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Looking for long-term Volunteers (minimum of 6 months, required to attend 2 hours minimum per week) to assist with every day programs, events, outings, entertainment and much MORE!
Volunteer one to two hours of your time to help out young moms in the Durham religion by delivering free food bags.
Food delivery days are every Tuesday, where our volunteers meet up at our Ajax office around 12:00 pm to pick up the food bags. They then deliver the bags to pregnant/new moms, and their families in Durham.
Our weekly event requires: A Marshall - to help direct the runners at turnpoionts
A Timer - will need a smartphone and be able to download the timing app which will be used to time the prticipants for their 5K wlak/run/jog
A scanner - will need a smartphone to use the app to scan barcodes at the end of the event
A tailwalker - will be walking the course, following the last participant. Will act as course 'sweep' as well as pick up signage.
Be a part of a team of museum village gardeners * assist in the research, planning, planting, and maintenance of the heritage gardens
Nature of the Position
This position offers practical and emotional support to Seafarers.
Outline of Responsibilities
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Welcome seafarers to the Port of Oshawa
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Respond to emergency calls for assistance
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Offer practical, emotional support to seafarers
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Engage in conversation with and be a friendly ear to people far from home and family
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Journal visits
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Bring a “presence and welcome” to ship-bound seafarers
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Provide practical support to crews
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Requires CSA rated safety boots/shoes, to be provided by volunteer
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Requires proper personal protective wear, to be provided by MTSSO
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Attend volunteer meetings and training events as required
Write friendly, personal letters in Italian to senior citizens in aged care homes and programs. Spread joy to someone in their native language!
- Demonstrate empathy and kindness, connect with elders and help them realize that they are special and appreciated.
- Supply your own stationery and ensure adequate postage to mail your letters, or arrange to hand-deliver them.
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Your words will be read and cherished by elders who likely won’t have the physical ability or resources to respond to you.
- This is a remote opportunity. You’ll volunteer from home on your own schedule as your own pace.
Get started whenever you're ready by registering on our website as an individual, student, or group. We offer a program for students and student clubs requesting verification of their letters for community service credit.
Letters Against Isolation volunteers send friendly, handwritten letters to senior citizens in aged care homes and programs. Join us in writing thoughtful, unique letters and cards to seniors in care facilities in Canada and worldwide:
- This is a remote opportunity. You’ll volunteer from home on your own schedule as your own pace.
- Craft each letter with sincere wishes, a personal message, and a considerate question.
- Demonstrate empathy and kindness, connect with elders and help them realize that they are special and appreciated.
- The most meaningful part of the letter is where the you write about yourself - this is what makes each message unique and special.
- Avoid topics like politics, religion, and holidays to ensure a positive impact.
- We strictly protect the privacy of our writers and our seniors.
- Letters should be uplifting and addressed to a “friend” rather than a specific person.
- Your words will be read and cherished by elders who likely won’t have the physical ability or resources to respond to you.
- We offer numerous blogposts with ideas about what to write and how to decorate your letters.
- You’ll need to supply your own stationery and ensure adequate postage to mail your letters to our partner facilities, which are currently located in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia.
- We welcome employers, teachers, students, foreign language students, clubs, organizations, and writers of all ages.
To get started, register as an individual, student or group on our website. You will receive our weekly newsletter and gain access to our web portal, where you’ll sign up to mail letters to any of our designated partner facilities.
We are seeking letter writers who will participate year-round, individually or as a group, in English or one of 30 different languages, across the US or globally. Just one letter makes a difference!
Volunteers needed to exercise their expertise in the following areas:
- receive and sort donations
- greet and help assist customers
- cashier duties
- electronics/small appliance fixer and tester
- put together creative, pleasing displays
- handyman around the building
- clean and price items for the following departments: housewares, books, jewellery, sports, furniture, clothing, shoes, linens, purses and luggage, toys, electronics and high-end collectables/sports memorabelia
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
- Promoting our programs and workshops on social networks and monitor engagement (e.g. comments and shares)
- Creating and distributing marketing copy to advertise our projects
- Writing blog posts about our inititatives and events
- Ultimately, you will help us reach our target audience by delivering both useful and appealing online information regarding our events, workshops and programs.
- Identify community needs and recomend new topics
Requirements:
- A student involved in the above areas of study, seeking to get hands on experience
Or:
- Anyone with experience and a willingness to get involved with community work.
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
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Looking for volunteers to assist with the workshops and edible garden installations at schools
If you have a special volunteer interest, please specify
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
Assist shoppers purchase new and gently-used womens, mens and childrens clothing * ensure tidiness of store * set up and take down displays * handle cash * sort clothing donations * promote, be able to talk to customers about Bethesda House
Assist at food bank * sort food donations and pack food bags for clients * gather and pack frozen meat, produce and dairy bags for clients.
JA Central Ontario is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to support students through JA learning experiences* JA engages volunteers from the local business communities to add value to the student experience by sharing industry insights and expertise* Using our highly interactive education programs you will aid students in developing necessary business and life skills, to enter tomorrows’ workforce* Acting as a resource, facilitator, motivator, and role model you will facilitate a JA learning experience in the classroom for a half a full day.
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is looking for volunteers in the Durham region, to help with our donation dog program. You would be responsible for placing new donations dogs in businesses, making the collections and deposits, sending reports, and generally ensuring the donation dogs are kept tidy. This position is great for retirees and those looking to volunteer a few hours a month, with a flexible schedule. If you are interested in joining this national fundraising effort, email Jeff at events@guidedogs.ca.
Attend assigned charity bingo sessions on our behalf * 2 hour bingo sessions that work with your schedule * duties involved include light cleaning and providing customer service
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) has volunteer and non-paid work experience opportunities for a variety of volunteers such as secondary and post-secondary students, corporate opportunities, festival events (Durham Children's Watershed Festival and Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival) and the Conservation Area Trail Stewards (CATS) program.