• Event Planning Support: Assist in brainstorming, planning, and coordinating special events, including holiday drives, fundraising campaigns, and community outreach programs.
• Logistics & Coordination: Help with event setup and takedown, ensuring that all materials, supplies, and resources are prepared in advance for smooth event execution.
• Donations Management: Assist with sorting, organizing, and packaging items for holiday drives, ensuring donations are handled with care and distributed efficiently to the appropriate recipients.
• Volunteer Coordination: Support the recruitment and organization of volunteers for events, including providing direction and assistance on event days.
• Outreach & Promotion: Help promote events by creating and distributing promotional materials (flyers, social media posts, etc.) to raise awareness and encourage participation.
• Event Day Support: Provide on-site assistance during events, greeting guests, managing registration tables, assisting with food or item distribution, and ensuring a positive experience for all attendees.

This event is the Downtown Whitby Business Improvement Area (DWBIA), in collaboration with Mayor Elizabeth Roy, is launching the Home Sweet Home Helps the Homeless Initiative. This is a community-driven campaign designed to support people experiencing homelessness in Whitby. If interested in volunteering, please send your resume to jessica.p@cfoc.ca

Position Summary: Art with a Heart Inc. is seeking individuals to join its Board of Directors. Board members play a crucial role in providing strategic guidance, governance oversight, and support for the organization's mission and activities. This volunteer position offers an opportunity to contribute to the growth and impact of an organization dedicated to using the Arts as a catalyst for positive change in peoples lives.

Key Responsibilities

Depending upon experience and interest, individuals could take on one or more of the following responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Participate actively in strategic planning and decision-making processes to ensure the organization achieves its mission and goals.
• Governance Oversight: Provide fiduciary oversight and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Fundraising and Advocacy: Support fundraising efforts and advocate for the organization's mission in the community.
• Networking and Relationship Building: Leverage personal and professional networks to create opportunities for collaboration and growth.
• Committee Involvement: Serve on board committees as needed, such as finance, governance, fundraising, or program committees.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Art with a Heart Inc.
• Experience in nonprofit governance, leadership, or relevant fields (e.g., arts administration, social services, business management).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and make informed decisions.
• Availability to attend board meetings, committee meetings, and special events as required.

Become a facilitator and work as a team to support those with emotional or mental health concerns in a group setting* support groups take place in-person and virtually during the week * extensive training required

General volunteers do a variety of tasks including food service * dispensing pantry goods * monitoring washrooms * coat check * and various other odd jobs.

Actively listen to victims and survivors of sexual violence who are struggling. Provide de-escalation, grounding, check-ins, community resources and appropriate information/referrals to callers/clients * connect with staff for support or debriefing * attend volunteer meetings and new training/workshops opportunities * Submit call logs * complete a 6 session (18 hour) volunteer training, and recieve a training certificate
 
Calls will come through via our automated service ensuring your anonymity* minimum 1 year commitment to the centre