All Lakeridge Health volunteer programs are suspended until the COVID-19 outbreak is finished  
 
Assist at New to You Shoppe with gently used clothing and small items * located off site to benefit Lakeridge Health Bowmanville * greet and serve customers * sort, price and display items * handle cash

Act as a community liaison and collaborate with like-minded individuals to raise awareness * plan education events * plan fundraising events such as the Gutsy Walk

Assist in one or several ways with various events happening in downtown Oshawa * take tickets, count cars , keep area tidy * assist event staff , assist at volunteer booth, event communications * parking and traffic control * provide information, photograph event, promote the downtown at external events 
 
Summer and Fall 2021 events

At this time, all volunteer programs within our five hospitals have been put on hold; however, we are still recruiting for the time when it is appropriate for us to resume. Once the programs are up and running again, we will be updating what our current needs are. If you respond to this listing, please know your information is secure and we will absolutely be connecting with you again. Thank you so much and stay well. 
 
 
Various volunteer positions at the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Region Cancer Centre (DRCC) at Lakeridge Health Oshawa * Hospitality/Information Desk, Lab Volunteer, Waiting Room, Systemic Therapy Suite (18 yrs+) * Patient Education 
 
Welcome patients/visitors, assist patients with the registration process and completion of ESAS at the computer kiosks as required * assist ADU clinic by calling/accompanying patients to ADU area * provide assistance to Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers and assist with way-finding and gather abandoned wheelchairs

Support activities in day services for adults with a developmental disability * participate in activities, outings or support an individual at their volunteer placement * share your talents, interests and skills

Suppport an adult with an intellectual disability to have a volunteer position in a community setting * work side by side with the individual to support inclusion and success at the volunteer location of their choice

Deliver a food box weekly on Friday * food boxes contain a variety of healthy food essentials, locally made or grown

Deliver meals along an assigned route usually designed to be completed in 1-1.5hrs * because of COVID-19, meals are dropped off at the door and no interaction with the clients * pack meals in MOW bags in morning hours * clean out and sanitize returning MOW bags in the afternoon 
 
Greeting the client, offering a quick friendly chat and observing clients well-being is not permitted at this time

All Lakeridge Health volunteer programs are suspended until the COVID-19 outbreak is finished 
 
Treats and Treasures Cafe and Gift Shop at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville * be a champion for helping others, operate cash register and handle cash, replenish stock as required and make coffee * training is provided

All parkrun events are on hold http://parkrun.me/covid19 A variety of volunteer opportunities available to assist with weekly timed 5 km run on the Duffins Trail * marshal, photography * setup, tear-down * timer, scanning, finish tokens * other tasks as needed

Play a stringed instrument - violin, viola, cello or double bass - with Music4Life ensemble and the 40 hour challenge * attend weekly 2 hour practice and participate as a volunteer player in one string section * help with setup and take down during practice * perform in end of season showcase * make live string music available to members of our Durham Region Community * assist with performance setup and take down on performance day

Local chapter volunteers in collaboration with other like-minded individuals help plan patient support and fundraiaising events * monthly peer support meetings * education events and the annual Gutsy Walk

Share your skills to help girls and young women develop their potential * deliver programs that help guides develop life skills that are highly valued * program delivery, training, communications * event planning, risk management

Get involved at one of the locations of Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre * many volunteer opportunities to choose from * administration, board member, committee member * support services, education, community relations * recreation, special projects, fundraising 
 
Click here to fill in an OSCC Volunteer Application Form

With a local Durham Region community agency that is collaborating with CVITP, complete income tax and benefit returns for individuals who have modest income * simple tax situations, help client to access and maintain entitled benefits * volunteers do not complete returns for individuals with complex tax situations

Lead or join a cleanup at shoreline locations in Durham Region * work together to help clean up a specific area at a local waterway * collect and record litter to track the type and amount of litter removed

Meet with other committed youth activists to solve human rights issues * campaign actions - write letters and petitions, attend events, and create new ideas for youth involvement

Garden maintenance at one or more of the community gardens in Oshawa general garden and property care * build raised beds, paint * planting, watering, weeding, harvesting * food storage