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) 

Various opportunities inculding:

• Friendly visiting 

• Activity programming. ie. crafts, coffee socials, inter-generational programs 

• Student placements and internships (College/Universities) 

• Administration 

• Meal assistance 

• Pet visitor 

• Music volunteer 

• Simcoe Cycling without Age bike program
 

The GTHS Food Fairy ensures that all kittens and cats in the building are fed. Other duties include: 

• topping up water 
• washing food dishes 
• tidying 
• record keeping as necessary and following the feeding chart accurately.

 
Of course, our cats will also appreciate cuddles and play time!

Volunteers will be involved in the planning, promoting and implementation or the New Horizons Seniors Program.

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

Positions include:
• Shopper/cooks: Develop menu, shop within budget, cook meal - 12 Noon-5:30 pm
• Prep/set-up: Prepare meal and set up hall - 2 pm-3:30 pm
• Servers: Greet community members, serve meal - 4 pm-7 pm
• Clean-up: Clean up after meal - 5:30 pm-7 pm

Assists activity coordinator with different activities such as:

• Special events
• Outings
• Friendly visiting
• Other duties around residence

Volunteers are needed to pack Good Food Boxes the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Church Hall at Guardian Angels Church, from 8 am to 10 am.  
Volunteers are also needed from 10 am to 12 noon to assist individuals that are picking up their Good Food Boxes.

Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
• Shelving
• Programming
• Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups

Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
• Shelving
• Programming
• Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups

Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
• Shelving
• Programming
• Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups

Coffee Kiosk and Gift Shop, duties include:
• Sales
• Preparation of coffee & tea
• Cash handling
• Providing friendly and efficient service to our patients, physicians, staff, volunteers and visitors

On-site Volunteer at Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Alliston
• Help people with disabilities kayak and canoe
• Check paperwork, PFDs and other equipment
• If volunteer wishes to assist on water we will train canoe or kayak for a small fee, adaptive training is free
Off-site Volunteer
• Help with office administration including record keeping, spreadsheets, grant writing

• Cook, bake, gardening
• Activities with residence
• Supporting with activities of daily living

Volunteers are always needed to help with our current sports being offered: soccer, bowling, track & field, figure skating, swimming, t-ball, softball, floor hockey and golf. Please contact for information.

• In early spring (typically late April/early May) volunteers are needed to help plant tree seedlings in the Severn Sound watershed.
• Site locations vary from year to year.

• Provide weekly companionship to client of Breaking Down Barriers.
• Assist with activities like arts & crafts, cooking, scrapbooking, weaving and Friendship Café
• Meet for conversation, maybe go for an outing and just be a friendly face to someone who may otherwise be isolated.

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.

Canine Foster Volunteers provide a safe, loving and temporary home for puppies (4-6 puppies at a time), 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 resources and all the supplies you need.   
Canine Foster Volunteers are responsible for helping the puppies, seniors and / or adult dogs in their care thrive until they are ready to be adopted (or to be returned to their owner in cases of Emergency Boarding). 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 (if caring for orphaned or struggling puppies) and administering oral medications.  
 
We are ideally looking for volunteers who are willing to assist with more than one of the following foster scenarios:  

• 4-6 puppies under 4 weeks of age, requiring bottle feeding  
• 4-6 puppies over 4 weeks of age  
• Dogs with medical or special needs (eg. provide medication, ensure ‘bedrest’ post-surgery) 
• Pregnant or nursing moms  
• Dogs in need of socialization or with behavioural concerns  
• Senior dogs who don't tend to fare well in a 'shelter' environment
• Dogs belonging to pet owners in need of emergency boarding in times of crisis

Volunteers can assist with a variety of activities and programs including:  

Recreation programs (games, arts and crafts etc) 
Small Group Programs (cards, reading, knitting)
Cards games (Euchre & Crib)
Special events and Entertainment 
Special Interest Presentations
Community Bus Outings  
One to one friendly visits 
Hair dresser & In home Wellness appointments 
General office assistance
Spiritual Care 
Palliative Visits 
Gardening (in warmer months)

We have three roles to choose from: Coach
• Assisting in coaching a specific sport to Athletes/Players with intellectual disabilities
Team Manager
• Communicating to participants, registering players & teams for tournaments, equipment coordination
Council Administration
• Leading the community in a variety of tasks (registrar, volunteer coordinator

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

Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community and ensuring that developed promotional material aligns with Imani’s Place brand and logo use. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team the Graphic Designer will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Create visual communications to convey messages in an effective and aesthetically pleasing manner. This incorporates several tasks and responsibilities. 
• Design web pages, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials. 
• Oversee Imani’s Place interactions with the public through implementing content strategies on social media platforms. 
• Increase the visibility of the organization through the development of creative and dynamic material that will be placed throughout the community 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Work cooperatively with the Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement Leads 
• Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference 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.  
• May involve sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

• Friendly Visiting, Coffee Social 
• Knitting, Painting, Crafts 
• Scrabble Players, Bingo Caller, Pin Setters for Bowling 
• Assisting in the Dining Room and Program Set up 
• Movie Night Volunteer 
• Friendly Reminder Volunteer 
• Manicures 
• Musical Talent

• Provide companionship
• Reading
• Crafts
• Assisting in the Culinary Department.

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

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

• Sharing time, interests and hobbies with people who have an developmental disability
• Committees/Board of Directors
• Offering transportation
• Participating in fundraising at Empower Simcoe Foundation Bingos
• Assisting with fundraising events like our annual Fashion Show and Golf Tournament
• Becoming a peer through our Youth Programs
• Helping young children and families at the EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in assisiting with recreation programs, outings, friendly visiting, computer programs, reading programs and special events.

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.

Two sites: Camphill Nottawasaga, near Angus and Camphill Sophia Creek in Barrie.

Camphill Sophia Creek (Barrie)

• work in the mosaic studio
• help with meal preparation in the Cafe
• assist with recreational activities, music sessions and cultural outings, Bingo events and other special events such as Fall Fairs

Camphill Nottawasaga (Angus)

• help with programs in woodworking, pottery, candlemaking, and bakery/meal preparation
• can be involved in maple syrup production, working in the vegetable gardens and caring for livestock (Highland cows horses and goats)

Both locations need volunteers to help with set-up, cash management and take-down at our Farmers Markets

Please visit the website to find out how you can help and fill out the application to apply

BPL LIT  
 
The program goal is for members to develop leadership skills by representing the Barrie Public Library at their schools, in library programs, and at community events. Students will: 
 
- Develop effective communication skills by representing the Barrie Public Library at teen-related outreach events. 
 
- Achieve common goals by assisting in the planning and delivery of teen-related programs and special events. 
 
- Earn volunteer hours by participating in empowering opportunities that develop leadership skills. 
 
- Attend two hour monthly meetings on a regular basis 
 
All members will share the duties of leading the group meetings and recording the meeting notes and action items. Other group members will share the duties of taking attendance, reviewing the previous meeting notes and following up on the action items. 
 
Volunteer hours will be provided to each BPL LIT member for every meeting or activity attended.

Volunteers act as coaches in weekly sport training sessions, working with athletes with an intellectual disability in a variety of sports. Other positions include administrative roles on community council (fundraising, secretary, public relations, etc.). If we host competitions, day-of event volunteers are also required. SOO-Barrie offers 14 Olympic-type sports.

Various opportunities available such as board member, warehouse roles, client intake and cart preparation. Click here to see details and to sign up: https://www.barriefoodbank.org/get-involved/

The Gilbert Centre's volunteer program is on hold due to COVID-19 until further notice. Volunteers assist with:

• Special events (World AIDS Day, Fundraisers, Annual campaigns)
• Bingo
• Harm Reduction
• Board of Directors

Volunteers would be responsible for stocking shelves, cleaning the store, re-organizing items, aseembling product, and assisting customers. Volunteers who are interested should visit the website to register to volunteer. 
 
Volunteers must wear certified safety shoes, be capable of lifting up to 25lbs, able to stand for extended periods of time and be comfortable with 2-3 step instruction.

Create Go Fund Me type of pages, as well as other methods, etc. To maintain them Monday - Friday. Except holidays.

Need people to maintain a Facebook page, once it is set up. Required people to set up and maintain a LinkedIn page.

Assist with repairing used bicycle; Salvaging parts; Organizing/sorting bike shop equipment and tools; Assisting clients/public with bicycle repairs.

Repairing used bicycles for distribution or sale to the public.

Web design 

Board member

Fundraising

Visiting residents residing in long term care, one-on-one. This can include walking with residents inside and outside the facility.

* 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

• Help our youth foster a lifelong love for the game
• Recreational and competitive opportunities available

Volunteer members:
• Assist with planting at annual flower shows and flower gardens
• Maintenance of gardens in various locations
• Attending meetings
• Assist with fundraising duties to aid in beautification of the community
• Act as youth horticulture group leaders
• Assist with production of annual year book
• Help keep website up to date

• Welcome donors to hospitality area of clinic
 

• offer refreshments
 

• give information and updates to donors
 

• answer questions, thank donors and give milestone donor recognition items
 

• observe donors and watch for adverse reactions
 

• keep hospitality area in good order

Volunteers needed within various aspects of assisting children and adults with special needs to participate

Make a difference in the lives of our patients. Whether you want to volunteer directly with patients or support their care at RVH, we have an opportunity that is right for you.

To explore the opportunities available to volunteer in at RVH, visit this link: https://www.rvh.on.ca/careers/volunteering/volunteer-opportunities/

To fill out an application, click this link and select 'Apply to Be a Volunteer Now'. If you are a student looking to join our summer program, please select 'Join Our Summer Program'. 

Link: https://www.rvh.on.ca/careers/volunteering/

The WALK to End ALS is a fun, family friendly event that occurs across the country in more than 90 WALK locations across Canada. Join thousands of Canadians in the fight against ALS. Every dollar you raise as a walker goes to provide equipment, support services, education for the ALS Community, and fund research to find a cure. 
 
There are a variety of volunteer positions available during this event, please contact the Community Lead for more details.

Working towards the 2024 Barrie Fair. Property clean-up, gardening, local promotional activities. Fair setup and takedown.

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