• Support campers during hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities, encouraging participation, teamwork, and confidence.

• Help ensure child safety and supervision at all times, including supervision ratios, sign-in/sign-out procedures, and safety protocols.

• Assist Activity Leads and camp staff with setup, transitions, and daily programming.

• Help campers who are shy, upset, or overwhelmed feel welcome and included, supporting emotional regulation so counsellors can maintain group supervision.

• Support supervision during swim days and off-site trips (e.g., Cedar Park), following lifeguard coverage and ratio requirements.

• Take initiative during busy, unpredictable camp days and communicate openly with staff.

Please note this role is not suitable for a student:

The Meet & Greet is Step #1 in the adoption process.  It’s the first meeting between an adoptable dog and his/her potential adopters, and our opportunity to see how they interact with each other. The M&G Volunteer chairs the meeting, supports the foster, provides information to the applicants, assesses the applicants, and 
provides feedback to the Adoption Team. 

Responsibilities: 
 Preparing for the meeting by reviewing the application & reference checks, the dog’s bio, and other information posted by the foster and making note of anything that should be confirmed or discussed further with the applicants. 
 Arriving early to open up the portable and set up chairs if necessary. Tidying up and closing portable after the meeting. 
 Greeting the applicants and introducing them to the foster and the dog 
 Helping to safely introduce the dog to the applicants’ dog(s) if applicable. 
 Familiarizing the applicants with the TAGS facilities (dog park, training portable, admin portable). 
 Assisting and encouraging the foster to provide information about their dog (Breed, age, history, temperament, feeding, exercise requirements, etc.). 
 Interviewing the applicants using questions provided on the Meet & Greet Questionnaire 
 Observing how the applicants, their children and dogs interact with the foster dog. 
 Providing the applicants with info about TAGS and the steps in the adoption process: The M&G, The Home Visit, EV, and FTA 
 Explaining the mandatory Training Classes and what’s covered 
 Discussing TAGS’s holistic approach to health care, and providing information on the dangers of flea, Tick and heartworm meds, and over vaccination. 
 Explaining the adoption fees and what’s included. 
 Determining - with the foster’s input - whether or not the applicants are suitable for the dog based on their interview answers, their ability to meet the dog’s needs, how they interacted with the dog, etc. 
 Providing a report to the Adoption Team with a synopsis of the meeting, any concerns, and an opinion on whether or not the adoption should move forward.  

The family I am looking for support is a 2 young parent family, with 2 non verbal, autsictic children ages, 4 and 5. Parents have a very minmal support system. There are no grandparents. Family is financially struggling. The day to day work of meeting their special needs children is alot. They have small projects in their home that they need someone handy to help with.    

Make a Difference in Your Community!

Join us for the 2026 Kidney Walk and help support Canadians living with kidney disease. Whether you're looking to complete community involvement hours, gain event experience, meet new people, or give back to your community, we'd love to have you on our team!

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is a national volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through funding innovative research, providing education and support, promoting access to quality healthcare, and increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

Event Details

We are looking for Event Day Volunteers to support the 2026 Durham Kidney Walk.

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Heydenshore Kiwanis Pavilion #1, 589 Water Street, Whitby

Volunteer Responsibilities

As an Event Day Volunteer, you may assist with:

·       Event set-up and take-down
·       Welcoming and registering walk participants
·       Route marshaling and cheering on walkers
·       Supporting event staff to ensure a safe and successful event

Why Volunteer with Us?

This is a great opportunity for you to:

·       Make a meaningful impact for people living with kidney disease
·       Gain hands-on event and customer service experience
·       Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
·       Meet new people and connect with volunteers and professionals from across Ontario
·       Earn community involvement hours
·       Receive a recognition letter for your volunteer service

Requirements

·       Minimum age: 13 years old
·       Comfortable working outdoors
·       Able to lift and carry light event materials, if required
·       Able to work independently and as part of a team
·       Previous volunteer experience is welcome but not required

Training & Support

All volunteers will receive event information before the walk, including meeting location and volunteer assignments. On-site orientation and support will be provided by Kidney Foundation staff.

Interested?

Please send an email to express your interest (resume optional):

Emily Hui

Volunteer & Donor Stewardship Officer

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Ontario Branch

Email: ontario.volunteer@kidney.ca