Program Volunteer   Simcoe County 
Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Collingwood

Assist staff to deliver various programs such as crafts, bingo, outings and trips for adults with diverse disabilities. Please note - due to COVID, we have transitioned all in-person programs to virtual activities. When it is safe to do so, we will return to in-person programs at our Centre but at a reduced capacity. We will introduce a hybrid approach that involves in-person and virtual.

    For now, we require volunteers to do:
  • Telephone check-ins with our Consumers
  • Organizational/administrative assistance for our Connecting with Seniors program
  • Opportunity to do crafting or recipe videos for our social media outlets
  • Other opportunities that can be done safely from home.
Special Olympics Midland Volunteer   Simcoe County 
Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario
Simcoe North

Volunteers act as coaches in weekly sport training sessions, working with athletes with an intellectual disability in a variety of sports such as Floor Hockey, 5-Pin Bowling, Curling, Softball, Snowshoeing, Bocce, Pickleball and more! 
 
Other volunteer positions include administrative roles on community councils (fundraising, secretary, public relations, etc.).

Special Olympics Orillia Volunteers   Simcoe County 
Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario
Orillia

Volunteers are always needed to help with our current sports being offered: soccer, bowling, track & field, figure skating, swimming, t-ball, softball, floor hockey and golf. Please contact for information.

Special Olympics South Simcoe Volunteer   Simcoe County 
Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario
Alliston & Angus
      We have three roles to choose from:

Coach

    • Assisting in coaching a specific sport to Athletes/Players with intellectual disabilities in softball, basketball, bocce and 5-pin bowling; more sports are available depending on volunteer interest!

Team Manager

    • Communicating to participants, registering players & teams for tournaments, equipment coordination

Council Administration

  • Leading the community in a variety of tasks (registrar, volunteer coordinator, fundraising, etc.)
Coach   Simcoe County 
South Simcoe Dufferin Track and Field Club
Simcoe County

Coaching various track and field events:  i.e. sprint/hurdles; mid-distance, jumps

Buddy   Simcoe County 
E3 Community Services, Collingwood - Pretty River Pkwy N
Collingwood

Providing companionship to Individuals with development disabilities. Going for walks/outings, playing games, listening to music, sharing interests.

Ski and Snowboard Instructors and Assistants, Support Help Volunteers   Bruce County  Grey County  Muskoka District  Simcoe County 
Ontario Track 3 Adaptive Sports Association
Collingwood and Kimberly

Instruct or assist athletes with varying disabilities to ski or snowboard, we dedicate two instructors to an athlete. No special certification is required. Track3 provides training for all instructors. You must be able to communicate effectively, the ability to ski or snowboard in control and have patience and understanding of our athletes' needs. The minimum age for instructors is 17, the minimum age for assistants is 14.

Volunteer Staff to help with kids Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) - half day camp for children registered in Grade 1-6 as of Sept. 2024   Simcoe County 
Salvation Army Barrie, Barrie - Lillian Cres, Community Church
The Salvation Army Barrie Church 151 Lillian Cres, Barrie, ON L4N 5H7

Be a team leader to take group of children around to various activities at VBC - half day 9am to 1pm - August 12-16 2024.

CLASS Volunteer   Simcoe County 
Community Living Association for South Simcoe
Alliston or Bradford
CLASS has varied volunteer opportunities! From being a buddy to one of our exceptional individuals to assisting with fundraising events. All volunteer opportunities provide a flexible schedule to always meet your needs and availability.  
 
Excellent source of social services experience for students or adults who wish to enter the developmental field! 
 
Must provide a completed Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Person's Check.
SMART Fitness Leaders in Grey Bruce   Bruce County  Grey County 
VON Canada, Ontario Branch
Grey and Bruce Counties - Various Locations

Make a difference in your community by becoming a VON SMART® Exercise and Falls Prevention program volunteer! 
The goal of VON’s SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Falls Prevention program is to enable adults 55+ to maintain independence, improve quality of life and to ultimately promote healthy aging. This functional exercise program can be found in various communities throughout Grey-Bruce. 
 
VON SMART and Falls Prevention classes are led by volunteers who VON trains (2 days of practical plus the theory) and certify. Weekly we offer over 50 Level 1 and Level 2 classes in Grey Bruce with over 1,000 participants! We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 hours a week (one class) but have flexible schedules for those who are away for long periods of time. We are looking for volunteer instructors for both levels of classes.

Coach, Assistant Soccer Coach, Executive, Referee   Simcoe County 
North Simcoe Soccer Club
Midland
Assist the North Simcoe Youth Spring Soccer Association with coaching of soccer teams! Soccer Executives are needed to get the soccer season up and running and to oversee the organizational activities.
SMART Volunteer Fitness Instructor   Simcoe County 
VON Canada, Barrie - Lakeshore Dr, SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes
Barrie, Innisfil, Midhurst

Volunteers will lead a gentle functional fitness program designed for community members aged 55+.

    The purpose of the program is to:
  • Increase and maintain strength, coordination, balance and flexibility
  • Improve health and energy
  • Improve mobility and independence
  • Prevent falls and decrease falls risk
  • Meet new people and socialize
On-Site Volunteers for adaptive paddling sessions and Off-Site Volunteers for Office Administration   Simcoe County 
Abilities In Motion
Alliston

On-site Volunteer at Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Alliston

    • Help people with disabilities kayak and canoe
    • Check paperwork, PFDs and other equipment
    • If volunteer wishes to assist on water we will train canoe or kayak for a small fee, adaptive training is free

Off-site Volunteer

  • Help with office administration including record keeping, spreadsheets, grant writing, Board of Directors
Big Brother   Northumberland County 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
Northumberland County
  • Be a mentor to a Little Brother
  • Spend 2-4 hours each week having fun, experiencing life through a child's eyes again
  • Develop a one-to-one friendship with a boy
Companion   Grey County  Simcoe County 
Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Collingwood
  • Provide weekly companionship to client of Breaking Down Barriers.
  • Assist with activities like arts & crafts, cooking, scrapbooking, weaving and Friendship Café
  • Meet for conversation, maybe go for an outing and just be a friendly face to someone who may otherwise be isolated.
Special Needs Hockey Program Volunteer   Peterborough County 
Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program
Peterborough and surrounding five counties

Mature Adult Volunteers will assist players on the ice, supporting our Qualified, Certified coaching staff.

Health and Wellness Coordinator   Simcoe County 
Imani's Place Foundation
Alliston
       

 

    • Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
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    • Designing, Planning and Implementing the Health Promotion Campaigns within the house and/or community 
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    • Have a clear understanding of the traumatic effects of domestic violence and/or human trafficking on an individual 
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    • Listen to clients to assess their needs and recommend resources to meet those needs 
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    • Assist in monitoring the physical and mental health of the clients 
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    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
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    • Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 
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    • Deliver to a high standard, in pften challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally and are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 
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    • You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's missions and values
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Human Resource Specialist   Simcoe County 
Imani's Place Foundation
Alliston

Integral part of ensuring that staff and volunteers are looked after in a professional and open way. The HR Specialist will act as a catalyst when handling disputes and ensuring that policies and legislation are being followed. Working collaboratively with other members of the team, the HR Specialist will work toward the following as a volunteer: 

  • Demonstrated experience required (paid or volunteer) 
  • Have a clear understanding of domestic violence, human trafficking and associated trauma 
  • CHRP designate is an asset 
  • Solid understanding of labour legislation and employee recruitment 
  • Maintaining updated employee and volunteer records 
  • Support the staff culture 
  • Working with staff and volunteers to ensure that policy is being interpreted and executed in the manner for which it was intended 
  • Able to manage and implement conflict resolution practices where required 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision 
  • Share our passion and dedication to making a real difference in the lives of women (particularly BIPOC women) who have experienced trauma through domestic violence and/or human trafficking 
  • Deliver to a high standard in often challenging circumstances, both ethically and professionally are able to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse organization 
  • You will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and values
Board Member   Grey County 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce
Owen Sound

The board will continuously monitor the organization’s programs and activities to be sure they are aligned with the mission to achieve short-term goals and long-term purpose. They will exercise fiduciary responsibility to obtain and appropriately use resources required to carry out the organization’s mission.

Horse Leaders, Horse Sidewalkers   Bruce County 
Pegasus Riding Association Nurturing Challenged Equestrians (PRANCE)
Port Elgin
  • Leading horses for challenged equestrians
  • Sidewalking with those clients who may need some extra support
  • Volunteers also required during summer camps and March break for tasks mentioned and other activities such as crafts
Volunteer / Coach Barrie & Area   Simcoe County 
Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario, Barrie - No Physical Address, Special Olympics Ontario - Barrie Chapter
Variable

Volunteers act as coaches in weekly sport training sessions, working with athletes with an intellectual disability in a variety of sports. Other positions include administrative roles on community council (fundraising, secretary, public relations, etc.). If we host competitions, day-of event volunteers are also required. SOO-Barrie offers 14 Olympic-type sports.

Big Bunch Co-Leader   
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes - Haliburton
Community
Help develop and provide activities to a group of up to 8 children for one a day a week during a 7 week period over the summer. You will work closely with the summer student to provide some interactive opportunities to children.
Cycle for Sight Event Support   Simcoe County 
Foundation Fighting Blindness, Simcoe County, Ride for Sight
Alliston, Ontario

Recruitment Volunteers  This role will focus on recruiting, retaining, and renewing participants.

Duties include:

Marketing and communications:

  • Website
  • Emails
  • Phone calls
  • Text messages
  •  Social media i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Strava

Launch and / or VIP parties (in-person or virtual)

Team Captain VIP program

Spokespeople i.e. athletes and people affected by vision loss

Fundraising Volunteers This role will focus on making fundraising easier for participants and increasing funds raised by participants.

Duties include:

Participant fundraising portal

Marketing and communications:

  • Emails
  • Phone calls
  • Text messages

Top Fundraiser VIP program:

  • Fundraising toolkit i.e. tips, email templates
  • Incentive prizes and awards
  • Sponsorship

Event Day Logistics This role will focus on event day logistics and ensuring that we provide participants with a premier event experience.

Duties include:

  • Venue selection
  • Route, rest stops, and rider chip tracking system
  • Jersey design
  • Volunteers
  • Start line experience
  • Finish line experience
  • Securing auction and gift bag items (if applicable)
General Volunteer or Volunteer Coach   Simcoe County 
Barrie Soccer Club
Barrie
  • Help our youth foster a lifelong love for the game
  • Recreational and competitive opportunities available
June Volunteers and Queer Volunteer or Allies all year   Simcoe County 
Barrie Pride
No office or home at this time

To Advocate Educate and Celebrate on behalf of the 2SLGBTAI plus community. 

On Ice Hockey Assistant   Northumberland County 
Northumberland Bulldogs, Special Needs Hockey Program
    • Helping with hockey skills development including - skating, passing, shooting and all hockey related skills
    • Assisting with putting on hockey equipment before game and removing after game
    • Without extra support these hockey players with special needs would not be able to learn to play or participate in hockey
Physical Fitness & Exercise Facilitator   Simcoe County 
South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre, Wasaga Beach, Volunteer Opportunities

Do you have a passion for health and fitness and like leading groups? The Physical Fitness & Exercise Facilitator will provide a leadership role while offering a gentle fitness program that promotes:

  • improved energy and health
  • improved mobility and independence
  • decrease in fall risks
  • contributing to your community
  • maintaining strength and coordination
Therapeutic Riding Horse Leaders & Helpers   Simcoe County 
Simcoe Therapeutic & Assisted Riding School (STARS)
1025 Line 5 North, Oro-Medonte

All ages and experience levels welcomed. Main activities: 

  • Walking, lots of walking in indoor 60'x120' (20x40m) arena or outdoor (30 x 70m) or wooded trails...up to 2kms/hour
  • Grooming and getting horses ready, we will train on this
  • Leading or walking with a horse with rider onboard, we will train for this
  • Working with riders on the autism spectrum or with a physical disability 
  • Mostly early evening hours; some daytime hours may be available
  • 2 hour commitment 
Volunteer   
Community Living South Huron
Dashwood

Support individuals with intellectual impairments by taking them to and from jobs. Monitoring them on a job once they have been trained. Reading with a group of people, assisting on outings swimming etc.