Our Letters, Sounds and Words™ program (LSW) provides early literacy intervention to children in Year 2 Kindergarten to grade 2 whose teachers have identified them as struggling with their early literacy skills. Strong Start trains community volunteers to go into schools to work one-on-one with a child for 30 minutes 2 or 3 times per week for a 10-week period. The program is based on research and uses sound educational techniques to help children learn to read, complementing the work being done by teachers. 

The LSW program is game- and activity-based and has four Strands. The Letters Strand focuses on identifying and naming lower- and upper-case letters, the Sounds Strand focuses on the sounds letters make, the Building Words Strand involves using letter sounds to decode and build words and the Words Strand involves decoding and reading words in text. Each child is enrolled in 2-3 strands targeting their identified areas of need. Schools typically run two 10-week program Rounds per year, one in the fall and one in the spring. During each 10-week Round, children build on their prior knowledge and foundational literacy skills through fun, engaging games and activities and build relationships with caring, trusted adults. Some examples of activities include a bean bag alphabet toss, a fishing word game, board games, reading simple decodable books, matching games, etc. Children enjoy their time with their caring volunteers and have fun learning these essential skills and growing their confidence. The program also recognizes and supports that each child starts the program at a different level of ability. 

It is used in schools in the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board. 

 A Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required to work in a school setting.

Stayner Lawn Bowling Club invites high school students to apply for volunteer positions for the 2025 season, between mid-May and early September. Great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours needed for high school qualification. Student will assist with setting up and putting away lawn equipment for lawn bowling sessions and tournament, and carrying out lawn maintenance. We will even teach the students how to lawn bowl and allow them to play in our jitney sessions. Expectation is each volunteer will committ to approximately 20 hours over the season (four months)

Volunteer hours: Monday and Wednesday mornings 9:30 am - 12 noon and Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30 pm - 9 pm 

For more information, please contact Ross Wuerth via email at tournaments@staynerlawnbowlingclub.ca

We seek a Social Media Manager based in the Simcoe-North area.  This volunteer position is likely to last 2 months or longer pending the student interest.  It is also highly likely that the student volunteer would gain great experience from the Digital Marketing aspect of the work as well as the electoral process, managing volunteers, team engagement, transformational change, building a data base, and a host of other intangibles.  It is also highly likely this engagement would result in significant KPI results to add to any resume.   I'm the Federal Green Party Candidate for Simcoe North and in the very early stages of beginning the campaign.  Obviously, a federal election has not yet been called.  Although, we do expect the call to come soon.   This is an immediate start with significant flexibility in terms of hours and commitment. For my part, I plan to continue to stay active in the riding (can't call it campaigning) through to the next federal election wiht the goal of winning the next one.   One can learn more about me here: www.linkedin.com/in/raylittlemba1 More about the Simcoe North Greens here: https://simcoenorthgreenparty.ca/ And of course, the Federal Greens here: https://www.greenparty.ca/en  

We are thrilled to offer an exciting volunteer opportunity at our Owen Sound Regional Office. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team in the role of Admin and Clinical Support Volunteer.

The volunteer will:

• Be the first point of contact for families and clients while at reception desk
• Greet and welcome clients to TVCC
• Photocopying Collating & stapling
• Organization of tests in filing cabinet
• Count PPE and unpack supply orders
• Lamination Organization of toys, disinfect and clean toys

Region : Across Canada

Volunteer opportunity conditions :   

• Location : In-person and/or virtual. The majority of preparedness and response work is performed in the community, in an office environment or through virtual means such as by telephone or video conference 
• Minimum age : 18 years or older.  
• Minimum volunteer hours /period : Ideally you have the ability to volunteer during regular hours and/or during non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends), accept an on-call shift rotation and/or respond to unplanned emergency/disaster related requests periodically.  Hours will vary by location and frequency of response activity 
• The potential exists for responding in disaster areas, as well as difficult conditions. If working at a response site, health and safety considerations will be outlined prior to the assignment 
• You can identify a preference to respond in your local community and/or outside of your community.  
• In exceptional circumstances, our volunteers may be offered the opportunity to deploy away from home to a large-scale response in their province or in Canada, as required and available, anywhere from 7 to 21 days. 

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free working environment.

Emergency Management Teams across Canada are looking for volunteers to be a part of their mission. Because of our wide-reaching network of highly trained volunteers, Canadians who have found themselves impacted by disaster big and small, are able to turn to the Canadian Red Cross for relief and support. 


As a volunteer in this role, you will: 

• Work collaboratively as part of an experienced team of trained EM volunteers and respond to emergencies in your community, or province or across Canada according to your schedule and availability.
• Learn about Red Cross assistance including emergency shelter, clothing, food, personal services, registration, family reunification and safety and wellbeing requirements.
• Assess needs with those affected by an emergency event and provide approved goods and services.
• Support the wellbeing of beneficiaries by providing care, comfort and referrals to partner agencies and other community-based groups for services.
• Prepare, inventory and manage response supplies to ensure they are stocked and ready 
• Contribute to the overall health, safety and security of the team you work with.
• Participate in Red Cross team building, training, planning and readiness exercises. 
• Contribute to community-based risk reduction and emergency preparedness activities.
• Apply for leadership roles to supervise, mentor and lead other EM volunteers and manage the delivery of required services.

You bring these essential talents: 

• Commitment - to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement and the core competencies of team excellence, service excellence, accountability and results focused.
• Customer Service Skills - dedicated to supporting those affected by emergencies.
• Language fluency - to deliver services in English or French; additional languages are an asset 
• Communication skills - attuned to supporting with active listening and the ability to explain and confirm understanding.
• Attention to detail - when making notes, maintaining logs, completing forms, providing statistics and tracking financial disbursements.
• Computer use – including the ability enter data into a database or spreadsheet and use email 
• Teamwork values - sharing information, helping team members, respectful of diversity, approachable, building relationships.
• Ability to remain calm during a crisis - express empathy, remain focused and respond decisively. 
• Dependable and reliable.

A satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check or equivalent is mandatory for all personnel volunteering or working with the CRC.

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

The Gilbert Centre works closely with Charitable Gaming Ontario and Delta Bingo & Gaming in Barrie. By providing 2 volunteers per shift we receive a portion of the proceeds to invest into our programs and services. The role requires you to represent the Gilbert Centre as you greet patrons coming and going from the establishment and provide some light cleaning duties on shift.

The Gilbert Centre works closely with Charitable Gaming Ontario and Delta Bingo & Gaming in Barrie. By providing 2 volunteers per shift we receive a portion of the proceeds to invest into our programs and services. The role requires you to represent the Gilbert Centre as you greet patrons coming and going from the establishment and provide some light cleaning duties on shift.

Do you like to drive? Do you enjoy helping others? 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR  

You understand that cancer can change everything, and you want to help people in your community get access to their Cancer treatment through our Wheels of Hope program.

You are ready to do your best to make a client’s ride to treatment one less thing they have to worry about, allowing them the space and focus to handle their journey in their own way.   

The Wheels of Hope operates Monday to Friday during the day following most hospital hours.

OUR INVESTMENT  

As an organization we will provide you with training and support to prepare you for this important role. You will be supported by a Transportation Coordinator, who will be providing your driving schedule and be there to help you throughout your time on the road.   

You will be part of the larger Wheels of Hope team, including over 1600 volunteer drivers and many staff who share your desire to help as many people as possible get to their treatments.    

YOUR COMMITMENT   

• We ask that you dedicate at minimum a half day to one day weekly, although we are able to accommodate those able to give a few days a month or during particular times of the year (ie summer months, winter months).  

• Your schedule will be provided at least three (3) days ahead of time or more and will depend on busy days/periods, your preferences and client demand.  

• You agree to initiate and respond with regular, consistent communication between the Transportation Coordinator and the clients you are scheduled to drive by giving them a call the day before to confirm their pickup time.

* As a volunteer, you are a representative and ambassador who promotes the mission and values of the Canadian Cancer Society.