AFIYU Enterprise is a non-profit  organization that provides a robust mentorship program and other services to underserved youth in the Durham Region. We are seeking board members to assist the executive team with the organizational activities and decision making process.

Responsibilities include:

Attending board meetings

Assist with important decision making pertaining to all organizational matters

Make, amend or repeal any by-laws that regulate the activities or affairs of the corporation

Staff selection

Other duties TBD

The Board of Directors represents the leaders of our agency and serves as a working board that oversees the long term strategic vision and overall health of the organization. Directors approve the organization’s philosophy and continually review the management’s performance while working toward agency goals. The Board of Directors will also annually review and approve plans for funding in view of organizational goals. Board members have a list of responsibilities that they renew every year during the annual election at our Annual General Meeting.

Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) has a variety of volunteer opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students,  corporate opportunities,  festival events (Durham Children's Watershed Festival and Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival) and the Conservation Area Trail Stewards (CATS) program. 

The Peer Support Volunteer plays a vital role in providing compassionate, empathetic support to individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Volunteers offer a listening ear, shared understanding, and companionship on the grief journey, creating a safe space for bereaved individuals to express their feelings, share memories, and receive validation from someone who “gets it.” By joining our team, you’ll help ensure that no one has to grieve alone.

Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional support through one-on-one phone calls, online meetings, or in-person (as appropriate) to individuals who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
• Listen actively, showing empathy and compassion, and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to share their grief.
• Share your own experiences in a supportive and respectful manner, when appropriate, to help normalize and validate the individual’s feelings.
• Support participants in finding resources and encourage self-care practices that align with their unique grief journey.
• Communicate and collaborate with PAIL Network staff, sharing updates as needed while respecting the privacy and confidentiality of participants.
• Complete initial and ongoing training to enhance skills, including workshops on grief, trauma-informed care, and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications:

• Personal experience with pregnancy or infant loss and a desire to support others going through similar experiences.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, with the ability to provide empathetic, non-judgmental support.
• Respect for confidentiality and boundaries, with an understanding of the importance of privacy in peer support relationships.
• Ability to commit to regular volunteer sessions, showing reliability and consistency.
• Willingness to participate in training, supervision, and support meetings as needed.

Training and Support:

• Comprehensive training on topics such as grief, trauma-informed care, effective communication, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ongoing support from PAIL Network staff and access to additional training opportunities.
• Regular check-ins and debriefing sessions to support volunteers in their role.

If you have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and feel called to support others on their grief journey, we encourage you to apply. By sharing your understanding, compassion, and empathy, you can help ensure that bereaved individuals know they are not alone.

We are a not for profit registered charity organization. Directors participate in monthly meetings including administrative duties, fundraising initiatives, public events and approval of successful crime stoppers tips. 

Poppy Campaign, decoration committee, Colour Party (walking, holding flags and attending multiple events), meat rolls, fundraiser support, and working in the kitchen 

The role provides a warm welcome to clients, families and visitors.  Answers general questions, provides wayfinding, may assist with answering calls, and administrative/clerical tasks.

MG Canada requires a volunteer help our project lead with editing and writing short health related arcticles for our website. MG Canada is a registered charity that promotes awareness for myasthenis gravis patients and caregivers in Canada.. The volunteer would work virtually with our projecte lead, approx 2-3 hours a week on articles that they are comfortable with editing and re-writing, as we have archived articles that wefreshing.

The Oshawa Skating Club is proud to be offering Skate Canada's CanSkate program, a learn to skate program that is proven to help learners develop strong basic skills faster while having fun!

Program Assistants help support beginner skaters during our learn to skate programs. Members of the community who know how to skate and who enjoy working with children are welcome to volunteer.

• Adults that are interested in helping out will need to provide a vulnerable sector background check. Contact us for an endorsment letter to get this done for free. 
• High school students can earn community hours.

Provide positive one-on-one attention, guidance, and support to a child while at school; play sports, games, crafts, promote importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers 

•        Assist with establishing, monitoring, coordinating and implementing the organization’s administrative policies for Afiwi Groove School.
•        Track and monitor student absences.
•        E-mail/telephone correspondence with parents, schools and community organizations and answering basic inquiries (i.e. registrations, performances/bookings)
•        Maintain overall contact lists for staff & board member
•        Filing & Photocopying
•        Issue thank-you letters/ cards to donors, schools and festivals and event planners.  
•        Manage calendar and schedule meetings (ie. workshops, executive board meetings, department meeting)
•        Preparing all required documentation for
•        Attend Board and Instructor meetings on an as needed basis
•        Mailings
•        Scanning and backing up documents
•        Other duties as assigned by Management.
•        Print attendance sheet for teachers and administer their hours
•        Administer dance studio database. Charge accounts of parents who are late with payments
•        Update parents and student profiles.
•        Generating mailing lists for new student campaigns, mailings, newsletters, event and concert invitations
•        Ensure digital and print materials are available for distribution.
•        Generate contracts for  printing and  mailing
•        managing correspondences and invoices through Quick Books
•         Processing debit/credit card payments at the studio
•        Upload receipts and expense into Quick Books or send to the accountant.

With direction and support from the Artistic Director and Program Coordinator

•        Develop timelines to effectively deliver programs including travel and logistics

•        With the Artistic Director draft calendar of events and performances as a template for the year

•        Track and monitor student absences including the performance team and teachers

•        Scheduling in school workshops and team performances.

•        Coordinate and Order T shirts, merchandise and uniforms for students

•        Order marketing materials

•        Help plan and coordinate field trips and fundraising events

Get involved at one of the locations of Oshawa Senior Community Centres 55+ * many volunteer opportunities to choose from * administration, committee member * support services, education, community relations * recreation, special projects, fundraising, virtual volunteering 
 
Click here to fill in an OSCC Volunteer Application Form

Assist staff with social and recreational activities * work one on one with a client * help with meal preparation, serving meals and other kitchen duties

Act as a community liaison and collaborate with like-minded individuals to raise awareness * plan education events * plan fundraising events such as the Gutsy Walk