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| Position Title | Organization Name(s) | Communities | Duties | Suitable For | Volunteering Location | Police Check |
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| 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 |
| Volunteer Mentor (for Internationally Trained Professionals - Trades) | Halton Multicultural Council | | Provide an introduction for new Canadians about navigating various career fields and the workplace setting. Mentors work with internationally trained individuals to share their knowledge of the skills, educational requirements, work environments, and lifestyles that accompany all aspects of their career field. | Burlington, Oakville, Milton | 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 |
| Language Volunteers | Acclaim Health | | Volunteers are needed who speak at least one of the following languages: Korean, Portuguese, Brazilian, Italian, Spanish, Indian, Polish, Ukrainian. | High School Students ; Adults aged 18 and up ; Newcomers/ESL ; Seniors (55+) | Clients home or retirement home in Oakville | 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 |
| 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 |
| Volunteer Driver - Meal Delivery | Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels | | To deliver hot and/or frozen meals to individuals in their homes in Oakville on a regular or substitute basis. | Start & end at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital - Deliveries throughout Oakville | 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 | |
| Youth Volunteer | SENACA Seniors Day Program Halton Incorporated | | Help out with activities in the program such as: crafts, ceramics, baking, carpet bowling, bingo, sing alongs, group discussions, one on one reminiscing, shuffleboard, bocce ball, word games, drama, exercise classes, current affairs, trivia, manicures, board games Help out with various everyday tasks such as setting up for lunch, cleaning up after lunch |
Youth ; High School Students | 2 Locations in Oakville: Central: 53 Bond St and 2521 Dundas St. West (Palermo) | Required |
| 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 |
| Staff Assistant | Seniors Activation Maintenance Program | | Depending on interests and hobbies of clients, assist in participating daily activities. Assist staff with program routine. Keep score, assist with coffee time, serving lunch, socializing, walking, assist with games, computers, gardening (spring & summer only) | Youth ; High School Students | 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 |
| Runner - Meals on Wheels | Links2Care, Acton Office | | To deliver hot meals to Meals on Wheels clients. Driver and runner must be able to work as a team. Client may require assistance with opening packages. Volunteer should be aware of unusual circumstances. Ability to read and follow directions. Must be able to get to and from the Acton office on their own. | Adults aged 18 and up ; Seniors (55+) | Acton and surrounding area | 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 | |
| Student Volunteer | SENACA Seniors Day Program Halton Incorporated | | There are many opportunities for students such as: 1)help with computer work 2)assist staff with one to one activities such as reading, talking, doing manicures, puzzles, crafts, cards 3) assist staff with program activities such as carpet bowling, shuffle board, horseshoes, trivia 4)assist by helping with the day to day organizational chores such as set up, clean up, laundry, tidying, crafts, bulletin boards 5) help with special events such as Christmas party, garage sale, fundraising events. |
Youth ; High School Students | 53 Bond Street or Palermo United Church (Bronte Road and Dundas) Oakville, On | 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 |
| In - School Mentor | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton | | Each adult volunteer becomes a special friend to one child. Volunteer will spend one hour a week with a boy or girl at the child's school. The volunteer and child will spend time doing activities that are of interest to the child such as playing games, puzzles, crafts, reading, talking or sports. The match is based on fun. Volunteer may volunteer in a school close to their home or their work in the Halton Region. | Adults aged 18 and up | Elementary schools in Halton | Required |
| Special Steps Volunteer | Acclaim Health | | To provide companionship, emotional and social stimulation in the form of a home visit, outing/drive or a walk with clients who are experiencing memory loss. In home regular visits weekly, biweekly or bimonthly for as little as 1 hour. Volunteer could also provide some caregiver relief to spouse or family member. Volunteers are often matched with seniors with similar interests and volunteer can dictate level of comfort with suggested client match (type of client and frequency of visits). Duties are in volunteers' own community. Volunteer opportunity great for students. |
Adults aged 18 and up ; Newcomers/ESL ; Seniors (55+) | Client's home or retirement home | 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Friendly Visitor Volunteer | Acclaim Health | | Outings for general errands, coffee, visits to library, parks, grocery and personal shopping. In-home visits to clients in volunteers' own community. Provide assistance and companionship to isolated seniors and physically challenged adults. Specific languages sometimes needed. Time commitment of 2-3 hours per week or by-weekly. | Clients home or retirement home----Oakville, Burlington & North Halton | Required | |
| Big Brother | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton | | Provide Little Brother with support, guidance and friendship, opportunities for improving social skills and self esteem, and offering low cost shared activities. Also opportunity for a couple to provide a Little Brother with same support. | As convenient to volunteer and client | 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 | |
| Leisure Buddy | Community Living Oakville | | Volunteer to spend time with an adult with developmental disabilities. Assist person in accessing their community by going for walks, coffee, movies, bowling etc. depending on individual's interests. | Various locations in Oakville | Required | |
| 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 | |
| Friendly Visitor | Community Living Oakville | | Volunteer with individuals both one on one and in groups. May include reading books, assisting with computer or reading skills, etc. May assist with with attending community events events or activities such as going to the movies, shopping, walks. | Various Residential Settings in Oakville | Required | |
| Friendly Visitor | Community Living Burlington | | Volunteer with individuals both one to one and in groups. May include reading books, assisting with computer or reading skills, etc. May assist employees while attending events or activities in the community such as; going to the movies, shopping, walks in the community etc. | 3057 Mainway, Burlington | Required | |
| Leisure Buddy volunteer | Community Living Burlington | | Suggested activities include; shopping, movies, sporting events, swimming, fairs & festivals, out to dinner or coffee, going to Chapters. | Various homes in Burlington | Required | |
| Delivery and Driver | Halton Hills Public Library, Library on Wheels | | Pick up selection of library materials from the Georgetown Branch and deliver to individuals or residences; return previous selection to the Library. |
Georgetown and Acton | Required |