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| Position Title | Organization Name(s) | Communities | Duties | Suitable For | Volunteering Location | Police Check |
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| Bingo Assistant | Learning Disabilities Association of Halton | | Support our charity Bingos held at the Bingo Connection, Burlington, Ontario. As part of a team, monitor and sell Bingo tickets, collect cash and count money. |
Adults aged 18 and up | The Bingo Connection, 484 Plains Road East, Burlington, Ontario | |
| YMCA Healthy Kids Day Event Volunteer | YMCA of Oakville | | • Assist with set up and tear down of equipment • Assist instructors with games and activities • Supervise activity areas • Assist as a door greeter • Assist with crowds and directing visitors to desired activities • BBQ food prep • BBQ ticket sales |
Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up | Peter Gilgan Family YMCA 410 Rebecca Street Oakville Ontario | |
| Pool Volunteer | Oakville Strokers (The) | | Attend to and help stroke survivors in the swimming pool and in the pool change rooms. | Adults aged 18 and up ; Seniors (55+) | Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line, Oakville. | Not Required |
| Children's Recreational Programs Volunteer | Community Living North Halton | | Suggested community activities include: movies, sporting events, going for coffee, walks. | Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up | Dependant on location of program (Milton vs. Georgetown) | Required |
| Special Steps/ Friendly Visitor Volunteer | Acclaim Health | | Visit once every week for 1-3 hours. Volunteers are needed to provide in home visits or to take clients out for short walks or drives to the mall, lakeshore, driving range, RBG/areas of interest, go shopping or have a coffee (you decide). Clients often have various challenges which cause social isolation and may include physical limitations or memory impairments – but matches are based on previous experience, area of interest and comfort level. Ongoing support from a supervisor is always available but this is an independent position. Exercise Program is for balance challenged Seniors living in the community. Volunteers will be trained in a free half day training session and certified with the CCAA. Time commitment is 1 hr per week for 12 wk cycles with one client. One year commitment is required for free training. |
High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up ; Newcomers/ESL ; Seniors (55+) | Halton Region | Required |
| Summer Day Camp Volunteer | ROCK, Head Office | | This volunteer position will include planning, preparing and implementing the Youth Aiding Youth Summer Day Camp Program. 1. Along with staff, prepare for each daily session of the camp. This is done while still following the guidelines already outlined by the Youth Aiding Youth Program Supervisor. 2. Assist with planning and offering of activities, including crafts, games, sports, etc. 3. Take attendance each day. 4. Ensure that all children are safe while at the camp. 5. Be prepared to work one-to-one with some of the children as directed by Supervisor. 6. Assist the Supervisor with monitoring the children’s behaviour. 7. Ensure that all the children are enjoying the camp. 8. Notify the Supervisor of any concerns within the camp. |
Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up | Acton - 69 Acton Blvd; Burlington - 261 Plains Rd., East; Milton - 540 Commercial St. | Required |
| In-Community Shaker Sign Volunteer | Canadian Blood Services, Blood Donor Clinics, Burlington | | ● Stand on the sidewalk in front of the Canadian Blood Services clinic. ● If prospective donors stop to ask questions, direct them to the clinic. ● Communicate with In-Clinic volunteers and Donor Services Representatives to distinguish if and how many donors are donating due to the shaker sign (tracking) |
Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up ; Newcomers/ESL ; Seniors (55+) ; Families ; Community Groups | 1250 Brant Street, Burlington | Not Required |
| In-Community Volunteer: Public Awareness | Canadian Blood Services, Blood Donor Clinics, Burlington | | • Assist with set-up and teardown of the promotional booth and other equipment (if applicable) • Provide courteous and responsive service to prospective donors • Provide information about Canadian Blood Services programs and initiatives • Assist with management of participant records and event documentation • Deliver professional presentations on behalf of Canadian Blood Services about programs (including stem cell registry, as appropriate), the importance of blood donation and the need to recruit new blood donors for Canada’s blood system • Complete all required forms on time and bring forward requests for additional information and post-presentation feedback to Volunteer Resources |
Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up ; Newcomers/ESL ; Seniors (55+) ; Families | ||
| In-Clinic Leader (Milton) | Canadian Blood Services, Blood Donor Clinics, Burlington | | This assignment has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following: • Welcome and serve refreshment items to donors upon their arrival from the donation area • Observe donors and alert clinic staff of adverse reactions • Assist donors to feel both valued and appreciated for their donation • Encourage and recognize donor participation in CBS initiatives, as appropriate • Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements • Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures |
Adults aged 18 and up ; Seniors (55+) | Mobile Clinics are held at New Life Church 824 Thompson Road South Milton | Not Required |
| School Program Volunteer | Willow Park Ecology Centre | | Assist Willow Park Staff and volunteers to deliver the school field trip and in-class visit programs. Help with set up and take down of activities in the park for field trips (mid-April through mid-November) or in the classroom (mid-September through mid- June). Direct students to carry out one or more of the activities for half day or full day education programs. | Adults aged 18 and up | Field trips take place at Willow Park Ecology Centre in Georgetown. In-class programs in schools. | Required |
| Big Brothers/Big Sisters/Big Couples/Big Families | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hamilton and Burlington, Burlington Office | | A volunteer(s) is matched with a little brother or sister between the ages of six and sixteen. Together they spend 2 or 3 hours a week out in the community enjoying shared interests and participating in low cost social, educational and recreational activities. It is highly recommended that the volunteer have access to a vehicle. | Burlington Community | ||
| Chill Zone Sports Instructor | Community Development Halton, Volunteer Halton | | Volunteer Sport Instructor will commit to one full week in the summer. The program takes place from 9:30am-11:30am. The instructor will be present the full two hours and will be in charge of leading a skill development session that they have created from 10am - 11am. Each day the session will take place at a new North Burlington location and the volunteer will be responsible for meeting us at that location. The sport equipment will be provided by Chill Zone. | Youth ; High School Students | Burlington, TBA | Required |
| Community Support Volunteer | AbleLiving | | Attend community events, go shopping, to movies, or out for coffee with a young male adult with a physical disability that uses a wheelchair | Adults aged 18 and up | On a bus route. Palmer Drive and Guelph Line in Burlington | Required |
| Waiting Room Coordinator | ROCK, Head Office | | We need a qualified volunteer who can assist with managing the children in our waiting room. Some children will be with parents and others will be on their own. The main function is to ensure the children are safe and are appropriately occupied while they are waiting for their appointment. We will have activities, games and movies on hand for the volunteer to use with the children. Most children are well behaved. Some children start to misbehave when they are bored or anxious/stressed. Sometimes they will just need a little reassurance that our staff are very kind and helpful. If there are any behaviours that are not manageable then we will have staff nearby who can help. We want the waiting room to be family friendly, so the volunteer will help to make everyone feel welcome! | Adults aged 18 and up | 471 Pearl Street, Burlington; and 400 Bronte Street South, suite 101 | Required |
| Friday Activity Night | Burlington. Parks and Recreation Department, Programs for Individuals with Disabilities | | Assist in drop-in program for teens & young adults who have developmental delays. Help with group or one on one | Youth ; High School Students | Brant Hills Community Centre, 2255 Brant Street | Required |
| Committee Volunteer "Race for Teens At Risk" 5K Walk/Run | Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund | | To promote the event in school, friends, families and community. Route marshals, registration, food prep, raffle, set up- tear down, general volunteer. |
Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up | Coronation Park, Oakville | |
| Friendly Visitor | Links2Care, Oakville Office, Oakville/ Burlington/ Milton | | To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities in their homes or to go on outings in the community. Visits may include conversation, games, activities of interest and /or outings in the local community. Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week. |
Visits are in client homes. Location of client's homes varies by community. | Required | |
| Friendly Visitor | Links2Care, Acton Office | | To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities in their homes or to go on outings in the community. Visits may include conversation, games, activities of interest and /or outings in the local community. Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week. |
Adults aged 18 and up | Visits are in client homes. Location of client's homes varies by community. | Required |
| Friendly Visitor | Links2Care, Georgetown Office | | To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities in their homes or to go on outings in the community. Visits may include conversation, games, activities of interest and /or outings in the local community. Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week. |
Adults aged 18 and up | Visits are in client homes. Location of client's homes varies by community. | Required |
| Volunteer | ErinoakKids, Centre for Treatment and Development | | The following are some examples of the programs that are assisted by volunteers: Direct Support (working with children and clinicians/therapists) Core Services Audiology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Vision Services, Intensive Behavioural Services, Medical Services, Communication Services (i.e.clinics, hydrotherapy, printing and typing, classroom support, summer camps, social skills groups, etc.) Expanded Services Psychology & Psycho-educational Services, Special Services at Home, Transition Services, Nursing Services, Assistive Devices Resource Services, Caregiver Education Services, Community Participation and Engagement, Respite Services, Specialty Clinics, Recreation Therapy (Music, Drama), Early Childhood Education Services, Behaviour Consultation/ Therapy, Social Work (i.e.Respite Camp, Brothers and Sisters Day, Teen Drop-In, Dances, Skating, Cooking, book club, music, baseball, games nights, drama productions, music groups, etc.) Indirect Support (working behind the scenes to ensure that all services and operational needs function smoothly in support of our children and families) Administrative Support Clerical, Information and Resource Centre, data entry, photocopying, reception, mailings, etc. ErinoakKids Foundation (assisting with the profile raising and fundraising endeavours of our Foundation and other third party events to benefit ErinoakKids) Holiday festivities, HOG (Harley Owners Group) Ride, Dinner and Dance, Golf Tournaments, etc. Group Volunteering (Group volunteer days with corporations, teams, or community groups) |
Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up ; Seniors (55+) ; Community Groups ; Corporate Groups | Burloak site - International Blvd, Burlington, Respite site - Oakville, Bristol site - Oakville | Required |
| Volunteer Hospice Visiting | Acclaim Health | | Duties and Responsibilities: - Complete initial training program (missed classes to be made up) and participate in on-going education opportunities - Make a commitment of at least one to three hours a week for a one year period - Be punctual and reliable for all assignments, notifying Program Coordinator as soon as possible when unable to fulfill assignment due to vacation or sick leave When assigned to a client/family duties may include: - Providing support and companionship to client and/or family - Providing transportation to medical treatment appointments or shopping errands ONLY as part of their scheduled in-home visit - Providing respite for caregiver - Assisting client by reading/writing/errands, with activities of daily living - Providing bereavement follow-up when necessary or applicable according to our policies - Follow all visiting protocol as per policies and procedures - If providing transportation, to notify own insurance company of driving on volunteer basis and will carry a minimum of $1 million third party liability - Submit monthly reports recording all contacts and visits with client/family, observations, - Maintain monthly contact with the Program Coordinator - Maintain confidentiality - Ask for assistance if help or support or additional information is required - Comply with the fragrance-free and smoke-free environment policy |
Adults aged 18 and up | Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton | Required |
| Meals on Wheels - Runner | Links2Care, Georgetown Office | | Deliver hot meals to clients in their homes as directed. Client may require assistance with opening packages. Be aware of unusual circumstances. Be able to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to get to and from Georgetown office on their own. | Adults aged 18 and up ; Seniors (55+) | Georgetown and Acton area | Required |
| Backpack Program Student Volunteer | Links2Care, Georgetown Office | | To assist in organizing and marketing of the Backpack Program, awareness campaign, fundraising activities, special projects or events | Youth ; High School Students | Various | |
| General Board Member | Grace House Incorporated | | Reviewing the operations of the grace house program, providing policy governance, and supporting the Executive Director | Grace Lutheran Church, front foyer, near Oakville Hospital | Not Required | |
| Therapy Dog Member | St John Ambulance, Oakville - Milton & Halton Hills Branch, Therapy Dog Program | | Handlers and their canines make weekly visits to long term care facilities in Milton, Oakville & Halton Hills. There is a short training/evaluation process including a minimum of 10 visits. Canines must be at least 1 year old. Volunteer hours are flexible to your schedule. Handlers must be 18 or 16 and accompanied by an adult. Handlers must commit to 60 hours per year. | Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up | Various locations | |
| Go Girls! Program Facilitator | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton | | As a Go Girls! Facilitator your role is to lead a group of 8-10 grade 7 & 8 girls in a 7 week program focusing on Active Living, Balanced Eating and Feeling Good about themselves. | Adults aged 18 and up | Public and Catholic Elementary Schools in Oakville, Milton, Georgetown & Acton | Required |
| Medical First Responders- Milton & Halton Hills | St John Ambulance, Oakville - Milton & Halton Hills Branch | | Working within a team you will provide first aid coverage at local events. St. John Ambulance will train you to Medical First Responder status at no fee to you. You will be asked to attend weekly meetings Wednesday evenings where training, event coverage and simulations scenario are conducted. | Adults aged 18 and up | Varies with event | Required |
| Volunteer Visitor | Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton, Oakville office | | As a volunteer respite visitor you must strive: 1) to maintain client/family confidentiality 2) to give support to client and family members 3) to work toward ideals of program 4) to submit volunteer visiting activity reports, e-mail or regular mail 5) to act in the accordance with the image the Alzheimer Society wishes to project in the community 6) to notify the coordinator when service is terminated and complete a program evaluation |
client's homes | Required | |
| Summer Camp Volunteer | Halton Children's Aid Society | | During July and August we run a special summer camp for children who would otherwise not be able to experience the joys of making friends and learning new skills in a camp setting. Volunteers join our specially trained counsellors and assist in all areas of the camp program. Energy, patience, and a keen sense of humour are the key qualifications for this role. This position is especially rewarding for students who are thinking of a career in social work or teaching. | Burlington, Milton and Acton | Required | |
| Driver | Compassion Society of Halton | | Volunteer Driver needed 2.5 hrs 3 mornings per week. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Volunteer can pick one day a week, two or even 3 days a week. | 484 Plains Road East, Unit 7 | Required | |
| Child Care Volunteer | Halton Children's Aid Society | | Child Care responsibilities. Assist needy families with occasional child care duties. Occasional cooking or cleaning may be required. Picking up children from school. | At the agency, your home, or client's home | Required | |
| Mentors/Special Friend Volunteers | Halton Children's Aid Society | | Are you a happy, confident adult with a positive outlook on life? Do your friends and family tell you that you're great with children? Why not consider sharing your spare time, skills and laughter with a child/youth in need in your community? Our volunteers act as positive role models to children of all ages throughout Halton. Individuals are matched with a child/youth in need and spend time doing recreational or social outings in the community. In as little as a few hours a month you can make a significant difference in the life of a child. | In the community | Required | |
| Adult Leisure Buddy volunteer | Community Living Burlington | | Volunteer to spend time with an adult with developmental disabilities. Assist person in accessing their community by community activities such as going for walks, coffee, movies, bowling etc. depending on interest. | Various location in Burlington | Required | |
| Compassion Volunteer | Compassion Society of Halton | | Preparation before opening. We open at 12 but need to organize food received that morning from Food for Life and Refresh Foods. Clothes sorting, screening and organizing. | 484 Plains Road East, Unit 7 | Required |