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Muskoka Landing

We are looking for people who are interested in visiting with seniors in a long-term care home who do not have local family or friends that are able to visit often, providing friendship, conversation, and reassurance.   Position Summary: Assists with providing meaningful contributions to the residents and the Home under the direction of the Coordinator of Volunteer Services.    Core Competencies:

  • Accountability/Dependability
  • Communication
  • Continuous Learning
  • Customer Service
  • Integrity
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Results Orientation/Initiative
  • Teamwork

Qualifications:

  • A sincere interest in the general well-being of the residents in the Home.
  • Comfort working in a communal setting for seniors.
  • Physically able to push wheelchairs, move tables (with assistance) etc. (if applicable)
  • Good listening skills
  • Ability to follow directions and work with others
Nankind
Home of the family

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

 

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support. 

 

How You Can Help: 

  • Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience.  

  • Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children. 

  • Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 

  • Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area. 

 

 Why Volunteer with Nankind?  

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.  

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands. 

Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

 

How to Apply: 

  1. Visit our volunteer page.

  2. Click “Volunteer Now".

  3. Complete and submit the form. 

Qualifications: 

  • Willingness to undergo an Vulnerable Sector Check

  • At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent

  • Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus 
  • Must reside in Ontario

 

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Friendly Visitor   Simcoe County  Muskoka District 
Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services
Barrie, Innisfil, Midland, Penetang, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst
  • Provide regular visits to assigned older adult clients, offering companionship, conversation & engagement in meaningful activities 
  • Perform regular outbound phone calls to assigned older adult clients  
  • Report any health or safety concerns to the Supervisor 
  • Provide monthly activity reports to Supervisor 
Senior Wish Association (Simcoe County), Mailing Address, Senior Wish Association
Barrie, Innisfil, Clearview Township area, Muskoka-Gravenhurst , Collingwood, Simcoe County

Help Senior Wish expand into Simcoe County to ensure that no senior is left isolated, alone and feeling like society has forgotten them.  Help is especially needed to prepare for our Christmas Wish program starting in September.

Volunteer for our many projects such as:

  • Granting Wishes for Seniors
  • Christmas Bag of Love program
  • Memory book program
  • general good deeds for Senior

 

Canadian Blood Services, Barrie, Blood Donation Centre
Barrie, ON

Welcomes donors to hospitality area of clinic

  • offer refreshments
  • give information and updates to donors
  • answer questions, thank donors and give milestone donor recognition items
  • observe donors and watch for adverse reactions
  • keep hospitality area in good order
VON Canada, Barrie - Lakeshore Dr, SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes
Barrie, Innisfil, Midhurst

Volunteers will lead a gentle functional fitness program designed for community members aged 55+

    The purpose of the program is to:
  • Increase and maintain strength, coordination, balance and flexibility
  • Improve health and energy
  • Improve mobility and independence
  • Prevent falls and decrease falls risk
  • Meet new people and socialize
Volunteers   Simcoe County 
Victoria Village, Barrie - 78 Ross St, Victoria Village Manor
78 Ross Street

Volunteers can assist with a variety of activities and programs including:  

  • Special events and Entertainment
  • Community Bus Outings  
  • Friendly visits
  • Small Group Programs (cards, reading, knitting)
  • Special Interest Presentations
  • In home Wellness appointment portering
  • On call Palliative Visits 

*Currently looking for one volunteer to help digitize our song books (Nov 17, 2025)

Cycle for Hope   Simcoe County  Grey County 
Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre

We need volunteers to assist at our Cycle For Hope fundraiser, we have a number of volunteer positions that need to be filled: 

Volunteer Roles: 

1. Set-up and tear down

Role Duties

  • Help set up the event site
  • Put up tables, tents and banners
  • Clean up and put everything away once the ride is complete 

2. Registration

Role Duties

  • Welcome and register the rider
  • Provide rider with appropriate wristband and instruct them to place it on and that it will be used as their lunch voucher after their ride.

3. Route Directions/Nutrition Station

Role Duties:

  • Ensure that riders are on the right track and making correct turns
  • As Riders approach you, either point or vocalize where they are going and cheer them on!
  • Offer fruit and waters that is available for Riders
  • When the ride is complete on your way back - do a quick sweep of any riders along the way

 

 

Alzheimer Society, Peterborough Office, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton
within Pererborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland & Haliburton

In-Home Recreation volunteers are those who are willing to share their time to make a difference in the life of an individual who has been living with dementia. Volunteers visit our clients once per week at the client’s home. The volunteer will engage the client in a meaningful activity during their visit, such as: conversation, walking, reading, playing cards, or some other mutually agreed activity that is important to the client. In addition to providing companionship to our client, this program will also provide relief for the caregiver. Currently need volunteers for the following locations: Kinmount Cobourg Apsley Peterborough

Responsibilities:

  • Each weekly visit will involve facilitated activities that will address social, physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, or vocational domains of wellness based on the needs of the persons living with dementia.
  • Visit the client regularly, on a mutually agreeable time and day.
  • Call or email a client ahead of time if for any reason a visit needs to be
    postponed or rescheduled.
  •  Inform assigned supervisor as to any changes in the client’s or volunteer’s
    situation, which would affect the visit; this includes address changes, holidays,
    illness, etc.
  • Report any observations, comments or concerns regarding the client or the
    match to the assigned supervisor.
  • Volunteers are visitors and as such will limit their duties to socialization and
    companionship activities only.
  • Report volunteer hours, either through our volunteer database or by direct email
    to the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Volunteer   Simcoe County 
Mill Creek Care Centre, Long Term Care Facility
286 Hurst Drive, Barrie

We are looking for volunteers to assist with special events with the programs department, taking residents outside, delivering internal mail and various independent programs with residents.

Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Collingwood

Assist staff to deliver various programs such as crafts, bingo, outings and trips for adults with diverse disabilities. We offer a hybrid approach that involves both in-person programs at our Centre and virtual programs.

    Volunteers tasks:
  • Telephone check-ins with our Consumers
  • Accompny consumers at programs at the Centre
  • Organizational/administrative assistance for our Connecting with Seniors program
  • Opportunity to do crafting or recipe videos for our social media outlets
  • Other opportunities
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

Special event volunteers help out during events at the Bruce County Museum. Some of the activities includes helping with kids crafts, greeting visitors, helping with food prep, providing usher services to our theatre or helping with the bar if they are SmartServe certified. Examples of some of the events this year at the Museum include: TIFF movie screenings, special holiday events including our annual "Light up the holiday" event, youth camps and PA Day camps, speaker events and so much more!

Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario

The facilitator will:

  • Support the goals of PSSO in local communities with an emphasis on providing
    information and fellowship for people living with Parkinson’s and their families.
  • Attend ongoing training/education and Community of Practice meetings provided
    by PSSO to increase their knowledge about Parkinson’s disease and to enhance
    their skills as a facilitator.
  • Ensure all public notices for the group contain the group information, PSSO logo,
    and a reference to the group being a program of PSSO.
  • Provide PSSO with updated group lists, including names, addresses, telephone
    numbers, and email addresses regularly.
  • Provide an attendance record (First & Last Name of each participant) to PSSO
    immediately following each group session. This will be submitted using the
    volunteer portal “My Impact Page.”
  • Document all hours of volunteering using the volunteer portal “My Impact Page,”
    which should include all time spent each month planning as well as group
    facilitation.
  • Notify PSSO of any important information immediately as it pertains to the overall
    group or specific client participants (questions, resources, health changes, death in
    the family, etc.).

The facilitator works with the group to:

  • Act in accordance with the Volunteer Code of Conduct (see page 12)
  • Define the role and emphasize that the facilitator is not an expert in all things.
  • Conduct group meetings in a caring, respectful, and compassionate manner.
  • Promote the value of empowerment, encouraging individuals to be involved in
    making decisions about their own care.
  • Establish, with input from group participants, a list of ground rules and goals for the
    group and review the list with the group on a regular basis.
  • Foster an opportunity for people to interact with others dealing with similar health
    concerns and facilitate the sharing of their experience living with Parkinson’s.
  • Encourage group members to participate in PSSO programs, education events, and
    fundraising events.
  • Invite group participants to connect with PSSO staff and programs as necessary.
  • Welcome and introduce new participants to the group, explain group guidelines such as confidentiality and help them connect with other group participants.

Group Interaction & Communication
The facilitator will:

  • Ensure group participants are educated about and adhere to the confidentiality
    policy.
  • Moderate the discussions in the group to ensure that all participants have an equal
    opportunity to share if they wish. This may require the facilitator to enhance their
    skills to ensure that participants that are talkative do not monopolize the
    discussion. Gently redirect attention to less vocal participants.
  • Encourage a balance in discussions by encouraging the group to consider
    constructive solutions when negative issues are being addressed. Although there
    will be times when participants need to freely express and share their feelings, even
    if their tone seems negative.
  • Remind the group that the symptoms, treatment, and progression of Parkinson’s
    are unique to each person, so others’ experiences may be different from one’s own.
  • Strive to present information and encourage discussion that is honest while at the
    same time promotes a feeling of optimism.
  • Remind participants to adopt a “consumers beware” approach to any information
    shared in the group and do their own research or speak with a medical professional
    before actin
Simcoe County, Corporation of, Sunset Village and Manor, Long Term Care and Seniors Services - Sunset Manor Long Term Care Facility
Collingwood

 

Volunteers required for assisting at activity programs:

  • Special events
  • Outings
  • Meal assistance
  • Friendly visiting
  • Transporting residents to and from programs
  • Simcoe Cycling Without Age 
  • Entertainment/Music

 

 

CONTACT Community Services, Volunteer South Simcoe, Alliston - 36 Victoria St W
Beeton, Alliston, Bradford, Innisfil

Volunteers will be involved in the planning, promoting and implementation or the New Horizons Seniors Program.

Community Living Association for South Simcoe
Alliston or Bradford

CLASS has varied volunteer opportunities! From being a buddy to one of our exceptional individuals to assisting with fundraising events.

All volunteer opportunities provide a flexible schedule to always meet your needs and availability.  
 
Excellent source of social services experience for students or adults who wish to enter the developmental field! 
 
Must provide a completed Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Person's Check.

VON Canada, Ontario Branch
Grey and Bruce Counties - Various Locations

Make a difference in your community by becoming a VON SMART® Exercise and Falls Prevention program volunteer!


The goal of VON’s SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Falls Prevention program is to enable adults 55+ to maintain independence, improve quality of life and to ultimately promote healthy aging. This functional exercise program can be found in various communities throughout Grey-Bruce. 
 
VON SMART and Falls Prevention classes are led by volunteers who VON trains (2 days of practical plus the theory) and certify. Weekly we offer over 50 Level 1 and Level 2 classes in Grey Bruce with over 1,000 participants! We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 hours a week (one class) but have flexible schedules for those who are away for long periods of time. We are looking for volunteer instructors for both levels of classes.

These classes are offered free of charge to participants within Grey Bruce communities.

VON Canada, Ontario Branch
Bruce and Grey Counties

Supportive Care volunteers offer social and emotional support to individuals and families living with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness in Grey and Bruce counties (except Bruce Peninsula). Trained hospice volunteers offer support for approximately 2-3 hours per week depending on the needs of the individual and their family, and the availability of volunteers. Respite for family caregivers and companionship to individuals can be offered. Support can be provided in the client’s home, long term care homes and/or hospitals

Kids Help Phone, Crisis Text Line
Ontario

Kids Help Phone’s texting service is the only free, 24/7 bilingual text line for people in Canada. The service is delivered by trained, volunteer crisis responders who work remotely. 

We are recruiting overnight and or bilingual crisis responders who will answer texts from young people looking for support in both English AND French.

The volunteer position will be remote, meaning that you can participate from anywhere in Canada as long you have a strong, reliable internet connection!  

Our volunteers need to be enthusiastic about helping people!

You can be a professional, student, teacher, retiree, or anybody else with a willingness to learn how to support people over text.  

The role of a crisis responder is to bring texters from a “hot” moment to a cool calm one, and to help them come up with a plan to stay healthy and safe.

Crisis responders are trained to do this using active listening and collaborative problem-solving.

Bradford Valley Community, Bradford Valley Care Community
Bradford
  • Special events
  • Art programming
  • Outings
  • Friendly visiting
  • Gardening
  • Spiritual care
  • Palliative Care
Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe
Orillia
  • Empathetic listeners who are able to provide inclusive, non-judgmental support to callers representing a variety of ages, identities, and concerns
  • Call centre operates 24/7, and we actively recruit both day and night shifts. 
  • Day shifts are 4 hours
Leacock Retirement Lodge
Orillia
  • Running art or music programs 
  • Assistance with organizing the set up and tear down of recreation activities
  • Technology assistance for seniors 
  • Information or educational seminars for seniors 
  • Organizing tea and talk socials and word games 
Our Town Food Bank
Tottenham

Job duties include sorting food, stocking shelves and fundraising during food drives. Positions available to serve clients on Tuesdays. Other duties as assigned. 

Looking for 2-4 volunteers to assist with stocking shelves and 2-4 volunteers to assist clients on Tuesdays

Please call Our Town Food Bank directly to ensure volunteer positions are available and to apply. 

Trillium Manor, Trillium Manor at Trillium Manor
Orillia
  • Escort residents to the hair salon within Trillium and return them to their home area
  • Assist with tasks such as removing curlers
  • Sweeping and other hair salon type duties
Trillium Manor, Trillium Manor at Trillium Manor
Orillia

Volunteers required for assisting at activity programs:

  • Special events
  • Outings
  • Meal assistance
  • Friendly visiting
  • Transporting residents to and from programs
  • Simcoe Cycling Without Age 
  • Entertainment/Music
Trillium Manor, Trillium Manor at Trillium Manor
Orillia
Assist with weekly tuck shop program, includes:
  • Opening tuck shop
  • Setting up
  • Getting ready for residents
  • Handling cash
  • Volunteer   Simcoe County 
    Paradise Shores by AmandaFritz
    Orillia
    • Cook, bake, gardening
    • Activities with residence
    • Supporting with activities of daily living
    Birchmere Retirement Residence, Birchmere Retirement Residence at Birchmere Retirement Residence
    Orillia
    • Attending activities, programs, and/or events with residents
    • One-on-one visits with residents; spending time chatting, playing card games, doing puzzles, crafts
    • Accompanying them on walks either within the building or outdoors (weather permitting)
    • Miscellaneous duties as needed
    Hospice Orillia
    Orillia

    Volunteers are matched to clients who are living with a life-limiting illness. They support and comfort their client and the client's circle of support. Be it family or friends.  The goal is to be flexible and assist someone on this journey with whatever they might require. It could be physical, but usually, it is emotional support and advocacy. Once the match has been made, the client and the volunteer set a time schedule that is good for both. Visiting volunteers provide support to our clients in the comfort of the clients home, where ever that may be; their house, long-term care facility, hospital or the vulnerably housed.

    Villa Care Centre (The), Villa Retirement Lodge (The)
    Midland

    Join our retirement lodge as a volunteer to assist with enhancing the lives of residents in a welcoming environment. As a volunteer, you’ll support engaging programs that promote connection, independence, and well-being.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Engage and encourage residents to participate in activities
    • Assist with program setup and clean-up
    • Escort residents to and from programs 
    • Support activities by offering guidance and encouragement
    • Share important observations with staff
    • Work with Recreation Coordinator to assist with engaging programs

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Compassionate, patient, and friendly individuals
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills
    • Reliability and willingness to learn
    • Comfort in a communal setting and light physical activity
    • Individuals who are motivated to lead programs without assistance

    Why Join Us?:

    • Make a meaningful impact
    • Gain valuable experience
    • Build connections in a supportive environment
    • Feel the positive effects of providing a varied and enjoyable life for older adults
    • Gain knowledge and experience in the area of elder care
    Bingo Monitor   Simcoe County 
    We are the Villagers, Midland
    Penetanguishene
    Volunteers are to attend once a month for a few hours and represent our charity at the bingo hall walking about during games.
    Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program, Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program at Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program
    Peterborough and surrounding five counties

    Mature Adult Volunteers will assist players on the ice, supporting our Qualified, Certified coaching staff.

    Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House, Grey Bruce Hospice - Chapman House
    Owen Sound

    General Kitchen Duties

    • Assisting the cook
    • Preparing meals
    • Baking
    Simcoe Village Apartments, Supportive Housing
    Beeton
    • One on one visiting with residents
    • Supporting and/or facilitating group activities
    • Reading or playing games with residents
    • Meal assistance
    Volunteer   Simcoe County 
    S.H.I.F.T, Mobile Outreach Program
    Alliston

    Our volunteers help in various aspects of our organization, from direct interaction with program participants, to behind-the-scenes roles. 

    The following are volunteer opportunities:

    Meal Maker

    Sandwich Makers

    S.H.I.F.T. Board of Directors

    S.H.I.F.T. Advisory Committee

    S.H.I.F.T. Fundraising Committe and Event Volunteers

    This committee is a team of volunteers focused on the planning, developing and execution of key fundraising events to support the operational costs of S.H.I.F.T.  Working alongside our Donor Relations & Stewardship Officer and a member of our Board of Directors, this committee plays an important role in ensuring the organization has adequate funds for operations.

    ​If you have sales/fundraising experience and a passion for this community, we would love you to join us! We are a fun group, promise!

    ​Time commitments will vary depending on the time of year and the specific event.  You don’t need to commit to being part of every fundraising event but we do ask that you have a minimum of 4 hours a month to give to this committee and the responsibilities that come with it.

    ​Coldest Night of the Year - Event Volunteer - Open December through February annually

    Volunteers are a large part of the success of our annual CNOY event!  

    ​Every year between October and the end of February we look for volunteers to join us in having a blast to raise much needed funds and awareness for S.H.I.F.T.

    There are lots of fun volunteer roles to choose from in the Coldest Night of the Year! Roles include: Check-In Crew, Greeters, Route Marshalls, Food Team, Rest Stop Hosts, Send-Off/Welcome Back Crew, and more!  Many of our roles are needed for most of the day, while others have shorter timeframes. 

    ​Click on the position title to head to the CNOY Volunteer Registration page - select "Alliston - S.H.I.F.T." in the "Choose Your Location..." drop down menu to get your started.  After you register to volunteer you'll receive a confirmation email outlining all of the information you've provided to us.  Then, expect to hear directly from the Event Volunteer Leader, who will give you more details on volunteering.  

    Woods Park Care Centre, Barrie, Long Term Care Home
    Woods Park Care Centre, 110 Lillian Cres., Barrie

    Volunteers can assist with a variety of programs and activities including: 

    • One-on-One Friendly Visiting 
    • Gardening 
    • Holiday Celebrations and Special Events 
    • Outings  
    • Card playing, Bingo and other games 
    • Entertainment 
    • Hairdressing & Wellness Assistance 
    • Escorting Residents to in house appointments 
    • Dining Assistance
    SE Health, North Simcoe Muskoka Office, Home Health Care Services
    Barrie
    Volunteers and their dog will visit clients offering comfort, hope and happiness.
    Dress for Success, Orillia
    Barrie

    Board Members 
    Boutique Merchandising 
    Breakfast Club Facilitators 
    Clothing Sorter 
    Committee Members 
    Corporate Volunteers 
    Event/Fundraising 
    Professional Women's Group Facilitators 
    Stylist to help suit clients,  
    IT Tech 
    Professional Women's Group Mentors 
     
    POSITION DESCRIPTION:  
    Clothing Sorter - Sort Clothes, take inventory, and organize the store. 
     
    Stylists- Suit clients for their interviews (experience with Dress For Success may be needed, but will be provided). 
     
    Fundraising Committee- Creating events for fundraising opportunities, or volunteering for an already planned event. 
     
    IT Tech - Someone to create and maintain a social presence online to promote the organization and it's events. 
     
    Hair and Make up Stylists- Help show clients what is appropriate for interviews and work when considering make up and hair. 
     
    Board of Directors- Must be 18+, will sit in on the board meetings and hold an important role within the organization, for more information, contact Linda Reid, Executive Director for Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie.

    Camphill Communities Ontario, Barrie - Checkley St
    Camphill Nottawasaga near Angus and Camphill Sophia Creek in Barrie

    Two sites: Camphill Nottawasaga, near Angus and Camphill Sophia Creek in Barrie.

    Camphill Sophia Creek (Barrie)

    • work in the mosaic studio
    • help with meal preparation in the Cafe
    • assist with recreational activities, music sessions and cultural outings, Bingo events and other special events such as Fall Fairs

    Camphill Nottawasaga (Angus)

    • help with programs in woodworking, pottery, candlemaking, and bakery/meal preparation
    • can be involved in maple syrup production, working in the vegetable gardens and caring for livestock (Highland cows horses and goats)

    Both locations need volunteers to help with set-up, cash management and take-down at our Farmers Markets

    Woods Park Care Centre, Barrie, Long Term Care Home
    Woods Park Care Community & Retirement Living

    Travelling Tuck Shop Cart within Retirement residence

    Board Member   Grey County 
    Grey Highlands Museum
    South Grey Museum - Flesherton, Grey Highlands
    Attend monthly board meetings (generally 2nd Thursday of the month - 2-4 p.m. at museum) and support community outreach and program events as available.
    Client Care   Simcoe County 
    Woods Park Care Centre, Barrie, Long Term Care Home
    110 Lillian Crescent Barrie

    Assistance with resident In-house hairdressing appointments

    Spinal Cord Injury Ontario [Central East], Barrie, Barrie Regional Office

    Assisting persons with a new spinal cord injury by offering hope and encouragement through shared personal experiences.

    VON Canada, Beeton, Adult Day Program
    Beeton
    Do you play a musical instrument? Do you have a talent you want to showcase?  
    Contact Lori Waring either by phone or email to set up a time. We are always searching for individuals or groups to come in and provide entertainment to our clients for our adult day program providing social recreational and therapeutic activities for seniors and adults who are frail, cognitively impaired, and/or isolated, and/or physically challenged.
    CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds
    Barrie, Orillia, Bradford

    Bench Warmers are friendly people who allow others to engage in conversation in either parks or malls. Studies show that loneliness has the same dire consequences on physical health as smoking a pack a day! Social connection is so needed (and often lost in the shuffle of busyness and technology) and MatureMinds Friendship Bench offers an opportunity for interaction and social engagement. The implementation is simple but the results are deep and  meaningful. Volunteers will receive training in active listening, self care, mental health awareness, and ageism. After successfully completing the training, volunteers become Bench Warmers. They sit on a bench either at a park or in a mall with a sign that says "If you want to talk, I want to listen." Be part of the cure for the loneliness epidemic! Become a Bench Warmer.

    Barrie Public Library, Barrie - 60 Worsley St, Downtown Branch
    60 Worsley Street, Barrie ON

    Help make our book sale a success - lend a hand and share your love of books! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to assist with:

    • Book sorting
    • Event setup
    • Directing customers to their next great read
    • Tallying customers purchases
    • Event clean up

    Our next sale is May 22-24, 2026. Volunteers will also be needed prior to these dates to assist with sorting and set up.

    Barrie Public Library, Barrie - 60 Worsley St, Downtown Branch
    Downtown Branch - 60 Worsley Street

    Café volunteers assist with the operation of the Café by providing staffing and services. Responsibilities include:

    1. Serve customers of the Café
    2. Perform opening and closing procedures as required
    3. Record sales using a cash register, handle cash and maintain records
    4. Refill condiment containers and supplies as needed
    5. Conduct inventory and indicate need for replacement as needed
    6. Keep café area clean and clear of debris
    7. Tidy and restock books/DVD's/CD's as necessary
    Samaritan House

    Volunteers will play an important role in helping maintain a welcoming, clean, and enjoyable environment for guests. Responsibilities include walking throughout the bingo hall to keep the space tidy by collecting garbage and used bingo cards, greeting and assisting players as needed, and helping deliver food and beverages to tables.

    At the end of the evening, volunteers will also assist with light clean-up duties such as wiping down bingo screens and ensuring the space is left organized.

    This role is customer-service focused and a great way to engage with the community—no money handling or number calling is required.

    Karis Disability Services, Mailing Address
    Barrie
    Roberta Place
    503 Essa Road Barrie (between Ferndale/Mapleton)

    Visiting residents residing in long term care, one-on-one. This can include walking with residents inside and outside the facility.

    Villa Care Centre (The), Villa Retirement Lodge (The)
    Midland Ontario

    One on one visiting with residents 
    Supporting and/or facilitating group activities 
    Reading or playing games with residents 
    Meal assistance  

    CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds

    GrandPals are older adults (not necessarily Grandparents) who love children and want to make a difference for generations to come. GrandPals are trained in the stories they have to share over 5 weeks. After training, we connect GrandPals with a classroom where they meet with the same 2-4 students over a period of 8 weeks. The stories that GrandPals share about their own lives become part of the students' curriculum. Students capture the stories presented in written assignments as well as art projects.

    Alzheimer Society of Muskoka
    Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, or Parry Sound.

    This is a volunteer opportunity with the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka for the Minds in Motion® program.

    Minds in Motion® is a community-based social program that incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and their care partners.

    • Minds in Motion® is an eight-week program delivered once weekly that combines physical activity with mental stimulation, in a social environment.
    • The program is delivered at Municipal Recreation Centres, Older Adult Centres or similar multi-service centres to help normalize the experience for participants.
    • The program was developed in British Columbia and results indicate improved physical and mental health for both people with dementia and their care partner.
    • Minds in Motion® is not a fitness program, a social recreation program or a drop-in program.

    Tasks/Responsibilities:

    • Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities for the program
    • Assist the Minds in Motion® Coordinator to ensure activity participation and socialization. This may include spending one-on-one time with participants who need extra support.
    • Under the direction of the Physical Activity Program Leader, provide one-on-one support to participants during the physical activity component of the program
    • Assist with any other required tasks

    Qualifications:

    • Enjoy working with others, comfortable initiating conversation and including others
    • Patient, friendly and fun; comfortable in a non-competitive, inclusive environment
    • Have some experience communicating with older adults
    • Be physically able to participate in the physical activity component of the program
    • Commit to program at 8 week intervals
    • Organized and pay attention to detail
    • Reliable and able to follow instructions

    Assets:

    • Aware of the aging process
    • Have basic knowledge and experience with dementia – training will be provided
    • Experience working with persons with dementia and their care partners
    • Physical activity or therapeutic recreation background

    Time commitment:

    • Three hours/week for eight-ten weeks:
    • 30 minute set up, 2 hour program, 30 minute take down, clean up and de-brief.
    • Programs run at least three times per year – trained volunteers are encouraged to return to assist with programs held throughout the year.

    Orientation/training:

    Volunteers will receive:

    • Orientation to local Alzheimer Society and volunteer policies and procedures (approximately one hour)
    • Orientation to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (approximately three hours)
    • Orientation to Minds in Motion® and specific role (approximately one hour)
    • Access to Society’s more advanced dementia training (if applicable)

    Supervision:

    There will be on site supervision and de-briefing lead by the Minds in Motion® Coordinator.

    A Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for all volunteers. For those under the age of 18, parental or guardian approval is required.

     

    RVH Volunteer   Simcoe County 
    Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie - 201 Georgian Dr, Volunteer Resources
    Barrie

    Make a difference in the lives of our patients. Whether you want to volunteer directly with patients or support their care at RVH, we have an opportunity that is right for you.

    To explore the opportunities available to volunteer in at RVH, visit this link: https://www.rvh.on.ca/careers/volunteering/volunteer-opportunities/

    To fill out an application, click this link and select 'Apply to Be a Volunteer Now'. If you are a student looking to join our summer program, please select 'Join Our Summer Program'. 

    Link: https://www.rvh.on.ca/careers/volunteering/

    CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds
    20 Anne Street South, Barrie (CFS Counselling + Wellbeing office)

    Are you a wordsmith who loves people? We are looking for older adult volunteers to help newcomers to Canada feel welcome. Help newcomers get socially connected and practice English by playing scrabble! An extensive vocabulary is not necessary (there are dictionaries for that :)) so if you are friendly and want to make a meaningful contribution by helping newcomers, this could be the club for you! Scrabble Club will last four weeks, allowing volutneers to build relationships with newcomers. 

    Victorian Order of Nurses - Huron-Perth Branch
    Perth County - Stratford, St. Marys, Mitchell, Milverton, Listowel ONTARIO

    Be a walking companion for someone living with dementia. Provide support, friendship during regularly scheduled walks.

    The objective of the program is to provide mobile individuals diagnosed with Dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) who are living independently in the community with activity and companionship.

    Vision Mate 1-1 Volunteer   Simcoe County  Muskoka District  Parry Sound District 
    CNIB Foundation [Central East], Barrie, Vision Mate Program
    Where clients need help, all over Ontario. We will match people within a close distance.

    Volunteers will be responsable for meeting with a clients weekly or bi-weekly to add enrichment to peoples lives. Clients are blind or have vision loss to some degree, which often requires adpaments to life. Volunteers are required to socialse with them and add normal contact back in their lives after the effects of the pandemic. They can go for walks, visit community gardens, really anything the pair would enjoy. The requirement are up to the two people who are paired. 

    Volunteer   
    Community Living South Huron
    Dashwood

    Support individuals with intellectual impairments by taking them to and from jobs. Monitoring them on a job once they have been trained. Reading with a group of people, assisting on outings swimming etc.

    Livita Barrington Retirement Residence
    450 Yonge Street, Barrie, Ontario

    Volunteering with Livita Barrington could be 1-3 hours a week, to monthly, we work together to meet both our volunteer requirements.  Some volunteer positions we have currently available are:

    • Bingo Caller
    • Assistance with Manicures
    • Special events Assistance
    • Art lessons
    • Musical Afternoon
    • Baking Program
    • 1:1 Visiting and more