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AgeCare Samac, Long Term Care Residence
Assisting with every day programs, events, outings, entertainment and much MORE!
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The Cultural Empowerment Project
- Promoting our programs and workshops on social networks and monitor engagement (e.g. comments and shares)
- Creating and distributing marketing copy to advertise our projects
- Writing blog posts about our inititatives and events
- Ultimately, you will help us reach our target audience by delivering both useful and appealing online information regarding our events, workshops and programs.
- Identify community needs and recomend new topics
Requirements:
- A student involved in the above areas of study, seeking to get hands on experience
Or:
- Anyone with experience and a willingness to get involved with community work
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Junior Achievement [Durham Region], Central Ontario
JA Central Ontario is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to support students through JA learning experiences* JA engages volunteers from the local business communities to add value to the student experience by sharing industry insights and expertise* Using our highly interactive education programs you will aid students in developing necessary business and life skills, to enter tomorrows’ workforce* Acting as a resource, facilitator, motivator, and role model you will facilitate a JA learning experience in the classroom for a half a full day.
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Bon Air Long Term Care, Cannington
Cannington, Ontario
- Provide companionship to seniors through one to one visits
- Assist with quality recreation programs and special events to enhance the resident experience
- Provide volunteers with the opportunity to integrate with a long term care home's work environment
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Women's Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham, Confidential
We are looking for volunteers ages 15 - 30 to engage them in volunteer placements. There are ongoing programs like Digital Marketing and Advertising, Community Events to provide support, Technology program for Seniors, Food Pantry Program, Administration work. Talent and Skills Development workshops are provided along with training sessions to gain experience.
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BGC Durham
Helping to keep the gardens at BGC Durham's Eastview location at 433 Eulalie Ave., Oshawa looking their best. It would be preferable if the group/person was available for a couple of hours one or 2 days a week from May to October. Duties will include watering, weeding, planting, and other general gardening.
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Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is looking for volunteers in the Durham region, to help with our donation dog program. You would be responsible for placing new donations dogs in businesses, making the collections and deposits, sending reports, and generally ensuring the donation dogs are kept tidy. This position is great for retirees and those looking to volunteer a few hours a month, with a flexible schedule. If you are interested in joining this national fundraising effort, email Jeff at events@guidedogs.ca.
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Rotary International [Durham Region], Rotary Club of Whitby, Rotary International
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Pickering Museum Village
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 6th Concession Rd, Greenbank
Be a part of a team of museum village gardeners * assist in the research, planning, planting, and maintenance of the heritage gardens
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We Grow Food
Allens Place 100 McKay Cannington, ontario
You will have the opportunity to Plant the garden* maintain it and harvest some ogranically grown food that is shared
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The Cultural Empowerment Project
If you have a special volunteer interest, please specify
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Whitby Courthouse Theatre
Centennial Building, 416 Centre St S, Whitby
Provide excellent customer service to all Whitby Courthouse Theatre patrons in roles such as ushering, concessions sales, ticket scanners, etc.
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Christian Horizons. Central East District
Oshawa
Instruct clients on life skills * sew, cook, shop, budget * safety skills * music, art * computers * mentor social awareness skills * develop trust * accompany into community to engage in social activities
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Salvation Army, Bowmanville, Food Bank - Bowmanville
Salvation Army Bowmanville, 75 Liberty St S, Bowmanville
Assist at food bank * sort food donations and pack food bags for clients * gather and pack frozen meat, produce and dairy bags for clients.
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Parkinson Canada, Durham Region Chapter
Once a month, they create a confidential and welcoming virtual space, where people living with Parkinson’s and/or their care partners can share their experiences and develop supportive relationships in a group setting * 3 – 5 hours per month * One support group meeting per month (1-1.5 hours per month), plus 3-5 hours monthly for administrative and organizational tasks * Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated *
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Kendalwood Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Bank
300 Kendalwood Road, Whitby, Ontario L1N 2G3
Help unload food bank donation deliveries from food delivery trucks * transfer donations from kitchen and storage areas to our food/essential care bags and food box preparation area * sort donations into individual food/essential care bags * bring prepared food/essential food boxes to loading area, to have ready for community member pick-up * assist in loading community members' vehicles * assist staff with Food Bank set-up/take down, table set-up, sanitizing your work area, etc. * work collaboratively with the Food Bank Coordinator, Food Bank Coordinator's Assistant & Fellow Team Members * ability to be physically active: lift 50lbs, walk, stand and bend, throughout shift * help, cook and prepare meals in the kitchen * skilled handymen/women to assist in repairs, etc., where needed
Volunteers must be at least 18 yrs of age * volunteers will be provided with personal safety supplies and an orientation * all applicants to provide a criminal record check
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parkrun, Ajax
Elizabeth St and Old Kingston Rd, Ajax (Pickering Village)
A variety of volunteer opportunities available to assist with weekly timed 5 km run on the Duffins Trail * marshal, photography * setup, tear-down * timer, scanning, finish tokens * other tasks as needed
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Livita Parkway Retirement Residence
Pikering Parkway, Pickering
Having coffee, tea with residents, going on short walks
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Parkinson Canada, Durham Region Chapter
Selecting and securing a site for SuperWalk * preparing a budget for the local event * sourcing local sponsorships * recruiting and providing leadership for the organizing committee * managing volunteers alongside the Volunteer Coordinator * organizing and Chairing Committee Meetings * attending monthly conference calls with Parkinson Canada event staff * attending and overseeing all aspects of the walk including post walk wrap up
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Salvation Army (The), Oshawa, Thrift Store, Oshawa
Salvation Army Thrift Store, 45 King St E, Oshawa
Organize racks and shelves * ensure overall tidiness of store * assist customers
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Rose of Durham Young Parents Support Services
Delta Bingo, 975 Dillingham Rd, Pickering
Attend assigned charity bingo sessions on our behalf * 2 hour bingo sessions that work with your schedule * duties involved include light cleaning and providing customer service
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Durham Alliance Outreach
Conceive and write material for publication or presentation * may conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information.
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Durham Alliance Outreach
Unload Food Bank donation deliveries from our food delivery truck * transfer donations from our Food Bank to our food/essential care bags preparation area * sort donations into individual food/essential care bags * bring prepared food/essential care bags to the loading area, to have ready for community member pick-up * assist staff with Food Bank set-up/ takedown - table set-up, sanitizing your work area, etc. * work collaboratively with the Food Bank and Volunteer Resources staff * ability to be physically active: lift 50lbs, walk, stand and bend, throughout shift * fulfill safety procedures: including social distancing, wearing gloves and PPE masks/ face shields, etc. * must have access to email and computer to access YSM emails and volunteer website * Safety Requirements: All volunteers will be provided with gloves, cloth face masks, other safety supplies and an orientation.
**Additionally, all volunteers will be asked to complete our COVID-19 screening questions, before each shift.
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Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty, Oshawa
General volunteers do a variety of tasks including food service * dispensing pantry goods * monitoring washrooms * coat check * and various other odd jobs.
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Community Care Durham
Pick up food boxes from Oshawa/Whitby Community Hub
Deliver a food box weekly on Friday * food boxes contain a variety of healthy food essentials, locally made or grown * Packers assemble food items, organize and fill food boxes
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AIDS Committee of Durham Region
Help to develop and run educational events for One Voice, a collective to meet the health needs and define the social service gaps experienced by Queer and Trans People of Colour (QTPOC) aged 13 to 29
Previous initiatives One Voice did include a collection of sexual health and identity writings and art called "I is a powerful pronoun", planning events such as the Black Love QTBIPOC Valentine's event on Feb 12, and building and planting the One Voice community garden to support HIV-positive members of the ACDR community.
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AIDS Committee of Durham Region
Oshawa, virtual or in-person meetings according to the group, group may choose to meet offsite
This is a youth-led program that is currently all online; by youth, for youth. Get (In)Formation is a sexual health empowerment program by and for young women who are Black, POC, and/or racialized, aged 13-29, in Durham Region * create spaces to address sexual health needs, how to have safer sex, and open dialogue about the unique issues discussed by peers * meet in advance to discuss ideas and develop the discussion * meeting set-up and delivery * facilitate activities * help plan the next event in Fall 2021 and support summer HIV self-testing initiatives.
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Mennonite Central Committee Ontario
Durham region
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
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Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Durham Region
Volunteer programs are suspended due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic * volunteers may continue to register and will be notified when intake and training are safely able to resume
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) has volunteer and non-paid work experience opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students * corporate opportunities * events Durham Children's Watershed Festival and Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival
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Bethesda House, Shelter and Community Outreach Services
25 King St. West, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 1R2
Assist shoppers purchase new and gently-used womens, mens and childrens clothing * ensure tidiness of store * set up and take down displays * handle cash * sort clothing donations * promote, be able to talk to customers about Bethesda House
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We Grow Food
throughout Durham Region
- Help paint wooden word murals with students
- Help build raised garden beds
- help plant garden beds
- assist with workshops on seed saving
- assist with followup visits to gardens throughout the season
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BGC Durham
Halloween Party and Haunted Walk
Set up:
October 11 & 12, 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
October 13, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Event:
Friday, October 13 - 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Northview Community Centre, 150 Beatrice St E., Oshawa
BGC Durham is currently seeking volunteers to assist with our highly-anticipated Halloween Party and Haunted Walk. Volunteers will assist with set-up and general help through out the event, or join our performers for the haunted walk.
Volunteers must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Be working towards completion of high school community service hours
- Provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Check if over 18
- Must be willing to be in costume and perform. A love of Halloween is required!
- Preference will be given to students with a performing arts background