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Do you enjoy swimming and are perhaps looking for someone to go with? As a one on one match, your role will be to develop a supportive relationship with a person who has an intellectual disability while doing an activity you both enjoy - swimming! We have people interested in lane swimming and just getting in the pool and socializing type of swimming.This is meant to be a long term opportunity, with a flexible schedule that works for your availability.Contact our Manager of Volunteers, Rebecca Coxon&nbsp;at <a href="mailto:rebecca@liveworkplay.ca" target="_blank">rebecca@liveworkplay.ca</a> to share more about yourself&nbsp;and&nbsp;set up an interview!

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Swimming Companion

Join Our Team as a Volunteer! Shepherd Village is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit seniors’ community, dedicated to seniors’ well-being since 1961. We are also proud to announce that Shepherd Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. We’re committed to meeting seniors’ changing physical, spiritual, and social needs through quality care and compassionate service. No matter if you’re a retiree eager to give back or a student looking to grow and refine your skills, you’ll find a welcoming place in our volunteer team! We currently have an opening for Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking volunteers to help with cultural programs for our residents. Are you fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin and eager to make a difference in your community? Shepherd Village is looking for compassionate volunteers to support seniors through engaging cultural programs. Your language skills and cultural knowledge can bring comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging to those who need it most. Volunteer Opportunity: Cantonese/Mandarin-Speaking Cultural Program Volunteers Support cultural programs for Chinese-speaking seniors once a month. Responsibilities: ✅ Assist in organizing and leading cultural activities (e.g., Canadalligraphy, storytelling, traditional music, or holiday celebrations) ✅ Engage seniors in conversations in Cantonese or Mandarin ✅ Help create an inclusive and enjoyable experience for participants Why Volunteer with Us? Make a Meaningful Impact – Bring joy and connection to seniors in your community Flexible Scheduling – Cultural programs take place once a month Supportive Team – Be part of a welcoming and diverse group of volunteers Cultural Enrichment – Celebrate and preserve language and traditions with the community Requirements: ✔ Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin (English is a plus) ✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills ✔ Compassionate and reliable nature ✔ No prior experience needed—just a kind heart and willingness to help! Schedule &amp; Compensation:<ul>	<li>Every 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30 am&nbsp;(takes place once a month)</li></ul>This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity

Shepherd Village

Cantonese/Mandarin-Speaking Cultural Program Volunteer

Shepherd Village is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit seniors’ community, dedicated to seniors’ well-being since 1961. We are also proud to announce that Shepherd Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. We’re committed to meeting seniors’ changing physical, spiritual, and social needs through quality care and compassionate service. No matter if you're a retiree eager to give back or a student looking to grow and refine your skills, you'll find a welcoming place in our volunteer team! We currently have an opening for Greek-speaking Friendly Visitor volunteers. Are you fluent in Greek and passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? Shepherd Village is looking for compassionate volunteers to provide companionship and social support to Greek-speaking seniors who may feel isolated due to language barriers. Why Volunteer with Us? ✅ Make a Difference – Offer emotional support and companionship to Greek-speaking seniors. ✅ Meaningful Connections – Build friendships and brighten someone’s day through conversation and shared experiences. ✅ Flexible Scheduling – We offer various shifts to fit your availability. ✅ Supportive Community – Join a team that values empathy, respect, and collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Visit Greek-speaking seniors in Shepherd Village long-term care facility Engage in friendly conversation in Greek Share stories, play games, or assist with light activities Provide emotional support and reduce loneliness Requirements:<ul>	<li>Fluency in Greek and English</li>	<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li>	<li>Compassionate and reliable nature</li>	<li>Ability to work independently and with a team</li>	<li>No prior experience needed—just a kind heart and willingness to help!</li></ul>Schedule &amp; Compensation: Flexible part-time hours based on your availability (30 minutes to 1 hour per week) This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity &nbsp;

Friendly Greek-speaking Visitor Volunteer

Do you love window shopping or spending time at the mall or running errands perhaps? If so, we know someone who would like to meet you! The volunteer position is a one on one match with a person who has an intellectual disability.&nbsp;You will be helping us achieve our mission of helping the Ottawa community be a more welcoming place for people with intellectual disabilities, Autism and Dual Diagnosis.This is meant to be a long term commitment with a flexible schedule based on your availability. Contact our Manager of Volunteers, Rebecca Coxon&nbsp;at <a href="mailto:rebecca@liveworkplay.ca" target="_blank">rebecca@liveworkplay.ca</a> to share more about yourself and&nbsp;set up an interview!

Shopping, Errands, Whatever!

Do you enjoy working out and are perhaps looking for someone to go to the gym with? As a one on one match, your role will be to develop a supportive relationship with a person who has an intellectual disability while doing an activity you both enjoy - fitness!&nbsp;We have positions for this role in various locations all over Ottawa! This role is meant to be long term, with lots of flexibility based around your schedule.If this sounds like you, contact our Manager of Volunteers, Rebecca Coxon&nbsp;at <a href="mailto:rebecca@liveworkplay.ca" target="_blank">rebecca@liveworkplay.ca</a> to share more about yourself and&nbsp;set up an interview!

Gym Companion

Do you like going out to dinner, movies or shopping? Do you like to just hang out with people? If so, a person with an intellectual disability would love to meet you! This One on One Match Volunteer opportunity is meant to be long term with flexible timing,&nbsp;just spending time with someone else, connecting over something you both enjoy and having&nbsp;some fun.&nbsp;If this sounds interesting to you, contact our Manager of Volunteers, Rebecca Coxon&nbsp;at <a href="mailto:rebecca@liveworkplay.ca" target="_blank">rebecca@liveworkplay.ca</a> to share more about your interest and&nbsp;set up an interview!

Do you love dinner, Movies or Shopping?

As a One-on-One Match volunteer, your role will be to develop a supportive relationship with a person who has an intellectual disability while doing an activity you both enjoy: Like movies!! Are you a movie fan?!We are looking for someone who: is friendly and personable; is mature and responsible; respects commitments; is open and willing to learn about intellectual disabilities, autism and dual diagnosis. This is meant to be a long term, but flexible opportunity where you would get to know someone new, build a connection over something you both enjoy, like movies! Contact our Manager of Volunteers, Rebecca Coxon&nbsp;at <a href="mailto:rebecca@liveworkplay.ca" target="_blank">rebecca@liveworkplay.ca</a> to share more about yourself&nbsp;and&nbsp;set up an interview! &nbsp;

Movie Match

Together Project is excited to launch the Welcome Group Program in July 2025 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:-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 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.

Together Project

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 excited to launch the Welcome Group Program in July 2025 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:-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.)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.

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 excited to launch the Welcome Group Program in July 2025 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:-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.)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.

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