We are looking for volunteers to assist with special events with the programs department, taking residents outside, delivering internal mail and various independent programs with residents.

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

• Special events and Entertainment
• Community Bus Outings  
• Friendly visits
• Small Group Programs (cards, reading, knitting)
• Special Interest Presentations
• Hair dresser & In home Wellness appointments
• On call Palliative Visits 

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.

In 2023, our Animal Care Team looked after more than 1500 animals onsite and, thanks to our Foster Volunteers, 1044 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

Reporting to the Director of Medicine and Hospital Registered Veterinary Technician, the Hospital Assistant Volunteer will be responsible for maintaining the Operating Room and prep area, as well as overseeing the maintenance and packing of surgical instruments.

  Roles and Responsibilities

• Wash / sterilize surgical instruments (by hand and / or using the autoclave)
• Make up surgical packs in line with the next day’s surgeries
• Maintain an orderly Surgical Room and Prep Room
  • Disinfect / sterilize surgical equipment
  • Store surgical equipment and instruments appropriately
  • Clean and disinfect cages, surfaces, counter tops and surrounding areas
  • Clean floors
  • Dispose of garbage and recyclables
  • Perform washing up and laundry tasks (washing, drying and folding linens)
• Assist Hospital staff as required
• Follow appropriate protocol, legislation and regulations

  Working Conditions: 

• Physical demands of the position include bending, some kneeling, and working with surgical grade cleaning products
• Training will be provided

Overview & Impact: The GTHS Animal Hospital contains an Operating Room, Treatment Room, Examination Room, Pharmacy, X-Ray Room and a Hospital Intake / Recovery Area.

Having an onsite hospital ensures animals receive timely, thorough and comprehensive care, saves dozens of daily phone calls, reduces trips back and forth to veterinary clinics, dramatically decreases the stress on the GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly.

The GTHS Animal Hospital is one of the only accessible spay/neuter hospitals serving Bruce, Grey and part of Simcoe County that performs 3,000 surgeries annually (an average of 50 surgeries per week), and subsidizing ~$770K in veterinary costs each year.

To promote pet wellness and safety, 1,858 rabies vaccinations and 1,767 microchips are administered to GTHS Animal residents and community clients on an annual basis.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Community Programs Coordinator (and the Director of Medicine), the Hospital Discharge Volunteer will be responsible for discharging animals to the public after their Hospital appointment / surgery, as well as overseeing the cleanliness of the Hospital Intake Room.

• Public hospital discharges
• Speak to pet owners to relay how the surgery went and if there were any concerns
• Ensure pet owners understand post-op and medication instructions
• Review microchip information, as appropriate
• Ensure onesie or cone is supplied, if appropriate
• Return cats to their owners and coordinate with the Hospital RVT to bring dogs out to their owners
• Accept payment for add-on services, as appropriate
• Set up the Hospital Intake Room for the following morning’s intakes; including making kennel cards and labels for the next day’s animals
• Set up dog kennels in the garage/storage area, if additional kennels are required
• Clean and tidy the Hospital Intake Room once animals have departed; including wiping down kennels, tidying up, sweeping and mopping the floor
• Assist the Community Programs Coordinator or Hospital staff as required
• Follow appropriate protocol, legislation and regulations

Perform musically for geriatric patients

Assist staff to deliver various programs such as crafts, bingo, outings and trips for adults with diverse disabilities. We offer a hybrid approach that involves both in-person programs at our Centre and virtual programs.

Volunteers tasks:
• Telephone check-ins with our Consumers
• Accompny consumers at programs at the Centre
• Organizational/administrative assistance for our Connecting with Seniors program
• Opportunity to do crafting or recipe videos for our social media outlets
• Other opportunities

Volunteers act as coaches in weekly sport training sessions, working with athletes with an intellectual disability in a variety of sports such as Floor Hockey, 5-Pin Bowling, Curling, Softball, Snowshoeing, Bocce, Pickleball and more! 
 
Other volunteer positions include administrative roles on community councils (fundraising, secretary, public relations, etc.).

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.

We have three roles to choose from:

Coach

• Assisting in coaching a specific sport to Athletes/Players with intellectual disabilities in softball, basketball, bocce and 5-pin bowling; more sports are available depending on volunteer interest!

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, fundraising, etc.)

Volunteer drivers assist with deliveries of food boxes to distribution sites (Collingwood, Clearview and Wasaga Beach) and/or individuals in the surrounding communities.  
 
Volunteers help with packing fruits and vegetables for monthly good food box orders

Board Commitment:

The Board meets at least eight times a year and generally takes the summer months off (as well as December and January, although this fluctuates based on need). Board Members are expected to participate in occasional activities such as fundraisers, board subcommittees (when required), and participation in email discussions (only when in-person or virtual discussion is not possible).

Meetings are held virtually, ensuring accessibility for all Board members located throughout a large region. Board meetings are often not more than one hour in length, given members are expected to have reviewed the Board report beforehand.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· To resolutely uphold the interests of CONTACT Community Services, avoiding conflicts of interest in personal or other    business.

· To maintain the confidentiality of restricted Board information.

· To be open to serving as an active member on at least one board appointed committee (if possible).

· To attend Board and committee meetings on a regular and timely basis,with a full understanding of the agenda and      accompanying package. All materials are circulated in advance to allow for ample time for member review. The ED  encourages any member to reach out for clarification prior to the meeting to help support efficiency at the meetings.

· To conduct Board business in a professional manner.

· To be an active participant in all Board issues, providing a positive influence; open to change and creative problem solving.

· To interact with all other Board members with respect and dignity.

Skills and Abilities of Individual Board Members:

· Experience in the field or lived experience related to the organization’s mission and purpose.

· Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of board governance: policy, finance, programs, legal, personnel, and advocacy.

· Experience with strategic planning and organizational development.

· History and knowledge of one of the South Simcoe communities: Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio, Innisfil, New  Tecumseth,Bradford West Gwillimbury.

· Experience with communications, branding and/or philanthropy.

Fresh Food Weekly is a new food charity in Barrie, Ontario, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency: www.FreshFoodWeekly.com. Once a month (on the second-last Wednesday of each month), our organization packs +75 meal boxes and delivers them to residences throughout Barrie. 

We are looking for a competent Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the meal box delivery days and ensuring the smooth delivery of +75 meal boxes to low-income families residing within the City of Barrie. Please note: you will be required to have a vehicle so you can get yourself to and from Countryside United Church in Thornton twice a month (on the delivery day and the day before the delivery day). 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assign and delegate responsibilities to volunteers as appropriate. This may also include deciding if new volunteer positions should be created to help with the flow of packing and delivering meal boxes. 

• Oversee the packing of +75 meal boxes and ensure that meal boxes aren’t missing any items. 

• Communicate with volunteers before and after the meal box delivery days. This includes confirming they’re still available before delivery days, reassigning delivery addresses if a volunteer driver doesn’t show up, answering volunteer phone calls if delivery drivers run into problems with recipients (not finding an address, or the recipient isn’t home to receive their meal box, etc.) and also thanking volunteers for their help after they’ve completed their duties. 

• Ensure volunteers have successfully completed their tasks on meal box delivery days. Fresh Food Weekly currently has the following volunteers that will need to be managed on meal box delivery days: Food Pickup Volunteers (volunteers who pickup food for the meal boxes), Packers (volunteers who pack the meal boxes), Muscle Volunteers (volunteers who help load driver’s vehicles), Volunteer Drivers (volunteers who deliver meal boxes and 1-2 drivers who can take all the extra food to Hope City Church downtown Barrie after all the meal boxes have been delivered), and a clean-up crew (2-3 volunteers who are responsible for cleaning up the space we rent). 

• Keep and manage records of volunteers’ information. 

• Match volunteers to opportunities that suit their skill sets, and ensure they understand their responsibilities and receive proper training. 

• Keep new and existing volunteers informed about Fresh Food Weekly and other volunteer opportunities within the organization. 

If you are interested in applying for this volunteer position, please email Leah Dyck with your resume and cover letter at: leah.dyck@icloud.com . If you’re already a volunteer for Fresh Food Weekly and you think this position is something you would like to do, please just let me know.

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

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.

Scan patrons tickets on entry to the theatre.

Assist them in finding their seat(s).

Provide assistance as needed, including lighting by flashlight, when entering or leaving the theatre during a performance.

Put seats up and pick up paper, water bottles etc. after theatre is emptied. Rubber gloves and garbage bags are supplied. 

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

Kids Help Phone’s texting service is the only free, 24/7 bilingual text line for people in Canada. The service is delivered by trained, volunteer crisis responders who work remotely. 

We are recruiting overnight and or bilingual crisis responders who will answer texts from young people looking for support in both English AND French.

The volunteer position will be remote, meaning that you can participate from anywhere in Canada as long you have a strong, reliable internet connection!  

Our volunteers need to be enthusiastic about helping people!

You can be a professional, student, teacher, retiree, or anybody else with a willingness to learn how to support people over text.  

The role of a crisis responder is to bring texters from a “hot” moment to a cool calm one, and to help them come up with a plan to stay healthy and safe.

Crisis responders are trained to do this using active listening and collaborative problem-solving.

• Volunteer to be the 2nd adult along with the music teacher
• Time slots available are Mon-Thu 3:30 pm-6 pm, Sep-May

Volunteer to join the board of directors for the Sistema Huronia Music Academy

• planning
• marketing
• promoting events
• bookkeeping
• submitting grant requests
• meet once/month in Midland

Call for more information regarding board member activities and various other ways that you can help.

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 including volunteering at bingo on behalf of the Friends of the Museum.

Tear down and re-arrange exhibits. Design, build, research and install new and existing exhibits in coordination with the Museum Curator.

Responsible for sales, promoting, inventory, tourist information and museum tours.

Outside maintenance such as snow shoveling, lawn cutting, gardening, painting etc.

Indoor maintenance would require cleaning inside the museum at the blacksmith shop, fire hall and concession stand.

Research historical information, provide tours, assist clients with research and input data

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.  

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

Volunteers will lead a gentle functional fitness program designed for community members aged 55+.

The purpose of the program is to:
• Increase and maintain strength, coordination, balance and flexibility
• Improve health and energy
• Improve mobility and independence
• Prevent falls and decrease falls risk
• Meet new people and socialize

Assists activity coordinator with different activities such as:

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

• In home visiting
• Telephone conservation

Run a 7 week program within the elementary schools for kids in grade 6,7 and/or 8. The program focuses on core themes including; body image, self-esteem, healthy eating/activity and building healthy relationship. Volunteers are responsible for a group of 4-8 kids. Its once a week for 90 minutes and its a 7-week program. They run during the school day 9-3pm, Monday-Friday from September-June. Volunteer can run multiple groups during the school year. Location of the program is Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, Baxter and Minesing.

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

Volunteers assist with enriching the lives of our residents by supporting with:

• Events
• Snack and library trolleys
• Companion on a walk
• Helping them complete a project of their own

We are always looking for talented musicians, artist and singers s to entertain our residents.

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, Board of Directors

• 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.

Volunteers are matched to clients who are living with a life-limiting illness. They support and comfort their client and the client's circle of support. Be it family or friends.  The goal is to be flexible and assist someone on this journey with whatever they might require. It could be physical, but usually, it is emotional support and advocacy. Once the match has been made, the client and the volunteer set a time schedule that is good for both. Visiting volunteers provide support to our clients in the comfort of the clients home, where ever that may be; their house, long-term care facility, hospital or the vulnerably housed.

• 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.

• 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)

Big Brothers commit to a one-on-one relationship for a minimum period of one-year, 2-4 hours per week on an average basis, doing activities they both enjoy.

• 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.

The Literacy Tutor/Academic Support Volunteer will support the BrainiACTS program.  
Volunteers will help children with: reading, writing, mathematics and homework completion.

Volunteers needed for the Santa Claus Parade. There are a range of opportunities including:

• Banner Carriers (age 12 and up or accompanied by an adult)- walk in the parade carrying a sponsor banner (arrive 1 hr prior to parade; approximately 3 hour time commitment)
• Staging Assistants- help with directing traffic flow in/ out of staging area, monitoring entrance/ exit of staging area, helping participants find their space, directing floats as they leave/ return to the staging area, collecting waiver forms, distributing/ collecting float numbers, assisting with participant inquiries (day of parade; time commitment is flexible)
• Setup/ Teardown Volunteers- placing barricades, bagging parking meters, setup/ teardown of staging area (day before, day of, and/ or day after parade; time commitment is flexible)

Walk the waterfront 

Interact with tourists 

Recommend restaurants, shops and services 

Take a short survey with those that would participate 

Be visible and be the smiling friendly face of Orillia!

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.

Volunteers Assist With Reception Duties: 

• Answering Phone 
• Greeting Visitors 
• Processing Mass Mailings 
• Assisting with Photo Copies 
• Preparing Support Groups 
• Training manuals

Visiting Volunteers Provide: 

• Emotional Support  
• Companionship  
• Respite to caregivers of clients

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

We will be stepping into chest waders and wading into waist-deep water to anchor old Christmas trees into the streambank. This not only reduces erosion and stabilizes the streambanks, it creates habitat for young trout and salmon, which hatch on the site every year.

Take a look at how your help will improve fish and wildlife habitat, water quality and our economy in our 9 minute documentary. You can also visit our website for more information.

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

This is a wonderful hands-on opportunity to learn about our native wild animals. Procyon Wildlife counts on volunteer animal caregivers to carry out the essential duties that allow orphaned and injured animals to return to the wild. If you are able to commit once a week, you will find this very rewarding! 

The duties of this ongoing volunteer position involve: 

• Preparing food for, and feeding animals of all ages, cleaning cages 
• Observing animal behaviour and condition, and record keeping 
• Housekeeping such as laundry, washing dishes, cleaning counters, floors, and equipment, and light yard work

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.

Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Building and Maintenance Volunteer will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• In charge of basic lawn care and snow removal from driveway and sidewalk 
• Proper knowledge and safety skills to use basic power tools, snow blower, lawn maintenance equipment 
• Ability to perform simple home repairs 
• Fulfill work order requests in a timely manner 
• Attention to detail 
• Strong problem solving skills 
• 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 heavy lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Community Engagement Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Oversee each aspect of the solicitation of community involvement and development for Imani’s Place in an effort to increase the visibility of the organization, its programs, and fundraising events, as well as increase the number of active supporters. 
• Act as a community ambassador for the organization 
• Be open to delivering presentations in the community 
• Able to effectively lead and schedule a team of volunteers at community events 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• 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 heavy lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Integral part of creating awareness in the community of the services that we provide and who we provide them for. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Fundraising and Special Events Committee Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Build a strong committee of volunteers 
• Design and develop a Signature fundraising event for Imani’s Place 
• Oversee the planning and execution of the Signature event 
• Organize additional activities and special events with a goal to increase funds for the organization 
• Work with Team to prospect and solicit major and corporate donors 
• Maintain relationships with current donors and funders 
• Act as a community ambassador for the organization 
• Able to effectively lead and schedule a team of volunteers  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• 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 heavy lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community and ensuring our operational sustainability. Working toward getting the story of inequality, marginalization and oppression out to the mainstream funders gives a voice to the women who have experienced it and how they are working to overcome these challenges while working with Imani’s Place. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Grant Researcher/Writer will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Research, develop, write and submit proposals, letters, reports and other materials as necessary to secure grant support from foundation, corporations and government funding sources to support the organizations operations and programming initiatives. 
• Compassion, empathy and patience is a must 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Work cooperatively with the Communications Director and Programming Manager 
• 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.

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.

Integral part of promoting the work that the organization does and ensures that the mediums chosen aligns themselves with the values and mission of the organization. Working to develop a plan that promotes the organization throughout the surrounding community ensures that women that need our services are aware that they exist. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani's Place Team the Marketing Committee Lead will work toward the following as a volunteer: 

• Demonstrated experience (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of marketing concepts in a not-for profit setting 
• Clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Able to build and lead a committee of volunteers to design and execute a cohesive marketing plan 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Graphic design skills are an asset 
• 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 
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values

Integral part of ensuring that the day to day operations of our organization and program is being managed safely, efficiently. Policies researched and developed ensure that decisions that are being made are consistent with our values and made in the best decision on the organization, clients, staff and volunteers. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team, the Policy and Research Analyst will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Responsible for examining the efficacy of existing policies and laying out the groundwork for new policies, procedures and guidelines within the program 
• Able to research and analyze  
• Understands the role that policy development plays in the mitigation of risk 
• Able to pay special attention to detail and skilled in searching for information 
• 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.

Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community and ensuring that the stories of the women that use our services are told. Working toward getting the story of inequality, marginalization and oppression out to the mainstream gives a voice to the women who have experienced it and how they are working to overcome these challenges while working with Imani’s Place and what social and political changes still need to be made. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team the Social Justice Writer will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Research and gather evidence-based content from sources to support content development.  
• Write interesting and engaging copy for reports, fact sheets, proposals, web-based material, presentations, newsletters and other media.  
• Contribute to the ongoing reporting and dissemination of data, evidence and policy documents arising from Imani’s Place and network partner activities and initiatives. 
• Provide general writing support to Imani’s Place staff. 
• Undertake copy editing and revision of text to ensure it is clear, concise, coherent, and consistent.  
• Ensure overall compliance with guidelines when developing all content to determine tone, reading level, spelling and grammar rules, protocols for citation, word count and page length and glossary terms.  
• Liaise with experts, content producers, editors and other communication experts to ensure accuracy of content and quality of information for written products. 
• Comply with organizational processes for preparing and approving materials. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• 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.

Integral part of promoting the values and mission of the organization in the community. Working collaboratively with other members of the Imani’s Place Team the Social Media Manager Lead will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 
• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
• Have a clear understanding of human trafficking and associated trauma 
• Graphic design experience is an asset 
• Oversee Imani’s Place interactions with the public through implementing content strategies on social media platforms. 
• Increase the visibility of the organization, its programs, and fundraising events, as well as increase the number of active supporters. 
• Identify trends in customer interactions and planning digital campaigns to build community online. 
• 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.  
• You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Integral part of the women’s healing journey and helping survivors move forward to a safe, positive and healthy tomorrow. Topics to be considered (but are not limited to) are Finance and Budgeting, Goal Setting, Time Management, Meal Planning on a Budget, Stress Management, and Importance of a Healthy Work/Life Balance. You will be provided with an outline of guidelines. 
 
Working collaboratively with the Program Manager and Health & Wellness Coordinator, the Workshop Facilitator will work toward the following, as a volunteer: 

• Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer)  
• Various professional backgrounds are welcome 
• Have internet capabilities to deliver the workshop virtually through Zoom. 
• When developing workshops you will:  
  
  • have a heightened awareness and understanding that trauma comes in all forms  
  • Understand that we have all experienced trauma in some form 
  • Be sensitive to the fact that each person experiences trauma differently 
  • Avoid making assumptions about a person’s past experiences 
  • Always consider the ways in which race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, ability, education, language, geographic location, socio-economic status, etc reflect the information and dialogue throughout your presentation
   
• 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

• 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.

Recreational Therapy Volunteer: Assists our Recreational Therapist with a wide range of hands-on activities including individual and group-based games, art projects, equine learning, life skills and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Horse interaction will occur as  well as assisting & working alongside participants. No horse experience required. 

Unmounted Horse Leader: Assists in preparing, grooming and leading the horse at the same time as the participant. You will interact with horses and participants. Horse experience an asset, we will train you.

Side Walker: Walks beside the horse and participant providing support and stability. Involves a good deal of walking. No horse experience required, we will train you.

Mounted Horse Leader: Assists the participant in preparing the horse for the lesson & may involve leading the horse during the lesson depending on the participant's ability.  Involves a good deal of walking and at times short bouts of jogging with the horse. Horse experience required.

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

Become a member of our volunteer team interested in supporting the vision and mission of Dress for Success. Make a difference and ensure that there is both awareness and funds available to helping disadvantage women return to work.

• 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.

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

Current opportunities:

• Good Food Box – the second Wednesday of the month, unloading the produce truck, sorting and packing food boxes, volunteer delivery drivers, variety of shifts available – Barrie 

• Cooking Classes with the Urban Pantry program – Barrie 

• Assembling Harm Reduction Kits – in need of 2-4 volunteers for this role, once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9 am - 1 pm – Barrie 

• Client and Family Advisory Committee members - open to clients or family member/caregiver in the past 3 years

• One-on-one client support

  • Currently opportunities in Barrie, Collingwood

• Healthy Relationship Group – Co-facilitator in Barrie
  • 1.5 hours per week (possible evenings)

• Reception support in Midland

  • Mon-Wed 10 am to 3 pm (various shifts)

• Recreational groups in Collingwood

  • Tuesdays at 11 am

  • Thursdays at 2 pm

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

Volunteers assist with general office duties, assist members and program support.

Whether you’re an individual, community group, or group of friends, Easter Seals is seeking energetic and dedicated people to join our team of volunteers! In partnership with the Barrie Colts, Easter Seals will be partaking in the 50/50 ticket draw program for all the Barrie Colts home games in 2024-2025 
 
* Volunteers will work 4 hours per shift, arriving 1.5 hours in advance of game time at the Sadlon Arena 
* You will help sell tickets until the end of the second period.  
* Once the selling is finished, all volunteers are able to watch the remainder of the game in a designated area.

Provide emotional support to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to death or palliative diagnosis.  
1:1 and group support available.

Public speaking to groups of various sizes - giving an overview of Hospice Huronia, our services and our capital campaign to build a residential hospice for the area. Power point presentation is developed and scripted.

We are looking for 1/2 hour of music entertainment for our seniors. Weekly or monthly.  
Our community based day program is attended by seniors with dementia.

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

• On a monthy basis, using an online system, choose delivery shifts 
• Pick up materials at the Downtown Branch and deliver to library members as directed by library staff.
• Return materials that our members have finished with to the Downtown Branch.
• Work with library staff and other volunteers as a team in meeting the needs of Visiting Library Service members
• Report concerns, needs or incidents to library staff.

Required Positions: 
- Event Set-up Volunteers 
- Cheer & Spirit volunteers 
- Sign-Making Volunteers 
- Event Tear-down Volunteers

Travelling Tuck Shop Cart within Retirement residence

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 until further notice.

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.

Assistance with resident In-house hairdressing appointments

Help to deliver meals to residents in your community for the meals on wheels program.

Once fully trained, you will help us assist the police to search for lost and missing persons, and respond to emergencies in the community (e.g. natural disaster cleanup and support)
Applicants are asked to fill out the application form on our website.

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

As a Bingo Volunteer, you are responsible for sharing the mission and values of the Ontario SPCA with participants at the Gaming Centre.  
 
Responsibilities: 
Be a positive role model, assist Bingo participants with the navigation of the e-bingo gaming consoles, share the organization's mission and how it benefits from each Bingo event, maintain a professional appearance, attitude and communication when representing the organization.

To attend Board of Directors Meetings. Participate in board activities and decision making.

Click here to view Volunteer Board Member posting on INDEED

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

The Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is looking for:  
- 15 site set-up volunteers on Friday, August 15, 2025
- Various festival support volunteers on Saturday, August 16, 2025

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

Helps build houses.

Welcomes 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

Providing first Aid support at local community events.

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.

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.

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.

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

Frontline Roles:

• Day, afternoon, evening shifts
• Tasks: Helping with dishes, filling up the coffee station, general cleaning, making kits, preparing bed and take down

Bingo Roles:

• Representing Busby at Delta Bingo
• Cleaning tables and screens
• Serving food

Student help:

• With guardian assistance that has been certified, students can help by making sandwiches. 

Volunteer tutors are needed to help adults to improve their reading, writing, math and digital skills. 
 
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.

Volunteer in our retail shop, deliver snacks to schools, singsong and party support at seniors centres and so much more.