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| Position Title | Organization Name(s) | Communities | Duties | Suitable For | Volunteering Location | Police Check |
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| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Website Volunteer | Halton Environmental Network | ![]() | Volunteer will assist with website updates. If interested, volunteer will also obtain update information by contacting member organizations. | Youth ; High School Students | Halton Region | Not Required |
| Advisory Committee Member (Halton Breastfeeding Connection) | Halton. Halton Region Health Department, Early Years Health | ![]() | As an Advisory Committee member, you would attend monthly meetings to discuss current Halton Breastfeeding Connection issues and to plan events such as volunteer education sessions, volunteer recognition, community awareness promotion and World Breastfeeding Week celebrations. Meetings take place in Halton region (usually Burlington or Oakville) and times are flexible around Members' schedules. Members may bring their children to meetings. | Adults aged 18 and up | Meetings in Planning Committee members' homes (usually Burlington, Oakville). | Not Required |
| Board of Directors | STRIDE, Head Office | ![]() | Board of Directors meet 9 times a year. A two year commitment is needed. Volunteer should have an interest in assisting STRIDE and help provide direction in the services provided by the agency. | STRIDE offices - Milton, Oakville & Acton | Not 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 |
| Community Awareness Committee Member | Danielle's Place, Eating Disorder Support and Resource Centre | ![]() | Duties include: attending Community Awareness Committee meetings, potentially running information booths and providing information to and community members. Activities include: planning upcoming information events and speaking opportunities for Danielle's Place. |
Required | ||
| Peer Outreach Training | Peer Outreach Support Services & Education (POSSE) | ![]() | Your only duty is to show up, be open minded, non-judgmental and willing to learn. January through May is our official POSSE outreach trainings where we cover such topics as racism, sexism, sexual assault, homelessness, homophobia, harm reduction, sexual health, anti-oppression etc... Reps from various social service agencies come in and engage the youth in discussion around the issues but also let us know about what services are available in the community. Youth are encouraged to get involved in the discussions but are welcome to listen only. The youth who have been through trainings are out in the community from June through September handing out harm reduction supplies, resource and referral information connecting with youth in their community. From October to December we begin meeting again and these trainings are a little more informal, and open to what youth want to do. Sometimes we have doc/talk nights where we watch a documentary and have a discussion. We have done resume building/ interview skills, yoga, improv, starting a social movement, self-defense. This is an opportunity to come to POSSE trainings, get your volunteer hours for school, and potentially apply for one of the paid positions for which you will receive honoraria for all training and outreach work. |
Youth ; High School Students | Locations info on our website: http://www.posseproject.ca/index.php/peer-outreach/training/ | Not Required |
| Special Events Volunteers | Halton Women's Place | ![]() | Volunteers will assist with special events that either raise awareness about Halton Women's Place in the community or assist by volunteering to plan or help at fundraisers such as Gala Dinner Auction, Golf Tournaments, Polar Bear Swim, car-washes, BBQ's, etc. Gala Committee members needed for monthly meetings September to March. Assist with sponsorship, ticket sales, and auction item solicitation. |
Adults aged 18 and up | Various locations in Halton, depending on event | Required |
| Volunteers | Halton Women's Place | ![]() | Volunteers for front line and child and youth duties for Burlington and Milton locations. | Adults aged 18 and up | Burlington and Milton Shelters | Required |
| Host Home Provider | Bridging the Gap | ![]() | Host Homes are required to provide youth with a room, meals, access to laundry (including detergent), linens, tv, heat, hydro and washroom facilities. | 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 Day Programs Volunteers | Community Living North Halton | ![]() | Assist with various activities according to interest. Various Day Programs and After School Programs. | Various locations in Milton and Georgetown | Required | |
| Support Group Convenor ~ Burlington Support Group | Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Burlington Brain Tumour Support Group | ![]() | The Support Group Convener will work with the Support Group Facilitator to organize, prepare meetings, act as a liaison between the group and its members and attend the monthly meetings. The convener will call group members monthly to remind them of upcoming meetings, provide BTFC with updated membership listings, ensure meeting room is set up and refreshments are made available. The Convener regularly reports to the Support Services Specialist at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada regarding any pertinent information relating to the group and group members. | West Plains United Church, Burlington | Required | |
| ARC Volunteer | Community Living Burlington | ![]() | Assist individuals in the completion of contracts while ensuring quality control. | 3057 Mainway, Burlington | Required |
