Volunteer Listings

Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. We are made up of knowledgeable parents and professionals who can speak to the key issues that impact Ontario families with loved ones on the spectrum. Members are connected through a volunteer network of 25 Chapters throughout the Province of Ontario. Our Central West region community is a volunteer-driven community leader in creating opportunities for children, youth, and adults with ASD to ensure the highest quality of life through providing supported events/programs, promoting autism acceptance, and advocating on behalf of families.

We are looking for volunteers to help support these amazing programs/initiatives:

COMMITTEES - ongoing and ad hoc committees that meet during the year, including fundraising, events planning for children and adults, and advocacy and outreach.

EVENTS/PROGRAMS - annual, monthly or weekly programs and events which require volunteers for registration, facilitation, activity supervision, or setup/takedown of event.

FUNDRAISING - Volunteers can assist with fundraising efforts including event planning and execution and assisting with sponsorship and donation recruitment.

Volunteers with Autism Ontario are provided with flexible options to fit their post-secondary schedules.

Dusk Dances requires volunteers for all performances and dress rehearsal.
Join us for this magical outdoor dance experience.

Volunteers are encouraged to join us for a minimum of two (2) performance dates in the evenings, and as many volunteers as possible the dress rehearsal (daytime) and orientation (July 17th from 7-8pm at HCA - 126 James Street South).

What will I do? It depends! There are three (3) types of volunteers:
- Production Volunteers work behind-the-scenes. They help to set everything up (banners, signs, equipment, props, programs, etc.) and take it all down again when the performance finishes. They watch over and secure all the dance sites and the dressing room(s).

- Front of House Volunteers interact with the audience - they are the ‘face’ of the festival. They hand out programs and surveys, answer questions, collect money, and more. Some volunteers are stationed at the information table, but most travel with the audience from site to site. In some locations, volunteers also make and sell popcorn. At the end of the night, Front of House volunteers relieve production volunteers and help to put everything away.

- Floater Volunteers fill in for people who are away and help out wherever they are needed most during the performance. They might do any - or all - of the above.

Mohawk College and Student Life are preparing to welcome thousands of students this September, and we need your help! We are recruiting volunteers to assist with greeting, providing directions, and offering support for the 2019-2020 academic year, starting with our Fall Orientation.

Whether you are helping people find their way around campus, answering questions, or cheering our new students on, you will have the opportunity to share how great Mohawk really is!

When: Friday, August 30 (Mandatory Training) and Tuesday, September 3 (Day One Orientation)

Volunteering with Ovarian Cancer Canada makes an incredible difference in the lives of women, families and friends who are affected by this disease. Coast-to-coast volunteers are leaders in their communities, providing their expertise, time and talents to help enable Ovarian Cancer Canada fund vital research, increase awareness, and provide support to women living with ovarian cancer.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers like you to assist in various roles for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, the largest and most powerful event of its kind in the country. Held over 35 communities nationwide, it is the only walk in Canada to direct all attention and fundraising towards overcoming ovarian cancer. This year’s Walk in Hamilton takes place Sunday, September 8th.
We need volunteers for the following positions:
• Registration
• Finance
• Event set up/take down
• Food and beverage
• Water station
• Route cheer team
• Walk marshall
• Parking manager

This year's event details are:
• What: Volunteer day-of for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope in Hamilton
• When: Sunday,September 8th, 2019
• Where: Valley Park, 970 Paramount Dr
• Why: To make a difference and to have fun!
• How: Reply to this ad and let us know you are interested and what role you prefer
For details about the Walk in your area, please visit ovariancancerwalkofhope.ca
Job Type: Volunteer

The Peer Wellness Educator position is a student volunteer opportunity being offered through the Wellness 4U department at Mohawk College.

Volunteers are responsible for delivering important information regarding safe drinking habits as well as sexual wellness and consent to their peers. As a Peer Wellness Educator, volunteers have the opportunity to collaborate with one another in order to organize and implement their own wellness education booths that focus on the abovementioned topic areas. Successful volunteers in this role are comfortable speaking to their peers in both 1-1 settings and in small groups; they are also reliable, outgoing, creative, organized and have a passion for educating fellow students on key topics involving wellness.

A number of volunteers are needed on August 22nd for Begin Well, Do Well a 1-day event for new students who have registered with Accessible Learning Services due to identifying with a disability: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/student-life-at-mohawk/accessible-learning-service

Volunteers are needed for the day to support us to greet students and their family as:, Tour guides, General Information & Directions, Room Host, Collect Evaluations, Rover Positions and Clean-up

Act as a College ambassador by supporting Wayfinding throughout the day 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- at the start of the day greet guest at major entrances to the college and direct them to main meeting location in the Arnie
- direct guest from the Arnie to reserved classrooms in the H wing for workshops from 10 - 12 p.m.

Develop meaningful interpersonal relationships with participants throughout the day. Practice effective communication strategies to assist students to gain knowledge, feel welcomed and overcome any accessibility barriers during, before or after workshops who request assistance, appear to need support or who are identified by organizers, in collaboration with organizers

To support intentional learning of participants along with organizers conduct a tour of key student success locations on campus i.e. DBARC, Hoop Dance, Learning Support Centre between 2 - 3 p.m.

Support end of day distribution and collection of evaluations

Date:   August 22, 2019

Time:   7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: The Arnie and H wing

The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is seeking Health TAPESTRY Admin Assistant (Volunteer) support for the Community Connector Program. Reporting to the Coordinator, the volunteer will provide human resources support for the day to day operations.

Volunteer applications are NOW OPEN! Energetic, enthusiastic volunteers help make Supercrawl possible. We would love to welcome you to join us Sept. 13-15, 2019! More info: https://supercrawl.ca/volunteer

Volunteer-Tutors support the Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region (LDANR)’s numeracy and literacy tutoring program for children in Grades 1-10 who are demonstrating difficulties due to a diagnosed or potential learning disability. These one-on-one programs are designed to motivate and help children gain confidence and academic success in their fundamental literacy or math skills by pairing them with a trained volunteer tutor. It is also designed to help volunteer-tutors gain knowledge and experience in working with children who experience difficulties learning.

The Volunteer-Tutor is responsible for developing and implementing an appropriate and effective individualized tutoring program and workstation board to meet their child’s unique needs and learning styles over the course of 8 weeks. Positions are available in many cities across the Niagara Region from Beamsville to Fort Erie. Volunteer commitment varies from 1.5-3 hours/week (depending on the specific program) for an 8-week session.

Various opportunities at a small, community-minded music & art festival happening at the Paris Fairgrounds in Paris Ontario. Possible roles include: set up/tear down, box office, children's area, food preparation, merchandise sales, clean up committee, driving, safety tent.

July 19 - July 21

AGE-ON is an iPad Training Program for Older Adults in the Hamilton community. The program consists of 6 session running once a week for two hours. Volunteers work with 1 or 2 Older Adults, helping them learn features of the iPad through classroom style learning.

This experience is super rewarding for the Volunteers and the Participants. Not only are the Older Adults learning and becoming comfortable and excited with technology, they're re-engaging with the community.

The Mohawk College Community Garden will be donating food produced throughout the summer to the local food bank Neighbour to Neighbour. Volunteers will pick up the food at the community garden on campus and deliver it to Neighbour to Neighbour.

Special Olympics Hamilton is one of the Campus to Community Program Partners. With opportunities to volunteer under a number of different Special Olympic programs, students have the opportunity to get connected within the Hamilton community while making lasting relationships. Choose from a number of volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule and interests!

JOB SUMMARY
The Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) raises awareness of Cardiovascular Disease, empowering better self-care and ultimately leading to better quality of life. The CHAP Volunteer will work in this adaptable model of health prevention to measure blood pressure and conduct risk assessments for cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes of seniors in social housing. The CHAP Volunteer is a passionate and enthusiastic individual with a desire to raise awareness, provide health education and refers participants to social resources in their community.

RESPONSIBILITIES and ACTIVITIES

Responsibility 1: (70%)
Visits participants to conduct cardiovascular and risk assessments
Visits participants in subsidized seniors’ housing to operate the CHAP sessions under the direction of the research nurse supervisor
Welcomes and assists the participant as they move through the session
Obtains and reviews the participant consent form at each participant’s first session and collects the signed form
Instructs participants on how to conduct a blood glucose test
Guided by an electronic database, conducts Cardiovascular and Diabetes Risk Assessments including:
Blood Pressure Reading (using automated validated BP machine)
Physical measures (waist measurement, weight)
Utilizes a tablet computer and other technology to provide information to partner organizations (i.e., Family Health Team, McMaster Department of Family Medicine)
Maintains up to date knowledge of community and social programs and services and acts as resource in the community through the use of approved information and referral sources
Promotes educational and community opportunities to participants that are specific to their cardiovascular and/or diabetes risk factors
Provides social connection to older adults
Responsibility 2: (30%)
Works with staff to ensure quality delivery of services
Works closely with program coordinator to schedule participant appointments
Ensures that any concerns are brought forward to the immediate attention of the coordinator
Participates in the program’s evaluation and provides suggestions to improve its quality
Submits status update reports to the coordinator as needed
Adheres to privacy and safeguarding procedures to ensure participant’s health information is protected
Contributes to a healthy and safe working environment
Participates in disaster planning, preparation and response , as required
Performs other duties, as required

QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent must have the commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
This position requires a satisfactory criminal record check
Must be at least 18 years of age
Experience working with older adults is an asset
A good understanding of services in the community is considered an asset
Will be required to take tuberculosis test (reimbursements available)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Understanding and adherence to the CRC fundamental principles and values
An interest in building partnerships based on community identified needs
Knowledge about and involved in their community or a desire to become involved or learn more
Ability to communicate in English required
Ability to use a computer tablet for data entry
Attend volunteer learning sessions
Active listening skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work within a team
Ability to set clear boundaries
Friendly interpersonal skills
Respect/adhere to privacy and confidentiality guidelines
Good organizational skills
Empathy and compassion with the capacity to remain calm in unexpected situations
Enjoyment of socializing with older adults
Experience working with a diverse population an asset
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to take on-line and face to face training.
Visits participants within social housing units in the Niagara region (average visit time 3 hours)
All visits will be within the assigned community.
Local travel is required. Must have reliable transportation by personal or public transit.
Meetings and supervision may be in person, by telephone or through other electronic means. Must have access to a telephone, email and internet.
Time spent engaging in activities will vary by a volunteer’s interest and availability with the minimum requirement being 6 hours per month
First Aid Certification (training provided) required.
This position requires a successful Vulnerable Sector criminal record check.

Join one of our Campus to Community volunteer teams at Mission Services!

Mission Services are looking for volunteers to assist them with Food Bank.

Responsibilities of Volunteers:
-Welcome and engage with community members waiting for intake at the Good Food Centre.
-Greet clients approaching the food distribution area.
-Assist community members with providing children with appropriate activities.
-Help community members navigate in the Good Food Centre.
-Receive the “shopping list” and retrieve food items accordingly.
-During slow periods, check shelves for expired items and dispose of those that do not comply with food safety standards.

The Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) raises awareness of Cardiovascular Disease, empowering better self-care and ultimately leading to better quality of life. The CHAP Volunteer will work in this adaptable model of health prevention to measure blood pressure and conduct risk assessments for cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes of seniors in social housing. The CHAP Volunteer is a passionate and enthusiastic individual with a desire to raise awareness, provide health education and refers participants to social resources in their community.

The Mohawk College Community Garden provides a place for individuals, departments and student groups to grow common fruits and vegetables for personal consumption at the Fennell Campus. Funded by the Sustainability Initiatives Fund, the Community Garden has grown from 8 plots to 49 plots since it opened in 2013.

We are looking for students to help us with the maintenance of the Community Garden for the 2019 season. We will be hosting volunteer sessions every Wednesday at common hour, where you will learn best practices in weeding, watering, plant care, and general maintenance of the garden.

Help build the growing culture of sustainability at Mohawk College!

A number of volunteers are needed for the upcoming Start Smart Orientations.

Dates: Thursday, June 27th, Thursday, July 25th, Thursday August 29th
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Fennell Campus

Volunteer roles include Set-up, Registration, Information & Directions, Room Hosts, Marketplace, Lunch Servers, Rover Positions and Clean-up.

The Shoppers Run for Women at Confederation Park, Hamilton on June 1st raises money for St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. We need volunteers to register runners in the evenings leading up to the race (Wed-Fri 4-8pm) and on race day to hand out race kits, food, grab bags, water, medals and marshal the course.

Join us Wednesday's from 6:30 - 9pm at Ronald McDonald House, for some fun with families residing at the Ronald McDonald House!

Campus to Community hosts a weekly Family Games Night at the House where we play board games, make crafts and activities, and put smiles on faces.

For more information please contact Allison Lucido

*Please note a Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for this volunteer opportunity*

We would welcome the opportunity to invite students to assist within the home, opportunities available in Recreation programs, 1:1 visiting, Gift shop Clerk, Portering, Physiotherapy and hair salon.

YWCA Hamilton is recruiting for a variety of ongoing volunteer opportunities that help you to give back to the community while building your skills. Current opportunities include:

Good Beginnings Volunteer
Good Beginnings is a volunteer assistance program available for mothers in Hamilton and the surrounding area with infants younger than six months of age. The program provides free in-home support for mothers to help them cope with the challenges of having a new baby, and/or for women who are at risk of postpartum depression.
The program involves weekly in-home visits from a trained (female) volunteer who can effectively support mothers for the first six months post-partum.
Weekly visits, 2-3hrs plus travel time, flexible schedule (no evenings or weekends)

Girls /Children Program Assistant
YWCA Hamilton offers a wide variety of programming for children age 4-15. All programs offer participants a safe place to be active, healthy and make new friends. Programs include children’s summer camps, after school programs and Friday night girls club.
Volunteers will provide leadership and assist staff in implementing the programs, ensuring the girls are safe and engaged in unique, valuable, curriculum-based programs. They will foster healthy relationships and engage with child and youth participants in a positive manner.
Weekdays (2:30-5:30 approx.), Summer, December and March Breaks

BINGO Volunteer
Bingo volunteers support the YWCA by assisting the Bingo team on its scheduled event days at Princess Bingo. Volunteers should have good basic math skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Once a month (Friday or Sunday evening)

Daycare Assistant
YWCA Hamilton offers fully licensed child care programs for toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. Qualified, caring staff engage children in programs designed to nurture each child’s natural sense of curiosity. Physical, outdoor, creative, educational, and play based activities foster a stimulating, safe and fun environment in which to grow and learn.
Volunteers will assist staff in providing programs for children, performing light housekeeping duties, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities. Volunteers will work in a team environment, engaging and nurturing healthy relationships with the children.
Flexible shifts, weekdays (8-2pm)

Fitness Centre Support
YWCA Hamilton takes a holistic approach to health and wellness that focuses on mind, body, and spirit. Ours is a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment for users to pursue their health and wellness goals. Whether training for a key competition, expanding health horizons or looking for balance in life, we’ve got experienced instructors, engaging classes, and a welcoming environment to help users succeed!
Volunteers will help members of the fitness centre with the equipment and provide motivation for achieving their goals
Flexible shifts, weekdays and evening shifts available

Administrative Volunteer
YWCA Hamilton requires assistance with office and administrative work in each of its program areas.
Volunteers must be organized, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to take direction.
Volunteers must be proficient with MS Office, computers and accessing the internet.
2-4hr shifts, Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:00

Resource Centre Assistant
The Resource Centre offers a variety of training sessions and skill upgrading opportunities. Services include access to internet, computer, printer, fax, phone, and photocopier. The centre offers job search information and resources, individual assistance for resume writing and interview coaching, and job search workshops.
Volunteers will greet those who are accessing the resource centre, assist with using the equipment, troubleshoot printer/computer issues and help with job searches etc.
Volunteers will have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Volunteers must be proficient with MS Office, computers and accessing the internet
2-4 hour shifts Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:00

YWCA Active Living Centre 55+: Recreation/Group Facilitator
YWCA Hamilton operates two Seniors’ Active Living Centres that provide affordable programs and services for adults 55+ to enrich and support independent active living. A variety of health and wellness programs are offered to promote physical and emotional well-being; programs focusing on skill development and social programs to build community and build connections with other seniors.
Volunteers will lead a group of adults 55+ in a social activity.
Each volunteer will their own skills and interests to the centre and lead an appropriate activity for the group (eg game of cards, music appreciation)
Weekly or biweekly, flexible

Meals with Purpose Volunteer
Meals with Purpose, the brainchild of a group of McMaster University students, aims to gather surplus produce from the Hamilton Farmer’s Market that would otherwise be tossed out and turn it into fresh meals for the 65 women in the YWCA Hamilton Transitional Living Program. We are seeking volunteers to assist with meal preparation, serving and cleanup two Sundays a month between 11a.m. and 2:30p.m.

Our certified workshop is on Saturday, June 15th and Saturday, June 22nd from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. (must attend both Saturdays)

Our Volunteers will help teach English speaking adults reading, writing, math and computer skills.
We hope for a year's commitment and our volunteers will meet with their student twice a week for approximately 4 hours.

The "Hit A Ball For MS" campaign is essentially a pre-packaged hole-in-one competition at another organization's annual golf tournament.

There are no costs to organizations and we provide the volunteers and prizes.

MS volunteers are at a par 3 hole at the event. Golfers participate after making a minimum donation and all proceeds benefit the MS Society of Canada, Hamilton-Halton Chapter. In each pair/foursome that participates, a sleeve of MS-branded golf balls is given to the golfer whose ball is closest to the pin on the green. Every participating golfer is also entered into a raffle at the end of the season for additional prizes. Any golfer that achieves a hole-in-one is immediately entered into a Grand Prize draw for $2,000.

The MS Society attends multiple tournaments every golf season to execute the "Hit A Ball For MS" campaign.

The tournaments we're currently scheduled to attend are:
-Friday June 7th at Willow Valley Golf Club (arrive at 12pm)
-Saturday June 15th at Knollwood Golf Club (arrive at 7am)
-Saturday June 15th at Kings Forest Golf Club (arrive at 12pm)
-Saturday June 15th at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club (arrive at 8am)
-Thursday July 18th at Copetown Woods Golf Club (arrive at 11am)
-Friday August 16th at Willow Valley Golf Club (arrival time TBD)
-Thursday September 19th at Lowville Golf Club (arrival time TBD)

Many volunteers sign up to attend golf tournaments together and enjoy having that company, so if you would like to attend with someone, please specify that in your application.

Thank you for assisting the MS Society of Canada with our fundraising efforts!

The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, has volunteer positions available as part of the Communications Volunteer Team. Reporting to the Communications Lead Volunteer, the Public Relations Team Member will volunteer to help promote the Canadian Red Cross and its programs and services through engagement with media and developing content.

Empowerment Squared offers you an opportunity to make a long-lasting, positive difference in the lives of marginalized youth and families. As a mentor with Empowerment Squared you are making a strong, collective statement about how much and how many people believe in the development of vibrant communities and empowerment of youth.

Summer Opportunties

1- Summer Literacy Program - helping children learn how to read and write.
2- Sports and Recreation - with the support of staff, run and facilitate the summer soccer program.

The requirements and process to become a mentor:
Attend a volunteer information session
Have enough time to commit to at least one session a week (two hours) on a regular basis for a minimum of 10-15 weeks
Pass a vulnerable sector criminal background check
Attend the mandatory training sessions required for the position applied

The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, has volunteer positions available as part of the Communications Volunteer Team. Reporting to the Communications Lead Volunteer, the Communications Team Members will volunteer to help promote the Canadian Red Cross and its programs and services through engagement with media and developing content.

Responsibilities could include:
-Act as a spokesperson in times of disaster and/or facilitate local media requests (key messaging provided).
-Positions the Canadian Red Cross as the charity of choice during fundraising appeals
-Research, write and edit stories to promote the work of the Canadian Red Cross at the local level
-Supports the Communications Department with media training
-Create audio-visual content for use on social media locally and provincially
-Support promotion of Red Cross activities through social media
-Proactively pitches story ideas to the media to promote Red Cross services and programs
-Participates with proactive media pitches locally to garner media coverage for Red Cross in their region
-Works with Emergency Management department to gather content during appeals or when profiling local Red Cross volunteers
-Performs other duties, as required

Campus to Community along with Wesley Urban Ministries is looking for volunteers to help out with newcomers to Canada.

Each week, students meet at Wesley to engage with newcomers to help them learn English and feel comfortable in speaking the language through conversation and companionship. This is done through games and activities.

We will meet every Tuesday at Wesley Urban Ministries from 3:00-4:30 PM.

Flamborough Connects brings people and resources together. FC links individuals and community agencies with each other by offering information, referral, counseling services and front-line programs. FC actively participates in community and shares knowledge, experience and expertise across every sector of the non-profit community. FC assists other non-profit agencies to support their volunteer needs by offering volunteer support services.

The Board of Directors meets the third Wednesday evening of the month. Board members are expected to attend no less than 7 meetings annually and participate in FC events and on committees as needed. Board directors are required to commit to a minimum 2-year term.

Board director skills and role requirements:
• Specific skills, knowledge, education and/or professional or academic credentials in areas that benefit FC goals and needs as they evolve
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of how volunteerism shapes and strengthens community
• Commitment to attend FC events and participate in activities
• Computer skills adequate for role
• Knowledge of Flamborough community

Duties of secretary:
• Take and post/distribute all board meeting and AGM minutes
• Draft agendas, collect and post/distribute all monthly meeting and AGM documents
• Manage board correspondence, planning and notifications of meetings etc
• Manage Flamborough Connects Board of Directors shared Dropbox folder
• With board input, update and/or revise policy and governance documents and bylaws

The secretary role is supported by the executive director and chair. Overall monthly commitment, including board meetings is approximately 5-7 hours.

This opportunity would include preparing the land for planting, maintaining the garden and area (weeding, pruning, watering etc.) harvesting,possible distribution of crops to greater Indigenous community and closing the garden at season end. Learn about community leadership, gardening and Traditional Indigenous Sustainability along the way. Please dedicate a minimum of 5-10hrs; ongoing seasonal participation preferred. Thursdays will be maintenance day every week between 3:00-4:30; additional times will be added along the way. First meeting day will be Thursday April 18th 3;00-4:30 at the Hoop Dance Area.