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

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:

Willing to learn and adhere to all policies, procedures and protocols. Be able to perform physically demanding and often repetitive tasks in all kinds of weather. Must be at least 16 years of age. Previous animal care experience not required.  Training will be provided.

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.

 

Whether you're a student or a senior, or somewhere in between, the ReStore has a volunteer opportunity for you! Fabulous at fixing? Skilled at social media? Expert with electronics? Clever with a camera? Or maybe you just want to work with a great group of people! The Sudbury ReStore needs volunteers to help customers in-store or in the backroom, to receive and repair donations. Or maybe you'd rather work behind the scenes photographing and posting products on our social media feed. Visit our website and read what our volunteers say about their experiences, and for more information about volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.  All it takes is a few hours a week to make a positive difference in people's lives. 

 

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

To oversee, and present budgets and financial statements to the board at monthly board meetings. Chairing any finance committee meetings and reporting back to the board. To ensure that proper records are kept, ensuring financial resources are spent and invested in line with the charity’s policies. Liaising with the charity’s auditors, when appropriate. Acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques (including any electronic transactions) and any applications for funds. Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects. Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organization.

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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:

Nutritional needs of residents Factors impacting appetite and intake Physical, cognitive, and perceptual deficits Strategies to assist a resident experiencing such deficits Adaptive utensils Safe feeding techniques Positioning for safe feeding Diet types and textures Roles of the RN/RPN, PCA, FSA in the dining room

 

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.

 

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

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:

Increases sense of self esteem; Creates a positive self image and; Provides time for socialization

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.

 

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