Help plan and fundraise for the Lynde House Museum and Warren General Store * use your experience and knowledge to raise funds find sponsors, call prospective supporters

Greet visitors * work as a team member * help with special events * lead historic house tours

Various roles available * usher, concession sales * set-up, clean-up * provide good customer service to all Whitby Courthouse Theatre patrons

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

Deliver prepared meals to client's home

Events to benefit those on the autism spectrum and their families  
 
Make decorations for the Halloween party * help to host Hallowe'en party 
 
Help to host the Pancake Breakfast

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

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

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

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

Holiday gift wrap services at the Pickering Town Centre to benefit CNIB  
 
Team members process cash and point of sale transactions * keep wrapping area tidy * other duties as directed by shift supervisor * track and report volunteer hours as directed 
 
Shift Supervisors complete daily cash count, settle point of sale machines * supervise gift wrapping staff * open and close kiosk

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

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

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.

With supervision, prepare and serve food * hand wash dishes

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

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

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

Assist with meal support, social interaction, opportunities to encourage daily mobility/exercises * offer cognitive stimulation with bedside activities

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

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

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

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

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 2019 events * 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) Butter Tart Festival (14 September 2019), Oshawa General's Home Game Opener Celebration (29 September 2019) and the Holiday Market (15 and 16 November 2019)

Help organizers to coordinate a free, weekly, timed 5km run/walk in Whitby at Whitby Shores * positions for photographer, course marshals, timer, scanner * seek some volunteers who are available each week to help coordinate run activities

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Join a museum team, participate in team events * greet people, be a tour guide * wear a costume as an old fashioned store clerk * help with displays and special events such as teas * general help with museum duties * clean and tidy to prepare for events 
 
Volunteer at special museum events with duties such as being an interpretive tour guide * work with event organizers to prepare, host the event and clean up * share a particular skills, talents and interests

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

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

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

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