We're seeking an individual with American Sign Language (ASL) knowledge to share in a 1:1 setting with a resident of a long term care home who would like to learn basic signs.  

What are the volunteer requirements?

·         Monday to Friday availability. A half day a week or a few days a month ongoing preferably for at least six months. (The program is very flexible—they will work around your holidays and other commitments).

·         Valid driver license with three or less demerits and drive a 100% smoke-free vehicle.

·         Be willing to undergo a criminal background check and provide references.

It’s easy to sign up! Visit www.volunteercancer.ca and click on Wheels of Hope.

For more information, please call 1-888-939-3333 or email us at volunteer@cancer.ca

Would you enjoy assisting young children in learning essential early reading skills in a school setting? 

Become a Strong Start to Reading Volunteer Coach today!

What you'll be doing:

Play short games and activities with children in Year 2 kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 to help them practise their early literacy skills. Attend two 2-hour training sessions before working one-on-one with a child in a local school. Once trained, the minimum time committment to work with one child is 30 minutes weekly for 10 weeks. to learn more about the opportunity and to register for the training sessions, please visit: https://www.strongstart.ca/programs/letter-sounds-and-words/volunteer/

Our Letters, Sounds and Words program is implimented by schools across multiple regions in Ontario.

To find the location nearest you, please visit https://strongstart.ca/lsw/

Volunteers required for assisting at activity programs:

• Special events
• Outings
• Meal assistance
• Friendly visiting
• Transporting residents to and from programs
• Simcoe Cycling Without Age 
• Entertainment/Music

• Support our drop-in Family Play to Learn programs
• Support our Outdoor programs
• Lunch cooks for the School for Young Moms  

Volunteers required for assisting at activity programs:

• Special events
• Outings
• Meal assistance
• Friendly visiting
• Transporting residents to and from programs
• Simcoe Cycling Without Age 
• Entertainment/Music

Volunteers required for assisting at activity programs:

• Special events
• Outings
• Meal assistance
• Friendly visiting
• Transporting residents to and from programs
• Simcoe Cycling Without Age 
• Entertainment/Music

Volunteers required for assisting at activity programs:

• Special events
• Outings
• Meal assistance
• Friendly visiting
• Transporting residents to and from programs
• Simcoe Cycling Without Age 
• Entertainment/Music

To be a positive Mentor and friend for children or youth in a variety of group programs, with the potential to match individually with a child as a personal role model.

• Support and encourage kids as they grow
• Listen and provide advice when appropriate
• Role model appropriate behaviours and reinforce positive social skills

Join as a general member of the committee.

• Advocate for policies, services and structures that enable people of all ages to benefit from an active, independent and meaningful life
• Learn what makes a community age-friendly
• Attend monthly meetings, participate in important planning discussions and decision making
• Potentially: Engage in a sub-group initiative (such as the Annual Expo/Event Planning, Work Plan development or other such projects).
• This volunteer position is most suitable for someone with knowledge and interest in  local issues and opportunities affecting older adults
• We welcome skills associated with fundraising, community development, event planning or strategic planning
• Use your experience, skills and knowledge to make meaningful change happen 
• Collaborate with community partners to make Orillia age-friendly
• Learn something new: Age-Friendly is a world-wide movement
• Participate in stimulating discussions

Do you like to drive? Do you enjoy helping others? 

You understand that cancer can change everything, and you want to help people in your community get access to their Cancer treatment through our Wheels of Hope program.

You are ready to do your best to make a client’s ride to treatment one less thing they have to worry about, allowing them the space and focus to handle their journey in their own way.   

The Wheels of Hope operates Monday to Friday during the day following most hospital hours.

OUR INVESTMENT  

As an organization we will provide you with training and support to prepare you for this important role. You will be supported by a Transportation Coordinator, who will be providing your driving schedule and be there to help you throughout your time on the road.   

You will be part of the larger Wheels of Hope team, including over 1600 volunteer drivers and many staff who share your desire to help as many people as possible get to their treatments.    

YOUR COMMITMENT   

• We ask that you dedicate at minimum a half day to one day weekly, although we are able to accommodate those able to give a few days a month or during particular times of the year (ie summer months, winter months).  

• Your schedule will be provided at least three (3) days ahead of time or more and will depend on busy days/periods, your preferences and client demand.  

• You agree to initiate and respond with regular, consistent communication between the Transportation Coordinator and the clients you are scheduled to drive by giving them a call the day before to confirm their pickup time.

* As a volunteer, you are a representative and ambassador who promotes the mission and values of the Canadian Cancer Society.