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| Position Title | Organization Name(s) | Communities | Duties | Suitable For | Volunteering Location | Police Check |
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| Communication Faciliator | Halton Aphasia Centre | ![]() | - Work with small groups of people with aphasia - Help facilitate or create conditions for conversation and discussion to occur - Encourage the exchange of ideas and opinions among aphasic and non-aphasic members - Bring forth thoughts and new ideas to the group - Setting-up materials prior to start of the group as well as assisting in minor clean-up following the session |
Adults aged 18 and up | 2 locations, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays in Burlington and Wednesdays in Georgetown | |
| Family/Peer Volunteers | Darling Home for Kids (The) | ![]() | 1) Family Volunteer The Family Volunteer works alongside the professional care team and provides companionship to enhance the quality of life for the child during their stay at The Darling Home for Kids. The family volunteers are with the children at the bedside, during activities, within the Snoezelen area, enjoying arts and crafts, on outings within the community, and generally are there to support the child and family with whatever activities they are doing. Family volunteers must be at least 20 years of age. 2) Peer Volunteer The Peer Volunteer supports the Family Volunteers and the professional care team. Peer Volunteers are between the ages of 14-19 years old. The peer volunteer will be a friend to the children by playing with the child, enjoying arts and crafts, playing video games, interacting with the child on a companion to companion basis. |
Youth ; High School Students | Milton | Required |
| Alzheimer Services Volunteer | Acclaim Health | ![]() | Under the direction of program staff, the volunteer assists in the delivery of therapeutic social and recreational activities for memory impaired seniors participating in the seniors day program. | Adults aged 18 and up | 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville & 760 Brant Street, Burlington | Required |
| Elder Life Program Volunteer | Joseph Brant Hospital, Auxiliary | ![]() | Volunteers will be part of the HELP team to provide social support, mental stimulation,daily walking & exercise to elderly patients preparing to discharge from the hospital. | Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up ; Seniors (55+) | Required | |
| Communication Volunteer | Halton Aphasia Centre | ![]() | ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the guidance of the Speech Language Pathologist, the communication volunteer will learn new skills to: *work with small groups of people with aphasia *help facilitate or create conditions for conversation and discussion to occur *encourage the exchange of ideas and opinions among aphasic and non-aphasic members *bring forth thoughts and new ideas to the group Other responsibilities may include: *setting-up materials prior to start of the group as well as assisting in minor clean-up following the session *informing the SLP in advance when unable to attend a session *maintaining confidential all information obtained from contact with members of the HAC |
Adults aged 18 and up | Required | |
| Installation Volunteers | Halton Healthcare Services, ConnectCARE Emergency Response Service | ![]() | Equipment installations and equipment replacement. Experience the personal growth and satisfaction that becoming a volunteer brings. Enjoy flexible hours to suit your availability. Mileage reimbursement for volunteer installers. Support your local hospital. |
Halton and Surrounding Area | Required | |
| Employment Facilitator | STRIDE, South Halton, Worksite, Supported Employment | ![]() | The Employment Facilitator will assist in providing vocational rehabilitation support services to individuals facing mental health issues, under the direction of Vocational Support Workers and Employment Specialists, functioning as a member of the STRIDE team. Volunteers will assist clients and staff in many ways. Contact STRIDE for additional information. | Adults aged 18 and up | 2245 Wyecroft Road, Oakville | Required |
| Employment Facilitator | STRIDE, North Halton, Worksite, Supported Employment | ![]() | The Employment Facilitator will assist in providing vocational rehabilitation support services to individuals facing mental health issues, under the direction of Vocational Support Workers and Employment Specialists, functioning as a member of the STRIDE team. Volunteers will assist clients and staff in many ways. Contact STRIDE for additional information. | Adults aged 18 and up | 12 Wallace St., Acton or 55 Ontario St. Milton | Required |
| Lunch-Time Assistant | SENACA Seniors Day Program Halton Incorporated | ![]() | Help to clean up the kitchen and set tables for lunch. Assist with serving clients lunch. Assist with cleanup, loading dishwasher. Start the laundry after lunch. | People with a physical disability ; People with a hearing impairment ; Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up ; Newcomers/ESL ; Seniors (55+) ; Families ; Community Groups ; Corporate Groups | S.E.N.A.C.A.'s Central Location: 53 Bond St. (Kerr/Rebecca Streets) Oakville | Required |
| Program Assistant | SENACA Seniors Day Program Halton Incorporated | ![]() | Assisting staff with group activities such as: bowling, shuffleboard, golf, boccee ball, cards, tea parties, dancing, baking, crafts, music, serving lunches, serving snacks, drama, gardening,discussion groups, helping with laundry, dishes, etc. Provide one to one conversations with clients, give manicures, read stories, reminisce, play cards,etc. Bring your own special skills and perhaps start a new interest group. |
Youth ; High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up ; Newcomers/ESL ; Seniors (55+) ; Community Groups | Required | |
| Intensive Care Unit Volunteer | Halton Healthcare Services, Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Volunteer Services | ![]() | Assist the Intensive Care Team in greeting and supporting families and other visitors to the ICU. Volunteers will help by welcoming new families to the unit/hospital, providing comfort measures during their stay & liaising between visitors and staff. |
Adults aged 18 and up | Oakville hospital site | |
| Hospital Volunteer - Adult | Halton Healthcare Services, Georgetown Hospital | ![]() | Hospital volunteers assist in chronic care, medical surgical wards, gift shop and coffee kiosk, information desk and fundraising functions depending upon availability and openings. | Adults aged 18 and up ; Seniors (55+) | Not Required | |
| Hospital Youth Volunteers | Halton Healthcare Services, Milton District Hospital | ![]() | Youth volunteers (high school students) assist in chronic care, medical surgical and obstetrics wards, offering meal tray support, friendly visiting and helping out staff on the patient unit. Youth can also be placed on the information desk, or those 16 years of age and older can volunteer in the Gift Shop. Post-secondary students must apply as an adult. | Youth ; High School Students | Derry Road and Bronte Street | Not Required |
| Program Volunteer | Seniors Activation Maintenance Program | ![]() | Opportunity depends on interest and hobbies of volunteer. Assist clients to participate in daily activities. Assist staff with program routine. Supervise group activities. Keep score for activities. Assist with serving coffee and meals. Socialize with clients. Work with staff and students for the well-being of the clients, basic computer skills for seniors, gardening/ horticulture | Youth | 1921 Snake Road, Notre Dame Centre - Waterdown | Required |
| Chapel Service Volunteer | Halton. Social and Community Services Department, Services for Seniors Division, Long-Term Care Homes, Creek Way Village | ![]() | To enable as many residents to attend faith based services as possible. Assist residents to and from chapel as directed by Life Enrichment Therapists. Assist during the service by helping with hymn books, prayers etc. | Creek Way Village | Required | |
| Co-op Student Volunteer - High school or College student | Halton. Social and Community Services Department, Services for Seniors Division, Long-Term Care Homes, Creek Way Village | ![]() | Experience a learning opportunity in a geriatric facility,working directly with residents and or clients under the guidance of a staff supervisor. | Creek Way Village | Required | |
| Friendly Visitor Volunteer | Halton. Social and Community Services Department, Services for Seniors Division, Long-Term Care Homes, Creek Way Village | ![]() | To provide social, physical, spiritual or intellectual stimulation on a one on one basis to residents. Visit residents as assigned by manager. Meet, talk, interact with residents. Assist residents to interact with others and participate in activities. Go for walks, read and conversations with residents. | Creek Way Village | Required | |
| Mealtime Assistant Volunteer | Halton. Social and Community Services Department, Services for Seniors Division, Long-Term Care Homes, Creek Way Village | ![]() | To enhance the mealtime experience and encourage residents to increase their food intake. Training provided & staff supervisor on hand at all times. | Creek Way Village | Required | |
| Seamstress Volunteer | Halton. Social and Community Services Department, Services for Seniors Division, Long-Term Care Homes, Creek Way Village | ![]() | Repair and modify residents clothing as required. Repair items belonging to residents as required. Prepare list of supplies required. | Creek Way Village, 5200 Corporate Dr, Oakville | Required | |
| Dialysis Unit Volunteer | Halton Healthcare Services, Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Volunteer Services | ![]() | Provide comfort and companionship to patients and assist staff at the Burlington and/or Oakville Dialysis units. | Oakville Hospital, Oakville and/or Joseph Brant Wellness House, Burlington | ||
| Major Services | Halton Healthcare Services, Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Volunteer Services | ![]() | Variety of positions. Out-patient clinics, Nursing Units, Information Desk, Geriatric services, In-hospital Transport, Patient Visitation, Emergency, Dialysis, Clerical services, Fundraising, Leadership, are just a few of the opportunities available. | Not Required | ||
| Youth Programs | Halton Healthcare Services, Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Volunteer Services | ![]() | The Hospital administers a Fall/Winter Youth after school program and in weekends for students aged 14 to 18 years of age. They provide help in various area of the hospital particularly in-patient services. One 2-3 hour shift per week. More than one shift is possible. |
Youth | Not Required |
