Raise and care for a puppy in your home for 12-18 months * public outings with the puppy, daily long walks in all weather conditions * obedience and socialization * training, food, supplies and veterinary expenses provided

Two day food truck special event * set up and take down, ticket sales, parking attendant * serve non-alcoholic refreshments * general clean up and other related duties as assigned

Porter resident to and from activity * assist with board and card games * encourage conversation between residents

Deliver prepared meals to client's home

Walks for MS in Ajax, Bowmanville and Whitby * assist with one or more of the following - setup/take down, registration/greeting * food preparation, counting room, route support, checkpoint volunteers * finish line "welcome" team, and more

Ambassador to champion childhood cancer care in Durham Region and grow awareness of Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario * create a network of supporters * organize events events at your school, workplace or in the community * Pajamas and Pancakes www.pjsandpancakes.com * host or create your own event * share information about POGO on social media

Attend a weekly bingo session in support of Girls Inc * some light cleaning and talk to bingo patrons, ensure an enjoyable experience 
 
This is one of the most effective and useful volunteer positions at Girls Inc. as bingo hall funds are used to sponsor at-risk girls to attend life changing camps for free * ONE bingo shift, raises enough funds to send TWO girls to camp for a week * we need dedicated volunteers for this position

With supervision, prepare and serve food * hand wash dishes

Lead or support a 90 minute, once a month, drop-in session for people with dementia and their care partners * plan the structured component of the session * use curriculum booklet as a guide, prepare a 30–40 minute activity while keeping in mind client expectations and needs * 30 minutes prior to session, set up and organize venue * actively engage all participants with an inclusive environment, and employ strategies for those who may have a difficult time connecting and conversing * transport required materials for the program, some items may be stored at the site * with the support of program volunteers, ensure the venue is clean and tidy at the end of each session * responsible for taking attendance, provide name tags, write a monthly summary, share report with ASDR

Help organizers to coordinate a free, weekly, timed 5km run/walk in Whitby at Whitby Shores * positions for photographer, course marshals, timer, scanner

Help with planning Cocoa&Condoms program, sexual health and empowerment for Women of Colour ages 13-29 in Durham Region * sexual health needs, how to have safer sex, and open dialogue about the unique issues * meet in advance to discuss ideas and develop the discussion * meeting set-up and delivery

Garden maintenance at one or more of the community gardens in Oshawa general garden and property care * build raised beds, paint * planting, watering, weeding, harvesting * food storage

A variety of volunteer opportunities available to assist with weekly timed 5 km run on the Duffins Trail * marshal, photography * setup, tear-down * timer, scanning, finish tokens * other tasks as needed

Facilitate small group discussions with adults who have difficulty speaking, reading, listening or writing as a result of stroke, brain injury or brain illness * fun activities and conversation with the goal of them practicing communication in a safe and supportive environment

Act in historical productions that recreate times of pioneers * comedy, improvisation and drama * Spirit Walk

Assist Costumer to mend, construct and care for costume collection

Inform guests about village buildings and museum activities * present heritage demonstrations * skills training and costume provided

Be part of the team responsible for village food programming * Christmas baking * heritage cooking and baking demonstrations * workshops * snack bar service

Accurately interpret and demonstrate 19th century social dance in Pickering Township * learn and practice heritage dances including English Country, Contra Dance, Quadrilles * perform onsite and during outings to dance clubs, workshops and special events * dance in period costume

Be a part of a team of museum village gardeners * assist in the research, planning, planting, and maintenance of the heritage gardens

Perform vocal music from various eras during special events

Assist in one or several ways with various events happening mainly in the summer in downtown Oshawa * Bikes on Bond August 10, 2019, Kars on King (August 23, 2019) and Show 'n Shine (22 May - 4 September, 2019 each Wednesday evening, weather permitting) * take tickets, count cars , keep area tidy * assist event staff , assist at volunteer booth, event communications * parking and traffic control * provide information, photograph event, promote the downtown at external events

Demonstrate daily activities of museum woodwork shop * create items for sale in gift shop * use skills to repair and restore existing village buildings

Assist with the Mud Girl event at Dagmar on June 22 and 23, 2019 * various positions * parking * course surveillance and festival area * registration table, start line, finish line * marshal course, festival and viewing area * merchandise sales, bag check

Instruct and guide seniors through series of gentle exercises to help improve their functional fitness and prevent falls

Assist with the Visual Arts Centre's various special events and community outreach efforts * artist talks, exhibition reception * information booth at community events, art festivals

Assist staff with upkeep of heritage gardens and exteriors - weeding, pruning herbs, tilling soil etc

Greet groups upon arrival * lead tour of houses * participate in craft sessions * perform heritage demonstrations-candle making, butter making, weaving etc * implement spring and summer break programs * provide artifact and building security * duties as required

In many cases, when a woman is experiencing abuse, so are her pets. And the comfort those pets provide can help a woman and her children survive their journey. Although shelters do their best to be flexible when possible, for a variety of reasons they are not always able to take in the pets of women requesting beds. The SF/SP-D program is run by two women's shelters in Durham. 
 
Temporary pet care provider * care for animals for a few days to a few months * animals are matched based on the volunteers’ preferences and capacity

Welcome audience to theatre, hand out program, assist patrons to their seat * assist with concession sales

Assist the Learning and Engagement Department with various programming * weekly classes for children aged 2-14 * workshops at monthly event “RMG Fridays” * other events include Holiday Artisan Market and RMG Exposed fundraiser

Paint nails, massage hands * converse with residents

Visit residents and socialize * play card and board games * take wheelchair resident outside

Play musical instrument (e.g. piano) * lead a sing a-long * play background music * perform for residents

Assist resident to and from service * encourage residents participation at service * help to serve refreshments

Assist staff and help residents to and from activities * serve non-alcholic refreshments * other duties as needed

Clean water and food dishes, cages * ensure animals have fresh food, water * socialize with cats and kittens * talk to potential adopters and others about cats, cat issues, adoption

Provide a temporary, warm, clean indoor environment for a cat or kittens * ensure fresh water and food (provided by agency), and clean litter box * play and socialize * transport to vet visits and adoption events

Support the Alzheimer Society Durham Region's public education program * opportunities include public speaking, facilitating information booths, and implementing the Interactive Dementia * volunteers will be asked to study relevant learning materials, accept info booth sessions, act as a liaison on behalf of ASDR, attend professional development sessions, and engage with the community

Join with the team who bring art programs, events and art classes to Newcastle * various positions available * art library, Kids Camps * supply maintenance, events * gardening, building maintenance and housekeeping

Serve hot and cold non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks * set up and clean up

Internal and external maintenance of a Christian Horizon home * wash windows * minor paint repairs * stain deck * power-wash exterior of home * garden, weed and plant * rake leaves/yard waste clean up

Learn how to trap feral and or community cats in Durham region so they can be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and returned to their colonies * kittens, tame cats removed for adoption

Provide support to the recreation coordinator, or the designated choir leaders * help organize and manage the final choir/recital * review music and come prepared to sing along with participants * answer questions about other Alzheimer’s Society programs, as required * foster a safe and inviting environment for guests to share the experience * engage with guests, listen to stories and experiences * ensure participants find parking, assist guests to the music room