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WhitbyA team of volunteers who support each checkpoint at the Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay charitable fundraising event on Saturday June 13, 2026.
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Assists with the set-up of the checkpoint to create a welcoming place for racers to rest and recuperate (chairs, tables, tent, snacks/drinks, signage placement, etc.)
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Assists in the tracking of progress of racers through the checkpoint
- Contributes to positive and celebratory atmosphere with racers, supporters and other volunteers.
Are you looking to give back to your community? ReachView Village offers you a great way to connect with seniors in your neighbourhood. By helping out with recreation activities, supporting events or spending quality time with one of our residents, you can make all the difference.
- Assist with recreation activities & events
- Participate in organized programs
- 1:1 visits with residents
- Develop relationships & visit with seniors
The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause.
This year’s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
COMMITTEE MEMBER OVERVIEW
You are passionate about the breast cancer cause, well-connected in your community, and enjoy event planning. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation and time management.
We are recruiting for the following volunteer committee roles in Oshawa, ON:
Director Logistics - Volunteer
Hope Engagement Lead - Volunteer
Director Community Engagement - Volunteer
Volunteer Engagement Lead - Volunteer
To apply, please use the link above, or click here and scroll to find the site closest to you
Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct
CFOC – Doors of Compassion will once again be participating in the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026, our second year supporting this incredible event! Together, we’ll be walking to raise awareness and funds for those who are hurt, hungry, and homeless in our community. This event has A LOT of volunteer opportunities available, so if interested in the event, please click on the link below and select Ajax CFOC-Doors of Compassion as the location and select a role that you would like to support.
Volunteer - Coldest Night of the Year 2026 Canada
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and I can do my absolute best to help support you through the process.
Mutliple positions available!:
- Check-in crew
- Welcome - cheerleaders
- Welcome - greeters
- Food team
- Route marshals
- Rest stop routes
- Route set-up & tear-down
- Route support drivers
- Welcome - parking support
- Welcome - photo/video crew
- Wherever i'm needed
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
During the morning shift, the meal is prepared for service later in the day.
Tasks for this shift include:
- Buttering buns
- Rolling cutlery
- Plating desserts
- Sorting food
- Peeling and/or cutting vegetables
- Making salad
- Making fruit salad
- Bagging food to-go
- Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
- Doing laundry
During the afternoon shift, guests are served a meal.
Tasks for this shift include:
- Serving guests at their tables
- Busing tables
- Wiping tables and chairs as guests leave
- Scraping plates
- Preparing drinks (coffee, tea, juice, and water)
- Plating meals from the steam table
- Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
- Handing out food to guests to go
The Board of Directors represents the leaders of our agency and serves as a working board that oversees the long term strategic vision and overall health of the organization. Directors approve the organization’s philosophy and continually review the management’s performance while working toward agency goals. The Board of Directors will also annually review and approve plans for funding in view of organizational goals. Board members have a list of responsibilities that they renew every year during the annual election at our Annual General Meeting.
Assist with special event fundraisers * sponsorship recruitment * donor relations, stewardship * marketing, communications
This program allows high schools students to be mentored and get the 40 volunteer community hours required to graduate from High School through skill building activities such as business management, communications, & Marketing, Project Management, and more for ages 13-18 years old. Volunteer throughout active program, distributing food to the general public, and feeding the homeless community members, participate in the execution of project such as Youth Mental Health Chat, Queens Park Mental Health Chat and various activities.
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Assist with event planning, client support, data entry, fundraising activities, etc.
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Collaborate with staff and other volunteers to achieve project goals
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Attend and support community outreach programs or events
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Help with administrative tasks as needed (e.g., phone calls, emails, filing)
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Represent Terra Nova in a positive and professional manner
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Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of individuals and families served by the organization
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Participate in volunteer meetings, training, or orientation sessions as required
Assist with tasks that are part of a special event at WindReach Farm * greet guests, help visitors to park, registration * handle cash * oversee craft area * animal assistance * food preparation & serving * assist where needed
EmpowHER is a dynamic leadership and mentorship program designed to equip young women and LGBTQ2+ individuals (ages 12–30) with the skills, networks, and opportunities to excel in their chosen fields. This hybrid program (both virtual and in-person) provides hands-on experiences with civic action.
EmpowHER is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and protected refugees who are passionate about civic engagement and making a meaningful impact in their communities. Participants will engage in real-world projects, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities that foster growth and empowerment.
