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

One-on-one support * COVID-19 protocol - over the telephone

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

Accompany women to Family Court proceedings and/or legal appointments * advocacy, emotional support, safety planning, note taking, and debriefing

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

Be trained to provide ground search and rescue services for emergency situations * assist where needed at evacuation centre or emergency operations centre throughout Northumberland County * provide community support to Port Hope Police Service and Cobourg Police Service

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

Support local breastfeeding /chest feeding parents and families with peers, and your own experience

Volunteer opportunities for people who are approximately two years past their bereavement date and are looking for meaningful ways to offer their support to others * be trained to offer peer support for bereavement groups and events, by phone and private online support groups * in person support groups are suspended for the time being

The Communication Program Volunteer assists adults with aphasia and acquired communication disabilities in a group setting, by learning and applying supportive communication techniques * with guidance and support from Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants, volunteers provide clients with opportunities to engage in conversation and increase life participation

Be trained to answer online crisis chat and texts * learn active listening skills, risk assessment tools and crisis de-escalation * suicide prevention and intervention

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

Provide support to the program coordinator, or the designated group leader * review content for each session to assist with delivering the daily program/agenda * answer questions about other Alzheimer’s Society programs * foster a safe and inviting environment for guests to share their experiences * engage with guests, listen to stories and experiences 
 
Brain Wave Café programs are a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for people with dementia and their care partners to socialize * offers a range of fun, educational, and engaging activities that encompass art, music, and games * led by qualified staff and supported by local volunteers, these regular social groups improve well-being and reduce isolation for entire families * friendships are often formed and people who attend leave the sessions feeling connected and renewed

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

Provide grounding, check-ins, community resources and appropriate information to clients * connect with Volunteer Coordinator for support or debriefing * attend monthly volunteer meetings * complete a 6 session volunteer training 
 
Calls will be made from your personal phone (cell phone or home phone) while blocking your number * minimum 1 year commitment to the centre

One-on-one visit * spirtual guidance * scripture reading

Greet hospital patrons * answer general questions * provide directions

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