AGENCIES SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Looking for experience to show potential employers, why not get it by volunteering for local agencies that could use your help.

If you have positions available at your agency you would like listed here please e-mail them to us
or call us at (519) 371-9222.

Bruce Peninsula

Agency:

Seniors Connect

Position:

Volunteer Services for Seniors

Address:

90 Main St.
Lion's Head, ON N0H 1W0

Contact:

Valerie Martin
(519) 793-3781

Terms:

Must be reliable and have a genuine interest in seniors.

Duties:

Chesley

Agency:

Elgin Abbey (Nursing Home and Lodge)

Position:

Support Worker

Address:

380 1st Avenue North, Chesley

Contact:

Lisa Quilty (519) 363-3195

Terms:

Duties:

Volunteers are needed to assist seniors with a variety of activities and programs such as music, pastoral care, crafts, games, outings, feeding and visiting, just to name a few!

Agency:

Parkview Manor Health Care Centre

Position:

Support Worker

Address:

Box 298, Chesley

Contact:

Adelle Dawm (519) 363-2416

Terms:

Duties:

Volunteers are needed in the Activation Department to assist Seniors with a variety of activities and programs. There will be activities which suit all personal interests.

Durham

Agency:

Durham Nursery School

Position:

Nursery School Volunteer

Address:

185 George Street West, Durham

Contact:

Erika Bruggeman (519) 794-3727

Terms:

TB Skin Test required, immunization record needs to be current. Police check required.

Duties:

Assisting teacher in the Pre-School program with children ages 2 to 5. Hours to be discussed with centre.

Flesherton

Agency:

1st Flesherton Scouting

Position:

Beaver, Scout, Cub Leaders

Address:

Contact:

Bonnie Yool, Service Scouter and Leader
Phone (519) 923-2269

Terms:

Attend regular weekly meetings.

Duties:

Leaders help run programs in Flesherton. Also need secondary school students who are wanting to get their 40 hours Community Service for their diploma. Program runs from September to June.

Agency:

Flesherton Kinettes

Position:

Volunteer

Address:

Contact:

Odette Houle (519) 924-2445

Terms:

Duties:

Looking for volunteers to help with community events. Opportunities to complete volunteer hours or to become a member! We are a small group of community volunteers working to enhance the quality of life in our community by promoting service, fellowship and positive values. We support cystic fibrosis (CF) and local projects.

Grey-Bruce

Agency:

The Canadian National Institute For The Blind

Position:

Crocus Coordinators

Address:

895 3rd Ave. East
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2K6

Contact:

1-800-399-2642 or (519) 371-2721

Terms:

Enjoy telephoning and talking with people who live in your community.

Duties:

This event requires volunteers to ask businesses to circulate pre-order fax forms for flowers. The orders are faxed into the regional office in Owen Sound, and the coordinator helps us with the distribution of the flowers in the month of February - just in time for Valentine's Day! If you would like to be involved in helping to bring spring flowers into the lives of your community and help to raise money for the CNIB, we would like to hear from you!

Hanover

Agency:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hanover & District
www.bbbshanover.ca

Position:

Public Relations/Fundraising Committee Member

Address:

286 B 10th St., Hanover

Contact:

Marg Wettlaufer or Sally Kormann (519) 364-1444

Terms:

Student or adult volunteers are welcome.

Duties:

Preparation of advertising materials, articles and other related to Public Relations and Fundraising Campaigns.

Agency:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hanover & District
www.bbbshanover.ca

Position:

In-School Mentors

Address:

286 B 10th St., Hanover

Contact:

Marg Wettlaufer or Sally Kormann (519) 364-1444

Terms:

Spend one hour a week during the school year. Senior student volunteers welcome. Complete screening and training process.

Duties:

Volunteer one hour a week during the school year at the school with a child doing various activities including crafts, reading stories, playing board games and sports. Friendship based program.

Agency:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hanover & District
www.bbbshanover.ca

Position:

Board Members/Committee Members

Address:

286 B 10th St., Hanover

Contact:

Marg Wettlaufer or Sally Kormann (519) 364-1444

Terms:

Volunteer 2-3 hours per month

Duties:

Looking for community members willing to sit on the board or on planning committees.

Agency:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hanover & District
www.bbbshanover.ca

Position:

Big Brother/Sister

Address:

286 B 10th Street, Hanover - within new expanded area - West Grey, Brant & Carrick

Contact:

Marg Wettlaufer or Sally Kormann (519) 364-1444

Terms:

Volunteer 2-3 hours per week. Must be 18 years of age and complete screening and training process. A commitment of one year is requested.

Duties:

Develop a friendship with a child ages ranging from 6-16 and do fun activities together once a week.

Agency:

Bluewater Radio 91.3FM
www.bluewaterradio.ca

Position:

Volunteers for "On-Air" Positions

Address:

275 10th St., Unit 4

Contact:

Andrew McBride, Station Manager (519) 364-0200
Fax (519) 364-5175
Email: bluewaterradio@on.aibn.com

Terms:

No experience required. We will fully train you.

Duties:

Applicants must be serious, reliable, and committed. If you are given a time slot, you are expected to be there at all times. Preferably people who are interested in pursuing a career in Radio.

Agency:

Grey Bruce Eat & Learn

Position:

Breakfast Program Helper - various Grey-Bruce area schools

Address:

181-7th Street, Hanover

Contact:

Bev Gateman, Coordinator (519) 364-3770 Ext. 647

Terms:

Must commit to one hour per day (8 a.m.-9 a.m.) per week. Own transportation required.

Duties:

Assisting with Breakfast Club program in various schools in Grey-Bruce: for a school near you call Bev Gateman at 364-3770 ext. 647.
Super simple foods to prepare. Fun experience. Prepare, help serve and clean up. No heavy work. No money involved.

Agency:

Hanover Parks and Recreation
www.hanovercanada.com/PARKS/parks.htm

Position:

Children's Program Volunteer

Address:

269 7th Avenue, Hanover

Contact:

Sherri Walden (519) 364-2310 Ext. 23

Terms:

12 years of age or older, responsible, enjoys working with children, enthusiastic.

Duties:

Assist at PA Days, March Break and summer camp. Excellent chance to gain experience in a setting with children.

Agency:

Hanover Parks and Recreation
www.hanovercanada.com/PARKS/parks.htm

Position:

Aquatic Volunteer

Address:

269 7th Avenue, Hanover

Contact:

Tracy Claxton - (519) 364-2310 Ext. 28

Terms:

Completed Bronze Star or higher; 13 years of age or older; caring, responsible, enjoy working with children.

Duties:

Assist aquatic staff with lesson instruction in a team atmosphere. Commitment is for 9 weeks (2-3 hours per week)

Agency:

HARC INC.

Position:

HARC Volunteer

Address:

521 11th Avenue, Hanover

Contact:

Kathy Ackerman, Services Director (519) 364-6100

Terms:

Flexible opportunities even if you only have an hour or two. Students can volunteer on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-7 p.m. in Weekend Recreation and Leisure. Hours are varied Monday-Friday and weekends.

Duties:

To assist a staff person from HARC to provide support to adults with a developmental disability, in a Leisure/Recreation program. Volunteer positions available in vocational, recreation and leisure, residential and social night on Thursday evening. 3 locations in Hanover and 1 location in Neustadt.

Agency:

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
www.svca.on.ca

Position:

Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant

Address:

R.R. #1, Hanover

Contact:

Shannon Wood (519) 364-1255 Ext. 29

Terms:

Must be able to volunteer for full days. Transportation is required.

Duties:

If you like working with children and enjoy the outdoors, this is an excellent volunteer opportunity for you. Help teach young children about the elements of our environment. Topics vary considerably and you learn how to organize and plan an educational program geared to the outdoors.

Agency:

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
www.svca.on.ca

Position:

Assistant Event Co-ordinator - SCVA

Address:

R.R. #1, Hanover

Contact:

Shannon Wood (519) 364-1255 Ext. 29

Terms:

Duties:

Learn all about the world of special events. This volunteer position is very good for anyone who really likes to use their imagination. New ideas and developments are key to the success of any special event. Volunteers can attend meetings, contribute ideas, help with the organization, and watch it all come together.

Agency:

St. John Ambulance
www.sja.ca/english/offices/on/south_grey.asp

Position:

Therapy Dog Volunteer

Address:

Box 38, Hanover

Contact:

Judy Bentley (519) 364-7004

Terms:

Your dog needs to pass a test designed for Therapy Dogs, looking at temperament and behaviour. Vet records must be current.

Duties:

St. John Amublance is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety, and quality of life by providing first aid training and community service. As a Therapy Dog Volunteer, you visit the sick and/or elderly with your dog at local nursing homes or hospitals. Allow those you visit to benefit from the petting and love of a dog. Your dog must be well groomed with current vet records. Only 1 hour/week is required. You schedule your visits around what works best for you; however, you must maintain a regular visit at same time/day each week.

Agency:

St. John Ambulance
www.sja.ca/english/offices/on/south_grey.asp

Position:

Brigade Member

Address:

Box 38, Hanover

Contact:

Judy Bentley (519) 364-7004

Terms:

Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR, Police record check.

Duties:

St. John Ambulance is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety, and quality of life by providing first aid training and community service. A Brigade Member provides first aid services at a variety of community events. Brigade members learn first aid techniques and use these skills to help others at Fairs, Sporting events, Concerts etc. This is an opportunity to meet new people and see a variety of events. Meetings held 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Events occur across Grey-Bruce Region.

Agency:

The Village Seniors Community, Saugeen Villa

Position:

Seniors Community Volunteer

Address:

101 10th Street, Hanover, ON

Contact:

Lisa Quilty/Kim Mustard (519) 364-4320

Terms:

Volunteering is individualized based on the person's own schedule and area of interest. Times and days are flexible.

Duties:

Volunteer opportunties are endless at the Saugeen Villa.

Agency:

Walkerton Learning Centre

Position:

Adult Tutor

Address:

Hanover

Contact:

Sheryl Strong (519) 881-3858

Terms:

Volunteer two hours every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Duties:

Assist adults with educational goals. One to one instruction in a classroom setting.

Kincardine

Agency:

Community Living Kincardine and District
www.communitylivingkincardine.on.ca

Position:

Support Worker

Address:

286 Lambton Street, Kincardine

Contact:

Sandy Blackwood (519) 396-9434

Terms:

Duties:

Assisting children, youth and adults who have developmental delays to participate in community activities. It is an opportunity to build friendships and contribute to your community.

Markdale

Agency:

Canadian Red Cross

Position:

HHES Depot Coordinator

Address:

Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale Site

Contact:

Stephanie Murray, Community Services Coordinator
(519) 376-7579, Fax (519) 376-3740 or email: stephanie.murray@redcross.ca

Terms:

Must be reliable and able to commit 2-5 hours/month

Duties:

Maintain communications with branch office concerning rentals of HHES equipment (i.e. wheelchairs, bath seats). Cleaning of HHES equipment and identification of maintenance/operational issues. Assist in marketing and general communication to Markdale area physicians and other health professionals concerning our program. Training provided.

Owen Sound

Agency:

Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce
www.alzheimergreybruce.com

Position:

Fundraising Volunteer, Student or Adult

Address:

753 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound

Contact:

Susan Mogelin, Volunteer Coordinator
(519) 376-7230, email: smogelin@alzheimergreybruce.com

Terms:

Duties:

Fund Raising Team Members have a very challenging, and rewarding role to fill for the Alzheimer Society. Team Members can choose to work on any of our local seasonal fund raising events: Forget-Me-Not Tree (Winter), Tag Day (Spring) and Coffee Break (Fall). If you live in Hanover, Saugeen Shores or Owen Sound, consider helping with the annual Walk For Memories.

Agency:

Billy Bishop Museum
www.billybishop.org

Position:

Visitor Services, Educational Assistant

Address:

948 3rd Ave. West, Owen Sound

Contact:

Diane Sprung, Office Coordinator
(519) 371-0031, Fax (519) 371-5310
Email: info@billybishop.org

Terms:

Duties:

Greet and welcome visitors, assist staff and volunteers as requested, turn on audio visual presentations, ensure the visitor services area is manned at all times, highlight the museum exhibits, answer the phone, track daily/visitor admissions.

Agency:

Canadian Cancer Society

Position:

Clerical/Office

Address:

163 8th Street East, Owen Sound

Contact:

Anne Marie Watson, Unit Manager
(519) 376-6011

Terms:

Flexible Hours, open 9-5 Monday-Friday

Duties:

Clerical, office help, mailouts, stuffing envelopes, inserts, stamping brochures etc.

Agency:

Canadian Mental Health Association
www.cmhagb.org

Position:

Volunteer Puppeteer

Address:

1024 2nd Avenue East

Contact:

Jackie
(519) 371-3642 Ext. 30 or jralph@cmhagb.org

Terms:

Were you a teenage drama queen? Still watching Sesame Street re-runs? Do you feel the need to mould young, inquiring minds?

Duties:

Join the Grey Bruce Friends and Neighbours (FAN) Club Puppet Troupe:

Agency:

Canadian Red Cross

Position:

Volunteer Coordinator

Address:

1450 2nd Avenue W., Owen Sound, ON N4K 6W2

Contact:

Stephanie Murray, Community Services Coordinator
(519) 376-7579, ext. 226, Fax (519) 376-8137 or email: stephanie.murray@redcross.ca

Terms:

Hours will vary as need does, ideally 3-5 hours/week. Attending monthly office support meetings (1 hr/mos) which includes assisting in agenda/resource development. Training provided: Orientation to the Red Cross, office equipment training and training specific to branch programs and services. On going mentoring and mentoring provided with evaluations. Organized with strong interpersonal skills and an approachable persona, enjoying working in a professional office environment. Enjoy working with people of diverse brackgrounds. Interest in working with a variety of diverse and different programs. Past office experience/training or combination of is a benefit to this position. Experience with Microsoft Office will assist you in accessing our computer network.

Duties:

Agency:

Canadian Red Cross

Position:

Home Health Care Equipment Loan Program Maintenance Volunteer

Address:

1450 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6W2

Contact:

Stephanie Murray, Community Services Coordinator
(519) 376-7579 Ext. 226, Fax (519) 376-8137 or email: stephanie.murray@redcross.ca

Terms:

Approximately 3 to 5 hours per month. Must be available on an on-call basis. Have working knowledge of equipment maintenance (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) Training provided: Orientation to the Red Cross.

Duties:

To maintain rental equipment for clients. Must be reliable. Ensure all equipment is in proper working order. Ordering of parts. Maintaining of equipment. Assist Community Service Coordinator in quarterly audits.

Agency:

Canadian Red Cross

Position:

Branch Office Support (Administration)

Address:

1450 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON

Contact:

Stephanie Murray, Community Service Coordinator
(519) 376-7579 Ext. 226, Fax (519) 376-8137, email: : stephanie.murray@redcross.ca

Terms:

Office support required 5 days a week: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Commitment of one shift a week. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate clearly with clients in person and on the telephone. Organized and enjoy working in a professional office environment. Interest in working with a variety of diverse and different programs. Past office experience/training or combination of experience and training is a benefit to this position. Experience with Microsoft Office

Duties:

Agency:

Canadian Red Cross

Position:

Safety Services Promotion Educator

Address:

1450 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6W2

Contact:

Stepahnie Murray, Community Service Coordinator
(519) 376-7579 Ext. 226
Fax (519) 376-8137
Email: stephanie.murray@redcross.ca

Terms:

Do you enjoy the water and love where we live? Do you have the desire to make your community safe? Do you have the time to talk to children about safety?

Duties:

Together the Canadian Red Cross-Owen Sound/Bruce-Grey Branch and the Town of Saugeen Shores wants to provide safety information to help students from kindergarten to high school gain knowledge and the skills necessary to ensure their safety in, on or around the water. What's involved? Spending your time during school hours engaging students in activities promoting water safety. Orientation and training is provided. All presentations will be done in pairs (minimum).

Agency:

Canadian Red Cross

Position:

Branch Office Support (Reception)

Address:

1450 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6W2

Contact:

Stephanie Murray, Community Services Coordinator
(519) 376-7579 Ext. 226
Fax (519) 376-8137
Email: stephanie.murray@redcross.ca

Terms:

Office support required 5 days a week 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Commitment of one shift a week. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with clients in person and on the telephone. Organized and enjoy working in a professional office environment. Interested in working with a variety of diverse and different programs. Past office experience/training or combination of is a benefit to this position. Experience with Microsoft Office.

Duties:

Agency:

Canadian Red Cross

Position:

Promotions Officer

Address:

1450 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6W2

Contact:

Stephanie Murray, Community Services Coordinator
(519) 376-7579 Ext. 226
Fax (519) 376-8137
Email: stephanie.murray@redcross.ca

Terms:

Approximately 8 hours per month. Attend monthly Branch Council meeting. Participation in events and promotional activities in the community. Attendance at additional meetings from time to time would be required. Leadership and communication skills. Creative and resourceful. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience at organizing events and the management of volunteers. Ability to use Microsoft Word. Access to Internet is beneficial to this position. Training provided: oreintation to the Red Cross. Volunteer Resource Management. Special workshops are available from time to time, for example "Working with the Media". Opportunities exist for further volunteer advancement within the organization.

Duties:

With assistance from staff liaison:

Agency:

Celtic Festival

Position:

Volunteers

Address:

Contact:

Debbie McKauge
519 371-6617
samdeb@bmts.com

Terms:

Minimum 18 years of age, recent Police check is mandatory, Smart Serve certificate would be an asset

Duties:

Assist at year round fundraisers and during the Celtic Festival (September 14-15, 2007)

Agency:

CNIB
www.cnib.ca

Position:

Sell and deliver crocus across our community.

Address:

895 Third Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2K6

Contact:

Carrie Stevenson at 1-866-797-1312 ext. 27
carrie.stevenson@cnib.ca

Terms:

Duties:

The CNIB Annual Crocus Sale relies on the energy and enthusiasm of more than 100 volunteers. Volunteers are needed to deliver and sell crocus across our community.

Agency:

Community Living
www.community-focus.com/comm/communityliving.asp

Position:

A variety of positions are available. The sky is the limit!

Address:

769 4th Ave. East, Owen Sound

Contact:

Shelley Bell-White
Phone (519) 371-9251 Ext. 243

Terms:

Team player, people person, respectful and dedicated.

Duties:

Are you:

Agency:

Georgian Heights

Position:

Various Positions

Address:

1115 10th St. E., Owen Sound

Contact:

Connie Jackson, Program Manager/Volunteer Co-ordinator
Phone (519) 371-1441
Fax (519) 371-1092
Email: connie.jackson@reveraliving.com

Terms:

Duties:

Companion - Shopping -
Male and female companions needed for once or twice a month. Leaving from Georgian Heights to Heritage Mall. Mobility bus or school bus used for transportation on outings. Staff accompaniment as well while on outings.
Euchre Card Players -
Seniors to play euchre weekly, flexible times.
Pet Visits -
Needed with St. Johns Pet therapy dog certificate or testing necessary. Testing for tolerance around seniors. Weekly visit times and date flexible.
Music Entertainers -
Music entertainers needed.

Agency:

Grey Bruce Health Services
www.gbhs.on.ca

Position:

Adult Volunteer

Address:

1800 8th St. East, Owen Sound

Contact:

Carol Smith, Manager, Volunteer Resources, (519) 376-2121, ext. 2885, Fax (519) 372-3946, Email: casmith@gbhs.on.ca

Terms:

Must be willing to go to a mandatory orientation, have a health review and two part TB skin test, volunteer 2-4 hours per week.

Duties:

Volunteers work in over 35 different areas providing suppport to patients, staff and visitors. Volunteers can assist in direct patient care areas or in more administrative or fundraising areas.

Agency:

Grey Bruce Health Services
www.gbhs.on.ca

Position:

Student Volunteers, ages 14-24

Address:

1800 8th Street East

Contact:

Barb McNeil, Student Volunteer Coordinator, (519) 376-2121, ext. 2886, fax (519) 372-3946, email: bmcneil@gbhs.on.ca

Terms:

Students need to be mature, very dependable and comfortable with direct patient contact. Students chosen to particiate in the school year program must attend an orientation, be willing to undergo a health review (including a two part skin test for tuberculosis) and commit to regular attendance for the duration of the program. Students who satisfactorily complete their placement (60 hours) are eligible for a letter of reference. 2 hours per week from October to May.

Duties:

Placements for the school-year program are limited to Grade 11 or Grade 12 students (or older) or returning Student Volunteers. A limited number of placements are available for Student Volunteers on nursing units - medical, surgical or long term care (elderly). Volunteers perform tasks that add to patient's comfort - a friendly visit or offering ice water to patients, and assist staff by helping to stock patient rooms with adequate supplies.

Agency:

Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre

Position:

Maintenance Staff

Address:

1900 3rd Ave. E., Owen Sound

Contact:

Mark Kazarian, Phone 376-3594 Ext. 223 Fax: 376-6559, Email: mkazarian@city.owen-sound.on.ca

Terms:

Unlimited hours. Excellent opportunity to: experience maintenance duties, complete the necessary 40 hours volunteer work for high school students.

Duties:

Janitorial work, cleaning, sweeping, dusting, cleaning glass.

Agency:

Heart and Stroke Foundation
www.heartandstroke.ca

Position:

Adopt-A-Neighbourhood

Address:

795 1st Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2C6

Contact:

519 371-0083

Terms:

Duties:

We need service groups and organizations to adopt a neighbourhood in Owen Sound and Hanover. This would rejuvenate the annual Heart Month canvass in these communities.

Agency:

Heart and Stroke Foundation
www.hearthandstroke.ca

Position:

Captains and Canvassers for Heart Month 2007

Address:

795 1st Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2C6

Contact:

519 371-0083

Terms:

Volunteers needed throughout Grey and Bruce

Duties:

Canvassers - visit door to door, on a specific route during Heart Month to say thank you, raise awareness and collect funds for research and health promotion initiatives for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Canvassers are the face of the Heart and Stroke Foundation in your community.
Captains - Captains work with the Heart Month committee and or the program coordinator in organizing a strong team of canvassers to deliver a successful campaign in a specific area.

Agency:

Heart and Stroke Foundation
www.heartandstroke.ca

Position:

Volunteer Telecruiters Needed

Address:

795 1st Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2C6

Contact:

519 371-0083

Terms:

Duties:

Call residential areas to recruit new volunteers to canvass in February for the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Person to Person fundraising campaign (script & training provided). Track and record results. Demonstrate a pleasant and clear telephone manner and voice at all times.

Agency:

Heart and Stroke Foundation
www.heartandstroke.ca

Position:

Heart Month Committee

Address:

795 1st Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2C6

Contact:

519 371-0083

Terms:

Members needed throughout Grey and Bruce.

Duties:

Committee members work with heart month coordinator to implement a strong campaign. Members would help to ensure that heart and stroke messages are communicated to the community, working with local media; that enough canvassers and captains are in place for a successful door to door campaign, that training is provided for new volunteers.

Agency:

Heart and Stroke Foundation
www.heartandstroke.ca

Position:

Program Support

Address:

795 1st Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2C6

Contact:

519 371-0083

Terms:

Duties:

Volunteer would provide ongoing office support for tasks like data entry, answering inquiries, clerical duties and assisting the program coordinator of the Heart Month campaign and the school programs.

Agency:

Heart and Stroke Foundation
www.heartandstroke.ca

Position:

School Teams

Address:

795 1st Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2C6

Contact:

519 371-0083

Terms:

Teams needed throughout Grey and Bruce

Duties:

Teams of volunteers, teams would travel to schools following Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops For Heart events. Volunteers would assist with writing receipts, counting money and preparing deposits, tracking pledges raised by the students and preparing forms for student incentive orders.

Agency:

Kelso Pines Retirement Lodge

Position:

Bingo Evenings

Address:

1685 3rd Avenue West

Contact:

Shirlaw Clark, Activity Coordinator
519 372-9400

Terms:

Duties:

Volunteers needed for bingo evenings and various other activities.

Agency:

Lee Manor

Position:

Activation Volunteer

Address:

875 6th St. East, Owen Sound

Contact:

Jim Wilson, Director of Programs and Resident Services
(519) 376-4420, Fax (519) 371-5406
Email: jwilson@greycounty.on.ca

Terms:

Hours per week vary.

Duties:

Helping staff run activity programs for residents for long term care facility. Activities may include cards, bingo, large and small group activities, writing or reading for residents, volunteer in Ice Cream Parlour.

Agency:

Maple View

Position:

Various Volunteer Positions

Address:

1029 4th Ave. West, Owen Sound

Contact:

Lynne Johnson, Administrator. Phone (519) 376-2522, Fax (519) 376-3110.

Terms:

Looking for students to complete the 40 hours Community Service requirements for OSSD graduation. Must sign confidentiality policy. Knowledge of WHMIS, Fire Safety and Infection Control (training provided). Must be in good health, have a TB Test, proof of immunization, and influenza shot.

Duties:

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE - Nursing - walk along with the Personal Support Worker providing resident care. Activation Programming - assist with activities and programs for residents (bus trips, crafts, music, exercise). Dietary - assist dietary aide or cook. Environmental Services - maintenance department, housekeeping and laundry. Volunteers will learn to maintain a standard of service while accommodating each resident's rights for individuality.

Agency:

Marine & Rail Museum
www.e-owensound.com/marinerail/

Position:

Visitors Services, Educational Assistant

Address:

1165 1st Ave. West, Owen Sound

Contact:

Diane Sprung, Office Coordinator
(519) 371-3333, Fax: (519) 371-8628
Email: marinerail@e-owensound.com

Terms:

Dress in a clean professional manner, look and act self confident, wear your name badge or volunteer button, keep the front desk area tidy, hours vary per week.

Duties:

Greet and welcome visitors, assist staff and volunteers as requested, turn on audio visual presentations, ensure the visitor services area is manned at all times, highlight the museum exhibits, answer the phone, track daily/visitor admissions.

Agency:

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
www.owensound.library.on.ca

Position:

Extension Services Volunteer

Address:

824 1st Ave. West, Owen Sound

Contact:

Karen Teeter, Public Services Assistant. Phone (519) 376-6623, Fax (519) 376-7170. Email:kteeter@owensound.library.on.ca

Terms:

2-4 hours per month.

Duties:

Work on a one-to-one basis with individuals who are unable to visit the library in person or have visual or physical disabilities that necessitates special reading materials. Volunteer selects and delivers items on a monthly basis to our homebound patrons.

Agency:

Owen Sound Y Service Club

Position:

Volunteer

Address:

Contact:

Monroe Murphey
(519) 376-1334
Email: m.murphey@bmts.com

Terms:

Duties:

There are many opportunities available:

Agency:

Rogers Television
www.rogerstelevision.com

Position:

Volunteers to help with news productions, studio and mobile shoots.

Address:

Contact:

Nikki Glista, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources
(519) 371-6992 ext. 6992

Terms:

Volunteering is a fun way to get involved in TV and gain practical skills working alongside professionals. Whether on camera or behind the scene, you can help produce the programming that makes our station a vital part of your community.

Duties:

Agency:

Safe 'n Sound

Position:

Various Positions

Address:

Contact:

Betty Giuliano, Volunteer Committee Chair, giuliano@bmts.com or (519) 371-2599
or Safe 'n Sound at (519) 470-2222, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or safensoundresidence@gmail.com

Terms:

We are opening a staffed community space in downtown Owen Sound February 2009. We will need volunteers to assist with: reception, welcoming, telephone, computer/internet assistance, cleaning/maintenance, fund raising, volunteer drivers and emergency shelter phone line volunteers.

Duties:

Safe 'n Sound Homelessness Initiative is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides safe emergency shelter and support for homeless people, in partnership with community services and public education and advocacy for homelessness prevention.
Are you interested in working with persons who are homeless or at risk of being homeless? Have you a skill to offer? We need your help.

Agency:

The Canadian National Institute For The Blind

Position:

Various Volunteer Positions

Address:

895 3rd Ave. East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2K6

Contact:

Phone (519) 371-2721 or Fax (519) 371-2741

Terms:

All volunteers will receive an orientation and training. It is standard practice that volunteers will be asked to obtain, at their own expense, a criminal reference check.

Duties:

The CNIB of Bruce/Dufferin/Grey needs volunteer canvassers in this area! Your two hours of getting outside and meeting your neighbours, spread over one or two nights in the month of October, will make a HUGE difference to our campaign!
Canvassing not your thing? We also need Zone Captains. Responsibilities include the distribution and collection of the cavassing kits to the canvassers in your neighbourhood.
All dollars raised STAY in the community and provide local programs and essential services to more than 1,000 CNIB clients living in Bruce, Grey and Dufferin, your neighbours, your family, your friends! Please help if you can!

Agency:

United Way of Bruce Grey
www.unitedway.ca/english/index.cfm?area=3&province=ON&unitedwaycode=WOWENS

Position:

United Way Volunteer

Address:

P.O. Box 1094, Owen Sound

Contact:

Suzanne Muir (519) 376-1560

Terms:

Duties:

Develop newspaper articles, videos, events and websites.

Agency:

Victim Services of Bruce Grey & Owen Sound Inc.
www.victim-services.com

Position:

Volunteer

Address:

611-9th Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 6Z4

Contact:

Call 1-888-577-3111 and ask for Mary Kay or Rhonda

Terms:

Training starts mid April

Duties:

You can gain it all: growth, experience, education, skills.
After successful completion of the standardized volunteer training and evaluation and swearing an oath of confidentiality, potential volunteers may be qualified as a victim services responder with Victim Services of Bruce Grey & Owen Sound. Once qualified, the volunteer, always working as part of a crisis team, will respond immediately to requests from emergency services to provide short term emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime or tragic circumstance. The volunteer will ensure that appropriate options and/or referrals for longer term assistance are provided to the victim.

Owen Sound, Hanover, Port Elgin, Kincardine, Walkerton, Meaford

Agency:

Special Olympics Ontario
www.osoinc.com

Position:

Sport Coaches

Address:

Contact:

Juli Prokopchuk Brattan
1-888-333-5515 ext. 246
region4and6@osonic.com

Terms:

Duties:

Assist athletes with an intellectual disability to develop sport skills, learn sportsmanship and attend competitions. Sport training sessions occur once per week on a year round basis. Coaches will receive training with the National Coaching Certification Program. Please visit our website at www.osoinc.com to obtain more complete information about our sport programs and competition opportunities.

Owen Sound/Hanover

Agency:

Victim Services of Bruce/Grey & Owen Sound
www.victim-services.com

Position:

Crisis Intervention Volunteer

Address:

1101 2nd Avenue East, Suite 109, Owen Sound
203 10th Street, Hanover

Contact:

Mary Kay Ramer or Rhonda Lantz (519) 376-7474

Terms:

Duties:

When people hurt, you can help…..Are you a mature, dependable individual with good communication skills? Do you work well under pressure? Are you a team player with a genuine desire to assist those in need? Victim Services is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, free, confidential service offering emotional support, practical assistance and referral for those who have experienced victimization through crime or tragic circumstances. Are you interested in learning, helping and being part of an exciting, supportive volunteer team?

Teeswater

Agency:

Municipality of South Bruce
www.town.southbruce.on.ca

Position:

Recreation Projects Assistant

Address:

21 Gordon Street, Box 540, Teeswater, ON

Contact:

Steve Schwippel - (519) 392-6623

Terms:

Great opportunity to work outdoors. Opportunity to work in a team environment with community volunteers.

Duties:

Assist Recreation Committee with community events, sports activities, and facility management in either Mildmay and/or Teeswater. Program runs from September to March

Walkerton

Agency:

Brucelea Haven, Home for Seniors

Position:

Activities Aide

Address:

41 McGivern Street, Walkerton

Contact:

Donna Thorne (519) 881-1570 ext. 492

Terms:

Plan on an interview, orientation session, and ongoing support as a Brucelea Haven volunteer - and you can count on a good time!

Duties:

Positions are numerous. A challenging chekerboard match, to lending a hand on an exciting excursion, to quiet, friendly visiting in the lovely therapeutic park. Come and share your hobbies, talents or perhaps learn a new one. A great opportunity to gain a new perspective of today's 'older' person.

Agency:

Children's Aid Society of the County of Bruce

Position:

Special Friend/Tutor

Address:

5 McGivern Street, P.O. Box 279, Walkerton, ON

Contact:

Anita Fetter (519) 881-3052 ext. 251

Terms:

Must be 18 years of age or older. You must have good people skills and are willing to work in a team. Oath of confidentiality required. Orientation and training provided by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Duties:

Volunteers are needed to be a special friend/tutor for a child under the age of 16. Time commitment would be 1 hour per week and the location determined. Must have own transportation.

Agency:

Children's Aid Society of the County of Bruce
www.brucecas.ca

Position:

Children's Aid Volunteer Driver

Address:

5 McGivern Street, Box 279, Walkerton

Contact:

Rhonda Lantz 1-888-807-7773 ext. 268

Terms:

Must be 18 years of age or older. Driver's must have valid driver's license, a vehicle in good condition, and $1 million liability insurance. Police check and driver's abstract required. References and oath of confidentiality required. Orientation and training provided by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Duties:

Drivers are needed to assist children and families attend scheduled appointments (mileage reimbursed).

Agency:

Children's Aid Society of the County of Bruce
www.brucecas.ca

Position:

Homework Club Assistant

Address:

5 McGivern Street, Box 279, Walkerton

Contact:

Rhonda Lantz - 1-888-807-7773 ext. 268

Terms:

Duties:

Volunteer one hour a week to encourage/develop a child's ability to learn and build self esteem. Suitable for student, adult or retired individuals. Use your skills and talents and most importantly, make a difference

Agency:

Maple Court Villa, Home and Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce

Position:

Dining Club Volunteer

Address:

5 Fourth Street, Walkerton

Contact:

Cheryl Gamble, Dining Club Assistant
519 881-4800

Terms:

Volunteers must be 18 or older. Will receive on-the-job training (2-2 1/2 hours on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month)

Duties:

Assist Maple Court staff with any duties required to serve and clean up the hot meal and snack foods.

Agency:

South Grey Bruce Youth Literacy Program

Position:

Volunteer Tutor

Address:

467 10th Street, Suite 303, Hanover ON
www.sgbyouthliteracy.org

Contact:

Dyan Jones, Program Coordinator
519 364-0008 info@sgbyouthliteracy.org

Terms:

Must be able to volunteer one hour per week with a one year commitment.

Duties:

Volunteer Tutors help students who are struggling with language and math. Training and support is provided. Locations are in Walkerton, Hanover and Durham.

Agency:

Walkerton District Adult Learning Centre

Position:

Adult Tutors - Chepstow, Chesley, Durham, Hanover

Address:

104 Catherine Street, Box 1386, Walkerton

Contact:

Maria Bertrand (519) 881-3858

Terms:

Must be 18 years of age or older, as well as attend tutor training.

Duties:

You would tutor adults looking to improve their reading, math, writing and computer skills. Tutoring would always be in a public place.