All Lakeridge Health volunteer programs are suspended until the COVID-19 outbreak is finished 
 
Assist with meal support, social interaction, opportunities to encourage daily mobility/exercises * offer cognitive stimulation with bedside activities

Assist in one or several ways with various events happening in downtown Oshawa * 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 
 
Summer and Fall 2021 events

Assist individuals as they transition back to community after being incarcerated for sexual offending * meet individuals at a circle of support and accountability * safer, healthier communities is an underlying goal

Assist at food bank * sort food donations and pack food bags for clients * gather and pack frozen meat, produce and dairy bags for clients.

Animal care * lead animals to pasture, feeding, watering * groom animals * keep all buckets and dishes clean 
 
Barn work * muck out stalls, replace straw, dump wheelbarrows * keep equipment clean and sweep barn floors 
 
Administration * maintain daily logs and animal care records * communicate with Barn Manager about concerns * advocate for Pegasus to attract sponsors and volunteers

Help with planning Get (In)Formation program, sexual health and empowerment for Women of Colour ages 13-29 in Durham Region * create spaces to address sexual health needs, how to have safer sex, and open dialogue about the unique issues discussed by peers * meet in advance to discuss ideas and develop the discussion * meeting set-up and delivery

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

The theater is closed until further notice due to Covid. The volunteer program is suspended  
 
 
Various roles available * usher, concession sales * set-up, clean-up * provide good customer service to all Whitby Courthouse Theatre patrons

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 
 
Protocols from local health authorities in place * provide masks, gloves and hand sanitizer and all surfaces cleaned twice daily

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

Deliver meals along an assigned route usually designed to be completed in 1-1.5hrs * because of COVID-19, meals are dropped off at the door and no interaction with the clients * pack meals in MOW bags in morning hours * clean out and sanitize returning MOW bags in the afternoon 
 
Greeting the client, offering a quick friendly chat and observing clients well-being is not permitted at this time

All parkrun events are on hold http://parkrun.me/covid19 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

The Communication Program Volunteer assists adults with aphasia and acquired communication disabilities in a group setting, by learning and applying supportive communication techniques * with guidance and support from Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants, volunteers provide clients with opportunities to engage in conversation and increase life participation

With supervision, prepare and serve food * hand wash dishes

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

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

STEM Camp Ambassador * travel to the STEM Camp location 1-2 times each week * observe summer camp operations using supplied checklist * forward observations and report to Head Office after each visit 
 
STEM Camps to have locations in Durham Region for summer 2021

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

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

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 Historical instrumental accompaniment for Stepping in Tyme Dancers

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

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

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

With a volunteer wish granter partner, help to grant the wish of children in Durham Region * visit the children and understand the reason for the child's most heartfelt wish * complete and submit wish paperwork * create wish enhancements, special touches to keep the children excited about their wish throughout the process * solicit in-kind gifts * plan a 'send off' or 'presentation' party for each wish as appropriate * develop rapport with the child and the family and liason between chapter staff and the wish process * other duties as necessary and appropriate

On-farm tasks include clean enclosures, lift heavy loads, build structures * make monkey dinners, create enrichment, and other farm tasks as required  
 
Note - there is no free contact with the monkeys at the farm. They all live in enclosures and are not here to cuddle with us. We respect their space and only interact with them on their terms through their enclosures to provide enrichment and comfort for them.

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

Work with small team to secure funding for a Mobile Greenhouse Classroom * secure meetings for sponsorship presentations, find and work on leads for donations * help create public awareness about the project

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

Outdoor, seasonal maintenance of one of the Christian Horizon homes * wash windows * minor paint repairs * stain deck * power-wash exterior of home * garden, weed and plant * rake leaves/yard waste clean up

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

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

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

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

Coordinate volunteers for The Animal Guardian Society * volunteer recruitment and sustain volunteer 
engagement