Volunteer Listings

The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is hosting the 2019 PING Canadian Junior Match-Play Championship at King’s Forest Golf Club in Hamilton, Ontario, from July 2nd - 5th. This prestigious tournament will include players spanning across Canada. We are looking for volunteers to help with roles such as scoring, spotting, and starting.

This is a great opportunity for students to make connections with professionals and gain valuable work experience. Each volunteer will receive a CJGA golf shirt and a CJGA hat.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administrative Duties

Working in areas of recruitment, scheduling, and site coordination
Performs outbound calls/email and electronic tracking regarding volunteer availability, scheduled shifts and/or confirmations
Ensures dissemination and tracking of on-boarding and off-boarding activities at site
Provides reports to the Coordinator as requested
2. Customer Service

Assist with and implements internal and external recruitment strategies, and negotiates recruitment expectations, when necessary
Reports any trends identified to improve Volunteer Resource Management
Advises applicants of position requirements, and respond to inquiries from prospective volunteers
Meets and welcomes all volunteers, new and returning at site,
Ensures all new volunteers receive a site orientation prior to assignment at first shift
Interacts with Health TAPESTRY personnel with care and refers out of scope inquiries to the Coordinator
Observes and educates others on routine precautions to ensure occupational health and safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment and hand hygiene
Collaborates with Health TAPESTRY colleagues to ensure efficient and effective operations.
3. Other duties as assigned

NON-KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administrative Duties

Updating Health TAPESTRY volunteer’s availability data
Provides reports to the Coordinator as requested
2. Customer Service

Member of the volunteer interview team, assisting with the interviewing of new volunteers
Assist with follow-up calls and exit interviews
3. Other duties as assigned

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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be in pursuit of or has achieved a diploma or degree in Human Resources, Volunteer Resources, Business Administration or related field and/or equivalent of a minimum of 2 years of job related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience working in volunteer recruitment setting is an asset
Computer literacy essential
Experience working in fast paced work environment an asset

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES & SKILLS:
Customer service skills
Interpersonal skills
Written and oral communication skills
Strong organization skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Initiative
Tact
Ability to collaborate effectively
Fluency in English written & Writing

First Aid Certification (training provided) required.
This position requires a successful Vulnerable Sector criminal record check

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment (minimum 4 hours a week)
Conference calls
Domestic travel may be required.

Calling all fans of football and female empowerment! YWCA Hamilton is taking over a concession stand at Hamilton Tiger-Cats home games and we need your help! Do you enjoy spending time with fellow Ticat fans? Enjoy the atmosphere of game day? Do you like free snacks?

We are seeking volunteers to serve food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike) at our YWCA Warriors for Women concession stand at Tim Hortons Field during Ticat home games throughout the 2019 CFL season. Funds raised through concession sales support YWCA Hamilton’s Phoenix Place, a safe haven for women and children escaping domestic violence. Experience the excitement of game day up close while helping women and children build a brighter future.

What do you require to tackle this great opportunity?
-Commitment to at least one full game this season. That’s a whole game. Not until half time. Or even the third quarter. The whole game.
-Ontario Smart Serve certification. It’s fast. It’s easy. It’s online. And if you commit to volunteering for five games total over the season, we’ll reimburse the cost.
-A willingness to have a great time!

YWCA Hamilton’s Walk A Mile In Her Shoes challenges Hamiltonians of all ages, genders, and abilities to walk in red shoes to raise funds and awareness to end violence against women and girls. Together, we’ll walk the walk as a symbolic gesture and walk in solidarity with survivors of violence. Volunteers power this event. You can expect to help with event set-up and a variety of tasks during the event including greeting and cheering on our walkers.

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.

Newcomer Day is a celebration of newcomers and immigrants in our city, and their contribution to our culture. There will be cultural performances, live music, diverse food options, a marketplace, an information fair, a citizenship ceremony and activities for families and children.
The role of volunteers is to ensure visitors have a smooth experience. Volunteers will help with set-up prior to the event and clean-up after the event, provide direction to visitors around City Hall, usher school visits, supervise certain activities like board games or group gatherings, and more!

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.

St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke in collaboration with the Campus to Community Program is looking for student volunteers to support their Annual Fundraiser Walk/Wheel & BBQ. A live entertainer will be providing music during the event. Volunteers are needed to support in set up, take down, clean up, and ensuring the event runs as intended.

Potential Volunteer Tasks

• Assist residents on the walk/wheel
• Socialize with the residents during the BBQ
• Take direction from various recreation therapists to assist as needed

Tasks will vary based on needs of partner organization and attendees.

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!

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is hosting the annual Golf For A Cure tournament is scheduled for Wednesday June 19th at Carlisle Golf Club!

Volunteer opportunities:
-Registration table
-On-course contest & entertainment assistance

Registration Table:

The Registration Table is where we need the most volunteers at the event! This will ensure there won't be any bottlenecking as golfers arrive to the tournament, making it as seamless as possible.

Registration begins at 11am and volunteers will arrive at 9:30am to go through roles, answer any questions you may have, and assist with any other set-up necessary.

The different roles of the Registration Table include, but isn't limited to:
-Golfer check-in
-Giveaway bag distribution
-Selling and distributing raffle tickets
-Selling and distributing Golfer Passports
-Selling and distributing 50/50 tickets
-Golfer payment collection/processing

If you have a preference for a specific role, please mention this once you've been contacted after signing up as a volunteer.

On-Course Contests:

Volunteers are needed to assist with on-course contests and entertainment, including:
-Beat the Pro
-Golf Ball Cannon Contest
-Hit A Ball(Hole in One) Contest
-Putting Competition
-World Long Drive Competitor

Some holes involve volunteers ensuring golfers have purchased Golf Passports in order to participate or they're required to donate a small amount. Other holes involve volunteers acting as "witnesses" that will vouch for golfers (i.e., a hole-in-one actually happening).

The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRC), a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant Volunteer for the People Service HR department. Reporting to the Manager, Shared Services, the Human Resources Assistant Volunteer will play a key role in the launch of this new operating model within Human Resources.

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

Special Olympics Ontario, in collaboration with Mohawk College and the Campus to Community Program is looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to support the upcoming Special Olympics Ontario Sports Showcase that is taking place at Mohawk College Fennell Campus (DBARC) on Monday, June 3. Join us for a day of fun. Volunteer opportunities will vary based on sport station requirements. Volunteers will have an opportunity to engage with community members and Special Olympic Athletes.

Seeking Volunteers to help with our Fix Our World Fundraiser, There are three shifts per day, so everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the Open!

(You don't need to be a Golf Fan to Volunteer 🙂 )

We have been invited back to host a (No Cooking) Concession Stand at the RBC Canadian Open Pro Golf Tournament in Ancaster June 6,7,8,9, 2019.

There is No Cooking at this Concession Stand.
The Menu consists of Jumbo Hot Dogs, Jumbo Sausage, Brisket Tacos, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks and Water

Perks for Volunteering:
Free parking, Free admission, Work experience for your resume, Volunteer Hours and the Fellowship all make this a great opportunity.

There are only 12 positions available per day must be 18 years+.

Liberty For Youth is hosting our 15th Annual Unity Basketball Event on Saturday, June 8th, 2019 at St. Jean De Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School, 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Money raised from this event will go directly to Program Sustainability and assists to provide post-secondary scholarships to our youth who are often first-generation college attenders. 2018 marked our milestone of $100,000 given in scholarships to date!

The Hamilton Police will play in basketball game with the Liberty For Youth Prodigal Sonz (a team of at-risk youth and their mentors). Creating opportunities for positive interaction with the Police is part of Liberty For Youth’s community reintegration strategy.

For a $12 ticket price, each person will also enjoy:

-Raffle for 2 Roundtrip Westjet Tickets
-BBQ Hot Dog and Drink
-Ontario All-Star Dunk Contest and Three-Point Contest
-Presentation of the 2018 Steel City Cop Award
-Face painting & Colouring Station for young children

We have various volunteer opportunities available for this event.

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.

Great races don't happen without great volunteers! Join our SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women volunteer team and help make a difference in the lives of women across Canada. All volunteers will receive a cool volunteer shirt. All volunteer positions are open to students in order to collect community service hours. There are lots of ways to get involved both before the race and on race day. We need help with: pre-race kit pick up, race day kit pickup, water stations, route marshals, start/finish line, food and lots more.

Destination College is a 6-day event in May that welcomes over 2000 grade 7 students from a wide range of schools throughout southern Ontario. We are looking for enthusiastic student leaders to assist us in the execution of this event. It is a paid opportunity and a chance for hands on experience working with middle school aged children.

To find out more, we are holding 3 information sessions over the next few weeks. We ask that any students who are interested in getting involved attend one of the sessions to learn about the opportunity. The sessions will all be taking place at Fennell campus in room i224 on the following dates:

April 10 at 12:15pm

April 22 at 10:30am

May 3 at 12:15pm

The Canadian Red Cross is looking for a number of volunteers to fill a selection of roles. The following are volunteer positions they are looking to fill:

Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Responder

https://www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now/personal-disaster-assistance-pda-responder-4

Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Supervisor

https://www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now/personal-disaster-assistance-pda-supervisor-4

Emergency Response Team (ERT) Responder

https://www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now/emergency-response-team-ert-responder

Emergency Response Team (ERT) Supervisor

https://www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now/emergency-response-team-ert-responder

Steel City Wheelers is a wheel-chair capable square dance group that have been dancing for over 30 years. We are always in need of volunteers to assist in dancing either by pushing a wheel-chair to dance, or guiding a visually impaired dancer, helping with serving coffee, tea and snacks, or filling in as a dancer.

Join us for a rewarding volunteer opportunity and witness the amazing capabilities of all members of our community!
Check out our website: https://scwheelers.wixsite.com/steel-city-wheelers/

Key Responsibilities:
- Visits clients in their homes to conduct wellness assessment surveys/questionnaires
- Assists clients in personal health-related goal identification
- Provides social connection to older adults
- Communicates with volunteer organizations, family health team, research team, and/or community based organizations
- Utilizes a tablet computer and other technology to provide information to identified organizations
- Maintains up to date knowledge of health programs and services and acts as resource in the community through the use of approved information and referral sources
- Works closely with program coordinator to schedule client appointments
- Completes feedback and reports; and submits information to the volunteer coordinator

If interested, please visit the following link:
https://www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now/health-tapestry-volunteer-1

Catholic Family Services of Hamilton is looking for a volunteer to take photo and video footage of "A Day in the Life" event of a local social service organization in honour of their 70th anniversary!

Volunteers will support in photography and videography of employees/clients at various locations throughout Hamilton on one given day in May (TBD). Catholic Family Services of Hamilton is looking for further support to subsequently develop a video production of photo/video footage set to music (e.g. 3-4 min. long). Final product to be posted on social media and presented at various community events throughout the remainder of the year. Hopes to have the final product completed by the end of May.

Branches of Native Development is an ad hawk community group that coordinates Indigenous cultural events for Urban Indigenous and the broader Hamilton Community. We are currently planning our 22nd annual festival pow wow for June 21-23, 2019.

Providing assistance to the development of First Nations people, through the knowledge of cultural arts by providing a public gallery, assisting with education in all forms of arts to benefit Native Development. To assist First Nations People to grow by providing the basic necessities of life. To provide a public place for development and to further the Cultural and spiritual teachings of First Nations to First Nations People and to the general public. To seek out assistance and maintain partnerships with all levels of government, the community and other aboriginal agencies, -The Branches of Native Development

SECURITY
• Attend 2 pre-event meetings for orientation and delegation.
• Report to Head of Security Lisa Potruff
• Complete a minimum of 2, 8hr shifts between June 20,21,22,23
• June 20 11:00pm-7:00am, June 21 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm, 11:00pm-7:00am, June 22, 7:00am-
3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm, 11:00pm-7:00am, June 23, 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm -11:00pm
• Maintain an alcohol and drug free event
• Keep dogs out and away from dance & drum arena as well as the Sacred Fire circle
• Patrol Grounds to deter vendor and personal theft
• Ensure the safety of everyone on the grounds
• Respectfully assist and diffuse potential conflict with Cultural sensitivity and teachings.
• Escort those that the BOND Committee asks to be shown off grounds due to previous or present behavior.
• Call emergency utilities (911) if necessary (Police, Fire, EMS)
• Duties/Schedules may be amended as planning progresses

For more information please contact Branches of Native Development

Branches of Native Development is an ad hawk community group that coordinates Indigenous cultural events for Urban Indigenous and the broader Hamilton Community. We are currently planning our 22nd annual festival pow wow for June 21-23, 2019.

Providing assistance to the development of First Nations people, through the knowledge of cultural arts by providing a public gallery, assisting with education in all forms of arts to benefit Native Development. To assist First Nations People to grow by providing the basic necessities of life. To provide a public place for development and to further the Cultural and spiritual teachings of First Nations to First Nations People and to the general public. To seek out assistance and maintain partnerships with all levels of government, the community and other aboriginal agencies, -The Branches of Native Development

GENERAL
• Attend 2 pre-event meetings for orientation and delegation.
• Be in attendance for a minimum of 2, 8 hour shifts out of 4 days (June 20, 21,22,23)
• Shifts will run 1:00pm-9:00pm June 20th & 7:00am-3:00pm, 2:00pm-10:00pm June 21, 22, 23.
• Duties/Schedules may be amended as planning progresses
• Volunteers will be set up into crews for: Set up/Tear Down, Dance Arena, Sacred Fire, Festival Grounds/Vendors, Information Tent

Set up/Tear Down
• Report to BOND Committee members Luke Johns & Tony Johnson
• Assist with setting up/taking down tents
• Setting up/taking down tables and chairs
• Assist vendors with their set up and tear down if needed
• Unloading/Loading BOND Festival materials

Dance Arena
• Report to BOND Committee member Kristen Johns
• Keep dance area clean of garbage
• Be a runner between dancers & MC to/from BOND Committee
• Make sure water is in good supply
• Alert BOND Committee if there any conflicts or issues
• Assist BOND Committee in setting up give-away

Sacred Fire
• Report to Bond Committee members Luke & Kristen Johns, as well as our Fire Keeper TBD
• Take direction from the Fire Keeper and assist as directed
• Keep area clean of garbage
• Be a runner between Fire Keeper & BOND Committee
• Make sure the Fire Keeper and his helpers have everything they need; medicines, wood, rest, warmth/cool, shelter, rest etc.
• Make sure the Fire Keeper and his helper are hydrated, caffeinated and fed.

Branches of Native Development is an ad hawk community group that coordinates Indigenous cultural events for Urban Indigenous and the broader Hamilton Community. We are currently planning our 22nd annual festival pow wow for June 21-23, 2019.

Providing assistance to the development of First Nations people, through the knowledge of cultural arts by providing a public gallery, assisting with education in all forms of arts to benefit Native Development. To assist First Nations People to grow by providing the basic necessities of life. To provide a public place for development and to further the Cultural and spiritual teachings of First Nations to First Nations People and to the general public. To seek out assistance and maintain partnerships with all levels of government, the community and other aboriginal agencies, -The Branches of Native Development

PLANNING COMMITTEE
• Attend planning meetings consistently as they are scheduled (February – June)
• Share ideas, connections and talents
• Participate in creative planning and execution
• Participate in advertising, fundraising and maintaining social media.
• Execute jobs assigned at meetings between meetings
• Be in attendance for a minimum of 8 hours each of the 3 days of the festival June 21, 22, & 23

For more information please contact Branches of Native Development

This literacy program is designed to motivate and help children ages 6-12 gain confidence and academic success in reading, and help volunteers develop and enhance their knowledge of and experiences working with a child who experiences difficulties learning essential literacy skills.

As a Volunteer Literacy Tutor, you will be working with a pair of students who are at a similar reading level and grade. The student to tutor ratio is 2:1 (2 students to 1 tutor).

As a tutor you will be responsible for implementing an appropriate and effective individualized literacy program focusing on the program areas of phonics, sight words, and fluency, which meet the child’s individual literacy needs, using an existing framework.

Each session runs twice a week for 8 weeks. Each individual session is 1 hour long, so 2 hours a week with a total of 16 hours across the 8 weeks. We have some sessions that run in the evenings and some day programs in Hamilton. We run programs across Halton and Hamilton (Oakville, Burlington, Milton).

*Training is provided and mandatory

For more information please contact Reading Rocks.