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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.

Variety Village
232 Golf Links Road, Ancaster

Event:

Variety Village is working with RBC and Marigolds & Onions to bring a fun and rare volunteer 
experience to Canada’s biggest golf tournament of the year - the RBC Canadian Open! We are currently recruiting 
volunteers who have experience working in customer service and the food/beverage industry.

Who We Are and Why Volunteer With Us:

Located in Southwestern Scarborough, Ontario, Variety Village is an inclusive, adaptive, and 
family-friendly facility serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. Variety Village has had, 
and continues to have, a profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their 
families. Through adaptive sport and recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety 
promotes inclusion and healthy living through adapted physical activity.

• Following directions and providing support to the Variety Village staff during event

• Working as cashiers using a POS system at multiple station kiosks around the venue (e.g. 
VIP stations, course stations, concert stations)

• Stock replenishment and back of house food service support (i.e. food assembly)

• SMART SERVE required for the handling of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Orientation/Training:

• Training will be provided through Variety, the Children’s Charity
• An application form will be sent to you and must be filled and completed before the day of the event

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

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.

 

 

Start2Finish, Running & Reading Club

The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs from October to May one afternoon a week for two hours. Volunteers support students in various fitness and reading activities. As a result, students stay in school, build self-confidence and develop positive friendships with mentors and peers. With mentor Coaches, students discover the possibilities of a brighter future.

Information to highlight:

  • Children in the Running & Reading Club are 6 -13 years old; from grades 1-6
  • You do not have to be a runner to volunteer, there is something for everyone!

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Participating with children in fitness activities
  • Reading with children
  • Help to serve snack
  • Leading literacy activities
  • Some administration

 

Locations, days & times:

  • Dr. J Edgar Davey Elementary School, 99 Ferguson Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1L6, Wednesday 3:10-5:10 pm
  • Bennetto School, 47 Simcoe Street East, Hamilton ON L8L 3N2, Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 pm
  • St. Ann Catholic Elementary School, 15 St. Ann Street, Hamilton, ON L8L 0B8, Wednesdays 3:10-5:10 pm
  • St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School, 25 Alma St, Dundas, ON L9H 2C9, Thursdays 2:45-4:45 pm

APPLY NOW: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/forms/eaf26ab7-39a5-4878-b6e9-32da431d8c7d

Start2Finish, Running & Reading Club
357 Bartos Drive, Oakville ON L6K 3E5

The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs from October to May one afternoon a week for two hours. Volunteers support students in various fitness and reading activities. As a result, students stay in school, build self-confidence and develop positive friendships with mentors and peers. With mentor Coaches, students discover the possibilities of a brighter future.

Information to highlight:

  • Children in the Running & Reading Club are 6 -13 years old; from grades 1-6
  • You do not have to be a runner to volunteer, there is something for everyone!

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Participating with children in fitness activities
  • Reading with children
  • Help to serve snack
  • Leading literacy activities
  • Some administration

Location, day & times:
- Oakwood Public School: Thursdays 2:35-4:35 (Oakville)

APPLY NOW: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/forms/f011dd97-7cee-438f-aab4-076f32809d3b

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.

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.

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. 

Links2Care, Oakville, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Georgetown, Acton
  • Keeps a record of names and addresses of clients to be transported to the selected location. The Coordinator will call to provide this list before the event. 
  • Transports clients in your own vehicle, escorting the client from their door into the vehicle, and helps as necessary.  Transports client’s home after the event, escorting the client to their door as necessary. 

  • Drive to event and dine with clients, (or return at designated time). 

  • Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food handling guidelines. 

  • Maintains contact with Coordinator, providing input on client needs or concerns. 

  • Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis. 

  • Participates in annual volunteer survey. 

  • Interacts professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act. 

  • Maintains complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy. 

  • Maintains a safe and healthy work environment. 

  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Links2Care, Georgetown Community Hub, Care At Home - Meals Programs - Hot and Frozen Meals
Georgetown and Acton
  • Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s licence and a safe driving record. 
  • Has access to a safe and appropriate vehicle, which is adequately insured with a minimum of 1 million dollars of liability. 

  • Has the physical ability to carry meal bags. 

  • Pick up route list and meals from the office location (Georgetown or Acton). 

  • Using your own vehicle, deliver meals to each client on the route sheet. 

  • Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food serving guidelines.  

  • On completion of meal delivery, returns list and meal bags to office. 

  • Reports any unusual client conditions and concerns to Coordinator. 

  • Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis. 

  • Participates in annual volunteer survey.  

  • Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act. 

  • Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy. 

  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Links2Care, Oakville, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Georgetown, Acton
  • Pick up groceries from grocery stores and complete the delivery from the list provided by the coordinator. 
  • Communicates with the coordinator about any substitutions that need to be made. 

  • Delivers the groceries to the client’s door. 

  • Maintains communication with the coordinator in the event of any schedule changes. 

  • Completes and submits a monthly volunteer time record. 

  • Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis. 

  • Be physically able to lift heavy items such as cases of water, bags of potatoes, and carry shopping bags. Physically able to stand and/or walk for one to two hours at a time.
  • Participates in annual volunteer survey.  

  • Interacts professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act. 

  • Maintains complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy. 

  • Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.

  • Performs other duties as assigned
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

Halton Food for Thought, Student Nutrition Programs
Various schools around Oakville

- Shopping for food for our programs.  
- Online ordering of food for our programs.  
- Preparing meals and snacks for students to eat; most programs do not involve cooking, but most have some cutting of fresh fruits and vegetables and minimal preparation of other food items.  
- Setting up for food service which can include setting up chairs and tables, cleaning the eating and food preparation surfaces and putting out dishes and food. 
- Preparing bins with food items to be served.
- Post-program cleanup; this can include doing dishes, putting food away, cleaning tables and putting away chairs.
- Monthly reporting and financial tracking; this involves working with school staff to obtain account balances and submitting totals to HFFT each month.

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
2316 Fairview St, Burlington On L7R 2E4
  •  To provide great customer service and be a customer ambassador.
  • Welcome customers at the main entrance and thank them for supporting your charity and assist with doors
  •  Provide information on games, programs, and promotions, answer questions etc. 
  • Circulate in Cabinet Game area ‐ chat with customers when appropriate.
  • If requested by the operator ‐ assist with promotions –‐ e.g., handing out ballots, prizes.
  • Support approved charity awareness initiatives from your charity ‐ e.g., displays, 
    brochures, giveaways, or gifts. 
  • May also assist with delivery of food and non‐alcoholic beverages return food trays to 
    kitchen area, assist with clean‐up (used bingo paper, etc.) – and assist with call-backs of 
    bingo winners (you will be shown how if this is required).
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.

Bingo Volunteers   Burlington  Milton  Oakville 
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)
Halton

Attend scheduled Bingo session- 2 hour commitment

  • Saturday evenings 
    Meet and greet players
  • call back bingo wins 
  • Assist staff 
    Training provided
Programming Assistant   Burlington  Milton  Oakville 
Adults in Motion, Day Program
141 Bronte Road. Oakville ON L6L 3C3

Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Interested in making a difference in the lives of others and gaining some experience? Well, look no further!

We are looking for a compassionate, positive, creative, and quick thinking individuals to help assist with programming. You will have opportunities to assist with our regular programming, as well as small group and 1:1 opportunities. OR do you have a special skill you'd like to share with us? We love trying new (and old!) things. Let us know! Experience with persons with disabilities is an asset, but not 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

Volunteers will assist, organize, lead, & promote interest in a variety of recreation & leisure activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, music, hobbies and community outings. (depending on the interest of the people we support) 

Duties may include:

  • Interpret group & individual interests, likes & dislikes
  • Adapt activities to meet participants' needs
  • Greet new arrivals to activities, introduce them to other participants, & encourage their participation
  • Help set up related decorations & equipment
  • Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions
  • Have fun
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
Community Living Oakville
Volunteer driver would stay in Oakville/Halton area

As a volunteer driver, you will safely transport people we support to their scheduled appointments related to their medical, financial, social, recreation and life necessities.

Duties will include:

  • Safely transporting passengers
  • Providing friendly & caring conversation /rapport along the way
  • Ensuring all passengers are wearing seat belts & abiding by safety procedures
  • Reporting any safety concerns/incidents
  • Respecting confidentiality
  • Must have valid insurance, clean driver's record, & vulnerable sector record completed