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Location: Community Support Centre Haldimand Norfolk Time Commitment: Tuesdays from 1:30–3:00 p.m. EST (1.5 hours/week) Your Responsibilities Include:<ul>	<li>Attending weekly meetings (alternate meetings – depending on group needs)</li>	<li>Picking up/coordinating refreshments for the group (paid for by the group)</li>	<li>Liaising with Centre staff and/or care partners as needed</li>	<li>Sending out group reminders or notices (e.g., meeting changes)</li>	<li>Supporting group-led goals, like outreach or planned activities</li>	<li>Assisting with the creation of flyers or event promotion materials</li>	<li>Maintaining a respectful and welcoming environment</li>	<li>Helping resolve or de-escalate conflict if it arises</li>	<li>Encouraging quieter members to speak and reminding louder ones to make space for others</li>	<li>Letting the group know if you are unable to attend a session</li></ul>Who You Are:<ul>	<li>Someone with an understanding (or interest in learning about) dementia and memory loss</li>	<li>A good communicator who is calm, patient, and empowering</li>	<li>Ideally has a background in social work, psychology, gerontology, or a related social service field</li>	<li>Skilled at reading group dynamics and knowing when to step in or step back</li>	<li>Dependable, organized, and respectful of those with lived experience</li></ul>

Dementia Empowerment Network

Dementia Empowerment Group Support Person

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Call for Board and Committee Members 


Help shape Burlington’s economic future. 


Are you a local business leader, entrepreneur, or industry expert passionate about 

Burlington’s growth? Burlington Economic Development &amp; Tourism (BEDT) is seeking 

motivated, experienced individuals to join our Board of Directors and Strategic Working 

Committees. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping Burlington’s 

economic vision at a transformative time for our city. 


Our Board of Directors is a governance-focused body seeking to strengthen its 

membership with community leaders who bring expertise in advanced manufacturing, 

commercial real estate and land development, main street business/small business 

ownership in Burlington, or professional finance and accounting experience. The Board 

meets 6–8 times per year, and members are also expected to actively contribute to one 

of its standing committees (HR &amp; Governance, Finance and Risk) or working committees 

(Destination Development and Marketing, Business Growth and Renewal, Innovation 

and Entrepreneurship). 


BEDT recently merged economic development and tourism into a single organization, 

unlocking exciting new opportunities to better serve Burlington’s business and visitor 

economy. Learn more about the merger and our organizational impact: 

- BEDT Merger Overview 

- 2024 Annual Report 


Current Opportunities 

We are recruiting Board Members and Committee Advisors with experience in one or 

more of the following areas for a 3 year term renewable up to a total of 9 years of 

membership: 


Board of Directors: 

 • Finance/Accounting 

 • Main Street Business 

 • Commercial Real Estate and Land Development 

 • Key Sector Leadership from Burlington’s Major Employers including Advanced 

Manufacturing (Manufacturing/Process/Technologies), Food &amp; Beverage Processing, 

Clean Tech, Biomedical &amp; Life Sciences, ICT 

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Destination Development &amp; Marketing Committee: 

The Destination Development &amp; Marketing Committee guides BEDT’s tourism and 

destination strategies by: 


 • Providing oversight on the Destination Stewardship Plan implementation and 

Destination Brand 

 • Advising on strategic directions for the Tourism Investment Fund, event attraction 

strategy, and visitor services 

 • Supporting development of culinary, retail, and main street initiatives 

 • Promoting agri-tourism and aligning rural economic development with regional 

directions 

 • Strengthening sector business engagement and stakeholder collaboration 


The committee ensures tourism initiatives are integrated with broader economic 

development goals and the City’s strategic priorities. 


We are seeking members with the following sector experience: 

 • Hotel Ownership/Management 

 • Film &amp; Media Industry 

 • Culinary &amp; Agritourism 

 • Destination and Retail Business Operators 


Business Growth &amp; Renewal Committee: 

The Business Growth &amp; Renewal Committee is a strategic advisory body of the BEDT 

Board that focuses on driving Burlington’s economic development priorities. Its core 

mandate includes: 


 • Leading Business Retention &amp; Expansion (BR&amp;E) efforts 

 • Supporting sector strategy implementation and business engagement 

 • Informing Integrated Customer Experience initiatives with the City of Burlington to 

support cutting red tape and rolling out the red carpet for businesses 

 • Providing insight on strategic investment projects 

 • Serving as the primary forum for economic policy feedback and reporting on top 

employers, business risks, and expansion or relocation activity 


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We are seeking committee members with the following sector experience: 

 • Small Business &amp; Main Street Entrepreneurs 

 • Commercial Real Estate / Mixed-Use Development 

 • Life &amp; Health Sciences 

 • Clean Tech 

 • Food &amp; Beverage Processing 


Why Join? 

 • Contribute to the development of Burlington’s economic and tourism strategies 

 • Collaborate with municipal leaders and private sector peers 

 • Provide strategic oversight and thought leadership 

 • Make an impact through committee participation and generative board discussions 

 • Be part of a forward-thinking, high-impact governance model 


What We’re Looking For 

Board and committee members are strategic thinkers, connectors, and collaborators 

who: 

 • Bring sector-specific expertise or business leadership experience 

 • Understand the role of a governance board including those who hold ICD/C. Dir. 

Designation or are interested in becoming accredited directors 

 • Are committed to the success of Burlington’s business and tourism ecosystems 

 • Can commit time and energy to participate in 6–8 board meetings annually and at 

least one committee 


Full Board Member Role Description is available here. 


Apply Now 

If you’re ready to play a role in Burlington’s economic future, we want to hear from you! 


Deadline to apply: Noon August 18th 2025. 

Submit your resume and a short statement of interest to <a href="mailto:invest@burlington.ca" target="_blank">invest@burlington.ca</a> 


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Board Member

August 2025 Events:&nbsp;Hamilton: August 2 – Breezeway Trail (11AM-1PM) August 9 – Bayfront Park (10AM-12PM) August 10 – Confederation Park (10AM-12PM) August 12 – Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail (10AM-12PM) August 14 – Beach A (9AM-11AM) August 15 – Van Wagner's Beach (10AM-12PM) August 19 – Mountain Brow Trail (9AM-12PM) August 21 – Princess Point (9AM-11AM)&nbsp; August 21 – Pier 4 Park (1PM-3PM)Burlington: August 6 – Burlington Beach (10AM-12PM) August 20 – LaSalle Park (11AM-1PM)&nbsp; August 24 – Burloak Waterfront Park (1PM-3PM) August 26 – Paletta Mansion (2PM-4PM) August 26 – Burlington Beach (6PM-8PM) &nbsp;How to Register:Please register through our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agreenerfuture.ca/events-page-hamilton" target="_blank">Events Page</a>,&nbsp;select a cleanup at the location and time most convenient for you, then fill out the short form. Join us for one event or multiple events according to your schedule (1-2 hours per event).For questions, contact us at<a href="mailto:info@agreenerfuture.ca" target="_blank">info@agreenerfuture.ca</a>.About A Greener Future: A Greener Future is a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental protection through community action and education. Our mission is to empower individuals to reduce litter and protect nature, spearheading a national movement to create a more sustainable world. Since our founding, we’ve removed over&nbsp;7.1 million pieces of litter&nbsp;from the environment with the help of volunteers like you. &nbsp; Love Your Lakes&nbsp;is an annual summer initiative focused on removing litter and raising awareness about pollution around Lake Ontario. Events take place across multiple GTA communities from Hamilton to Oshawa, with volunteers helping to protect local shorelines, wildlife, and water quality.

A Greener Future

Lake Ontario Volunteer Opportunities - Hamilton/Burlington, August 2025scssssss

Are you passionate about protecting and promoting native plants? The North American Native Plant Society (NANPS) is looking for new Board Members to join our vibrant, volunteer-led team.&nbsp; As a volunteer-run organization, NANPS depends on the commitment of its board members to help shape our direction and manage key areas of our work. These include operations, organizing plant sales, running events, overseeing communications, landing stewardship, restoration projects, and more. Prior Board and/or non-profit experience, as well as experience in the environmental sector are considered to be assets, but are not essential. The Board meets nine times per year on a weekday evening, and board members are also expected to actively participate in committee work. Please contact <a href="mailto:info@nanps.org" target="_blank">info@nanps.org</a> if you’d like more information or are interested in joining the board. Not interested, but know someone who would be a great match? Share this opportunity with them.Board members meet monthly, via zoom and serve on at least one committee. Directors should be prepared to contribute a minimum of 6-8 hours per month, depending on specific position.&nbsp;

North American Native Plant Society

A Greener Future is seeking enthusiastic and environmentally conscious volunteers to support our Love Your Lakes shoreline cleanups this summer along Lake Ontario. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact on your local environment, contribute to a data-driven environmental program, and gain volunteer experience alongside a passionate team! August 2025 Events:Hamilton:August 2 - Breezeway Trail (11AM-1PM)August 9 – Bayfront Park (10AM-12PM)August 10 - Confederation Park (10AM-12PM)August 12 - Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail (10AM-12PM)August 14 – Beach A (9AM-11AM)August 15 – Van Wagner's Beach (10AM-12PM)&nbsp;August 19 – Mountain Brow Trail (9AM-12PM)August 21 - Princess Point (9AM-11AM)August 21 - Pier 4 Park (1PM-3PM) Burlington:August 6 - Burlington Beach (10AM-12PM)August 20 - LaSalle Park (11AM-1PM)August 24 - Burloak Waterfront Park (1PM-3PM)August 26 - Paletta Mansion (2PM-4PM)August 26 - Burlington Beach (6PM-8PM)How to Register:Please register through our <a href="https://www.agreenerfuture.ca/events-page-hamilton" target="_blank">Events Page</a>, select a cleanup at the location and time most convenient for you, then fill out the short form. Join us for one event or multiple events according to your schedule (1-2 hours per event).For questions, contact us at <a href="mailto:info@agreenerfuture.ca" target="_blank">info@agreenerfuture.ca</a>.About A Greener Future: A Greener Future is a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental protection through community action and education. Our mission is to empower individuals to reduce litter and protect nature, spearheading a national movement to create a more sustainable world. Since our founding, we’ve removed over 7.1 million pieces of litter from the environment with the help of volunteers like you. Love Your Lakes is an annual summer initiative focused on removing litter and raising awareness about pollution around Lake Ontario. Events take place across multiple GTA communities from Hamilton to Oshawa, with volunteers helping to protect local shorelines, wildlife, and water quality.

Lake Ontario Volunteer Opportunities – Hamilton/Burlington, August 2025

VON is looking for volunteers to help with caring for a backyard garden that is part of the Adult/Seniors Day program.

Gardener - Adult/Seniors Day Program

A volunteer visitor offers support and social interaction to an isolated individual through regular friendly visits at the client’s home or out in the community, encouraging active and independent living.The purpose of the Volunteer Visiting program is to improve the health and well-being of isolated seniors and adults with disabilities living in the community and to provide visits in order to maintain clients’ independent functioning in the community for as long as possible. (Source: Program Logic Model)

Volunteer Visiting

Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Help to recruit, chair, and support a group of volunteers with fundraising expertise and the capacity to open up networks, and philanthropic connections.</li><li>Support, educate and oversee a volunteer-driven fundraising strategy for peers and other senior volunteers that aligns with the organization’s financial goals.</li><li>Collaborate with the board and development team to identify and engage potential donors, sponsors, and corporate partners.</li><li>&nbsp;Educate, guide and support a committee in championing and door-opening activities that support the financial goals of St. John Ambulance.</li><li>Work closely with St. john Ambulance staff to ensure alignment between volunteer-led fundraising efforts and the organization's broader development strategy.</li><li>Advocate for volunteer-led fundraising initiatives within the board and the organization.</li><li>Attend and actively participate in board meetings, fundraising committee meetings, and fundraising events.</li><li>Actively champion St. John ambulance, and our mission, while serving on the Board.</li><li>Attend and actively participate in board meetings, relevant committee meetings and fundraising events.</li></ul>

St. John Ambulance

Volunteer Board of Directors - Fundraising Chair

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: § To communicate the impact of SJA’s work in and on the communities served; § To educate the public about SJA’s health, safety and charitable mission and ways that they can support SJA’s mission, including collaborating with the Regional Management on possible support to marketing, communication, and social media activities; § To advocate, promote, open doors, and act as ambassadors for SJA within their respective communities; § To help identify mission-related health, safety, and service opportunities that SJA can potentially meet in their respective communities; § To identify and develop community partners; and § To help the Region participate in community events. &nbsp;

Volunteer Board of Directors - Community Relations Advisor

Volunteer Transportation is a great way to help others, you can control the amount of time you volunteer, Orientation and Training are provided, mileage is reimbursed.You get to help isolated seniors and those with disabilities get out to medical appointments assisting them in living a full life.Contact the VON today to find out more about this great Volunteer opportunity! &nbsp;Call Kevin at 905-522-1022 ext. 6058.

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