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WhitbyGeneral volunteers do a variety of tasks including food service * dispensing pantry goods * monitoring washrooms * coat check * and various other odd jobs.
Provide assistance in implementing Drama Camp activities such as producing plays, choreography, poetry, improvised scenes, theatre games for children and youth ages 6 -14 years.
Looking for long-term Volunteers (minimum of 6 months, required to attend 2 hours minimum per week) to assist with every day programs, events, outings, entertainment and much MORE!
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The Denise House Board of Directors is currently recruiting individuals with strong governance experience to join our Board.
While a variety of backgrounds are needed, we are seeking an individual for the position of Treasurer with strong experience in Finance. Communication and Strategic Thinking skills are additional significant assets for the Board role.
The Denise House board members provide governance and oversight on organizational matters, ultimately guiding key strategic decisions. This ensures The Denise House continues its vital work, now and into the future, of providing safety and support for women and their children experiencing violence and abuse. Alignment with our vision, mission and values is of utmost importance. Please go to https://www.thedenisehouse.com to learn more about us.
Board members meet on the second Wednesday of every month for regular monthly board meetings, participate in one to two committees of their choice, and are involved in fundraising efforts where possible. Currently board meetings and other engagements are being held virtually with success.
We trust you will find several benefits of becoming a Board member with The Denise House:
· The opportunity to make an impact in your community
· The chance to work with an open, transparent and progressive organization that wants your input and ideas
· Personal and professional growth
· Networking with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse experiences
· Advocating for issues that can truly make a difference in someone’s life
In an effort to encourage diversity and growth, we welcome all genders and interested candidates.
Please email your interest c/o
Sandra McCormack, Executive Director
Over 100 municipalities in Ontario have declared intimate partner violence an epidemic. We hope that this sends a loud message to women silently suffering that they are acknowledged and heard, and that the community is working to build and improve resources so that they can improve their lives. These declarations are important, but we must continue to speak out for appropriate resources and laws that will protect women, so our work is not finished.
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.
Assist at food bank * sort food donations and pack food bags for clients * gather and pack frozen meat, produce and dairy bags for clients.
Volunteers needed to exercise their expertise in the following areas:
- receive and sort donations
- greet and help assist customers
- cashier duties
- electronics/small appliance fixer and tester
- put together creative, pleasing displays
- handyman around the building
- clean and price items for the following departments: housewares, books, jewellery, sports, furniture, clothing, shoes, linens, purses and luggage, toys, electronics and high-end collectables/sports memorabelia
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.
SEND SMILES AND SUNSHINE:
BECOME A VOLUNTEER LETTER-WRITER TODAY!
Are you passionate about spreading joy and brightening someone's day? Do you have a knack for writing heartfelt letters? Join our dedicated team of volunteers and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors in aged care homes in the area and across Canada.
WHAT WE DO
We’re an all-volunteer organization that mails cheerful, personal, handwritten letters and cards to elders in care facilities and senior programs. Since April 2020, our dedicated volunteers have sent countless letters and cards in 30 languages, spreading joy and connection around the globe!
WHAT WE OFFER
- A chance to make a direct and positive impact on the lives of seniors.
- Flexibility to volunteer from anywhere, anytime, year-round as an individual or with a team.
- A special program to verify service hours for students and professionals seeking community service credits. (Separate registration is required.)
- Tips and guidance for crafting personal and meaningful letters available on our website and social media platforms.
- An inclusive environment where volunteers are encouraged to share their own uplifting stories and experiences without making assumptions about the recipient's background or abilities.
- All ages and abilities are welcome!
IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR VOLUNTEERS
- Ideal volunteer: Writes unique, friendly, conversational letters to connect with the reader and make them feel special. We offer ideas and sample letters on our blog and social media.
- You’ll mail your handwritten letters to one of our partner facilities. After you register with us and write some letters, log on to our user portal to choose a destination.
- We operate on a two-week cycle; please don't sign up for letters until you have the time and supplies to mail them. Every two weeks - e.g. September 15, September 29, October 13, etc. - our mailing list resets, and new requests for letters become available for you to claim.
- Expenses: Postage, writing materials, envelopes. You can send multiple letters in one large envelope to save on postage.
- You won’t know the name of the reader. Address letters as “Dear Friend.”
- This is not a pen pal program; while you may occasionally receive a response, most seniors don’t have the physical ability or resources to write back to you.
- We have no staff, physical office, or phone. Please email volunteer Lindsay for support.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Join our team of volunteers and commit to writing letters on an ongoing basis.
- Focus your message on sharing a bit about yourself to make each letter unique and special. Seniors tell us that these personal stories are their favorite part of the letter!
- Limit affirmations and general well wishes, as they can come across as impersonal when overused.
- Avoid sensitive topics such as religion, holidays, health and politics.
- Keep your message positive!
- While handcrafted cards are welcome, they are not required; your handwritten message is what matters most. It doesn't need to be fancy.
- Our partner facilities in Canada are requesting letters in 10 different languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian.
- Create a group activity for your friends, employees, co-workers, classroom or club members.
- Team up with a public library to host a letter-writing event.
- Post our flyer on social media and community bulletin boards at libraries, cafes, bookstores, stationery and craft stores, and apartment complexes.
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US
- Make a direct and tangible difference in the lives of seniors who may be feeling isolated or lonely.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive community dedicated to spreading kindness and compassion.
- Experience connection and satisfaction that comes from knowing your words have the power to bring joy and comfort to someone you've never met.
GET STARTED
1. Register with us on our website at https://www.lettersagainstisolation.com/ and choose the registration option that applies to you:
- individual
- student (for students requesting community service hour verification, including student clubs)*
- group
2. Contact Lindsay if you have any questions.
3. THE FUN PART: Write some friendly letters!
4. When you're ready to mail them, log into our web portal and choose a destination facility.
5. Keep an eye out for our email newsletter every Sunday, and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn • Instagram • Facebook
*Students and professionals requesting official documentation for community service credit should review our Community Service Guidelines and then complete our Registration Form. You’ll work 1:1 with a member of our Student Liaison Team. You will be asked to submit photos of your work for verification. We award one hour of community service credit for every four letters written & sent that meet our guidelines.
Join us in spreading kindness and smiles to senior citizens. Your words will make all the difference!
Poppy Campaign, decoration committee, Colour Party (walking, holding flags and attending multiple events), meat rolls, fundraiser support, and working in the kitchen
Purpose of the role
JA Central Ontario is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to support students through JA Events. JA engages volunteers from the local business community to add value to the student experience by sharing industry insights and expertise. If you’re passionate about helping youth in your community, this opportunity will be a valuable volunteer experience!
How it works
Joining a JA educational event, you'll share your career journey and experiences with student participants. During these events, students in grades 9-12 will hear from a range of speakers from a whole host of industries and backgrounds. You'll share your stories, outline your career path and answer student questions. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young people as they are thinking about their futures.
What do you wish you had known in high school? What advice would you give to your younger self? What is the most exciting thing about the world of work? Help students answer these questions and much more by volunteering with JA Central Ontario!
You will have the option of attending either a virtual or in-person event.
About JA Central Ontario
Here at JA Central Ontario, we prepare youth for life, for meaningful work and for an opportunity to do good in the world. We help young people go from saying ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’ through our immersive, digitally-enabled learning experiences. Students learn practical skills like budgeting, saving and starting a business - but they also learn adaptability, creativity, problem-solving and a host of interpersonal tools too. They also meet industry experts and mentors - adult allies who can help them envision their future. We’re all about skill building – minus sleeping through the boring parts. Because with JA, there are no boring parts.
A Central Ontario is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to support students through JA's signature learning experience, Company Program.
JA Company Program Advisors inspire a new generation to dream big and reach their goals. This unique learning experience that empowers young people in grades 9-12 with the skills, connections and confidence to build something incredible - a business, a community and a bright future.
Company Program is a hands-on entrepreneurial experience for high school students. As a team, students are guided through innovation processes and design thinking. Together with peers and mentors, they produce a prototype, product or service, organize the production and marketing, interact with customers, handle money, and meet deadlines. Company Program combines in-person after-school meetings, online learning and exciting events.
How it works
Working alongside a team of business professionals, advisors act as mentors, role models and facilitators to a group of 10-20 high school students during an 18-week entrepreneurial journey to create, run and liquidate a business.
Over 18 weeks, Advisors support teams of students as they create a company, choose a product or service and run their very own business. You will meet with your team once a week for 2-3 hours, after school, at a specified location.
Program Summary:
In-Person: The program will be running in-person across Central Ontario.
Number of advisors: Each advising team will consist of 1 to 2 lead advisors and 3 or more advisors.
Number of students: With your advising team, you will be supporting a team of 10 to 20 high school students. You will be mentoring the same group of students for the entirety of the program.
One business: The group of students you work with will come up with one business to create and run over 18 weeks.
Curriculum: Resources, training and support for all volunteers are provided by the JA Central Ontario Company Program team.
About JA Central Ontario
Here at JA Central Ontario, we prepare youth for life, for meaningful work and for an opportunity to do good in the world. We help young people go from saying ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’ through our immersive, digitally-enabled learning experiences. Students learn practical skills like budgeting, saving and starting a business - but they also learn adaptability, creativity, problem-solving and a host of interpersonal tools too. They also meet industry experts and mentors - adult allies who can help them envision their future. We’re all about skill building – minus sleeping through the boring parts. Because with JA, there are no boring parts.
JA Central Ontario is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated in-school volunteers to empower the next generation through financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness.
Volunteers join a classroom of eager students to facilitate an exciting JA learning experience. Working with students in grades 3-12 (the age range depends on the experience you're teaching), volunteers bring the program content to life and use their real-world experience to help students learn all about these important life skills.
Through our highly interactive learning experiences you will support students in developing the business and life skills they need to build an exciting future. Acting as a resource, facilitator, motivator and role model you will teach a JA learning experience in the classroom. You can volunteer on your own, you and a colleague/friend can sign up together, or we can match you with a partner. We have multiple programs to choose from, depending on your interests and skills.
JA will also provide all necessary training and support to help you you empower the next generation as an in-class volunteer.
The program lasts 6 hours per session, and volunteers can take part multiple times.
As a board member, you will be required to:
- Be an advocate for the organization.
- Attend quarterly board meetings – please note that currently most of the meetings are held online and when in person, they are held in the Oshawa area.
- Actively serve on at least one Board committee and support committee initiatives.
- Attend and support fundraising and project initiatives when possible.
We are particularly interested in board members with the following:
- Experience in finance and accounting; a licensed Chartered Public Accountant is an asset.
- Expertise and experience in Human Resources.
- Legal expertise, particularly in non-profit law.
- Fundraising experience and expertise.
- Lived experience that aligns with our mission, i.e., cultural education, community empowerment, and social justice.
- Any experience or expertise in DEIA is considered an asset.
Our weekly event requires: A Marshall - to help direct the runners at turnpoionts
A Timer - will need a smartphone and be able to download the timing app which will be used to time the prticipants for their 5K wlak/run/jog
A scanner - will need a smartphone to use the app to scan barcodes at the end of the event
A tailwalker - will be walking the course, following the last participant. Will act as course 'sweep' as well as pick up signage.
Counselor Assistant will assist with helping the camp staff lead children and youth in Theatre Arts activities such as creating plays, dance, visual art, drama games. Secondary Co-op students as well as high school volunteers will obtain credit for volunteer time.
TCEP is all about GOOD food, so we depend on the culinary skills of Durham area chefs to help make sure all our food programs are as delicious as possible. Volunteer Chefs may support cooking classes, feature at a dinner event, or support event food.
We believe that food has the power to bring people together!
We will provide more information on specifics regarding how often you’ll be needed including dates and times.
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
TCEP hosts both public and private special events including receptions and seated dinners. Event Support volunteers will assist with event preparation including cleaning the facility, decorating, setting tables/​moving furniture, and promoting (if applicable). Skilled Event Support volunteers may also assist at an event to either host, serve tables, do dishes, or tend the juice bar – depending on volunteer training and event requirements.
We believe that food has the power to bring people together!
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
Volunteer Food Educators support the TCEP staff team in delivering food literacy programs at our food education center and around the community. Food educators may supervise and assist in cooking activities, lead group discussions, and participate in all other aspects of program delivery from set-up to clean-up. Volunteer food educators are also welcome to contribute to program planning to ensure our curriculum contains exciting activities, and promote food system sustainability.
We believe that food has the power to bring people together!
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
Committee members take ownership of fundraising and contribute significantly to TCEP corporate sponsorship, personal giving, fundraising events and other campaigns. They leverage personal or professional networks, practice event planning skills, and help get people excited about healthy wholesome food! The committee convenes once every 4 to 6 weeks, and members are expected to attend at least 75% of those meetings.
We believe that food has the power to bring people together!
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
TCEP is looking for an enthusiastic person to provide support with organizing and starting a garden including helping with ongoing garden maintenance. As well as offer educational programs in the garden. Our aim is to offer quality fresh foods to the community whenever possible.
We believe that food has the power to bring people together!
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
If you speak more than one language we would love to have you become part of this exciting venture!
· If you’re interested in volunteering for any position and you have other language skills that’s wonderful!
· However, we would still need your language abilities even if you’re not volunteering for another position.
So, please reach out to us!
We believe that food has the power to bring people together!
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
We are looking for interested and committed Board Members to work with us to help bring a low-cost, Spay/Neuter Clinic to Durham Region.
If you have a special volunteer interest, please specify
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
Connect with new stroke survivors and/or caregivers in the local hospital setting. Must be a stroke survivor/caregiver. Lived experience with the effects of a stroke and utilze their experience to provide hope, encouragement, eduation and emotional support to people who are beginning the recovery process.
Volunteer Board Members Welcome
FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism is a nonprofit registered charity serving Durham Region. We offer respite and recreational programs for families with children and youth on the autism spectrum. We are currently growing from a Steering Committee to a Governance Board, and looking for new members to join our Board.
We need Board members in the following areas: Marketing, Communications, Fund Development, Finance and Secretary. For a 2-year commitment.
Board meetings are held once-a-month in Whitby. We have a virtual option as well. Members can choose roles in Marketing & Communications, Fund Development, Finance, Human Resources and ad-hoc Project sub-committees.
These roles can be rewarding to anyone from lawyers, insurance agents, marketing and advertising to accountants, fundraisers, administration, and community minded people, to name a few.
Interested in volunteering? We would love to hear from you. Please send resume to:
Have questions? Call Sandra at 905-420-0388 ext. 1
*Ensure new adoption centre volunteer applications are responded to*schedule orientations for potential new volunteers as well as shadow shifts*ensure new volunteers are given appropriate training materials*add volunteers to our volunteer chat or google groups*send volunteer information to administrator for database*schedule volunteers as appropriate*send out emails as appropriate and needed to volunteer group, new policies, open shifts*outline expectations for adoption centre volunteers* liase with adoption coordinator at location re issues
