Volunteer Listings

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County (DSORC) is pleased to be developing virtual solutions in an effort to continue providing support to caregivers and persons living with dementia while we are not able to do so in person.

We are currently seeking applications from tech-savvy volunteers interested in meeting remotely with caregivers. Volunteers in this role will provide caregiver respite through virtual “visits” to persons living with dementia. Visits will be tailored to each individual’s interests/hobbies, and could take the form of simple chatting, to sessions with curated information based on personal interest (for example, if a participant really enjoys fishing, photos and stories, the friendly visitor could prepare a plan to screen share photos and read stories and elicit conversation).  Other sessions could be around music reminiscence, singing, etc.

Virtual Visits may take place on a variety of different platforms depending on personal preference and technical capability of the client, and may include telephone, Zoom, Facetime, or another mutually agreed upon technology. If there is interest for a group session, there is the possibility to discuss offering additional volunteer support in leading a group session.

See full description for qualifications and screening requirements.

Interested applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter describing their interest to volunteer@dsorc.org.

Student Links is seeking virtual mentors! Do you have experience keyboard or sound mixer and want to lend your talent while volunteering? Or maybe you work in the music industry and want to share your knowledge with a young person? If you are passionate about the world of Music and enjoy working with youth, this is the initiative for you!

ABOUT US:

Student Links- An initiative designed by Community Living Ontario to support High School Students between the ages of 14-21, who have an intellectual disability, build on current interests and hobbies, while gaining experience from an expert or mentor in their field of interest. Students will be encouraged through this experience, to explore ideas about their future after High School as well as, have a better understanding of their community.

• Required language : English
• Minimum age: 18
• Minimum hours per week: Flexible

If you are interested in this virtual volunteer role, please contact:

Natalie Lowe - Student Links Coordinator

nlowe@communitylivingontario.ca

647-473-2955 work cell

Devxchange International provides support to Canadian volunteers who partner with indigenous international development groups. With more than 40 projects around the world, all lead by Canadian volunteers, we try to provide many different support resources for things like fundraising and marketing.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for creative volunteers with video editing experience to help us create short videos for our projects. The assignment involves using the videos, images and narratives sent by our project leaders to create professional and compelling videos that will help us tell the stories of the individuals helped by our projects. The videos produced will be used in our next event and in our social media platforms. We can provide you with the tools necessary for the tasks, however having your own editing tools would be a plus.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience with video editing.
• A demo reel.
• Your own editing software.
• Bonus if you have your own filming equipment and like to also capture new content – not a requirement though as we have content for editing!

How to Apply

Fill out our volunteer application form at https://devxchange.org/volunteer/.

For any questions about this volunteer opportunity or assistance with this form, please contact Melody at volunteer@devxchange.org.

**Please send us your resume or LinkedIn profile when applying to one of our positions.

***For editors/film makers please also send a demo reel

Looking for a crash course in business and law? Need some experience that combines mentorship, working from home, and some productive activity for an idle mind?

Turul is currently searching for students interested in getting experience in working with a legal and business services startup. While a small stipend may be provided, this should be viewed more as a volunteer opportunity for those looking to get some professional experience. No mandatory set of hours are required, and it is about gaining some practical experience in areas that may be of interest to you. Legal students may also have some pro bono opportunities given work is under supervision of a lawyer called to ON bar.

These volunteer positions can be completed remotely and will be under the supervision of the CEO and in-house counsel of Turul. Work will be self-directed, but will have a mentor readily available to you and is only an email or call away.

Through this experience you will gain experience in:
(i) Assisting in the creation and publication of social media content;
(ii) Completing legal and business related research and reports;
(iii) Drafting and editing of templates, forms, and contracts; and
(iv) Whatever else you want to learn when it comes to a business and legal services start-up.

Timeline: May - August 2020

This is a learning opportunity, so you will need to make clear what is it exactly that you hope to get out of this experience.

Please provide a cover letter with your c.v. to:

Mr. Milan Seres

Email: m.seres@turulcorp.com

Phone: 647-203-9307

Do you want to give back to your community in a meaningful and enriching way? Here is your opportunity! Volunteers are a vital part of Certified Listeners Society, every year our volunteers will contribute more than 150,000 hours to our 24-hour online emotional support chats, providing help and immediate access to people who need emotional support.

Under the supervision of professional staff, all volunteers are carefully screened before section and fully trained prior to taking emotional support chats. Throughout their volunteering experience, volunteers receive ongoing professional support and in-service educational sessions. Experienced volunteers gain many life and communication skills which translates into other aspects of their daily lives.

If you are interested in helping those in your community to navigate the emotional challenges of COVID-19, please visit the Certified Listeners website to complete an online application.

The Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is looking for high school students to submit thoughtful reviews of books, movies, graphic novels, or video games to promote the library’s collection to other teens.

Volunteer Qualifications:

• Ages 14-18.
• An interest in Library collections.
• An ability to communicate well with others.
• Strong writing skills.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Read, watch or listen to an item in the Library’s collection.
• Write a meaningful and concise review about 100-200 words.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Earn volunteer hours toward your Secondary School diploma. Earn one volunteer hour per review.
• Promote books, movies and games you love and enjoy.
• Have your voice heard in the Library.
• Improve your writing skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the HPL Online Volunteer Application.

YWCA Hamilton needs personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure we can continue delivering critical essential services on the front lines. There is a global shortage of PPE and we are asking that every Hamiltonian either donate required items or to make non-medical face masks (sewing instructions are provided via the link below).

YWCA PPE Support - Mask Making + Donations List

Your support of the YWCA PPE Campaign will:

• Allow front-line workers to continue their roles safely.
• Provide you with a charitable tax receipt for the value of in-kind donations.
• Protect our vulnerable communities from COVID-19.

With your support, we can ensure that no one gets left behind.

YWCA Hamilton
75 MacNab Street South
Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1
Tel. 905-522-9922

Volunteers are needed at the Wesley Day Centre during COVID-19. We are looking for skilled volunteers who are health care professionals (ex. doctors, nurses, physician assistants), foreign trained doctors, retired health care professionals, people with shelter experience or related professional experience. The focus of this position will be to help clients with physical distancing during COVID-19.

If you are interested, please contact:

Nicole White

905-528-5629  ext. 240
nicole.white@wesley.ca

For 95 years the Hamilton Naturalists' Club has been appreciating, studying and conserving the wild plants and animals of Hamilton. They provide a human voice for our wildlife and natural areas with over 600 members. The Club traces its history to the founding of the Hamilton Bird Protection Society in 1919.