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St. Elizabeth Family Support Services is hosting our Senior Empowerment Workshop on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 1–4 PM at the Carmine Stefano Community Centre (3100 Weston Rd, North York). This workshop supports older adults in our community through wellness activities, practical skills, social connection, and a warm, welcoming environment. We’re looking for volunteers who can help us create a supportive, uplifting space for our seniors. Your time and presence can make a meaningful difference. 👉 How you can help: • Event setup and cleanup • Greeting seniors and assisting with registration • Guiding participants between workshop stations • Supporting activities led by our facilitator • Offering warm drinks and refreshments • Creating a friendly, respectful, and encouraging atmosphere If you’d like to volunteer, please register using the link on the flyer or contact us directly at (647) 707‑6320 or <a href="mailto:stelizabethfss@gmail.com" target="_blank">stelizabethfss@gmail.com</a>. Together, we can empower and uplift the seniors in our community. 💜

St. Elizabeth Family Support Services

🧓💜 Volunteer for Senior Empowerment Da

Are You 15–30 and Looking for Volunteer Experience? Join the B.E.S.T. Program!Casa Foundation for International Development is now accepting youth applicants for Cohorts Four &amp; Five of the B.E.S.T. Program (Build Empowered and Skilled Tomorrow)—a free, federally funded initiative supported by Canada Service Corps.Registration is now open! Register Here: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BESTRegistration" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BESTRegistration</a>What You Get: ✅ Volunteer placement with an organization ✅ Pre-placement skills training&nbsp; ✅ Ongoing mentorship and support ✅ Flexible schedules to fit your availability Gain Experience in Roles Like: – Administrative Assistant – Program Support – Digital Marketing – Plus Many More Career Pathways!Open to youth living in the Greater Toronto Area (Peel, Durham, York, Halton, &amp; Hamilton), aged 15 to 30Want to learn more? <a href="https://linktr.ee/JoinBEST" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/JoinBEST</a> Email: <a href="mailto:Educator@casafoundation.ca" target="_blank">Educator@casafoundation.ca</a>Don’t miss your chance to be part of something incredible. Apply today and build your BEST future!

B.E.S.T Program

Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Join our SCS board of directors&nbsp;We are a person-centered organization serving the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities&nbsp;&nbsp;Service Coordination Support (SCS) is the initial contact for people who have a developmental disability or children with autism in Ottawa and the Eastern Region (Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Prescott Russell and Renfrew). We help people find available resources in the community that are needed to assist them in their daily lives. We empower families/individuals to make informed choices about the supports they seek. SCS is a not-for-profit bilingual organization managed by a volunteer board of directors.We are seeking volunteers from within the Ottawa and Eastern Region. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience with board duties and governance issues and exhibit strong leadership and expertise in areas such as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Government relations</li><li>Finance</li><li>Marketing</li><li>Public relations</li><li>IT</li><li>Community leader</li><li>Developmental services sector knowledge</li><li>Human resources</li></ul>We are committed to building a board that reflects the diverse communities we wish to serve. We especially welcome applicants from individuals who are bilingual, identify as Indigenous, and other diverse populations, as these perspectives are essential to our values.&nbsp;Apply by February 16, 2026 here: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscsonline.ca%2Fnomination&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clhupe%40scsonline.ca%7Ccace92fe8cad4020e38d08dd1e3eb979%7Cedb5e1cb982743da9ec886606a92f672%7C0%7C0%7C638699976918134463%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hRuQaZExsLbKiJLEpabOUIe6hrGd2VzGhCtYG9jRf%2BY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">scsonline.ca/nomination</a>&nbsp;Please include:&nbsp;<ul><li>A two-page cover letter highlighting your area(s) of expertise and the contribution you would like to make to the board.</li><li>Your resume</li><li>The areas of expertise and experience form, and the skills and capability form, both located here: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscsonline.ca%2Fnomination&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clhupe%40scsonline.ca%7Ccace92fe8cad4020e38d08dd1e3eb979%7Cedb5e1cb982743da9ec886606a92f672%7C0%7C0%7C638699976918134463%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hRuQaZExsLbKiJLEpabOUIe6hrGd2VzGhCtYG9jRf%2BY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">scsonline.ca/nomination</a></li></ul>For more information at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.scsonline.ca" target="_blank">www.scsonline.ca</a>Joignez-vous au conseil d’administration de SCSNous sommes une organisation centrée sur la personne qui répond aux besoins des enfants et des adultes ayant une déficience intellectuelleService Coordination Soutien (SCS) est le point de contact initial pour les personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle ou pour les enfants ayant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme à Ottawa et dans la région de l’Est (comtés de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry, de Prescott Russell et de Renfrew). Nous aidons ces personnes à trouver les ressources disponibles dans la collectivité dont elles ont besoin pour les aider dans leurs vies quotidiennes. Nous donnons aux familles et aux personnes les moyens de faire des choix éclairés concernant les services qu’elles souhaitent obtenir. SCS est un organisme bilingue à but non lucratif géré par un conseil d’administration composé de bénévoles.Nous sommes à la recherche de bénévoles de la région d’Ottawa et la région de l’Est. Les candidats idéaux possèdent une expérience démontrée en gouvernance et en fonctions liées à un conseil d’administration, font preuve d’un solide leadership et possèdent une expertise dans des domaines tels que les suivants&nbsp;:&nbsp;<ul><li>Relations gouvernementales;&nbsp;</li><li>Finances;</li><li>Marketing;</li><li>Relations publiques;</li><li>Technologies de l’information;&nbsp;</li><li>Leadership communautaire;&nbsp;</li><li>Connaissance du secteur des services aux personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle.&nbsp;</li><li>Ressources humaines;</li></ul>Nous sommes déterminés à constituer un conseil d’administration qui reflète la diversité des communautés que nous souhaitons servir. Nous encourageons particulièrement les candidatures de personnes bilingues, d’Autochtones, ainsi que d’autres groupes issus de la diversité, car ces perspectives sont essentielles à nos valeurs.Présentez votre candidature d’ici le 16 février 2026 ici :&nbsp;<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscsonline.ca%2Fnomination&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clhupe%40scsonline.ca%7Ccace92fe8cad4020e38d08dd1e3eb979%7Cedb5e1cb982743da9ec886606a92f672%7C0%7C0%7C638699976918134463%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hRuQaZExsLbKiJLEpabOUIe6hrGd2VzGhCtYG9jRf%2BY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">scsonline.ca/candidature</a>Veuillez inclure :&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Une lettre de présentation de deux pages mettant en évidence vos domaines d’expertise ainsi que la contribution que vous souhaitez apporter au conseil d’administration.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Votre curriculum vitæ•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Le formulaire sur les domaines d’expertise et d’expérience et le formulaire sur les compétences et les capacités, tous deux accessibles ici :&nbsp;<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscsonline.ca%2Fnomination&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clhupe%40scsonline.ca%7Ccace92fe8cad4020e38d08dd1e3eb979%7Cedb5e1cb982743da9ec886606a92f672%7C0%7C0%7C638699976918134463%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hRuQaZExsLbKiJLEpabOUIe6hrGd2VzGhCtYG9jRf%2BY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">scsonline.ca/candidature</a>Pour plus d’informations, visitez&nbsp;<a href="http://www.scsonline.ca" target="_blank">www.scsonline.ca</a>.

Service Coordination Support / Service Coordination Soutien

Board of Directors - Call for Nomination

As featured in The Globe &amp; Mail and the CBC, Together Project’s Welcome Group Program matches volunteers with refugee newcomers for social and integration support over a period of 3-6 months. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet with, and empower, Amharic/Tigrinya-speaking refugee newcomers in Greater Vancouver.Together Project is offering this program in collaboration with ISSofBC.Responsibilities:Volunteers will be assigned to their Welcome Groups and matched with refugee newcomer families based on things like availability, skills, location, shared interests, and family composition. We like to think there’s a match for every kind of Welcome Group.Over 3-6 months, volunteers will work together as a group to address the priorities identified by their matched household; in this way both newcomers and volunteers have an opportunity to get to know each other over time. As a volunteer, you can help newcomers with:-practicing conversational English skills-accessing and navigating services, like healthcare-finding and applying to employment opportunities-helping youth with school and extracurricular activities-socializing and helping newcomers learn about Canada &nbsp;We’re looking for volunteers who are:-Amharic and/or Tigrinya speaking-based in Greater Vancouver&nbsp;-passionate about helping newcomers and making social connections-organized-sociable-culturally sensitive-patient-interested in social work, immigration, and/or settlement-open to using virtual communication tools (e.g. WhatsApp, Zoom, etc.)Language:Volunteers must speak intermediate English and Tigrinya or Amharic.Commitment:Since we recommend a weekly interaction between Welcome Groups and matched newcomer families, most volunteers dedicate roughly 3-4 hours a month to their match over a 3-6 month period.These interactions can take place online or in-person, as preferred/convenient.Training:Together Project provides volunteers with training, guidance, and interpretation/translation assistance to help each Welcome Group maximize its impact. &nbsp;Apply Here:https://<a href="http://www.bttr.im/a772o" target="_blank">bttr.im/a772o</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

Together Project

Amharic/Tigrinya-Speaking Welcome Group Volunteers for Refugee Newcomers in Greater Vancouver

As featured in The Globe &amp; Mail and the CBC, Together Project’s Welcome Group Program matches volunteers with refugee newcomers for social and integration support over a period of 3-6 months. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet with, and empower, refugee newcomers to the community.Together Project is delivering &nbsp;the Welcome Group Program &nbsp;in collaboration with ISSofBC (Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia).Responsibilities:Volunteers will be assigned to their Welcome Groups and matched with refugee newcomer families based on things like availability, skills, location, shared interests, and family composition. We like to think there’s a match for every kind of Welcome Group.Over 3-6 months, volunteers will work together as a group to address the priorities identified by their matched household; in this way both newcomers and volunteers have an opportunity to get to know each other over time. As a volunteer, you can help newcomers with:-practicing conversational English skills-accessing and navigating services, like healthcare-finding and applying to employment opportunities-helping youth with school and extracurricular activities-socializing and helping newcomers learn about CanadaWe’re looking for volunteers who are:-living in Canada-passionate about helping newcomers and making social connections-organized-sociable-culturally sensitive-patient-interested in social work, immigration, and/or settlement-open to using virtual communication tools (e.g. WhatsApp, Zoom, etc.) Language: -Volunteers must speak English. Other languages are also an asset, such as Amharic, Tigrinya, Arabic, Somali, Rohingya, Farsi, Dari, and Pashto.&nbsp; &nbsp;Commitment:Since we recommend a weekly interaction between Welcome Groups and matched newcomer families, most volunteers dedicate roughly 3-4 hours a month to their match over a 3-6 month period.These interactions can take place online or in-person, as preferred/convenient.Training:Together Project provides volunteers with training, guidance, and interpretation/translation assistance to help each Welcome Group maximize its impact.Apply Here:https://<a href="http://www.bttr.im/a772o" target="_blank">bttr.im/a772o</a> &nbsp;

Welcome Group Volunteer for Refugee Newcomers in Vancouver, BC

As featured in The Globe &amp; Mail and the CBC, Together Project’s Welcome Group Program matches volunteers with refugee newcomers for social and integration support over a period of 3-6 months. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet with, and empower, refugee newcomers to the community.Together Project is delivering the Welcome Group Program in collaboration with IRCOM (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba).Responsibilities:Volunteers will be assigned to their Welcome Groups and matched with refugee newcomer families based on things like availability, skills, location, shared interests, and family composition. We like to think there’s a match for every kind of Welcome Group.Over 3-6 months, volunteers will work together as a group to address the priorities identified by their matched household; in this way both newcomers and volunteers have an opportunity to get to know each other over time. As a volunteer, you can help newcomers with:-practicing conversational English skills-accessing and navigating services, like healthcare-finding and applying to employment opportunities-helping youth with school and extracurricular activities-socializing and helping newcomers learn about CanadaWe’re looking for volunteers who are:-living in Canada-passionate about helping newcomers and making social connections-organized-sociable-culturally sensitive-patient-interested in social work, immigration, and/or settlement-open to using virtual communication tools (e.g. WhatsApp, Zoom, etc.)Languages: -Volunteers must speak English. Other languages are also an asset, such as &nbsp; Arabic, Dari, French, Fula, Fulani, Hausa, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, Rohingya, Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya, or Yoruba.Commitment:Since we recommend a weekly interaction between Welcome Groups and matched newcomer families, most volunteers dedicate roughly 3-4 hours a month to their match over a 3-6 month period.These interactions can take place online or in-person, as preferred/convenient.Training: Together Project provides volunteers with training, guidance, and interpretation/translation assistance to help each Welcome Group maximize its impact.Apply Here:https://<a href="http://www.bttr.im/a772o" target="_blank">bttr.im/a772o</a>

Welcome Group Volunteer for Refugee Newcomers in Winnipeg, MB

As featured in The Globe &amp; Mail and the CBC, Together Project’s Welcome Group Program matches volunteers with refugee newcomers for social and integration support over a period of 3-6 months. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet with, and empower, refugee newcomers to the community.Together Project is delivering the Welcome Group Program in collaboration with MAGMA-AMGM (Multicultural Agency of the Greater Moncton Area).Responsibilities:Volunteers will be assigned to their Welcome Groups and matched with refugee newcomer families based on things like availability, skills, location, shared interests, and family composition. We like to think there’s a match for every kind of Welcome Group.Over 3-6 months, volunteers will work together as a group to address the priorities identified by their matched household; in this way both newcomers and volunteers have an opportunity to get to know each other over time. As a volunteer, you can help newcomers with:-practicing conversational English skills-accessing and navigating services, like healthcare-finding and applying to employment opportunities-helping youth with school and extracurricular activities-socializing and helping newcomers learn about CanadaWe’re looking for volunteers who are:-living in Canada-passionate about helping newcomers and making social connections-organized-sociable-culturally sensitive-patient-interested in social work, immigration, and/or settlement-open to using virtual communication tools (e.g. WhatsApp, Zoom, etc.)Language:Volunteers must speak intermediate English. Other languages would be an asset: Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Rohingya, and Swahili.Commitment:Since we recommend a weekly interaction between Welcome Groups and matched newcomer families, most volunteers dedicate roughly 3-4 hours a month to their match over a 3-6 month period.These interactions can take place online or in-person, as preferred/convenient.Training:Together Project provides volunteers with training, guidance, and interpretation/translation assistance to help each Welcome Group maximize its impact.Apply Here:https://<a href="http://www.bttr.im/a772o" target="_blank">bttr.im/a772o</a> &nbsp;

Welcome Group Volunteer for Refugee Newcomers in Moncton, NB

Please let us know if or how we can make the application process more accessible to you. Time Commitment: Approx 90 hours of training and homework +&nbsp; 2 shifts on call a month for one year **For white volunteers we also require a minimum of 3 additional unlearning white supremacy sessions** Responsible to: Volunteer Coordinator, Access Line Coordinator/Clinic Coordinator Position open to: Trans, Two-Spirit, gender non-conforming people, and cis-women age 19+ To Apply: <a href="https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/52e448a1-a922-432f-92f5-eb380a9c04e4/Gvi/23613dfc-a79f-440c-9f3f-e5650d89be25/2" target="_blank">https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/52e448a1-a922-432f-92f5…</a> Application Deadline: February 1st at noon Policy Restrictions: Applicants who have used VSAC services must be 1 year past last date of service at time of application. This position is not open to cisgender-men. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Positions available: 12 About SART The purpose of SART is to provide survivors of recent sexualized assault with emotional support and information on the community resources available to them. This requires Support Worker volunteers to liaise with hospital and police staff (as requested by the survivor) to support the survivor in accessing the services of their choice. Support may be offered over the phone, or in person at Victoria General Hospital, any of the local police departments, or at the Victoria Sexual Assault Clinic (operated by VSAC). The Victoria Sexual Assault Clinic is the only fully integrated sexualized assault clinic in western Canada, meaning that a survivor can access support, medical services, and police reporting all at the Clinic. &nbsp; VSAC Mission Statement The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization committed to ending sexualized violence through healing, education, and prevention.&nbsp; We are dedicated to supporting women and all Trans survivors of sexualized assault and childhood sexualized abuse through advocacy, counselling, and empowerment. &nbsp; Values of Victoria Sexual Assault Centre<ul><li>Communicating in a direct, Canadaring, confidential, and honest manner, showing respect, gentleness, acceptance, and celebration of each other in all our diversity</li><li>Each individual’s self-defined inner knowledge, empowerment, and right to dignity</li><li>A safe, accessible, and effective Centre where folks can engage in healing from sexualized violence</li><li>Social justice for all</li><li>Enacting an anti-oppressive framework, that acknowledges societal and systemic barriers and our own positions of power and dominance</li><li>Being transparent and accountable to the community regarding how and why our policies and practices are determined, enacted, and altered</li></ul> SART Volunteer Support Worker Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide an immediate support response at the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s Clinic, the Victoria General Hospital and/or a police station to recent (0-30 days) survivors (all genders, 13+) of a sexualized assault, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day</li><li>Provide phone support to sexualized assault survivors</li><li>Provide information regarding medical and forensic examination procedures</li><li>Provide information on options for reporting to police</li><li>Liaise and consult with the Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNE) and the police (if involved)</li><li>Provide information and support to family and friends of the survivor</li><li>Provide information on follow up support for survivor</li><li>Provide links to counselling and victim services at VSAC</li><li>For SART Volunteer Support Workers who are white it is your responsibility to take meaningful part in a monthly unlearning white supremacy group</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of the root causes of sexualized violence</li><li>Working knowledge of intersectional feminism</li><li>Demonstrated respect for survivors of sexualized assault</li><li>Ability to work comfortably with recent survivors of sexualized assault either in the hospital, clinic, or police station</li><li>Ability to liaise with various community partners including police and hospital staff</li><li>Ability to work both independently and part of a team</li><li>Proven communication skills</li><li>Strong ability to give and receive feedback</li><li>Time management skills</li><li>Strong problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and diplomacy skills</li><li>Strong boundaries and self-awareness</li><li>Basic understanding of the complex emotional reactions of sexualized assault survivors</li><li>Flexibility to adapt in unpredictable situations</li><li>Confidence to advocate for the survivor, if necessary</li><li>Ability to listen compassionately and without judgement</li><li>Demonstrated self-care practices</li><li>To feel stable in your personal healing process</li><li>Can commit to 2 months of intensive training</li><li>Can commit to 2&nbsp;shifts per month over 1 year after the completion of training</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Working Conditions<ul><li>SART includes team members from Forensic Nurse Examiners and all Police Detachments.&nbsp;</li><li>VSAC volunteers work both independently and as part of the team.&nbsp;</li><li>Work will take place at the VSAC Clinic, Hospital, Police Station or other community agency in mixed indoor environments.&nbsp;</li><li>Volunteers will provide emotional support over the phone from their home on a VSAC provided cell phone.&nbsp;</li><li>This position requires overnight shift work and being on call for between 8-16 hrs, Canadarrying a pager.&nbsp;</li><li>Shifts are weeknights overnight and weekends</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; Supports for Volunteers<ul><li>&nbsp; All volunteers are provided with opportunities to learn somatic tools to support grounding and nervous system regulation</li><li>&nbsp;All volunteers have access to online self care resources&nbsp;</li><li>All volunteers have access to VSAC staff to debrief SART responses one on one</li><li>All volunteers have access to monthly group debriefs and on going trainings</li><li>Gender Diverse/Trans+ Volunteers have the opportunity to join the Gender Diverse SART Committee, which is a space that meets approximately 6x a year to foster&nbsp;community; share their experiences, and provide feedback to make the program safer</li><li>Black, Indigenous, People of Colour Volunteers have the opportunity to join the BIPOC SART Committee, which is a space that meets approximately 4x a year to foster&nbsp;community; share their experiences, and provide feedback to make the program safer for racialized volunteers</li><li>VSAC offers some counselling for volunteers who have been negatively impacted by their volunteerism&nbsp;</li><li>We will be starting a committee for SART Volunteers who are Sex Workers soon!</li><li>Our training works to be neurodivergent friendly, meaning; we welcome everyone to move around as needed and to share as much or as little as they want (with the understanding that there are keys things we need to be able to see demonstrated). We will provide some snacks and beverages, and have a mix of colouring &amp; fidget items available to use during our training sessions. We know folks process information in lots of different ways—we use slides/visuals/roleplaying/email overviews as well as verbal discussion.</li></ul>&nbsp; Benefits to Volunteer&nbsp;<ul><li>Advanced communications training</li><li>Training grounded in social justice and trauma informed practice</li><li>Ongoing training events</li><li>Build community connections</li><li>Team building skills</li><li>Education on the intersectional root causes of sexualized violence</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Training Provided<ul><li>2 months of twice a week intensive group training including ongoing evaluation and feedback</li><li>Ongoing training</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; Recruitment Timeline Applications Open:&nbsp;January 1st&nbsp;at noon - February 1st 2026&nbsp;at noon Interviews: February 9th at 5pm, February 11th at 10am, February 13th at 4pm&nbsp;(group interviews) &nbsp;All Applicants Contacted:&nbsp;&nbsp;By February 16th at noon &nbsp; Application Check-List - Available for all training dates - Completed application form, including resume, and references - Can commit to volunteering with VSAC until end of May 2027 &nbsp; Please direct any questions or comments to Riven Gael (zi/hir/hirs and he/him/his), Volunteer Coordinator:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:volunteercoor@vsac.ca" target="_blank">volunteercoor@vsac.ca</a>

Victoria Sexual Assault Centre

Sexual Assault Response Team Volunteer Support Worker

Do you believe in creating change locally through civic action and volunteerism?Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey, Bruce and West Simcoe (BBBSGBWS) is seeking energetic, dedicated volunteers to join our growing organization. We are a non-profit charity, providing mentorship services to youth ages 6-18 in both schools and communities. As a vibrant, collaborative, community-focused organization we believe in creating communities where young people belong and are empowered to unlock their potential.Volunteer Opportunities:Community-Based Volunteer<ul><li>Join us as a Mentor in our community-based volunteer program. Connect with a local youth (ages 6-18) in your community. Spend one hour a week engaging in fun, skill-building activities and make an impact! (One year commitment)</li></ul>School-Based Volunteer<ul><li>School-based volunteers spend one hour weekly connecting with a group of Mentees (ages 6-16) within the school environment. Mentors are provided with programming that supports educational success. Join us as a school-based Mentor and make an impact! (Four month commitment)</li></ul>Group-Based Volunteer<ul><li>Group program volunteers support the BBBSGBWS team in a variety of unique settings, including our Outdoor Wellness Program, Youth Council meetings and Big Bunch events. This position is great for students. (Flexible commitment)</li></ul>Agency Volunteer<ul><li>With the BBBSGBWS team engage in fundraising support and be a BBBSGBWS brand ambassador. Join our team at local youth events, connect with children, youth, families and make an impact!</li></ul>To volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, you should:<ul><li>Be interested in developing a positive relationship with a local child or youth</li><li>Promote the welfare and safety of children and youth and act with integrity</li><li>Be trustworthy, energetic, mature, reliable, patient and respectful of others</li><li>Be supportive and non-judgmental in your interactions with children and youth</li><li>Be comfortable with BBBSGBWS's core values, policies and procedures</li><li>Be cause-driven and believe in the power of civic engagement and community connection</li></ul>What will be expected of me?<ul><li>Commit approximately one to two hours per week (this varies across programs)</li><li>Commit for up to one year or as little as four months (this varies across programs)</li><li>Complete pre-match training and screening to ensure the safety and security of children and youth</li><li>Receive ongoing connection, training and support from BBBSGBWS</li><li>Communicate openly and regularly with the parents/guardians</li><li>Communicate openly and regularly with the BBBSGBWS Mentorship Coordinator team</li></ul>BBBSGBWS is committed to recruiting a diverse group of volunteers that represent the communities we serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from persons of color, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey, Bruce and West Simcoe

Volunteer

SummaryJoin Meals on Wheels and make a real difference—one delivery at a time. We are looking for compassionate drivers and bikers to deliver nutritious meals, a friendly hello, and a brief wellness check to seniors and homebound neighbors, helping them stay safe, nourished and connected to their community.DescriptionCareBC is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals by&nbsp;bike or car&nbsp;for our Western and Chinese Meals on Wheels programs in Vancouver and Richmond. Volunteers support&nbsp;vulnerable seniors and homebound individuals,&nbsp;helping them stay safe, nourished and connected to their community.We offer shadow shifts that let you join an experienced volunteer on a route, giving you a chance to get familiar with the delivery process, the route, and the area. Volunteer Impact:&nbsp; Our dedicated volunteer team delivers over 400 meals a day, Monday – Friday. Beyond meals, you’ll offer:<ul><li>A friendly visit</li><li>An informal wellness check</li></ul>Your check-in helps reduce isolation and provides peace of mind to both clients and their loved ones. What does it take to be a Meals on Wheels Volunteer?<ul><li>Only 2 hours per week (or less as a spare driver)</li><li>Making deliveries on a weekday of your choice between 10:30am and 1:00pm</li><li>Choose to deliver in Vancouver OR Richmond</li><li>Interested in making positive and friendly connections with isolated seniors</li></ul>Why we do it:<ul><li>To help keep seniors and isolated individuals live independently and confidently in their own homes</li><li>To help relieve stress on family caregivers</li></ul>Why volunteer with CareBC?<ul><li>A meaningful way to give back to your community</li><li>Flexible scheduling options</li><li>Supportive and welcoming staff and volunteer team</li><li>Ongoing training and support for volunteers</li><li>Mileage reimbursement</li><li>Confirmation of volunteer hours and reference letters available after a qualifying period</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Comfortable interacting with seniors</li><li>Strong Communication skills</li><li>Compassionate, patient and reliable</li></ul>Other Requirements:<ul><li>18 years of age or older (volunteers under 18 can participate if accompanied by a guardian).&nbsp;</li><li>A cleared criminal&nbsp;record check. (CareBC can assist with this at no cost)</li><li>Willing to provide two references.</li><li>Proof of double COVID -19 vaccination&nbsp;(Vancouver Coastal Health recognizes Care BC as a health services provider because we support vulnerable clients).</li><li>Valid driver license and auto insurance (for car-based volunteers only).</li></ul>How to Apply: Fill out our application form on our website: <a href="https://www.carebc.ca/apply-now.html" target="_blank">Apply Now! - CARE BC</a> If you have any questions or need support with the application, feel free to reach us at:<a href="mailto:wmowvolunteers@carebc.ca" target="_blank">wmowvolunteers@carebc.ca</a>or 604-733-6614 ext. 107 &nbsp;

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