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Bake Sale Coordinator will organize the donations the week before the event into bags/trays and complete pricing and signage. On September 7th will set up the bake sale table and stay for part of the fair. There will be other volunteers to do shifts from 11am to 5pm. This opportunity works well for a single volunteer or a family.
Weed gardens, tend plants, harvest weekly for food bank. This is a team effort with existing volunteers. Looking for people who can manage one day a week.
Meals of Hope has opportunities for volunteers to work as dishwashers on Saturdays. Using a commercial dishwasher, volunteers work in teams of two (2) on Saturdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
This is a physical role and volunteers need to be able to lift, stand, and move dishes through the process during each shift.
Do you have a background in finance or human resources? Are you looking for a way to contribute your expertise to a non-profit organization? The Family Place Child Care Centre is looking for new board members with expertise in child care. Since 1982, The Family Place Child Care has been providing non-profit child care to children in Milton and Oakville.
We are currently looking for an individual with a background in finance or human resources who can contribute to the ongoing success of our organization. Our board meets bi-monthly on Wednesdays via Zoom and you would be required to commit to a two-year term.
If you would like more information on this opportunity, please contact Allison McLean, President, Board of Directors at familyplace.bod@gmail.com. We thank everyone for their interest!
Packing and sorting fresh food into crates that will be distributed to our community partners and neighbours in need. Some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) required; participating in a temperature controlled Pack Room. Closed-toe shoes required.
Grocer: Sorting and stocking food for the market, helping neighbours
Checkout (18+)/Check-out Assistant: Assisting neighbours with the checkout process after their shop
Greeter (18+): Welcoming neighbors to the market, checking them in for their appointment. Assisting new neighbours signing up for their FFL membership
Meat/Cake Counter: Helping neighbours with their selection of meats and baked goods
*Some positions require volunteers to be 18 years or older
Shift times are:
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:30am-12:30pm, 12:45-4:00pm; 4:00-6:30pm
Grocer: Sorting and stocking food for the market, helping neighbours
Checkout (18+): Assisting neighbours with the checkout process after their shop
Greeter (18+): Welcoming neighbours to the market, helping them as they shop
Meat/Cake Counter: Assisting neighbours with their selection of meats and baked goods while they shop
- Keeps a record of names and addresses of clients to be transported to the selected location. The Coordinator will call to provide this list before the event.
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Transports clients in your own vehicle, escorting the client from their door into the vehicle, and helps as necessary. Transports client’s home after the event, escorting the client to their door as necessary.
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Drive to event and dine with clients, (or return at designated time).
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Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food handling guidelines.
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Maintains contact with Coordinator, providing input on client needs or concerns.
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Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
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Participates in annual volunteer survey.
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Interacts professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
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Maintains complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy.
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Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
- To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities by going on outings, walks in the community, playing games, or having conversations in an indoor setting.
- By volunteering, you will be helping to increase an older adult's connection(s) in their community
- By volunteering, you may able be providing the primary caregiver with a 'bit of a break'
- Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities that both parties enjoy, such as playing
cards or sharing a hobby as per client interests, in order to develop a respectful, friendly, caring
relationship. - Maintain contact with the Coordinator, informing them of any concerns and receiving
instructions to meet client and Links2Care goals. - Maintain communication with the client in the event of any schedule changes.
- Complete and submit a monthly volunteer time record.
- Maintain calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
- Participate in annual volunteer survey.
- Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care
confidentiality/privacy policy. - Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Visit or call client on a consistent, weekly basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week.
- Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s licence and a safe driving record.
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Has access to a safe and appropriate vehicle, which is adequately insured with a minimum of 1 million dollars of liability.
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Has the physical ability to carry meal bags.
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Pick up route list and meals from the office location (Georgetown or Acton).
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Using your own vehicle, deliver meals to each client on the route sheet.
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Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food serving guidelines.
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On completion of meal delivery, returns list and meal bags to office.
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Reports any unusual client conditions and concerns to Coordinator.
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Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
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Participates in annual volunteer survey.
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Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
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Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy.
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Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
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Performs other duties as assigned
- Pick up groceries from grocery stores and complete the delivery from the list provided by the coordinator.
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Communicates with the coordinator about any substitutions that need to be made.
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Delivers the groceries to the client’s door.
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Maintains communication with the coordinator in the event of any schedule changes.
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Completes and submits a monthly volunteer time record.
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Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
- Be physically able to lift heavy items such as cases of water, bags of potatoes, and carry shopping bags. Physically able to stand and/or walk for one to two hours at a time.
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Participates in annual volunteer survey.
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Interacts professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
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Maintains complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy.
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Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Summary:
Tutors will provide academic support, guidance, and mentorship to vulnerable youth in the Halton-Mississauga areas, with a focus on improving their knowledge and understanding of Reading, Science, Mathematics, and others. This will be online.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions to students aged 10-19 years primarily in STEM subjects, reading and others.
- Assist students in understanding and completing their homework assignments, projects, and preparing for tests and exams.
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation and engagement from students.
- Identify individual student learning needs and tailor tutoring strategies accordingly.
- Develop and implement personalized learning plans based on students' strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity among students through hands-on activities and real-life applications of STEM concepts and reading.
- Foster a supportive and respectful relationship with students, promoting their confidence and self-esteem in their academic abilities.
- Collaborate with other tutors, staff, and volunteers to share best practices, resources, and ideas for enhancing the tutoring program.
- Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions, including student progress, challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Attend periodic training sessions and staff meetings to enhance tutoring skills and stay updated on program policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the organization's guidelines, code of conduct, and safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and well-being of the students.
- Actively participates in all monthly FOL Committee meetings, whether conducted virtually or in person
- Assumes the leadership role in FOL fundraising activities, including book sales, pop-ups, and book donation events
- Leads and guides a team of volunteers, with valuable support from the Chair and the committee. This includes creating volunteer schedules and providing orientations for book sales
- Provides support to all Shift Leaders during book sales
- Collaborates with the Chair and FOL Committee to compile reports on fundraising results, along with valuable recommendations, to OPL
- Proactively seeks methods to enhance the efficiency and success of book sales, offering recommendations and updating work plans for fundraising initiatives, thus contributing to the planning of future events
Volunteers needed in the following Community Outreach Programs:
Neighbourhood Care Network (ongoing, work with individuals or families to identify and access needed resources).*
Grocery Delivery Program (weekly on Wednesday mornings, to an Oakville Halton Community Housing neighbourhood).*
Community BBQ program (Summer only, weekly on Thursday afternoons, at Oakville Halton Community Housing neighbourhood).
Dinner at your Door (Thursday mid day - year round delivering hot prepared meals to home-bound local persons).*
Lyon’s Lane vegetable garden plot (Spring and summer Tuesday mornings - growing and harvesting produce for donation to local food outreach programs).
St. Simon’s and St. Jude’s Pantry program (monthly, prepare and package 60 - 75 individual meals for local meal outreach programs).
* indicates that Police Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required (available online through Halton Police Services).
Community garden volunteers help with general maintenance of the garden (weeding the beds, spreading compost/woodchips) and with planting and harvesting vegetables and herbs to be donated to a food bank.
- Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care
confidentiality/privacy policy.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Visit or call client on a consistent, weekly basis.
• Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities that both parties enjoy, such as playing
cards or sharing a hobby as per client interests, in order to develop a respectful, friendly, caring
relationship.
• Maintain contact with the Coordinator, informing them of any concerns and receiving
instructions to meet client and Links2Care goals.
• Maintain communication with the client in the event of any schedule changes.
• Complete and submit a monthly volunteer time record.
• Maintain calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
• Participate in annual volunteer survey.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week.
Currently looking for English, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, German speaking men and women in Halton. Other languages as needed.
To deliver hot and/or frozen meals to individuals in their homes in Oakville on a regular or substitute basis.
Monday to Friday 11:15 am to 1:00 pm (hot meal delivery) or
Wednesdays 9:00 am to 11:00 am (frozen meal delivery)
- To provide great customer service and be a customer ambassador.
- Welcome customers at the main entrance and thank them for supporting your charity and assist with doors
- Provide information on games, programs, and promotions, answer questions etc.
- Circulate in Cabinet Game area ‐ chat with customers when appropriate.
- If requested by the operator ‐ assist with promotions –‐ e.g., handing out ballots, prizes.
- Support approved charity awareness initiatives from your charity ‐ e.g., displays,
brochures, giveaways, or gifts. - May also assist with delivery of food and non‐alcoholic beverages return food trays to
kitchen area, assist with clean‐up (used bingo paper, etc.) – and assist with call-backs of
bingo winners (you will be shown how if this is required).
We are currently seeking volunteers to help support our upcoming Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 24th 2023. Volunteer postions will include the following - event day set up, registration, walk route support, hydration station, parking asssistant, event break down and clean up.
If you enjoy speaking with the community, working outdoors, and helping out with a variety of tasks then this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity you’ve been looking for!
We are looking for a small diverse team to accompany our team members providing information, resources and educational, hands-on activities at our Burlington Beach Eco Hub and other locations, primarily in late Spring, Summer, and early Fall.
This opportunity is suitable for adults of all ages, and for post-secondary and older high school students with communication skills, lots of energy, reliability, passion for the environment, responsibility and a willingness to learn. Formal related experience or education is not required.
If you are selected for this opportunity, we will ask you to commit to a schedule of weekday and/or weekend shifts for a two month period. Training will be provided.
Duties may include:
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Set up and take down of outreach table/supplies and eco-activity materials
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Being a friendly and helpful ambassador for BurlingtonGreen, providing awareness and eco-action information to members of the public
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Leading and/or co-leading eco-actions with diverse community member of all ages
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Referring questions to staff members or other volunteers as needed
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Maintain confidentiality as needed
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Other duties as needed
For more information, please contact Sue at volunteer@burlingtongreen.org.
Please use our volunteer application form to share your interests, passions and related experience/skills. Information sessions and interviews will be available.
All volunteers must have a completed waiver and release on file with BurlingtonGreen before participating.
All volunteers are required to review our Accessible Customer Service Handbook and complete this form to confirm completion.
Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Interested in making a difference in the lives of others and gaining some experience? Well, look no further!
We are looking for a compassionate, positive, creative, and quick thinking individuals to help assist with programming. You will have opportunities to assist with our regular programming, as well as small group and 1:1 opportunities. OR do you have a special skill you'd like to share with us? We love trying new (and old!) things. Let us know! Experience with persons with disabilities is an asset, but not required.
Leading children in Sunday school, providing care. and learning opportunities.