Volunteer Listings

It's Your Festival operated by Hamilton Folk Arts Heritage Council

Recruit volunteers for It's Your Festival (Canada Day Weekend 2019). The Volunteer Coordinator communicates with new and prior volunteers and agencies. Works with people of varying ages, cultures, levels of experience and ability. Volunteer Coordinator interviews and assigns applicants to various jobs in park. Hours increase during the festival, and in the lead up.

Our People Services departments are looking for volunteers to support day to day operations, and operations during disaster response times. We are looking for both junior and senior HR Generalists, Volunteer Managers as well as those experienced in the areas of recruitment and/or shared services, duties will vary depending on your level of experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible to support staffing and mobilization of emergency responders. This may include recruiting, screening, selecting, orientation and scheduling personnel.
Provide insight and support to the People Services lead on work force planning and operational requirements.
Ensure accurate personnel records are in place and maintained.
Coordinate and track travel arrangements for deploying personnel.
Provide welcome services and facilitation of orientation sessions to new personnel.
Provide advice, monitor and support strategies regarding the health, safety and well being of all workers, with particular attention to stress management, Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Standards Act, conflict resolution and coaching of supervisors for work improvement.
Supervisors and Team Leads are responsible for direct and indirect supervision of People Services team members within their functional area.
Participate in exit reviews and/ or operational debriefings to contribute to an environment of continual improvement.
Support other Red Cross initiatives, as needed, to provide for a coordinated team effort to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in the community.
Volunteers at every level are responsible for safe work practices and to adhere to practices outlined in their applicable provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION Commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement and modeling of the core competencies of the CRCS which are: team excellence, service excellence, accountability and results focused.
Passion for humanitarian work.
Minimum 1-3 years experience supervising others, volunteers or employees.
Strong verbal and written communications skills in English and/or French.
Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and database skills required. Experience in Taleo considered an asset.
Demonstrated skills in performance management, coaching & the ability to resolve conflict.
Understanding of Red Cross role in disaster response, relief and recovery is considered an asset.
Experience working in an emergency response setting an asset.
Ability to respond during non-traditional hours (i.e. evenings or weekends). Some emergency response positions require long hours of work in a demanding context.
This position requires a satisfactory Canadian criminal record check or Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC).

About the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS): http://www.redcross.ca.

WORKING CONDITIONS The majority of the work is performed in either a Red Cross office environment or virtually from a home location with access to a computer and internet.
Based on operational requirements, this volunteer position may include self-scheduling in coordination with the direct supervisor.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in making a difference and being part of a global humanitarian movement, please submit your cover letter and resume directly online via the Canadian Red Cross Online Volunteer Website. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and the job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is recruited.
https://www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now/people-services-volunteer

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/

1. Nominations: February 25 - March 8
2. All Candidates Meeting: March 11, 6:00pm in room G111 (MSA Boardroom)
3. Candidate Period: March 16-28
4. Voting: March 26-28
5. Results: March 29
6. Applications for Speaker & Fennell Director close: April 5

If successful, it is approximately 10-20 hours per week commitment.

This year, Accessible Learning Services at Mohawk College is excited to present “Accessibility Awareness Day: Building Understanding, Bridging Communities”. Our goal is to promote awareness of accessibility throughout Mohawk College and the community and to bring communities together to celebrate achievements of individuals with various accessibility needs. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 from 9:00am-2:00pm.

Volunteers will sign up for 1 of the 3 available shift times and each volunteer shift will have a specific selection of responsibilities that are pulled from the following list:
• Attendance at a mandatory information session (tentatively March 13 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
• Handing out popcorn
• Handing out pizza
• Stamp card collecting and explanation of stamp process
• Managing raffle
• Set-up crew to help put up directional/way-finding posters and set up tables
• Greet vendors as they arrive
• Clean-up crew to pull down directional/way-finding posters, clean off tables (tablecloths) and to clean the popcorn machine components after the event
• Handing out lunch to vendors
• Promoting the event throughout campus
• Directing individuals to workshops that are being run during the day
• Helping out vendors in their designated area if a need arises
• Handing out feedback forms
• Helping bring the multi-sensory cart to the event area and returning it after the event

Volunteer with us and you will have memories that will last a lifetime. Volunteering at the Father Ray Foundation is different to most other opportunities. Here we do not ask you for any large fees, what we want is simple. We want enthusiastic volunteers to come and get involved. This is not a 9-5 Monday to Friday job, nor is it a place where volunteers turn up for two weeks, take some photos with some children in the morning then chill out on the beach in the afternoon. Here, volunteers come and have a lasting impact on the lives of our students and children, volunteers really do make a difference!

Volunteers work across all of our projects. A volunteer could be teaching English at the Technological College for People with Disabilities, then playing some English games at our School for Children with Special Needs. In the afternoon go to School for the Blind and take some children for a walk on the beach, then on Saturdays go to our Children’s Village where the kids will run a riot for two hours. Other volunteers work in our Day Care Center, helping youngsters from some of the poorest areas of Pattaya.

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

Health TAPESTRY - Administrative Assistant

Passionate about working with children? Looking to make a difference in the community?

Eva Rothwell Centre is looking for volunteers to assist with their annual March Break Camp! Located in the heart of Hamilton’s North End, Eva Rothwell is a one-stop-shop for community members in need of the support and necessary resources to lift themselves out of poverty.

In collaboration with Student Life at Mohawk College, Eva Rothwell will be running an afternoon of Safari-themed craft stations and activities for children ages 5-12 years-old on Thursday, March 14th.

Through positive intervention and support, you can help Eva Rothwell create a better tomorrow for the children in our community.

Please contact Abby Pachai for more information.

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 Sheri MacDonald

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

Mohawk College is hosting its Spring Open House at the Fennell campus in March. We are looking for volunteers to help in welcoming our visitors. This will include greeting, giving directions, and distributing program information. Most importantly, we are looking for volunteers who are friendly and helpful. This will go a long way in showing everyone why Mohawk is #1!

When & Where:
Saturday, March 30th from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm at the Fennell Campus.
If you are available, we also need help with set-up on Friday, March 29th from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm at the Fennell Campus.

Sign up to volunteer: https://events.eply.com/openhousevolunteer

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.

Passionate about climate change? Looking to make a difference in your community?

Volunteer to assist The Bay Area Climate Change Summit & Youth Summit from March 25th-29th.

This summit is jointly offered by the Centre for Climate Change Management at Mohawk, The McMaster Centre for Climate Change, the cities of Hamilton and Burlington, and Sustainable Hamilton Burlington.

Event details:
• March 25th - Evening Launch Party at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington ON
• March 26th-28th - Main Summit at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington ON
• March 29th - Youth Summit at McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton ON

By volunteering for this summit you will:
• Get free access to the summit on day(s) which you volunteer
• Network with motivated young professionals and like-minded students
• Hear from leading thinkers, activists and climate change experts
• Position added to Co-Curricular Record

Volunteer duties may include:
• Set up
• Registration
• Tear down
• Event support

Volunteers are required for the following shifts:

March 25th - Evening launch party 6:00pm-9:30pm
March 26th - Day 1: Climate and Economy 7:30am-5:30pm
March 27th - Day 2: Energy and Community 7:30am-5:30pm
March 28th - Day 3: Transportation and Health 7:30am-5:30pm
March 29th - Day 4: Youth Summit 8:00am-5:30pm

Start2Finish is a non-profit children's charity. We operate Run&Read programs for children in low-income communities out of 3 elementary schools in Hamilton. Our programs are volunteer run, focusing on fitness and literacy as a force to eradicate child poverty. Our programs run once per week for 2 hours (per location), for 32 weeks October-May. We are in need of some more volunteers to join our teams! This is a great opportunity to get some hands-on experiential learning, network, and join a team of like-minded individuals.

Student Life is looking for volunteers to assist with a large sort at Mission Services 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.

Transportation will be provided to Mission Services from Fennel Campus.

Our organization is made up of volunteers who work in the shelter environment to clean, feed and care for animals without homes until they are adopted. Volunteer cleaning tasks at our facility include cages, litter boxes, laundry, dishes, floors, windows and walls of our facility. We also require help feeding and socializing of the cats in our care.

We also need help on specific days with our three annual yard sales as well as various other fundraising events.

This literacy program is designed to motivate and help children ages 6-12 gain confidence and academic success in reading. The program is also designed to help volunteers develop and enhance their knowledge of and experience with 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

Join the Campus to Community team at Purnell Boys and Girls Club!

We meet at Purnell Boys and Girls Club every Tuesday from 6pm - 8pm. As a volunteer, your role will be to help facilitate fun and engaging activities for youth ages 6-16. This is a great opportunity to perform in a leadership role, interact with children and youth, and have fun!

For more information, please contact Abby Pachai

Please note all volunteers must obtain a Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to your first volunteer shift.

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.

Animal Adoptions of Flamborough is an organization made up of volunteers who work in the shelter environment to clean, feed and care for animals without homes until they are adopted.

Volunteer cleaning tasks at our facility include cages, litter boxes, laundry, dishes, floors, windows and walls of our facility. We also require help feeding and socializing of the cats in our care.

We also require assistance on specific days with our three annual yard sales as well as various other fundraising events.

For more information please contact Christy Doherty

The Arthritis Society is seeking volunteers for their signature event – and registration is now open!

The 2019 Walk for Arthritis is a family-friendly event with 1km and 5km walks in support of arthritis research and programming.

The Walk is a great way to give back to your community and the Arthritis Society. When you volunteer at the Hamilton Walk for Arthritis, you are helping to make a special day even better for those who have come together to raise much needed funds for critical research, education and advocacy initiatives – improving lives of the 6 million Canadians living with this debilitating disease. Grab your family and friends and make a difference!

We are looking for volunteers who can help out with a variety of volunteer opportunities: registration, route marshals, entertainment, set-up/tear-down, check points and more!

It’s a great chance to build skills and knowledge, contribute to your community through volunteer service, and support of millions of Canadians living with the pain of arthritis – including thousands of students just like you.

To get started, please visit walkforarthritis.ca, select the “Participate” tab, then click on “Volunteer”.

Calling all MoCrew,

We have our sights set on taking your photo!  We are looking for members of MoCrew to be the subjects of a Student Life photoshoot.  Please come wearing your red volunteering shirt or MoCrew jersey and feel free to bring any props that highlight your program of study, hobbies or interests.  Afterwards, we will feature a photo and short bio of you on social media as a way to help inspire future student leaders.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please drop-in on one of the following photoshoot dates.

• 9:00am-11:30am, Thursday, January 24^th outside EA211, Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation (JCPI)
• 11:30am-1:00pm, Friday, January 25^th outside EA211, JCPI
• 9:00am-11:30am, Thursday, January 31^st outside EA211, JCPI
• 11:30am-1:00pm, Friday, February 1^st outside EA211, JCPI

Are you ready to embark on a meaningful journey, where what you do matters?

Join us in making the connection between the sincere generosity of donors and the heartfelt appreciation of recipients, between the profound discoveries of science and the joyful restoration of health. Canadian Blood Services is currently looking for In Community Volunteers to help keep Canada living.

In-community volunteers support Canadian Blood Services initiatives, participate in local events, promote community awareness regarding Canadian Blood Services projects, and assist with donor recruitment. This volunteer will assist with:
- Set-up and tear-down of the promotional booth and other equipment (if applicable)
- Provide courteous and responsive service to prospective donors;
- Provide information about Canadian Blood Services programs and initiatives;
- Assist with management of participant records and event documentation.

Apply in three easy steps:
1. Apply online. Complete our online application form and provide two references here: https://blood.ca/en/ways-donate/volunteering/becomevolunteer/volunteer-sign-form
2. Interview. A member of our Volunteer Resources team will contact you to discuss your interests and availability.
3. Orientation. We’ll provide an orientation and training session to help you better understand your role.

A workcamp is a volunteering project in a local community led by a multicultural group.

Supervised by two camp leaders, a group of up to 15 volunteers from Canada and from abroad, live an unforgettable learning experience together.  Participating in a workcamp, is a way to engage with a community by helping them with real needs.

Host partners reach out to us to help them with projects that aim to generate change, improve the living environment or to have a positive effect in the community.

Projects in volunteer camps can be :

- Environmental (creating walking trails, cleaning shorelines, preserving endangered species, etc.)
- Heritage preservation (building restauration, painting, construction work, etc.)
- Cultural (festivals, photography, linguistic exchange, etc.)
- Social (projects with kids, intergenerational projects, refugee assistance, etc.)

More information can be found at www.cj.qc.ca/en

Brain Injury Services/Step Up ABI Recovery is a community based rehabilitation program for individuals who have sustained an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

Brain Injury Services/Step-Up ABI Recovery provides treatment to individuals with mild to severe brain injury to enhance overall quality of life and autonomy by maximizing independence. Our agency's mission is to create a positive environment for clients to achieve their rehabilitative goals using evidence-based techniques. The agency is renowned for conducting original, ground-breaking research into brain injury rehabilitation, ensuring that clients have access to the most effective, up-to-date techniques.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to interact and learn from an interdisciplinary network of staff to assist clients reach their personal rehabilitation goals.

Volunteers may also assist clients in the community, with therapeutic recreation/leisure activities and academic involvement. Volunteer engagement can provide positive role-modelling and motivation to our clients which helps them attain their rehabilitation goals.

We are looking for compassionate, understanding and creative individuals to join our team!

For more information please contact Kelly McIntyre

The Bikes Blades and Boards Program is entering its 20th year of operation, which is a tremendous milestone for this volunteer driven program

The Bikes, Blades and Boards Program is an Injury Prevention Program designed to;
* Increase awareness of head injury,
* Promote safe participation in recreational and sporting activities
* Provide educational resources to students, teachers and families about Concussion awareness

The Program consists of a 60-minute multimedia presentation targeting grade 1-3 students within the Hamilton region, and is provided at NO COST to the students or school.

Enactus Mohawk is shaping generations of entrepreneurial leaders who are passionate about advancing the economic, social, and environmental health of Canada. Here's why you should join Enactus:

• It is a student led initiative with a variety of positions available
• The schedule is flexible
• You can create positive impact, change the world, and empower our community