Various positions helping with swimming lesson during the fall, winter and spring sessions. 
 
Volunteers must: be at least 14 years of age * provide 2 references (not family) * be able to swim *for helping with lessons have at least level 10 swimming, and commit to a set schedule for the fall starting in September * If over 18 years of age a Vulnerable Sector check is required

Thursday: assist with the assembly of the backpacks for Operation BackPack * packing the stuffed backpacks in boxes and sorting them for distribution 
 
Friday: assist with loading boxes of backpacks into vehicles for distribution 
 
Volunteers need to be comfortable with lifting between 25 and 35 lbs as that is the approximate weight of the boxes of backpacks.

Decorate Smile Cookies at participating Tim Hortons Restaurants across Durham Region during Smile Cookie campaign week of September 19th to 25th * the more cookies we decorate, the more cookies they will sell and the more donations to our Shelter for abused women and children * take pics/selfies of you and your decorated cookies and send them into us with the hashtag #SmileCookie * we will be running a FUN campaign across our Social Media channels through that week

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

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

Having coffee, tea with residents, going on short walks

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

Nanny Angels provide free, specialized in-home relief childcare support for mothers who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period * kindly note, the role is not that of a babysitter, housekeeper, or personal assistant – a Nanny Angel’s primary focus is engaging and supporting the children * provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children * minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a mom’s cancer treatment and recovery * four (4) hours of childcare service per week to the same family * volunteers are matched with families based on compatibility and location within the Greater Toronto Area boundaries 
 
COVID-19 considerations: Personal Protective equipment, sanitizer and sanitizing wipes provided * all volunteers are required to wear a mask at all times, observe social distancing and go through a screening questionnaire prior to their volunteering shift * To learn more about our Covid-19 policies, please visit our website at www.nannyangelnetwork.com

Be a part of a team of museum village gardeners * assist in the research, planning, planting, and maintenance of the heritage gardens

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

Help create a safe and welcoming community of support for all participants 
 
Volunteer opportunities include: building local relationships by securing sponsorships and in-kind donations * supporting local event logistics * using social media to build excitement in your community * leading on-site activations (accepting donations, completing registrations, ensuring participants know where and how to get involved)

General maintenance in the We Grow Food Neighbourhood Gardens: Carea Garden of Health (115 grassmere Ave) * Tasks include: planting, weeding, composting, painting, harvesting

Conceive and write material for publication or presentation * may conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information.

Connect weekly with students ages 12-19 in Science, Math, and English subject areas * French tutoring support especially needed * engage with students in fun interactive workshops to build their competencies and better prepare for post-secondary school * work as a team with other volunteers to develop tailored strategies to combat learning challenges * partner with students and their family to leverage shared interest of improving academic performance * communicate where BPT and the STEMWorks program can further address and support needs

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

Deliver financial literacy education programs to students in grades 3-8 * use JA interactive education programs to help students develop necessary business and life skills, to enter tomorrows’ workforce * act as a resource, motivate, and be a role model * volunteer on your own, with a colleague/friend, or be matched with a partner * multiple programs to choose from, depending on your interests and skills

Assist at food bank * sort food donations and pack food bags for clients * gather and pack frozen meat, produce and dairy bags for clients.

Outdoor, seasonal maintenance of one of the Christian Horizon homes * wash windows * minor paint repairs * stain deck * power-wash exterior of home * garden, weed and plant * rake leaves/yard waste clean up

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

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