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.

Seeking volunteer male mentors for boys ages 9 - 16. Must be 21+ and preferably identifies as representing the Afro-Canadian Black community. If you are empathetic, kind and caring, we would love to connect you with a youth in need of support and guidance. Position is hybrid (both in person and virtual), and commit to at least 6 months. Please contact us for more details.

Oshawa Little Theatre (OLT), a non-profit community theatre, is seeking experienced, volunteer Props Leads for each of three musical theatre productions in its upcoming 2025-2026 season: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", "Shrek" and "The Full Monty". Leads for the first two shows are needed almost immediately for part-time volunteer hours, reporting to the respective Production Teams.

Property Leads should be able to:

• identify, with Production teams, cast and script, all props requires for production
• lead Props Assistants to meet production schedule
• research, source and acquire props from a variety of sources
• with Props Asssistants, design and craft props which may need to be handmade, using a variety of media
• be available as needed (with some flexibility and independence of action) through rehearsal period and for show run of 3-4 weekends to assign, organize and oversee props by scene and character
• work within production budget for props

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support. 

How You Can Help: 

• Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience. 
• Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children. 
• Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 
• Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area. 

Why Volunteer with Nankind?  

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.  

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands. 

Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind’s Child Life Specialist, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

How to Apply: 

1. Visit our volunteer page.
2. Click “Apply Now”.
3. Complete and submit the application. 

Qualifications: 

• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check.
• At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent.
• Must reside in Ontario. 

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become a Virtual Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit two (2) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering virtual childcare support. 

How You Can Help:  

• Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience.
• Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe virtual experiences for children.
• Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability for families during a parent’s treatment and recovery.
• Offer two (2) hours of childcare support per week to the same family. 

Why Volunteer with Nankind? 

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As a Virtual Volunteer Angel, you will support children in overcoming learning obstacles, building problem-solving skills, and engaging in creative activities that provide a healthy emotional outlet.  

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring virtual space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest.  

Through weekly virtual visits, you will foster a special connection, allowing children to form a new friendship with you while exploring ways to process, understand, and express their feelings about their parent’s cancer. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind’s Child Life Specialist, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

How to Apply: 

1. Visit our volunteer page.
2. Click “Apply Now”.
3. Complete and submit the application. 

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Help our renowned Learning and Engagement Department deliver a variety of educational programming including children's art classes, March Break camp, Summer Camp, OPG Sundays and more! Assisting the Learning and Engagement Department is an excellent way to learn about a range of artistic techniques and practices, as well as gain valuable practical experience working with children of all ages. Please inquire if you have any questions about this role!

Please note: You must be 16 years old and if you are 18 years old or older, you must have a copy of a recent vulnerable screening records check. 

Assist staff with social and recreational activities * work one on one with a client * help with meal preparation, serving meals and other kitchen duties

Provide assistance in implementing Drama Camp activities such as producing plays, choreography, poetry, improvised scenes, theatre games for children and youth ages 6 -14 years.

Providing outstanding customer service and organizing memorable events that will meet the quality expectations of the community.

• Collaborate in teams and or with other staff members and volunteers.
• Organizing details such as decorating, setting up and cleaning up after the event, decorating, seating participants during an event, providing directions and setting tables.
• Brainstorm ideas to support the event planning process.
• Ability to carry out tasks with limited supervision.
• Provide raffle tickets to the participants who attend the events.

Looking for: Peer mentors with adults with Autism * Hub Hosts (welcoming members and doing games ,crafts, etc with them) * volunteers with a special talent who would like to share with our members running a program * volunteer teams needed for helping at the red Barn Bingo Hall monthly or bi-weekly.

We have current openings for Child/Youth Volunteers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children 4-13 yrs. old)

2 shifts per month (approx. 8 hr. commitment)

Saturday Only.  Mornings- 8:45 am-12:45 pm and afternoons- 1:15pm to 5:15pm

What would your typical day look like?

·         set up area prior to children arriving

·         Provide one on one supervision – a volunteer with one ASD child.

·         Helping the child choose their activities and develop socialization skills through fun learning.

·         After the session: Clean up and sanitize toys, debrief.

Ideal for high school students interested in working with ASD or adults with ASD children or have an interest in working with ASD, gaining experience for post-secondary students including ECE, Social Work/Service, Psychology students, Teachers for example.

What can I expect from being a FOOTPRINTS Volunteer?

Volunteering with ASD children is a contribution to the community and one of the most rewarding experiences. 

** We provide complete training to our volunteers including Level C CPR/First Aid.

You bring a sense of happiness to an autistic child and real-life experience working with ASD children, while gaining team building and leadership skills.  If you are a high school student going into post-secondary or a college or university student, volunteering with FOOTPRINTS builds industry recognized experience on your resume.  As an adult volunteer your impact on an ASD child’s life is immeasurable.

Email Michele at volunteer@footprints4autism.org today!

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 Support the visitors' program experience by assisting with crafts and activities, way finding, building interpretation, setup/take down.