To run specialized yoga classes for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities.

To participate in the Ontario Caregiver Organization’s 1:1 Peer Support Program as a Peer Mentor, delivering emotional support to other caregivers as they navigate their caregiving journey * be familiar with OCO’s mission, vision and programs and supports * facilitate peer support programs in a confidential, non-judgmental and friendly atmosphere * expertly guide conversations that allow caregivers to meet others with similar and dissimilar caregiving experiences * offer support and guidance on matters that help caregivers in their journey * provide feedback on OCO’s programs and resources that can help shape the ongoing delivery of OCO’s support and resources for caregivers * maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues as per OCO’s confidentiality agreement * communicate in a timely matter any concerns or issues to OCO staff liaison * follow all policies and procedures outlined in OCO’s volunteer handbook * understand and accept the roles and responsibilities of the peer support program * successfully complete all peer mentor training

Musician for Sunday morning worship services * Bass Guitar, keys, percussionists

Join the FOOTPRINTS Steering Committee * the steering committee meets once per month for 2 hours at either Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering or St. Mark’s United Church in Whitby (meetings are currently on Zoom due to COVID19) * depending on responsibilities assigned, members should expect 1-3 hours of preparation and/or sub-committee meetings * participate in awareness events as needed to represent the organization 
 
Seeking candidates who are excellent communicators and forward strategic thinkers that enjoy collaborative teamwork * and have experience/skill sets in the following categories: knowledge of the Autism community and/or lived experience, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and or Fund Development

Support adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities in a Camp setting

Grant writer * develop and write grant proposals and make funding applications to foundations and other grant-making organizations * organize and submit grant requests, establish and maintain foundation contacts * maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines * research grants/funding opportunities * make donation requests to banks, social clubs and organizations

The Email Marketing volunteer will support the marketing and fundraising initiatives for the KSO including preparation and development of email material and research for various projects * will work under the general direction of an assigned Board member, and they may do the following: refreshing / drafting email templates and specific documents to promote various initiatives, concerts, and community activities * review previous material to identify gaps, areas for improvement etc. * designing templates and standards * identify metrics and reporting options to track results and improvements

Act as a community liaison and collaborate with like-minded individuals to raise awareness * plan education events * plan fundraising events such as the Gutsy Walk

Assist Day Program staff with; light cleaning duties * program support * socialize with members

Assisting with every day programs, events, outings, entertainment and much MORE!

The Social Media Coordinator(s) will support the preparation and development of marketing material and projects * may provide market research, strategy, and creative assistance where applicable * general direction from the Marketing and Advertising Chair, they may do the following:  
 
Role 1 (A more Creative Role) – 2 roles available: updating the marketing aspects of our Web Page * create and update marketing materials such social media postings on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter * develop and design innovative and engaging social media content * develop and maintain a social media calendar 
 
Role 2 (A more Technical Role) – 1 Role available: conduct market research * track all marketing initiatives and create weekly/monthly reports with Google Studio, Analytics, social media reporting * determine target markets and their various characteristics and needs * update marketing metric reports from MailChimp and salesforce * investigate and keep us up to date with what the competition is doing

Student ambassadors will attend a 5-week, 1-hour/week training session led by a workshop facilitator that will cover topics from the basics of the COVID-19 vaccines, the importance of vaccination, how to make compelling presentations, how to seek feedback from their audience, and the necessity of increasing health literacy by bridging social, cultural, and linguistic gaps * student ambassadors will share their learnings with a community to which they belong (e.g. school, church, volunteer organization) * participate in a debrief session with their training cohort in which they will reflect on their experiences in the program and talk through the importance of health literacy and health advocacy.