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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.
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!
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 Minds in Motion Program is a community based program that provides both physical and mental stimulation for persons living with early to mid stage dementia who are accompanied by their carepartners.The focus is on improving physical and cognitive functioning while reducing feelings of isolation through social engagement programming. Volunteers assist with a 60 minute exercise program and co-facilitate a 60 minute mentally/socially stimulating activity.
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.
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Conduct guided tours for visitor groups of all ages, sharing stories and insights about our exhibits.
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Conduct gallery interpretation and interact with visitors during public events, including March Break and Doors Open Oshawa. Engage with visitors, provide interpretation on the collection, and answer questions to enhance their museum experience.
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Interact with tour groups, school classes, car clubs, and individual visitors, tailoring your communication to suit different age ranges and backgrounds.
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Be on-call to be onsite at minimum 2 hours a week, spending time circulating in the galleries when not giving tours. Work with museum staff to ensure a welcoming and informative environment for all visitors.
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.
• 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
With direction and support from the Community Outreach Staff:
• Develop timelines to effectively deliver programs including travel and logistics
• Update and upload Potential Contacts and clients into Mailchimp
• Update and contact potential partners and sponsors
Looking to get involved in your community and make an impact on students?
Join our Humane Education Volunteer Team!
If you are passionate about animals, enjoy working with children and want to make a difference in your community, consider joining our Humane Education Team to continue your journey of being an animal advocate!
Time Commitment
We ask for a minimum commitment of four presentations each month, which is between eight to twelve hours monthly. Volunteers must have daytime availability and provide four morning or afternoon slots to present during school hours.
Role Requirements
- Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check.
- A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.
- Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network.
- Be available to commit to four presentations each month.
- Comfortable presenting in front of children.
The Impact
- Directly impact your local and global community by empowering participants to discover their empathy for animals and their environment, while inspiring a deep connection to animals.
- Taking a student-centred approach, have meaningful conversations about animals through discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections.
- Make a direct impact on the lives of animals and children.
THE BENEFITS TO YOU
- Gain valuable skills and learn more about animal well-being and our Humane Education programs.
- Gain leadership and public speaking skills in classroom settings
- Engage in heartwarming and impactful experiences as you empower young minds to be animal advocates.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Previous teaching, presenting or experience working in a school setting would be an asset.
- Have good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation software.
- Ability to clearly communicate instructions to students.
- Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check.
- A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.
- Must reside within our Animal Centre communities (York, Durham, Barrie, Lennox & Addington, Leeds & Grenville, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Renfrew County, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, & Sudbury.
- Must be able to provide daytime availability (during school hours).
- Must be available to deliver 4 presentations a month.
- Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network.
JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM TODAY!
*Mileage reimbursement is NOT available for this role; therefore, we do our absolute best to schedule presentations within a 25km (about 15.53 mi) radius of your community.
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
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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
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Become a Volunteer today!
Revera, we’re so thankful to have dedicated volunteers working in our retirement communities. Whether our volunteers are supporting recreation activities, helping out at a special event, or offering companionship to a resident, these acts of volunteerism and kindness make a big difference in the lives of the people who call Revera home. Inquire today about how you can get involved.
• Assist with recreation activities & events
• Support with meals & dining experience
• Participate in organized programs & clubs
• Develop relationships & visit with seniors
• 1-2 hours per week or spend a day with the rec staff
Assist staff by helping out at community events in Durham Region work in shifts to help staff the CCD booth for a few hours pick up and/or return CCD booth and materials to the local Hub * booth set-up and/or tear down * greet and engage with visitors to the booth * converse with visitors in promoting volunteering, services and other CCD initiatives