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

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

COVID 19 Update - The volunteer program is running virtually  
 
Assist students in grades 2-3 improve French reading and comprehension skills * offer updates to library staff on progress of children * occasional interaction with parents * work with library staff to develop program to ensure the needs of enrolled children are being met

COVID 19 Update - Please note, the volunteer program is running virtually  
 
Assist students in grade 1-3 improve reading skills * listen to child read, help with sounds or pronunciation if needed * reinforce reading for enjoyment

COVID 19 Update - The volunteer program is being done virtually  
 
Assist students in grade 2-3 improve reading skills * listen to child read, help with sounds or pronunciation if needed * reinforce reading for enjoyment

COVID 19 Update - The volunteer program is currently running on-line  
 
Assist grade one-to-three students improve reading skills * listen to child read, help with sounds or pronunciation if needed * reinforce reading for enjoyment

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

All volunteer opportunities are currently held online through Zoom * Supporting the individuals by engaging with them online through movie night events, arts & crafts, and so much more!

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

Spend time with a young person one-to-one * play games, do crafts * have meaningful, fun and safe experience with your buddy with the guidance of a qualified supervisor

Assist patrons (mostly children) with rock climbing activities * coach, encourage * belaying (securing with ropes) * clean equipment

Under supervision assist in social groups for children, adolescence and adults * social groups can be in house or in the community.

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

Pickering FC has suspended ALL programming and events for the foreseeable future. The PFC office and the Pickering Soccer Centre will be closed until further notice Play one-on-one with athletes and guide them through sessions * work with instructors and other volunteers, learn how to mentor * set up and take down equipment/stations * demonstrate soccer skills, physical skills and teamwork skills * help athletes to make friends and have a good time

The Library is closed and the volunteer program has been suspended until further notice Assist grade 2 to 3 students improve reading skills * listen to child read, help with sounds or pronunciation if needed * reinforce reading for enjoyment

All volunteer activity is suspened until further notice Assist special needs person on/off event bus * participate in event * encourage everyone to socialize at event

Due to circumstances relating to COVID-19, new requests for volunteer opportunities are temporarily on hold until further notice Assist with awareness building, fund raising events * help with outreach/public education, planning and fundraising

All volunteer activity is suspened until further notice Assist staff with dances, bbq, sports, games night or weekend camping

Work independently to provide one-on-one supervision of child under 13 while they play, complete crafts and other activities * assist with set up, take down of activity stations

Assist artist instructors to facilitate art programs for children, youth and families * assist with art activities, and clean up after class * must be comfortable working with large groups of children * experience working with children in an arts setting is an asset

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

Support the Artist Instructors in art classes with school groups * preparation, clean up * facilitate art projects and activities for K-8 children

One-on-one mentor to child aged 6-16 * meet, plan weekly outing * 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

Inform guests about village buildings and museum activities * present heritage demonstrations * skills training and costume provided

Assist with programs such as pioneer games as a costumed interpreter * craft table assistant * day of event support

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

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

With a volunteer wish granter partner, help to grant the wish of children in Durham Region * visit the children and understand the reason for the child's most heartfelt wish * complete and submit wish paperwork * create wish enhancements, special touches to keep the children excited about their wish throughout the process * solicit in-kind gifts * plan a 'send off' or 'presentation' party for each wish as appropriate * develop rapport with the child and the family and liason between chapter staff and the wish process * other duties as necessary and appropriate

Help Beaver Scouts develop personal and team skills in a positive atmosphere * encourage youth development through Scouts Canada Program delivery

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

Help scouts develop personal and team skills in a positive atmosphere * encourage youth development through Scouts Canada Program delivery using a badge system and outdoor adventure activities

Assist with literacy and numeracy with an elementary student aged 4- 13 years * help and mentor

Assist with outdoor environmental community events throughout the Greater Toronto Area and across the TRCA’s jurisdiction * successful candidates must attend a volunteer training session and commit to volunteering for 4 weekend days during this event season  
 
Participate in the spring training session and site safety orientations before each event * assist with the set-up of tables, tents and other event equipment * greet participants, collect registration information and any required waivers or releases * assist with planting demonstrations * provide support to Family Nature Events * engage event participants in interactive activities at an event booth (successful candidates will be trained to lead event activities) * assist with packing up tables, tents and other event equipment

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

Respite child care for children aged 3 -12 years * help with arts and crafts programs * play games

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

We Grow Food has 7 events planned during the season * with the support of other volunteers, organize events to highlight We Grow Food * use your knowledge and energy to create 2 new fundraising events

Assist with creating editions of Outfox Magazine - a small startup monthly publication for children on the autism spectrum * edit articles so language is clear and can be understood by those 8-12 years old * create graphics inline with articles * write an article 
 
Opportunity to use marketing, fundraising and grant writing experience to benefit CEIDA