makes them thrive. Using games and multimedia, students learn about innovation, start-ups and self-employment
- Dollars with Sense (Grade 7) In JA's Dollars With Sense program, students get the vital tools they need to make smart financial decisions, live debt-free and become savvy investors. Students learn personal money management skills that they can apply to their lives, beginning now.
- Economics for Success (Grade 8) In JA's Economics for Success program, students take a closer look at the advantages of staying in school, as well as learn what’s needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Volunteers from the local business community partner with classroom teachers to help students see the link between education and achieving their goals.
- Organizing and selling (supplied) refreshments
- Checking tickets (electronic and print)
- Seating patrons
- Distributing programmes to patrons
- Tidying lobby and theatre / wiping down washrooms, prior to performance
- Selling 50/50 tickets prior to performance
The Clothes Line is largely operated by an incredible team of dedicated volunteers.
They perform a wide range of duties including:
Sorting and Pricing Donations
Organizing and Displaying Merchandise
Designing Window Displays
Assisting Customers
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Orillia and District provides quality mentoring relationships for young people in our community who would benefit from caring, supportive adult role models. The relationships are fostered through:
- One-to-One Matching
- Group Programs
- School Based Programs
Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. They will steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical and legal governance and finance management policies.
Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Board Director will work toward the following, as a volunteer:
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)
• Various professional backgrounds are welcome
• Make sure the organization has adequate resources to fulfill its mission
• Attend regular board meetings
• Make a commitment to actively participate in board and committee meetings (where applicable)
• Stay informed about organizational and committee matters
• Participate in fundraising for the organization
• 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.
Mobile/Donor Centre Volunteer - Collingwood
As a volunteer with Canadian Blood Services you help create a positive, safe and welcoming environment and experience for our donors. Greeting donors with a smile, thanking them for their donation and making conversation helps ensure a good donation experience. As one of the last faces donors see on their way out, the care and attention you give plays a critical role in the success of future blood donor clinics.
Activities and Tasks Associated with the Role - This role has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following:
• Welcome and serve snacks and drinks to donors upon their arrival from the donation area
• Oversee the refreshment area which includes displaying and restocking snacks and drinks
• Responsible for ensuring the cleaning of tables, chairs and touch points within the refreshment area
• Mandatory use of surgical masks, hand sanitizer and gloves provided by CBS when operating within the Mobile/Donor Centre
• Observe donors and alert donor centre staff of adverse reactions
• Provide donors with organizational updates and information on current CBS initiatives
• Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures
• Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements
• Respond to donor concerns and questions by directing donors to appropriate staff
Skills, Abilities, Traits
• Friendly, compassionate, outgoing and possess good communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people
• Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations
• Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations
• Adhere to CBS dress code (e.g. name tag, vest/ t-shirt and closed toes shoes)
• Reliable and punctual
• Provide good customer service to donors to ensure they feel both valued and appreciated for their donation
As a volunteer with Canadian Blood Services you help create a positive, safe and welcoming environment and experience for our donors. Greeting donors with a smile, thanking them for their donation and making conversation helps ensure a good donation experience. As one of the last faces donors see on their way out, the care and attention you give plays a critical role in the success of future blood donor clinics.
Activities and Tasks Associated with the Role - This role has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Welcome and serve snacks and drinks to donors upon their arrival from the donation area
- Oversee the refreshment area which includes displaying and restocking snacks and drinks
- Responsible for ensuring the cleaning of tables, chairs and touch points within the refreshment area
- Mandatory use of surgical masks, hand sanitizer and gloves provided by CBS when operating within the Mobile/Donor Centre
- Observe donors and alert donor centre staff of adverse reactions
- Provide donors with organizational updates and information on current CBS initiatives
- Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures
- Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements
- Respond to donor concerns and questions by directing donors to appropriate staff
Skills, Abilities, Traits
- Friendly, compassionate, outgoing and possess good communication skills
- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people
- Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations
- Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations
- Adhere to CBS dress code (e.g. name tag, vest/ t-shirt and closed toes shoes)
- Reliable and punctual
- Provide good customer service to donors to ensure they feel both valued and appreciated for their donation
As a volunteer with Canadian Blood Services you help create a positive, safe and welcoming environment and experience for our donors. Greeting donors with a smile, thanking them for their donation and making conversation helps ensure a good donation experience. As one of the last faces donors see on their way out, the care and attention you give plays a critical role in the success of future blood donor clinics.
Activities and Tasks Associated with the Role - This role has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Welcome and serve snacks and drinks to donors upon their arrival from the donation area
- Oversee the refreshment area which includes displaying and restocking snacks and drinks
- Responsible for ensuring the cleaning of tables, chairs and touch points within the refreshment area
- Mandatory use of surgical masks, hand sanitizer and gloves provided by CBS when operating within the Mobile/Donor Centre
- Observe donors and alert donor centre staff of adverse reactions
- Provide donors with organizational updates and information on current CBS initiatives
- Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures
- Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements
- Respond to donor concerns and questions by directing donors to appropriate staff
Skills, Abilities, Traits
- Friendly, compassionate, outgoing and possess good communication skills
- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people
- Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations
- Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations
- Adhere to CBS dress code (e.g. name tag, vest/ t-shirt and closed toes shoes)
- Reliable and punctual
- Provide good customer service to donors to ensure they feel both valued and appreciated for their donation
Board Members
Boutique Merchandising
Breakfast Club Facilitators
Clothing Sorter
Committee Members
Corporate Volunteers
Event/Fundraising
Professional Women's Group Facilitators
Stylist to help suit clients,
IT Tech
Professional Women's Group Mentors
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Clothing Sorter - Sort Clothes, take inventory, and organize the store.
Stylists- Suit clients for their interviews (experience with Dress For Success may be needed, but will be provided).
Fundraising Committee- Creating events for fundraising opportunities, or volunteering for an already planned event.
IT Tech - Someone to create and maintain a social presence online to promote the organization and it's events.
Hair and Make up Stylists- Help show clients what is appropriate for interviews and work when considering make up and hair.
Board of Directors- Must be 18+, will sit in on the board meetings and hold an important role within the organization, for more information, contact Linda Reid, Executive Director for Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie.
Please visit the website to find out how you can help and fill out the application to apply
Assisting persons with a new spinal cord injury by offering hope and encouragement through shared personal experiences.
To attend Board of Directors Meetings. Participate in board activities and decision making.
Volunteers needed within various aspects of assisting children and adults with special needs to participate
Join our incredible team of volunteers and help Glowing Hearts Charity disrupt the cycle of poverty by providing programs that reduce barriers and support the mental health, growth, and development of school-age children and youth in Simcoe County.
To apply, please fill out the form on the volunteer page on our website: https://www.glowingheartscharity.org/volunteer
In particular, we are always looking for more adult volunteers across the county to volunteer with our Calm HOMES program aimed at addressing mental health and clutter. You'll find details about the volunteer role and a specific Calm HOMES volunteer form at https://www.glowingheartscharity.org/calmhomes