Out of abundance of care, the Volunteer Program is suspended across all of Lakeridge Health hospitals. We are still accepting electronic website of interest forms and/or online application to join our volunteer team. I will connect back with you as soon as we are able to recruit new volunteers. We continue to hope for a better tomorrow. 
 
Volunteers in the Emergency waiting room are ambassadors and provide a friendly face and support to patients/families * this is a pilot project  
 
Offer support to patients who may be in pain, feel scared, disconnected on loved one's status * respond to the needs of the patients to offer comfort, minimize stress and provide the best patient experience possible * engage in conversations with patient & families * way-finding, escort people to various locations * ensure wheelchairs are available at all times * offer Patient Experience Research surveys

Out of abundance of care, the Volunteer Program is suspended across all of Lakeridge Health hospitals We are still accepting electronic applications. Go to www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca and click on "join our team button" and complete the on line application. I will connect back with you with updates and let you know when we are able to onboard new volunteers. We continue to hope for a better tomorrow.  
 
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

Out of abundance of care, the Volunteer Program is suspended across all of Lakeridge Health hospitals We are still accepting electronic website of interest forms and/or online application to join our volunteer team. I will connect back with you as soon as we are able to recruit new volunteers. We continue to hope for a better tomorrow. 
 
Treats and Treasures Café 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

Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities: Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp * equipment collection and maintenance (i.e. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones) * general help around camp * maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols * adhere to and help enforce all camp policies

Provide positive one-on-one attention, guidance, and support to a child while at school * play sports, games, crafts * promote importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers * currently, all matches are meeting virtually

Assist individuals as they transition back to community after being incarcerated for sexual offending * meet individuals at a circle of support and accountability * safer, healthier communities is an underlying goal

This is a youth-led program; by youth, for youth. Get (In)Formation is a sexual health empowerment program by and for young women who are Black and/or racialized, aged 13-29, in Durham Region * create spaces to address sexual health needs, how to have safer sex, and open dialogue about the unique issues discussed by peers * meet in advance to discuss ideas and develop the discussion * meeting set-up and delivery * facilitate activities * help plan the next event in March 2021

Instruct clients on life skills * sew, cook, shop, budget * safety skills * music, art * computers * mentor social awareness skills * develop trust * accompany into community to engage in social activities

Assist counselors to lead groups of children and youth in Drama Camp Activities - acting, dancing, singing, playwriting, Theater games & improvisations, visual arts

Become a facilitator in recreation and support groups for those with emotional or mental health concerns * groups take place virtually during the week * telephone support also provided * extensive training required

Provide positive one-on-one attention, support and guidance to a child after school or on the weekend * play sports, games, crafts * promote healthy relationship skills with family and peers

Possibly starting Summer 2021 
 
Sell bingo books * distribute game pay-outs * maintain hall cleanliness

Volunteer program suspended until further notice Organize card tournaments * modify sports or games as necessary to include all residents

Many positions available at the York-Durham Heritage Railway Association * ambassador for the railway * assist with on-board services annual seasonal events * offer tourist train experience on heritage coaches, on-board entertainment * seasonal events in Uxbridge, snack bar and souvenir stand * establish and maintain a museum of railway memorabilia * promote rail heritage education

All Lakeridge Health volunteer programs are suspended until the COVID-19 outbreak is finished  
 
Assist staff with recreation activities for Complex Continuing Care patients to help improve functional ability, leisure independence and quality of life

Facilitate Go Girls, program for girls 12-14 to learn about food and nutrition * provide guidance, attention, praise and advice to instill trust and self-confidence * promote importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers

Role model to child in in-school program * provide guidance, attention, praise and advice * promote importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers

Facilitate Game On,program for young men 12 to 14 * promote Literacy program, self-esteem and sports activities * provide guidance, attention, praise and advice * promote importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers

Tutor highschool aged students in STEM subject areas * assess the fit of potential candidates * develop tailored strategies to combat learning challenges * partner with educators and family to leverage shared interest of improving academic performance * communicate where BPT and the STEM Works program can further address and support needs

Deliver interactive financial literacy education programs to Grade 7 and 8 students * facilitate, act as a resource and role model, motivate 
 
Facilitate a Junior Achievement program in a classroom for a day * use JA interactive education programs to help students develop necessary business and life skills, to enter tomorrows’ workforce * act as a resource, motivate and be a role model * volunteer solo or with a colleague/friend or be matched with a partner * multiple programs to choose from, depending on your interests and skills

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

Board member for Literacy Council of Durham Region (LCDR) * provide governance and strategic planning * attend monthly meeting at the Council office and one committee meeting 
 
Those with a background in Fundraising, Finance and Law and Policy (including, the Corporations Act and the upcoming Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) would be most welcome 
 
**The Board is currently at capacity, however accepting CVs for those wishing to be on file for when there is an opening **

Instruct adults in basic reading, writing and numeracy

Assist with group based after-school programs * be a positive model and mentor and provide a valuable support system for girls * build relationships, self-esteem, and self-confidence * help girls set goals and work toward accomplishing them

Contact Alzheimer Society Durham Region (ASDR) clients and families by phone to make sure that they know about all the services and supports they are able to access * make follow up phone calls to those who are interested in connecting with supports * connect clients with appropriate Family Support staff for counselling and Recreation Coordinator for those interested in social and recreation programs * log transactions with clients in the client data base following call

With the a team of business professionals, the Company Program (CP) Advisor will act as a business mentor, role model and facilitator for a group of 10-30 high school students * mentor, coach, guide and support students through an 18-week entrepreneurial journey to create, run and liquidate a real start-up business 
 
Resources, training and support for all volunteers is provided by the JA Company Program team

Connect Students and families to nature at interactive activity stations and with guided tours * Enhance Zoo visitors' experiences with information and directions * share your people skills * rediscover the natural world * learn something new * enjoy a flexible commitment 
 
Weekday Volunteers - assist with student workshops * lead curriculum-based tours on zoo site 
 
Weekend Volunteers - assist at special events * operate education areas on zoo site

Board member for SERA Community Ventures * provide governance and strategic planning * attend monthly meeting

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

Lead and facilitate group activities * explain Canadian customs, traditions, rules to newcomers * administrative duties

Assist clients with special needs run the concession stands at Clarington arenas * support and encourage the clients in this work * oversee making change and reinforce good money tracking habits

Work with fellow 4H club leaders to mentor youth, plan club meetings and activities and have fun * using 'Learn To Do By Doing' motto involve young people and communicate with parents * become involved with all aspects of club including Achievement Program, club finances, club awards * follow 4-H policies and procedures and coordinate and communicate with 4-H staff

Coordinate volunteers for The Animal Guardian Society * volunteer recruitment and sustain volunteer 
engagement