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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.

 

 

March of Dimes Canada, West Central Regional Office, After Stroke Program
Hamilton General Hospital, Guelph General Hospital, and Joseph Brant Hospital.

March of Dimes Canada, After Stroke, vision is a world where everyone impacted by stroke can recover 
and live a life with renewed purpose and optimism and inspire others to do the same.

We are looking for volunteers to join our Hosptial Peer Connection Program which connects stroke survivors in a hospital setting with peer volunteers who are stroke survivors themselves.  As a Peer Connector, you will utilize your lived experience to provide emotional support, education, encouragement, and most importantly inspire hope to stroke survivors while in the hospital.

Main Responsibilities 

  • Initiate and lead one-to-one conversations (online or in-person) with patients in a respectful, calm, and supportive manner
  • Encourage patients to participate and engage in conversation
  • Respect the nature and extent to which patients engage in conversations
  • Attend meetings with the Hospital and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator when needed
  • Introduce MODC After Stroke personalized case management program and community-based peer support programs using materials provided by MODC
  • Adhere to all Hospital and MODC policies, procedures, and guidelines including public health-related guidelines
  • Report any urgent concerns regarding the patients that arise during the visit to hospital unit staff and 
    MODC Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
  • Provide hope, optimism, encouragement, and personal knowledge of stroke recovery and encourage continued contact with MODC through sharing details of the After Stroke Program and other MODC programs and services.
Re-Imagine Ontario, Oakville, Community Support Services for Children, Youth and Seniors

Goal of the Assignment:

As a volunteer of Re-Imagine Ontario, the Friendly Visitor Ambassador provides one on one support to socially isolated and lonely seniors located in Halton and Mississauga communities. This includes friendly phone calls, Zoom chats, or home visits (if assessed as safe), where the FVA volunteer acts as friend to an isolated senior. Visits include conversations and social activities and may assist with basic support as companionship to seniors. The goal of FV is to make contact remotely and in-person to encourage seniors to stay active, healthy, and socially engaged within their local communities.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet with your senior match virtually or in their home, at least 1 one-hour visit on a weekly basis.
  • Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities (e.g., playing board games or sharing a hobby) & provide support through friendship.
  • Offer social companionship and even take walks/outings in the community, depending on the interest and ability of your senior match.
  • Follow Re-Imagine Ontario’s policies and procedures, adhere to the rights of the service-recipients and follow program specific guidelines.
  • Record and submit monthly hours/activities and report any incidences, accidents or concerns to the Program Director.
  • Participate in meetings and community events if scheduled.
  • Act as an ambassador for Re-Imagine Ontario

Qualifications:

  • Sensitivity to the needs and challenges faced by older adults living in the community.
  • Patience, compassion. with a desire to help older adults living isolated, some on a low income.
  • Ability to work with people in a professional, empathetic manner.
  • Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build strong working relationships.
  • Proficient computer/digital skills including but not limited to Zoom. Word and Excel are assets.
  • A team player who enjoys working in cross-functional teams with a willingness to learn'
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders.
  • Other languages spoken, an asset

Other Requirements:

  • 55 years or older (most in demand age group. If you’re in this group, we want to hear from you)
  • Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
  • Offers will be conditional upon receipt of a clear Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and the successful verification of your references.

Training and Supervision:

  • Orientation: provided prior to the commencement date of the assignment and includes orientation to Re-Imagine Ontario programs, policies and procedures, meet and greet with volunteers and organization members and a volunteer handbook as it relates to the volunteer role.
  • Training: provided prior to commencement of the assignment as well as a walkthrough of the assignment, hands-on training and coaching while the volunteer practices and learns the assignment tasks.
  • Monitoring of volunteer activities and ongoing support on a regular basis by Supervisor as required

Time Commitment:

  • At least 1 one hour Zoom or Phone or In-home visits to the client assigned per week.
  • Length of volunteering engagement: six -twelve month

Application Process:

1.     Complete an application form and submit resume

2.     If selected, attend an online interview for initial screening

3.     Compete reference checks

4.     Contacted regarding outcome and next steps

5.     Complete orientation and training session

How To Apply:

Re-Imagine Ontario strives to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities in which we live and serve.  All qualified applicants may apply. We strongly encourage applications from persons with lived experience in the communities we serve within Halton-Peel, including Black and Indigenous people. Candidates living in the Halton-Peel areas will be given priority.

If you are interested in joining Re-imagine Ontario as a Friendly Visiting Ambassador, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Applications can be uploaded through the website or emailed to careers@reimagineontario.ca. Please include "Friendly Visiting Ambassador" in the subject line. We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about Re-Imagine, please visit our website at www.reimagineontario.ca

 

Note: This is a volunteer position, and no financial compensation will be provided. However, the rewarding experience of making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our community is invaluable.

Director (Board of Directors)   Burlington  Halton Hills  Hamilton (City of)  Milton 
Burlington Symphony Orchestra
Online

The Burlington Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Board of Directors is actively recruiting dynamic community members who are passionate about supporting the arts. Our team of dedicated volunteer Directors works together to support interesting, exciting orchestral and small ensemble performances that engage and inspire large and diverse audiences in the local area.

To complement the existing slate of Directors, the BSO is looking for individuals with experience in donor relations and fundraising. Previous governance experience is an asset.

The Board meets virtually on the third Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm. Directors are encouraged to attend BSO concerts whenever possible.

Acclaim Health, Community Support Services
Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton

Bereavement Peer Support Volunteers Needed! 

Apply to volunteer today to start your FREE ONLINE Bereavement Peer Support Training! 

About the Bereavement Peer Support Program:

In this program, you will play a crucial role in helping to normalize the grieving process for individuals struggling to cope with the death of a loved one. As a Bereavement Peer Support Volunteer, you will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to share their stories and express their feelings. Your role will involve offering comfort, support, and assistance in finding meaning and healing. Additionally, you may provide information and strategies to help clients learn to live with their loss.

Requirement:

In our Bereavement Peer Support Program, we recognize the unique strength that comes from shared experiences. Therefore, we are specifically seeking volunteers who have personally encountered a significant loss in their lives. This program operates on the principle of peer support, emphasizing that our clients often benefit immensely from sharing their challenges with someone who has navigated a similar journey of loss and grief.

The Strength of Peer Support:

Being a peer support program, we understand the profound impact that a volunteer with personal experience can have on someone struggling with grief. Your own journey through loss enables you to connect with clients on a deeper level, fostering a sense of understanding, empathy, and shared resilience. Clients often find solace in knowing that they are not alone in their grief, and your presence as a peer support volunteer can provide a source of strength and inspiration.

Your Personal Journey as a Source of Comfort:

As a Bereavement Peer Support Volunteer, your lived experience becomes a valuable asset in providing comfort and reassurance to those in need. Your ability to relate to the complex emotions of grief can offer a unique form of support, helping clients feel understood and validated in their own struggles. Through the sharing of your personal journey, you contribute to the creation of a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly express their feelings and find solace in the knowledge that they are not alone.

Matching Volunteers and Clients:

To further enhance the effectiveness of our support, we make efforts to pair newly trained volunteers with clients who have experienced a similar type of loss, where applicable. This matching process is designed to create a more profound connection between volunteers and clients, as it allows for a shared understanding of the specific challenges and emotions associated with a particular loss. By aligning personal experiences, we aim to create a supportive and empathetic environment that promotes healing and growth. 

A Shared Path Towards Healing:

In joining this program, you become an integral part of a community that understands the transformative power of shared experiences. Your willingness to give back by helping others navigate their grief is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Together, as a community of volunteers who have walked similar paths of loss, we aim to provide comfort, support, and the hope of healing to those who seek it.

Training commitments:

Our upcoming Bereavement Peer Support Training is scheduled for winter 2025. Training details are as follows:

Dates: Mondays

Time: 1 pm – 3:30 pm 

Delivery mode: ONLINE via Zoom link

Course duration: 10 weeks

Ongoing: Following training, volunteers are typically asked to commit 1 hour per week, matched with a client for approximately 3 months.

Development Committee   Burlington  Halton Hills  Hamilton (City of)  Milton  Oakville 
Darling Home for Kids

The Development Committee is a group of individuals who support the mission and growth of The Cedarbrook Society. The committee is established by and responsible to the Board of Directors to recommend, advise and support the fundraising activities of the organization, and will serve to enhance the credibility and awareness of The Darling Home for Kids to a new and growing audience of potential supporters and donors.

Crisis Line Volunteer   Burlington  Halton Hills  Milton  Oakville 
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)
Offsite - from home

24 Hour Crisis Line Volunteer with a commitment of at least 6 hours per month (minimum of 1 - 4 hour shift per week). 
 
- Support survivors of sexual assault and violence (and their support people) on the SAVIS 24 hour crisis line using an anti- 
racist/anti-oppression feminist framework 
- Complete SAVIS crisis line training and evaluation  
- Agree to work a minimum of 16 hours per month on the crisis line  
- Must attend monthly volunteer meetings - 2 hours in length maximum - in addition to crisis line shift 
- Schedule shifts with Crisis Line Coordinator 
- Submit call logs after each shift

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.

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.