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Milton. Community Services, Mattamy National Cycling Centre, Recreation & Cycling Facilities & Programs
Mattamy National Cycling Centre, Milton

Volunteer positions for all different ages and abilities. 

We are looking to recruit over 150 volunteers for various positions to assist at the TISSOT UCI Track Nations Cup – Milton event (Apr 12-14, 2024).

The organizing committee will be looking to recruit over 150 volunteers for various position in areas such as access control, ticketing, accreditation, transportation and more. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and available for a minimum of 2 shifts.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton, Halton Office, Mentoring Programs for Young People
Selected elementary schools in Oakville and Milton

Enrolling volunteers for the 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR in Oakville and Milton. At this time we are not offering a Burlington location for the 2024-25 school year, please check back closer to Fall 2024.

Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year ramps up in April/May 2024 and continues all through the end of the school year and into the summer months. Spots are usually (almost) full by the time school starts up in September.

High school students will mentor a child once a week after school in a one-to-one relationship, with an elementary school student. Involves assisting a child in grades 3-8 with their homework, playing educational games, and developing organizational skills. Homework Club takes place at a number of elementary schools across the Halton region. For the 2024-25 school year, Homework Club will only run in-person (we will no longer offer virtual spots).

Please only apply if you are interested in mentoring IN PERSON at a specific school (in Oakville or Milton).

*Interviews and training are all done on Zoom*

Milton Speed Skating Club
Milton Sports Center, 605 Santa Maria Blvd, Milton, ON

There are several roles to fill:

1)      Rink Side Assistants .  Get the racers on & off the ice at the Rink Doors 2 positions

2)      Runner for the Clerk. Tasked with finding skaters who are not in position prior to the race. Someone with a fast response to run to dressing rooms and call names. 1 Volunteer

3)      Water Buckets. Fill and lift water buckets and maintain a clean area. Lots of repetitive lifting. 2 Volunteer

4)      Runner for skate guards. As skaters get on the ice, they remove skater guards, sweaters, etc. These need to be transferred to the location where the skaters get off the ice. Lots of walking.  4 Volunteers.

5)      Hospitality room servers. Two possible roles; general room help prepping and maintaining the hospitality room. We may also require food servers during lunch (this role will be a 3 hour posting mid-day).  2 Volunteers

6) Runner for skate results. Collect and post race results. Lots of walking.  2 Volunteers.

7)      Timers/Line Judge/Lap Counters. For more mature volunteers who have a lot of focus. These are the official positions of timer (using stop watch to time skaters) and line judge – determining who came across the finish line first/second/third. 4 Volunteers

8)      Track Steward. Maintain the ice surface and blocks during the event. On the ice position on skates all day; Will train.

10)   Event Photographer / Social Media Coordinator. Keep the WhatsApp up to date; Post event photos to Facebook and/or Instagram.  Must have your own camera.   1 Volunteer

11)   Friday Night setup. Help put equipment out on the ice and hospitality room. 9pm-Midnight  2 Volunteers

Nankind GTA, North York Office, Nankind [formerly Nanny Angel Network]

*** THIS IS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ***

Please apply by visiting https://nankind.com/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-angel/

 

How you can help?

* Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children.

* Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.

* Two (2) hours of childcare service per week to the same family.

 

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become a Virtual Volunteer Angel!

 

Do you want to support families living with cancer? Are you willing to commit 2 hours of virtual support per week to a child in need? Join Nankind as we lessen the impact of cancer on families through our virtual support programs.

Nankind offers rewarding volunteer positions for those who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families.

Virtual Volunteer Angels provide childcare support for parents who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care, and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period to help reduce any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing due to their parent’s illness or death.

By meeting weekly, building trust, and having fun, our Angels help parents gain the confidence and peace of mind to rest or attend medical appointments, knowing their children are cared for and supported by knowledgeable and compassionate volunteers.

Our Angels receive specialized training and the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time.

How to apply

1. Please apply by visiting https://nankind.com/volunteer/volunteer-programs/

2. Click on "Apply Now".

3. Complete the application then submit. 

Qualifications

* Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check.

* Must have about 100 hours of experience providing childcare support (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc). Moms, Dads & Grandparents may qualify with family childcare experience.

* Must reside in Canada.

 

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

 

Port Nelson United Church
Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Dr, Burlington ON L7N 1H7

Meals of Hope has opportunities for volunteers to work as dishwashers on Saturdays.  Using a commercial dishwasher, volunteers work in teams of two (2) on Saturdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.  

This is a physical role and volunteers need to be able to lift, stand, and move dishes through the process during each shift.

 

BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association
Online and various indoor/outdoor locations in Burlington.

By sharing ideas, resources, successes and by working together on school and community eco-projects, we can have a greater impact with a louder voice. After all, it is OUR collective future. 

Join us monthly as we learn about eco-issues and campaigns, plan educational / empowering eco-action activities for the community, discuss the latest eco-news, and connect with like-minded people. Everyone within the age range is welcome! 

We offer a mix of in-person events as well as the opportunity to volunteer online through our Social Media Subcommittee. 

Outdoor events occur on different days of the week and could be anything from hikes, litter clean-ups, plantings, invasive plant removals, event greening, and opportunities to connect and care for nature. Watch our Instagram for updates or contact us to join our Youth Network mailing list.

Drop in online meetings are once a month throughout the winter months IDecember to March), usually on a Monday @ 4:30 pm. Message us on Instagram or send an email for the meeting link.  

If you have something you would like to add to the agenda, please let us know when you join the meeting or get the invite.

Note: Our Social Media Subcommittee develops content for  BurlingtonGreen’s social platforms. Opportunities include graphic design, writing and research.

 

 

Royal City Soccer Club, Summer Soccer Camps

Volunteers can apply for:

·         morning sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 12:30pm),

·         afternoon sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 12:30pm – 4:30pm) or

·         full days sessions (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm)

 

All nine (9) weeks of July and August are available to volunteer for.  Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities:

·         Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp

·         Equipment collection and maintenance (ie. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones)

·         General help around camp

·         Maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols

·         Adhere to and help enforce all camp policies & procedures

Event Coordinator   Burlington  Oakville 
Oakville Festivals of Film and Art

The Volunteer Event Coordinator will assist with setting up for OFFA events, and  hand out pamphlets and other information, and be able to assist with our Name That Movie Game. Some familiarity with laptops, social media and digital marketing would be useful. Previous event coordination experience required. These events could be evenings and weekends or weeknights.

Royal City Soccer Club, Summer Soccer Camps
Nelson Park – 4183 New St, Burlington, ON L7L 1T3

Volunteers can apply for:

·         morning sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 12:30pm),

·         afternoon sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 12:30pm – 4:30pm) or

·         full days sessions (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm)

 

All nine (9) weeks of July and August are available to volunteer for.  Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities:

·         Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp

·         Equipment collection and maintenance (ie. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones)

·         General help around camp

·         Maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols

·         Adhere to and help enforce all camp policies & procedures

Royal City Soccer Club, Summer Soccer Camps
Glen Abbey Park – 1415 Third Line Oakville, ON L6M 3G2

Volunteers can apply for:

·         morning sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 12:30pm),

·         afternoon sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 12:30pm – 4:30pm) or

·         full days sessions (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm)

 

All nine (9) weeks of July and August are available to volunteer for.  Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities:

·         Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp

·         Equipment collection and maintenance (ie. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones)

·         General help around camp

·         Maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols

·         Adhere to and help enforce all camp policies & procedures

Royal City Soccer Club, Summer Soccer Camps
99 Thompson Rd S, Milton, ON L9T 5H3

Volunteers can apply for:

·         morning sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 12:30pm),

·         afternoon sessions (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 12:30pm – 4:30pm) or

·         full days sessions (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm)

 

All nine (9) weeks of July and August are available to volunteer for.  Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities:

·         Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp

·         Equipment collection and maintenance (ie. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones)

·         General help around camp

·         Maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols

·         Adhere to and help enforce all camp policies & procedures

Food for Life Canada, Food Collection and Distribution
2258 Mountainside Dr, Burlington

Packing and sorting fresh food into crates that will be distributed to our community partners and neighbours in need. Some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) required; participating in a temperature controlled Pack Room. Closed-toe shoes required.

Mountainside Market Volunteer   Burlington  Hamilton (City of)  Milton  Oakville 
Food for Life Canada, Food Collection and Distribution
2258 Mountainside Drive, Burlington

Grocer:  Sorting and stocking food for the market, helping neighbours

Checkout (18+)/Check-out Assistant: Assisting neighbours with the checkout process after their shop

Greeter (18+): Welcoming neighbors to the market, checking them in for their appointment. Assisting new neighbours signing up for their FFL membership

Meat/Cake Counter: Helping neighbours with their selection of meats and baked goods

*Some positions require volunteers to be 18 years or older

Shift times are:

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:30am-12:30pm, 12:45-4:00pm; 4:00-6:30pm

Tremaine Market Volunteer   Burlington  Milton  Oakville 
Food for Life Canada, Food Collection and Distribution
Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd

Grocer: Sorting and stocking food for the market, helping neighbours

Checkout (18+): Assisting neighbours with the checkout process after their shop

Greeter (18+): Welcoming neighbours to the market, helping them as they shop

Meat/Cake Counter: Assisting neighbours with their selection of meats and baked goods while they shop

Canadian Blood Services, Halton
1250 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontarion

A Donor Centre Volunteer's main responsability is in the hospitality area of blood donor events. Volunteers play an integral part in maintaining donor relationships as they provide a warm and welcoming environment post donation. They offer refreshments, thank donors and monitor for donor reactions. Volunteers work hand in hand with clinic staff to ensure a positive donation experience.

Prime Earth, Youth Empowerment & Environmental Conservation Organization

Are you eager to make a positive impact on the world? We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers like you to be our beta testers and help shape the future of our exciting new personal growth  program, PowerSeekers. The program is designed to help young adults who care about the fragile state of our planet build confidence and develop personal skills for success while strengthening their connection to nature. PowerSeekers prioritizes personal growth, environmental conservation, and social justice to create a more compassionate world. We focus on 4 key issues: (1) how we treat nature, (2) how we treat animals, (3) how we treat ourselves, and (4) how we treat each other. We create opportunities for our members to become active agents of positive social and environmental change in their communities turning their passion into action. Volunteer BETA Testers will be on the forefront of change blazing the trail to help bring this exciting new program to life in Canada.  

Please sign up on our website: https://www.prime-earth.org/powerseekers-volunteers

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Work through self-guided educational material each week over the course of 30 days.

  • Provide a review of our materials each week by filling out a short feedback form.

  • Attend weekly feedback meetings with our team to discuss your experience as a BETA tester. 

Social Media/Outreach Assistant   Burlington  Halton Hills  Hamilton (City of)  Milton  Oakville 
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network

For the last 18 years, Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network has been offering free meditation classes in the Halton region and beyond. We have had the joy of touching individuals and families across Halton by offering thousands of self-realization and meditation workshops in community centers, corporations, small businesses, senior homes, schools, and youth support organizations. 

We are looking for volunteers to help grow our social media presence, as well to spread and strengthen our outreach in the community. 

Network Expansion: Actively reaching out to organizations and individuals to expand our non-profit's presence and build strategic partnerships (strategy and approach will be provided and will be a collaborative exercise with the other team members).
Content Creation: Crafting engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Community Calendars) to reflect our mission.
Create & Organize Resources: Manage participants and build a repository of community contacts
Collaborative Strategy and Analytics: Work with our team to implement social media strategies, analyzing performance metrics for continuous improvement.
Marketing and Promotion: Actively promoting events and programs. Can include sharing posters with interested organizations and businesses in person. 

Gift Shop Volunteer   Burlington  Hamilton (City of) 
Joseph Brant Hospital

Volunteers provide: customer service through sales, re-stock merchandise, open/close gift shop, perform cash and credit transactions ; sell lottery tickets

 

Country Heritage Park, Food and Farm Education, Field Trip Venue, Private Tours, Heritage Venue, Event Venue and Operational Farm
8560 Tremaine Road, Milton (near Kelso Conservation Area & 401)

Seeking Volunteers! Whether you love the great outdoors, have a knack for heritage preservation, enjoy sewing, are handy with tools, or have unique interests or any multitude of different activities, we have a place for you! Join our dynamic team and make real impact. Help us maintain natural beauty, preserve history, mend textiles, tackle maintenance tasks, whip up culinary delights, or share your special skills. Your passion matters. Be part of something meaningful. Contact us today to volunteer your time and talents. Together, we will create lasting memories and strengthen our community #VolunteerOpportunity #MakeADifference

Re-Imagine Ontario, Oakville, Community Support Services for Children, Youth and Seniors

Job Summary:

Tutors will provide academic support, guidance, and mentorship to vulnerable youth in the Halton-Mississauga areas, with a focus on improving their knowledge and understanding of Reading, Science, Mathematics, and others. This will be online.

Responsibilities:

  •  Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions to students aged 10-19 years primarily in STEM subjects, reading and others.
  • Assist students in understanding and completing their homework assignments, projects, and preparing for tests and exams.
  • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation and engagement from students.
  •   Identify individual student learning needs and tailor tutoring strategies accordingly.
  • Develop and implement personalized learning plans based on students' strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity among students through hands-on activities and real-life applications of STEM concepts and reading.
  • Foster a supportive and respectful relationship with students, promoting their confidence and self-esteem in their academic abilities.
  • Collaborate with other tutors, staff, and volunteers to share best practices, resources, and ideas for enhancing the tutoring program.
  • Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions, including student progress, challenges, and areas for improvement.
  • Attend periodic training sessions and staff meetings to enhance tutoring skills and stay updated on program policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to the organization's guidelines, code of conduct, and safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and well-being of the students.
St Jude's Anglican Church
Oakville

Volunteers needed in the following Community Outreach Programs: 


Neighbourhood Care Network (ongoing, work with individuals or families to identify and access needed resources).*

Grocery Delivery Program (weekly on Wednesday mornings, to an Oakville Halton Community Housing neighbourhood).*

Community BBQ program (Summer only, weekly on Thursday afternoons, at Oakville Halton Community Housing neighbourhood).

Dinner at your Door (Thursday mid day - year round delivering hot prepared meals to home-bound local persons).* 

Lyon’s Lane vegetable garden plot (Spring and summer Tuesday mornings - growing and harvesting produce for donation to local food outreach programs).

St. Simon’s and St. Jude’s Pantry program (monthly, prepare and package 60 - 75 individual meals for local meal outreach programs).

* indicates that Police Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required (available online through Halton Police Services). 

Upper Oakville Shopping Centre, Blueberry Fields Community Garden
Upper Oakville Shopping Centre, 1011 Upper Middle Rd E ( Located at the northeast corner of Upper Mi

Community garden volunteers help with general maintenance of the garden (weeding the beds, spreading compost/woodchips) and with planting and harvesting vegetables and herbs to be donated to a food bank.

Kidney Foundation of Canada, Ontario Branch
Confederation Park, Willow Cove Pavilion

We are currently seeking volunteers to help support our upcoming Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 24th 2023.  Volunteer postions will include the following - event day set up, registration, walk route support, hydration station, parking asssistant, event break down and clean up.

BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association
BurlingtonGreen Eco Hub,1094 Lakeshore Road, Burlington (the historic Pump House at Burlington Beach

If you enjoy speaking with the community, working outdoors, and helping out with a variety of tasks then this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity you’ve been looking for! 

We are looking for a small diverse team to accompany our team members providing information, resources and educational, hands-on activities at our Burlington Beach Eco Hub and other locations, primarily in late Spring, Summer, and early Fall.

This opportunity is suitable for adults of all ages, and for post-secondary and older high school students with communication skills, lots of energy, reliability, passion for the environment, responsibility and a willingness to learn. Formal related experience or education is not required.

If you are selected for this opportunity, we will ask you to commit to a schedule of weekday and/or weekend shifts for a two month period. Training will be provided.

Duties may include:

  • Set up and take down of outreach table/supplies and eco-activity materials

  • Being a friendly and helpful ambassador for BurlingtonGreen, providing awareness and eco-action information to members of the public

  • Leading and/or co-leading eco-actions with diverse community member of all ages

  • Referring questions to staff members or other volunteers as needed

  • Maintain confidentiality as needed

  • Other duties as needed

For more information, please contact Sue at volunteer@burlingtongreen.org. 

Please use our volunteer application form to share your interests, passions and related experience/skills. Information sessions and interviews will be available.

All volunteers must have a completed waiver and release on file with BurlingtonGreen before participating.

All volunteers are required to review our Accessible Customer Service Handbook and complete this form to confirm completion.

Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative
In person meetings take place in Oakville, 1151 Bronte Road

- Support the vision, mission and goals of HBFI  
- Attend monthly in person or virtual meetings as able  
- Participate in meetings and workgroups as able (workgroups may be related to social media, printed resources, planning and hosting events, celebrating Canadian or World Breastfeeding Week, etc.)

Community Living Oakville
301 Wyecroft Road Oakville L6K 2H2

Volunteers will assist in the office environment through clerical duties that may include:

  • Filing paperwork
  • Scanning documents
  • Sorting through a file management system
  • Inventory & related duties
  • Assisting administrative staff as required
Community Living Oakville
Oakville

Are you interested in helping others and improving your community? 

Are you a part of a workplace, school, community, or corporate group, a group of friends or a family interested in community service?

The Kind Neighbours Project may have a role exactly for you. We are looking for groups to help with a variety of projects, including:

  • Creating/building a garden
  • Yard tidying/spring cleaning
  • Raking leaves/shoveling snow/mowing a lawn
  • Home maintenance/simple repairs/painting
  • Hosting a recreation & leisure activity
  • Hosting a special event/fundraiser

If you have a new idea for CLO, we would love to hear from you.

Community Living Oakville
Various sites across Oakville

Volunteers will assist with Special Events & Fundraising activities year round & activities such as:

  • Golf Tournament
  • Summer barbeques & picnics
  • Halloween dance
  • Christmas party & events
  • Valentine's Day dance
  • Community sponsorship & donation requests
Sunday school leader   Burlington  Halton Hills  Hamilton (City of)  Milton  Oakville 
St Aidan's Anglican Church

Leading children in Sunday school, providing care. and learning opportunities.

Maple Villa Long Term Care Centre, Long Term Care Home
441 Maple Ave, Burlington
~ Provide social, physical, spiritual or intellectual stimulation on a one-on-one basis  
~ Visit residents as assigned by Life Enrichment staff to provide companionship and conversation
Maple Villa Long Term Care Centre, Long Term Care Home
441 Maple Ave, Burlington
~Assist with recreational programs with residents in a long-term care home. Programs such as bingo, music, trivia, manicures and crafts 
~Assist residents to get to and from the program area and help them during the activity is needed
Halton Hills. Recreation & Parks
Gellert Community Centre / Georgetown Indoor Pool / Acton Indoor Pool
Assist Swimming Instructors teach skills, drills and activities to Learn to Swim participants.
Halton Hills. Recreation & Parks
Georgetown
Special Needs Baseball 
Softball specially designed for teens and adults with special needs. The focus is on participation and getting active, no experience is necessary. Volunteers will assist staff in facilitating the games, engaging and encouraging participants. Participants vary in age from youth to adult. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. 
 
Special Needs Soccer 
Soccer specially designed for teens and adults with special needs. The focus is on participation and getting active. Volunteers will assist staff in facilitating the games, engaging and encouraging participants. Participants vary in age from youth to adult. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
Volunteer Advocate (Results Canada)   Burlington  Halton Hills  Hamilton (City of)  Milton  Oakville 
Results Canada, Ottawa
Hybrid
  • attend and actively participate in your group’s monthly education and action (E&A) meeting
  • take action alongside fellow group volunteers that includes (but is not limited to):
    • engaging with parliamentarians by writing or meeting with them (in person or virtually)
    • writing letters to the editor (LTE) or op-eds
    • organizing events
    • being active on social media
    • fundraising
    • tabling at an event to talk about Results Canada
  • keep a record of the actions you take on a monthly basis