Needs From: United Way Centraide North East Ontario Volunteer Resource Centre

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto is a place to call home for families with seriously ill children undergoing treatment. We encompass a House for 81 families in downtown Toronto and seven Family Rooms in hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area and in Sudbury. We strive to provide a sense of normalcy for our families during a chaotic and traumatic time and provide a variety of programs and services to support the whole family.

Family Rooms provides a soothing place of comfort, care and compassion within the walls of the hospital, where families can rest, retreat and relax while being just steps away from their sick child. This is an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the world of family-centered care, to gain a deeper understanding of the issues faced by families with a sick child, and to know at the end of each shift that you have made a difference in the lives of our families.

Making a connection is the first step in making an awesome impression! We are looking for you to provide great customer service to our families. We often do not connect directly with the patients so it is essential that Family Room volunteers make families feel at home and bring comfort during a stressful and frightening time.

Are you able to brighten up everyone’s day with a beautiful smile? Are you a good listener and communicator? Are you able to put our families, guests and visitors first? Are you able to put people at ease and make them feel at home the minute they walk in the door? Are you caring and compassionate? Do you have one or more years of proven administrative or reception experience?

We ask you to help with small administrative tasks, assist in ensuring the smooth operation of the Family Room, and ensure that the Family Room looks warm and welcoming at all times by helping keep it neat and tidy.

Available shift times are:

Mondays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., and 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesdays: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Thursdays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Fridays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturdays: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

Sundays: 9 a.m. -12 p.m., and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Shifts available on various days and times, including evenings and weekends.

Volunteers are expected to commit to a weekly shift for a minimum of 6 months.

We need people who are reliable, responsible and well-mannered. We need to create an environment of support through continuity, consistency and familiarity for our families. They will remember you because of your warmth and friendliness, and they and their parents will look forward to seeing you again.

A current Vulnerable Sector Police Check and two current references; attendance at a hospital orientation and a completed MMR and 2-step TB test within the last 6 months.

Interested in this opportunity? We’re excited to hear from you! Apply now at: http://www.rmhctoronto.ca/apply-to-volunteer

Your orientation and training will be provided by the Volunteer Engagement team and Family Room Coordinator.

For any questions about this opportunity, please reach out to our Family Room Coordinator or People & Culture Coordinator

Family Room Coordinator, HSN

P: 705-523-7085

E: familyroomathsn@rmhctoronto.ca

Volunteer Engagement Team

P: 647-616-9502

E: volunteer@rmhctoronto.ca

We want to meet the Minnow Lake Community we welcome you to join us at our public meetings June 19th, August 21st & October 16th. We are always in need of people who can volunteer as we would like to create great and big events here in Minnow Lake. 

Subcommittees you can join if you would like to volunteer for a event done in your community this year. 

-Korpela Park Butterfly Release working 

-Minnow Lake Halloween Pumpkin Carving Event

Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers is seeking dynamic Charity Bingo Volunteers to represent our organization and to provide a positive customer experience to Bingo patrons.

Proceeds from this fundraising source go towards Crime Stoppers’ Marketing, Advertising and Promotional Materials.

Volunteer duties include:

If you require further information on this volunteer position or would like to sign up as a bingo volunteer please contact our office coordinator.

p: 705-675-9171 x 5692

e: sudburycrimestoppers@vianet.ca

Current Dates and Times 

Sunday 07-Apr-24 6:30 PM
Friday 12-Apr-24 10:30 PM
Sunday 14-Apr-24 6:30 PM
Thursday 04-Jul-24 10:30 PM
Sunday 07-Jul-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 14-Jul-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 21-Jul-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 28-Jul-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 04-Aug-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 11-Aug-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 18-Aug-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 25-Aug-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 06-Oct-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 13-Oct-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 20-Oct-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 27-Oct-24 6:30 PM
Sunday 02-Feb-25 6:30 PM
Sunday 09-Feb-25 6:30 PM
Sunday 16-Feb-25 6:30 PM
Sunday 23-Feb-25 6:30 PM

Welcome to Girl Guides! We empower young girls and women to be everything they want to be, and as a volunteer, you will help make that happen! Our volunteers support girls as they build confidence, develop new skills and become leaders in their communities.

As part of a unit’s leadership team, you’ll facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games and more. You can choose to work with girls in one of five branches: Sparks (age 5-6), Brownies (age 7-8), Guides (age 9-11), Pathfinders (age 12-14) or Rangers (age 15-17).

Volunteers will receive access to a digital program platform stocked with age-appropriate activities and meeting tools, as well as training on how to deliver activities in ways that will empower and encourage girls.

Units meet on a regular basis, from weekly to monthly, depending on the age of the girls. Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events.

What You’ll Do as A Group Leader:

What You’ll Bring:

What You Need:

Our seasonal gardeners work individually or in a team to help upkeep the courtyards and assist Residents with their raised beds and small patio gardens by planting, digging, watering, etc. Occasionally volunteers will take part in simple renovations, and/or assemble outdoor furniture/supplies. 

Outdoor Gardening: May to October

Indoor Plant Care-taking: Year Round

Friendly visitors spend one-on-one or small group time with nursing home residents on a regular basis; engaging in conversation, playing cards, enjoying the outdoors, doing crafts together or gardening, just to name a few, while maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols.

Transportation Drivers make a significant impact to those in our community that may have no other means of transportation for important appointments and activities.  As a volunteer in this program you will assist our clients in many ways; they will benefit from being able to live independently, alleviating social isolation, and their overall better well being.

 Key Responsibilities

 Skills and Abilities

 Qualifications

 Working Conditions

At this time, the CRC has temporarily suspended our Covid-19 vaccination policy and does not require, but continues to strongly encourage full vaccination of all our personnel.

The Canadian Red Cross is committed to gender equality and social inclusion in our workplace. All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified persons to apply particularly Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, and others who share our values and contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  Please notify us as soon as possible of any adaptive measures you might require at any stage of the recruitment process.

To Get Started, Click Here!

Positions: Wildlife Care Interns
Organization: Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre
Location: Val Caron/ Sudbury, Ontario
Type: volunteer/unpaid

Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre is a small but dynamic rehabilitation center that admits orphaned and injured small mammals, a wide variety of birds with a specialty in reptiles. In 2021, we accepted over 800 wildlife animals in need of care from across Northern Ontario. Our center is located on a 40-acre property in a scenic rural valley 20 minutes north of Sudbury, Ontario. It is our mission to provide quality care for wildlife in need with the goal of releasing healthy individuals back to the wild. Also important is educating the public on how to handle various wildlife situations and strategies to co-exist with our wild neighbors.

Internship Duration: 2 to 6 months, start date between April-October 2024.

We are currently accepting intern applications for the 2024 (April through October), however, applicants are encouraged to apply early as positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Internship Description:

Volunteer wildlife rehabilitation interns play an integral role in providing quality care in all components of the rehabilitation process. This includes admitting and examining new patients, feeding animals from infant to adult, maintaining detailed animal records, preparing a wide variety of species ‘specific diets, daily cleaning and maintaining of animal habitats and participating in rescues and releases. Interns may also assist in administering fluids, wound care, medications, gavage feeding and other techniques. General cleaning is critical which includes sweeping/ moping floors, washing dishes, disinfecting surface areas and general cleanliness of work areas. Interns also assist in the mentoring of new volunteers and are involved in daily interactions with members of the public.

Interns work 5-day weeks between 40-50 hours per week. Shifts consist of morning, evening and split shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Benefits:

Wildlife internships provide a rewarding experience, as most of an intern’s focus is spent directly on animal care. Interns gain valuable practical experience in wildlife handling, care and husbandry techniques and enrichment. Interns learn a wide variety of aspects of wildlife rehabilitation such as species identification, natural history and behavior, animal health and nutrition, diagnostic procedures, fluid therapy, hygiene, environmental enrichment, release criteria and human/wildlife conflict resolution.

Interns develop strong mentorships/friendships with like-minded people and gain valuable work skills while learning to perform efficiently in a demanding, fast paced, team-oriented environment.

How to Contact:

Please sent a resume to turtlepondwc@gmail.com. Provide a covering letter, including your availability, vaccination status, what you hope to gain from an internship and how you will contribute to our team. Also indicate whether you would like to be considered for accommodations and include start and end dates that you are available.

Bizzzy Bea's is looking for volunteers to be creative with us in our kitchen. We get many donations a week and through creativity, we create incredibly delicious meals that our outreach team hand-delivers across the city to those in need. At Bizzzy Bea’s, we believe that every person in our community has the right to a little love with every meal.

Hello!

Frontier College is preparing to run math and literacy-based programs for elementary and high school students from October to April.  

A little about the programs we are running this year:

As part of our screening and training process, you will need to start by filling out our Volunteer Inquiry Form here. This will begin an online file in our secure database; once I receive notification I will send you some more information from our system to fill out your application form.

Other steps included in our screening process include reference checks (we do call, so please ensure you have permission), online orientation, a knowledge check, and initial training. More information will come once your Inquiry Form is received.

There are virtual and in-person opportunities.

Become a volunteer with our Older Adult Peer Support Program! 

As a peer support volunteer, you'll work with other older adults struggling with emotional or mental health challenges related to aging. The goal is to provide them with support and hope in their recovery.

Volunteers will engage in intentional Peer Support with program participants. They will assist the program staff in modelling hope and recovery, using active listening to identify, explore and validate feelings and life circumstances, and assisting peers to self-advocate and connect to community resources.

If you would like to put your lived experience to work and try volunteering, you can contact the Program Coordinator Shirley Rajotte at:

705-222-6472 ext. 514 or srajotte@nisa.on.ca

What is Peer Support?

Peer support is based on the idea that people with first-hand experience of mental health challenges are uniquely equipped to help others find insight, resources, and hope. Peer supporters have "been there."

Peer support is:

We're looking for people who have firsthand experience with:

Volunteers will be assisting Vendors and Market Manager set-up and take down equipment as needed. During the event they would be available to stand at a vendors table if they need to leave, assist customers with carrying items to their vehicle. Outdoor market runs until October 15.  

VOLUNTEERS ARE BACK AT MAISON MCCULLOCH HOSPICE! 

We’re fortunate to have many volunteers supporting our residents, our clients, their families, and our amazing staff!  Volunteers are an integral part of what we do!  Hospice volunteers are an important part of our team and give a priceless gift to those who are affected by end-of-life challenges. They are ordinary people who make an extraordinary difference!

We are currently prioritizing applications for the current volunteer opportunity:

Charitable Gaming Volunteer Ambassador –

Maison McCulloch Hospice relies on Delta Gaming funds to keep our services free for its residents and clients in community.  To receive these funds, we must have two (2) volunteers attend each assigned Delta (Val Caron) Gaming Bingo (“Bingo”) session (1-2 per month).

Through a partnership with OLG Delta Bingo and Gaming Centre Val Caron, Maison McCulloch Hospice is able to promote hospice awareness in our community, as well as receive a portion of the monthly bingo and gaming proceeds.   To receive this portion, Maison McCulloch Hospice is required to provide 2 trained volunteers to attend each scheduled 2-hour session it is assigned to. 

We are currently looking for dedicated volunteers to attend these sessions and help us raise awareness and funds for Maison McCulloch Hospice.

Requirements for the role:

Orientation and Training will be provided.

For more information on this volunteer opportunity, please contact Suzette Forget, Client Services Coordinator by phone at 705-674-9252 ext. 236 or via email at suzette@maisonsudburyhospice.org

Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC) serves over 200 families who have a child diagnosed with cancer annually. We offer 23 programs to support the emotional, financial, and educational needs of these families. 

We are currently seeking volunteers who can assist at the following events: 

- Charity BBQ on September 24th & 25th

- Charity BBQ on October 1st 

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children with cancer and would like to volunteer for these events, please contact our office at admin@nofcc.ca or (705) 586-3229. For more information about our charity, please visit www.nofcc.ca. 

Make a difference in the lives of children with cancer in your community today! 

At Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC), our mission is to provide hope, support, advocacy, and education to families who have a child with cancer. We serve more than 200 families in the North annually through 23 programs including financial assistance to help with lost wages, parking and accommodations reimbursements, emergency funding, bone marrow transplant plans, therapy, counselling, and tutoring services, and supports for palliative care and bereaved families.

We are seeking reliable volunteers who can give a few hours of their time monthly. Volunteers will perform the following duties at Delta Bingo & Gaming in Sudbury:

*Please note that volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. 

Proceeds from this funding source will assist with program costs and directly benefit families in your community who have a child diagnosed with cancer when they need it most.

If you would like further information about this volunteer position or would like to become a bingo volunteer, please contact our office at admin@nofcc.ca or (705) 586-3229.

For more information about our charity and the programs we offer, please visit www.nofcc.ca.

Program Name: Friendly Visits (1 to 1 Person-Centered Engagement Program)

Program Description:   One to One visits are centred on contributing towards the unique needs, abilities and interests of patients in fulfilling the social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs and support through purposeful and meaningful experiences in their everyday lives. Promoting and encouraging as much independence and self-care as possible in comfort, compassion and care, those volunteers assist our holistic based team-oriented practices and standards in supporting these health and wellness goals.

Where: St. Joseph's Villa, or St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre Sites - South Bay Road Campus (across from Laurentian University) or our Downtown Geriatric Rehabilitative Care Site.

When: Visiting Program varies depending on the availability of volunteers and the needs/responses of the current resident/patient population. 

Volunteer Role:

Volunteers are welcome to join us on a routine schedule that best suits their schedule throughout the week and must have a sincere desire to work with residents/patients of a variety of interests, personalities and ability levels, have an understanding of the aging process through provided orientation and program-specific training, involving the person-centred approaches to meeting individual needs of our residents' wellness goals.

This role is great for leaders who enjoy creative relaxing outdoor time to aid with gardening initiatives at the centre. 

Auxiliary Constable is a volunteer position within the Greater Sudbury Police Service.

An Auxiliary Constable is responsible for accompanying and assisting Sworn members on patrol. Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, collaborating with the Community Engagement Section on crime prevention initiatives, assisting officers in marine, bike, ATV and snow machine patrols and participating in community events.

The Auxiliary Unit consists of trained Auxiliary members who share our Services values of Respect, Inclusivity, Courage and Honesty and who represent the diverse cultural backgrounds, careers and age of the residents of the Greater Sudbury Area.

Due to the amount of time required in the selection and training process, we ask all members to commit to a minimum of three events per month, including a monthly meeting. Auxiliary members must be available for and successfully complete a one week training program as well as participate in annual training days once an active member of the Auxiliary Unit.

GSPS Community Representative

Other Duties

Volunteer is responsible for clearing tables of used cards and garbage, calling back a winner (paper or Geiko machine), customer service and of course, a smile!  

Online training is required and provided by Delta Bingo.  Dress attire includes black pants, closed toe shoewear and a collared Cinefest polo shirt.  The shirt is provided by Cinefest.

Volunteer hours are from 12:30 - 2:30 (Mondays). There are five late night bingo sessions from 10:30 pm. - 12:30.  

We are looking for individuals who can make that strong commitment.  We have sessions in July, August, October, December, February and March 2023.  

You can volunteer with the Sudbury Workers Centre in a variety of ways:

Join the action in any form to add support, complete small assignments, or stay connected on the many ways to get involved!

Join our All Action Workers Meetings Monthly On The Second Wednesday! https://zoom.us/j/98069297404

Play a vital role with the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra by becoming a Bingo Volunteer.

The SSO is seeking enthusiastic Charity Bingo Volunteers to represent the organization and to provide a positive customer experience to Bingo players.

Proceeds from this fundraising source go towards the SSO’s associated concert and other operating expenses. The SSO raises close to $10,000 each year from Bingos and we are always seeking volunteers to join our dynamic team.

Performing duties include

If you require further information on this volunteer position or would like to sign up as a bingo volunteer please contact our office via

Email: info@sudburysymphony.com

Phone: (705) 673.1280

For more information on Bingo Volunteering please visit our website link:http://sudburysymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/bingo-volunteer-responsibilities.pdf

ABOUT DELTA BINGO AND GAMING

Delta Bingo provides a fun and exciting service to its respective community and in turn net proceeds from Bingo gaming supports local not-for-profit, charitable organizations.

When you play at Delta Bingo you are also helping to assist charities with much needed funding in a unique way. Delta provides a fun and exciting service in the community and in turn net proceeds from bingo gaming supports local not-for-profit and charitable organizations.

There are two bingo locations in the Greater Sudbury area; one in Val Caron and another located off of Notre Dame Avenue in Sudbury. Staff are always friendly, helpful, organized and efficient which in turn creates an atmosphere that one looks forward to coming back to.

Delta Bingo and Gaming had recently shut its doors to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but with restrictions being lifted gradually, Delta is able to bring Bingo back to the community and will allow volunteers to return in the upcoming new year.

The Sudbury Symphony Orchestra graciously thanks Delta Bingo and Gaming for their continued support as our Community Funding partner.

For more information on Delta Bingo Sudbury:

https://deltabingo.com/our-locations/sudbury/jackpots/

Special O Sudbury is looking for energetic volunteers to work our monthly Bingos 

These Volunteers must do a free online training prior to working

https://www.charitablegaming.com/volunteer-training

ALL volunteers must be 18+, social, outgoing, helpful

Our Bingo dates are as follows:

Saturday May 7, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday May 14, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday May 28, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday July 16, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday July 23, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday August 6, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday August 20, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday September 10, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday September 17, 2022 2:30 PM

Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:30 PM

Saturday December 3, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday December 17, 2022 2:30 PM

Saturday January 7, 2023 2:30 PM

Saturday January 14, 2023 2:30 PM

Saturday January 21, 2023 2:30 PM

GOAL:

Becoming a volunteer driver with the Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin  has a meaningful and positive impact on our community. We are currently in need of people like you who want to make a difference. Apply today or share this information with someone you know to help us create positive futures for the children and youth in our community.

Volunteers enrich and enhance the services we provide by working collaboratively with staff, foster parents and other volunteers. Volunteers often gain a sense of self-fulfillment knowing the positive impact they have on the lives of children, youth and families in our community.

At Sudbury CAS we are committed to creating a positive and anti-oppressive space where everyone is valued and respected.  We are also committed to delivering services, in ways, actions and languages that are respectful, accessible and relevant to all of members of our community regardless of race, ancestry, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, same-sex partnership status, disability or financial means.

DUTIES:

TIME COMMITMENT:

We appreciate your time and commitment to being a volunteer. That’s why we let you customize your schedule to best suit your availability. During the application process, we will ask that you fill out your desired assignments, and your preferred times to provide transportation services.  We are always looking for individuals who are committed to long term volunteering and who are dependable, punctual, and responsible. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

ORIENTATION AND TRAINING:

Before starting your journey as a volunteer driver, our Agency will provide you with Car Seat Training.  Further, the below training sessions are mandatory as part of becoming a volunteer driver:

Although not every one of the abovementioned training sessions need to be completed prior to the commencement of providing transportation services, it is encouraged that you participate in the earliest available sessions after you start.  Our Learning department is able to provide a training calendar indicating the dates that these sessions will be offered.

PERSONAL BENEFITS:

EXPENSES:

Our Agency compensates volunteer drivers at a rate of $0.52/KM.  Further, in the event that travel outside of the district is required, volunteer drivers will qualify for certain expenses being reimbursed as per our Employee Travel Expenses Policy.  This policy will be made available to you as a volunteer driver.

SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT:

The volunteer driver will report to the HR Coordinator, as well as the applicable service supervisor.  These individuals will be available to provide supervision and support to volunteers where required.  Volunteer drivers will also have access to our building services team assistant for any immediate questions.  We will gladly provide support to our volunteers whenever it is requested.

SCREENING PROCESS:

Our Agency follows the below screening process for individuals who want to join us in the capacity of volunteer driver.  Further, we will gladly answer any questions that you may have regarding the screening process at the application stage.

Once the above process is complete, we will move forward to the onboarding process, which requires volunteer drivers to sign the required Agency forms, and review relevant policies.

All things considered, we are currently in need of people like you who want to make a positive difference. Apply today or share this information with someone you know to help us create positive futures for the children, youth and families in our community.

Share your tips and experiences to help inspire others as we learn to live more sustainably together.  

Share a monthly tip in our Climate Action Greater Sudbury Facebook group,

OR share your story for our 'local actions' webpage.

We are looking for relatable and accessible actions, that make a difference, are affordable, and are socially responsible.

We are looking for a diversity of volunteers, with a variety of lived experience and life circumstances, wherever they are on their journey to live more sustainably.

Potential topics include:

Across Ontario there are 3.3 million caregivers – ordinary people including children and youth who are caring for family members, partners, friends and neighbours, who have physical and/or mental health challenges. These caregivers deliver roughly three quarters of all patient care, including personal, emotional and often medical care. Caregivers are the single most valuable resource to our health care system, our communities and our society at large.

Mentoring is a method of passing on lived experiences to support another caregiver in an empowering and meaningful way. Anyone who has been a caregiver will know that the caregiving role presents many challenges. These challenges will be different for every caregiver and from time to time support will be needed. 

Why Are Caregivers Looking for Support from a Peer Mentor?

A caregiver may look to another caregiver for support with:
• Social isolation
• Emotional challenges
• Developing coping strategies
• Access to information
• Speaking to someone who understands what it is like to be a caregiver
• Validation of the frustrations they are experiencing
• Thinking about their own hopes, needs and aspirations
• Speaking to someone outside their normal circle of friends and family
• Overcoming guilt
• An opportunity to air feelings in a safe environment

A Peer Mentor has a wealth of experience and knowledge which can help another caregiver with the challenges of their caregiving situation. Caregivers share a common identity and can create a bond through sharing their experiences.

A trained Peer Mentor will be able to:
• ‘Just be there’/Listen
• Provide encouragement, support and acceptance
• Acknowledge a caregiver’s strengths
• Share lived experience and give real life examples
• Discuss a caregiver’s wellbeing
• Provide support with developing coping strategies
• Provide relevant information
• Provide support to set goals the caregiver identifies
• Celebrate any goals the caregiver achieves
• Be someone for a caregiver to bounce ideas off

Sign up to become an OCO Peer Mentor and help other caregivers as they navigate their journey, today!

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/volunteerwithoco
French: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/benevoleavecosano

For more information about this opportunity, please consult the OCO Peer Mentor FAQ page.

Positions: Wildlife Care Volunteer
Organization: Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre
Location: Val Caron/ Sudbury, Ontario
Type: volunteer/unpaid

The Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre (TPWC) is a small but dynamic rehabilitation center that admits orphaned and injured small mammals, a wide variety of birds with a specialty in reptiles. In 2021, we accepted over 800 wildlife animals in need of care from across Northern Ontario. Our center is located on a 40-acre property in a scenic rural valley 20 minutes north of Sudbury, Ontario. It is our mission to provide quality care for wildlife in need with the goal of releasing healthy individuals back to the wild. Also important is educating the public on how to handle various wildlife situations and strategies to co-exist with our wild neighbors.

Volunteer Description:

The TPWC is entirely run by volunteers.  We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with daily animal care activities including feeding animals from infant to adult, maintaining detailed animal records, preparing a wide variety of species ‘specific diets, daily cleaning and maintaining of animal habitats, and participating in rescues and releases. General cleaning is critical which includes laundry, sweeping/moping floors, washing dishes, disinfecting surface areas, and general cleanliness of work areas.

Volunteer shifts are currently 4 hours in length and are available 7 days a week, starting between 9 am and 5 pm.  We ask that volunteers commit to at least one shift per week.

Qualifications:

How to Contact/Apply:

Please complete the TPWC volunteer application: https://www.turtlepondwc.com/volunteer

After completing the application you will be contacted and orientation will be scheduled. 

Special Olympics Ontario - Sudbury is currently accepting applications for multiple executive and team roles. If you are interested in learning more, consider responding to this need or emailing the SOO-Sudbury Community Coordinator @ sudbury.communitycoordinator@specialolympicsontario.ca. It is the discretion of the Community Coordinator to appoint a suitable Member to replace another Member when deemed necessary.

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall:

1. Keep a record of the financial activities of the SOO- Sudbury Community Council and its associated Sport Club programs;

2. Produce a written statement of account for all meetings;

3. Pay the invoices related to the SOO- Sudbury Community Council and its associated programs;

4. Prepare and present to the AMM a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, using information provided by the Sport Club Head Coaches;

5. Submit GST rebate claims to SOO on a quarterly basis;

6. Be entrusted as one of the signing officers; and

7. Work with the City of Sudbury to organize permits.

 
Secretary

The Secretary shall:

1. Record, distribute, and keep the minutes of all Executive and SOO- Sudbury Community Council meetings;

2. Conduct the correspondence of the SOO- Sudbury Community Council;

3. Maintain a file of all correspondence for business conducted with the SOO- Sudbury Community Council members;

4. At Executive and SOO- Sudbury Community Council meetings, present and read all correspondence received; and

5. Issue notices of meeting with agendas.

 
At the present time, all meetings are virtual and occur once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

If interested in these positions, volunteers must:
a) Submit a current police check no older than 5 months
b) Register online with Special Olympics Ontario
c) Be fully vaccinated, and
d) Supply 2 references

All positions have a two year commitment mandate.

Special Olympics Ontario - Sudbury is currently accepting applications for a variety of team positions. If you are interested in learning more, consider responding to this need or emailing the SOO-Sudbury Community Coordinator @ sudbury.communitycoordinator@specialolympicsontario.ca. It is the discretion of the Community Coordinator to appoint a suitable Member to replace another Member when deemed necessary.

Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator shall:

1. Develop a list of prospective coaches and volunteers;

2. Develop and keep-up-to date an accurate SOO- Sudbury Community Council contact list. This list will be brought to each meeting and distributed to Executive members, Coordinators and Sport Club Head Coaches as significant changes occur;

3. Keep a list of Volunteer Members and their NCCP certification;

4. Present a written report at each monthly SOO- Sudbury Community Council meeting; and

5. Attend all SOO- Sudbury Community Council meetings.

Fundraising Coordinator

The Fundraising Coordinator shall:

1. In association with all Executive and Coordinator members, develop a fundraising plan to adequately meet the financial needs of the SOO- Sudbury Community Council and its Sport Club programs;

2. Develop strategies and resources to enable the goals in the fundraising plan to be met (for example, grant applications, in-kind donations, service club solicitations);

3. Attend all SOO- Sudbury Community Council meetings; and

4. Prepare and submit a written a monthly report.

The Public Relations Coordinator

The Public Relations Coordinator shall:

1. Act as a representative of and spokesperson for the SOO- Sudbury Community Council with local media and throughout the area; 

3. Administer the development of and changes to the SOO- Sudbury Web Site;

4. Attend all SOO- Sudbury Community Council meetings; and

5. Prepare and submit a written monthly report

Bingo Coordinator 

The Bingo Coordinator shall:

1. Oversee Bingo events at Delta Bingo.

2. Manage volunteer coordination for Bingo events

3. Ensure volunteers assisting at the events are responsible

4. Report to the Community Coordinator

** Worth noting, the Bingo Coordinator is not required to provide a police record check

At the present time, all meetings are virtual and occur once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

If interested in these positions, volunteers must:

a) Submit a current police check no older than 5 months
b) Register online with Special Olympics Ontario
c) Be fully vaccinated, and
d) Supply 2 references

All positions have a two year commitment mandate.

The Breakfast Club is a take-out service open from 8:30-10:00 a.m.

The meal consists of a bowl of cereal, bottle of milk, an orange, a spoon and whatever else that has been donated such a puddings, apple sauce, porridge packages, raisins, etc. If we run out of oranges, i buy bananas! One of our volunteers has become famous for her banana bread!

-we prep the meal in the morning or the day before

-we also serve a really hot cup of coffee and bottles of water

-clients come for the meal but usually stick around for the company and conversations

-we have been averaging about 40 meals each morning with numbers increasing as the month nears the end.

-we like to have 2 volunteers for this service daily however, we run 7 days a week

We are a place for the homeless and less fortune who are able to receive a free light meal, refreshment and  snacks as well as be entertained while coming inside to a safe place.

We serve sandwiches, soup, beans and wieners or whatever else has been donated such as crackers and cheese, mini pizzas, salads, various fruits, many types of cookies and cake. Some volunteers make cakes cookies, jello and we are always busy prepping.

-Coffee, tea, water; sometimes protein drinks, pop or juice is served

-clients are welcome to come inside, have their light meal, listen to music and we usually put o a movie on a large screen.

-we have a chance to talk to clients but many come to rest and feel safe.  A place to cool off in the summer and stay warm the other months.

-ideally, we would like to have 3 volunteers for every Shelter shift as usually someone is busy prepping, on serving, the other watching everything and one in the hall.

We practice Covid rules" wearing masks, social distancing and hand sanitizing.

we are also always cleaning, sanitizing and making sure that everyone is okay.

The Food Bank is held twice a month, usually every second Wednesday.

We serve an average of 40 families each time we're open.  Each client is only able to access the bank once a month.

Volunteers usually come in on the Tuesday prior to prep the bags of groceries

They also come early on the Wednesday morning to set up the hall and prepare the fresh produce, egg, bread, meat and milk products.

Each shift requires at least 5 volunteers.

Clients are allowed in the hall up to our capacity according to Covid rules.

We really have a lot of different things that we do such as picking up donations, moving boxes of food, lots of boxes of items need to be shelved.

UPDATE: Meals on Wheels is in desperate need of volunteers to help service their clients with nutritious meals. These individuals may not be able to leave their homes due to COVID-19 (isolated, physical limitations, etc.). If you are interested in helping, please contact them directly. 

Meals On Wheels (Sudbury) is a community-focused organization embracing volunteerism in the provision of nutritious meals and services. All the meals are delivered within the community by dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers enjoy being part of delivering healthy, hot meals to clients and ensuring that everyone is having a great day.

Volunteer Delivery Drivers support both hot and frozen meal programs by delivering meals directly to our client’s homes.

Roles and Responsibilities

 - Meal delivery occurs between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm, Monday-Friday (most routes do not take the full 2.5h to deliver)

 - Volunteers meet at our office (1127 Bancroft Drive) at 10:15 am on the day of their scheduled delivery

 - Volunteers will receive their route list, complete with client name, address and general driving directions.

 - There is a maximum of 18 meals per route, although the average meal count is 14 meals/route.

** As the coordinator, I make every attempt to assign our Volunteers to a route in an area they feel the most comfortable driving, i.e., know the area. I also try to my best to keep the Volunteers on that specific route to becoming familiar with the clients.

Qualifications

 - All Meals On Wheels (Sudbury) volunteers will complete an interview to determine their interests and best suitable position.

 - Must possess a valid driver's license and have a reliable, insured vehicle

 - Must pass a screening process which includes a Vulnerable Sector Check 

Meals On Wheels (Sudbury) policy states that Volunteers must offer their time at least once per month, to remain as a registered volunteer. However, we do understand that vacations and life events may interrupt scheduling. As well our policies insist that all Volunteers receive proper training in meal delivery, Agency processes, and client privacy before going on delivery.

What we do for you

 - Gain valuable work experience

 - Give back to the community

 - Make a positive difference

 - Develop new skills

 - Network and meet new people

 - Enrich your life

Help us help them; volunteer for Meals on Wheels! You are not only delivering a meal; you're providing a smile!

**Interested volunteers should respond to this ad, or visit out website to complete an application. The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you as soon as possible! 

Thank you!

Meals On Wheels (Sudbury) is a non-profit organization providing nutritious meals to seniors and other vulnerable populations in the Greater Sudbury community. We are a community-focussed organization embracing volunteerism in the provision of nutritious meals and services.

We have 50 years of experience serving the needs of the City of Greater Sudbury and its outlying communities. Our Agency operates an extensive meal delivery service aimed at encouraging self-sufficiency for a wide cross-section of our community. We are always evolving, with our most recent project being the implementation of making our own frozen meals to better serve our community.

This meaningful Board of Director opportunity will appeal to those interested in the stewardship of a caring and vibrant community-focused organization where programs offered are accessible, for a minimal cost. In our evolution, we are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and socially-conscience team player. At this time the Board is particularly interested in candidates having a professional background in Information Technology, Law, or Media Relations.

The appointment to the Board is for a 3-year term with a commitment of approximately 2 hours a month, plus sub-committee work. The Board regularly meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month, with a break over the summer months.

Each member must:

- Sign a Confidentiality Agreement
- Sign a Code of Conduct agreement
- Sign a a Conflict-of-Interest Statement
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Support the mission and mandate of Meals On Wheels (Sudbury), and
- Undergo a criminal reference check.

It is an expectation that Board of Directors participate in Meals On Wheels (Sudbury) community engagement events as well as one hot meal shift per month (when available).

If you think this is the right fit for you, please submit a resume and statement of interest in confidence to Shannon.ketchabaw@sudburymeals.org.

Overall Purpose

The treasurer will oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organization. 

Main Responsibilities

If you are interested in joining the NLFB Board of Directors, please email resume to director@nlfb.ca.

Service Name: Prayer and Spiritual Reflection - Open Chapel, Mondays

Location: St. Joseph's Villa Chapel

When: Beginning with setup and portering for 10:30 am -11:55 am cleanup. 

Volunteer Role: Set-up  in the Chapel, portering residents to and from chapel, assist those in need with prayer, clean up.

Procedure/Description:

Program Name: Weekend Patient Restorative Activities Program

Program description: Assisting a volunteer led patient activities program with game set up, positively engaging with patients for their involvement and attendance, assisting those requiring portering/accompaniment or encouragement to attend, and those identified requiring assistance during game times to participate, clean up and assist those requiring to return back to their rooms with portering/accompaniment. 

Where and When: Saturdays - 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Volunteer Role: Preparations, set up, portering patients to and from activities as well as clean up where needed.

Goal:   To assist in sustaining the rehabilitative outcome achieved from the inpatient rehabilitation program by maintaining regained strength and independence throughout the patient’s admission.

Objective:

To contribute to continuous quality improvement within the rehabilitation program by collecting feedback from persons served.

Procedure/Description:

Instructional Guidelines on the program, including how to safely walk with a patient.  Emphasis will be placed on the availability of nursing staff should the volunteer encounter any issues related to the patient in our care as a measure of urgency or immediate follow up required during program hours.  Any other program questions can be directed to the VC via email, phone extension, or in person at any time.

Patients approved for appropriateness in this program will be engaged by a trained ‘Up and Move! Walking Program’ volunteer to be engaged and inspired to get Up and Moving, as part of maintaining active healthy well-being after discharge, maintaining strength ongoing as part of preventing falls/injury/further hospitalization.  In this program, the patient could be engaged to: walk down the hall to the dining room, to the healing garden, to their feet to explore the activities and on goings of the daily life of the site, to visit other sections of the site they have not yet seen, explore in building, potentially visit and meet other patients.

Update the tracking sheet as patients are discharged from the program/facility.

* In order to determine which patients to walk with, follow these directions:

- Patients who have been walked on prior days of the week will be highlighted in green.

- Patients who have refused to walk on prior days of the week will be highlighted in red.

- Patient who were not available will be highlighted in grey.

- Patients who were not walked (i.e. due to time restrictions) will be left blank/white.

* When coming in for your shift, begin with patients who have not been walked. Then proceed with the other patients.

Risk Management: Low Risk

Evaluation: 

Please contact Tanya anne for more information at tanneball@sjsudbury.com

Service Name: Assistance on External Healthcare Appointments

Where a resident/patient may have no representative(s), AND, is unable to pay for a private caregiving agency, a referral may be made to Volunteer Services requesting a volunteer to accompany a resident/patient requiring accompaniment.

When: As required

Where: Various external locations for appointments such as; hospital, dental, vision, hearing, clinics, etc. 

Procedure/description:

Volunteers may sign up to be on a call list within the Volunteer Services office to pick up occasional calls inquiring availability to support accompaniment for residents/patients who have no alternative support on occasional community healthcare appointments.  Transportation and appointment details are arranged prior to appointment time.  Volunteer are requested to accompany residents/patients to assist with portering, to stay with the resident/patient during the appointment, and safe return with the resident/patient via handi-transit or other arranged mobility transportation specific to the unique needs of the resident/patient.

Please note: Volunteer referrals are not received if the resident/patient is exhibiting high responsive behaviours that could put both the resident/patient and the volunteer at risk, requires feeding, administration of medication; toileting and/or transfers as required for the patient’s need through the duration of the appointment time.

Program Name:  Feeding Assistance Program

Goal:     To ensure residents meet their physiological needs of nutritional intake and are provided with a dignified, pleasant social dining experience in their provision of care in body, mind and spirit. 

Objective: 

To maximize independence with queuing and physical assistance with utensils and self-feeding

To engage a calm and therapeutic social environment that assists to decrease anxiety and reduce agitation

To encourage a pleasant social interaction and conversation

To ensure optimal nutritional intake.

Background

Malnutrition and dehydration are prevalent in residents residing in long term care and are associated with higher rates of complications. Many residents experience gross and/or fine motor impairment, swallowing difficulties, disorientation and confusion, and poor appetite, all of which impact on nutritional intake.

Feeding assistance has traditionally been the role of nursing staff (RNs, RPNs, PCAs), however with an ageing and more complex population there are challenges in socializing and feeding the growing number of nutritionally vulnerable people. Studies have shown that dietary intakes increase when volunteers are available to complement the efforts of nursing staff in this area.

Volunteers assist residents who are unable to independently feed themselves in order to improve dietary intake. In addition, there are other activities listed below that volunteers may assist with which benefit the overall quality of life and environment of residents and staff environment during mealtimes.

The Feeding Assistance Training Session provided to volunteers upon initial entry into Volunteer Program includes an overview of:

Where:  St. Joseph’s Villa Dining Rooms in the resident assigned neighborhood as scheduled through the Volunteer Coordinator.

When:  Scheduled mealtimes which are: Breakfast 8:30 a.m., Lunch 12:00 p.m., and Dinner 5:00 p.m.

REFERENCES

Chang C Wyckle M, Madigan E (2006). The effect of a feeding skills training program for nursing assistants who feed dementia patients in Taiwanese nursing homes. Geriatric Nursing.

Division of Quality Assurance. (2009) Wisconsin Feeding Assistant Training Curriculum. Department of Health Services, State of Wisconsin.

Walton K, Williams P, Bracks J et al. (2008). A volunteer feeding assistance program can improve dietary intakes of elderly patients--a pilot study. Appetite.

Service Name: Assistance to Hair Salon Services

When: 1 weekly shift per week on either: Wednesdays or Thursdays from 9:30am-12:00pm or bi-weekly Tuesdays from 9:30am- 1:30pm

Goal/Benefits of this service include:

Procedure/Description:

Knocking on resident/patient door listed as for appointment date, offer assistance with portering or accompaniment with those residents/patients to and from, as well throughout: awaiting their appointments, to provide a supportive, therapeutic, healing environment and opportunity for socialization, as well as  queuing with those experiencing cognitive impairment(s).

Objective:
 -To provide engaging experiences that promote increasing sense of self-esteem, positive self-image and personal self-worth
 -To engage residents/patients in a calm and relaxing environment that promote sensory stimulation
 -To incorporate support to services that meet with unique resident/patient needs, alleviate and decrease isolation, depression and decline and reduce the desire to become withdrawn
 -To offer opportunities to be out and engaged within one’s own community in a unique social environment with support.

Observation:   Provide prompting/cuing when necessary.

Service Name: Hand Hygiene Observer and Promotion Program

When: Flexible timing within the month to suit your schedule.

Procedure/Description: Hand Hygiene visits needed to help continue to maintain the importance of hand hygiene within a resident/patient caregiver setting in the promotion of proper hand hygiene practices. Proper hand hygiene protects residents/patients and care providers by reducing the spread of infections and preventing deaths.

Training is provided to overview:

Goal:   To assess the durability of the outcomes achieved from the comprehensive integrated inpatient rehabilitation program received at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre.

Objective:

To identify patient outcomes measures on an ongoing basis.

Procedure/Description:

Service Name: Roman Catholic Mass, Fridays

Location: SJCCC - 1st Floor Dining Room

When: Mass begins at 2:00 pm.  Volunteers are required  weekly for 1:30pm set up, patient engagement and portering up to - 3:00 pm clean up.

Volunteers are needed to assist with following routine weekly process:

or: