Coach   Barrie 
South Simcoe Dufferin Track and Field Club
Simcoe County

Coaching various track and field events:  i.e. sprint/hurdles; mid-distance, jumps

Woods Park Care Centre Volunteer   Barrie 
Woods Park Care Centre, Barrie, Long Term Care Home
Woods Park Care Centre, 110 Lillian Cres., Barrie

Volunteers can assist with a variety of programs and activities including: 

  • One-on-One Friendly Visiting 
  • Gardening 
  • Holiday Celebrations and Special Events 
  • Outings  
  • Card playing, Bingo and other games 
  • Entertainment 
  • Hairdressing & Wellness Assistance 
  • Escorting Residents to in house appointments 
  • Dining Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities at Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch   Barrie 
Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Volunteer Program
Varies: Barrie (currently), Occasional: Orillia. Midland. Collingwood, Innisfil

Volunteer duties vary depending on the placement and will be discussed prior to an interview.

Current opportunities:

  • Good Food Box – the second Wednesday of the month, unloading the produce truck, sorting and packing food boxes, volunteer delivery drivers, variety of shifts available – Barrie 

  • Cooking Classes with the Urban Pantry program – Barrie 

  • Assembling Harm Reduction Kits – in need of 2-4 volunteers for this role, once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9 am - 1 pm – Barrie 

  • Client and Family Advisory Committee members - open to clients or family member/caregiver in the past 3 years

  • One-on-one client support

    • Currently opportunities in Barrie, Collingwood

  • Reception support in Midland

    • Mon-Wed 10 am to 3 pm (various shifts)

  • Recreational groups in Collingwood

    • Tuesdays at 11 am

    • Thursdays at 2 pm

Various Opportunities   Barrie 
Camphill Communities Ontario, Barrie - Checkley St
Camphill Nottawasaga near Angus and Camphill Sophia Creek in Barrie

Two sites: Camphill Nottawasaga, near Angus and Camphill Sophia Creek in Barrie.

Camphill Sophia Creek (Barrie)

  • work in the mosaic studio
  • help with meal preparation in the Cafe
  • assist with recreational activities, music sessions and cultural outings, Bingo events and other special events such as Fall Fairs

Camphill Nottawasaga (Angus)

  • help with programs in woodworking, pottery, candlemaking, and bakery/meal preparation
  • can be involved in maple syrup production, working in the vegetable gardens and caring for livestock (Highland cows horses and goats)

Both locations need volunteers to help with set-up, cash management and take-down at our Farmers Markets

BPL LIT (Leaders & Innovative Teens)   Barrie 
Barrie Public Library, Barrie - 60 Worsley St, Downtown Branch
Meetings are held at the Downtown Branch, however members may also choose to join via Zoom.

BPL LIT  
 
The program goal is for members to develop leadership skills by representing the Barrie Public Library at their schools, in library programs, and at community events. Students will: 
 
- Develop effective communication skills by representing the Barrie Public Library at teen-related outreach events. 
 
- Achieve common goals by assisting in the planning and delivery of teen-related programs and special events. 
 
- Earn volunteer hours by participating in empowering opportunities that develop leadership skills. 
 
- Attend two hour monthly meetings on a regular basis 
 
All members will share the duties of leading the group meetings and recording the meeting notes and action items. Other group members will share the duties of taking attendance, reviewing the previous meeting notes and following up on the action items. 
 
Volunteer hours will be provided to each BPL LIT member for every meeting or activity attended.

Food Bank Volunteer   Barrie 
Barrie Food Bank
42 Anne St S, Unit 2 Barrie, ON

Various opportunities available such as board member, warehouse roles, client intake and cart preparation. Click here to see details and to sign up: https://www.barriefoodbank.org/get-involved/

Health Fairs, Community Displays-Simcoe County Locations   Barrie 
Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
Simcoe County

* Assist in promoting the programs and services of the Society to the attendees of the Health Fair.  
* Provide basic information about Alzheimer's disease.  
* Direct people to appropriate community support services. 
 
Volunteers: 
* Pick up display and brochures at the Society offices or an agreed to location.  
* Set up the display as per the Procedures listed in the Health Fair Resource Manual.  
* Answer general questions and distribute information about the programs and services of the Society.  
* Refer individuals to appropriate community support services.  
* Take down the display, pack up the brochures and return the display and brochures to the Society offices or an agreed to location.  
* Complete the Evaluation Form located in the Health Fair Resource Manual

Peer Support Volunteer   Barrie 
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario [Central East], Barrie, Barrie Regional Office
Assisting persons with a new spinal cord injury by offering hope and encouragement through shared personal experiences.
General Volunteer or Volunteer Coach   Barrie 
Barrie Soccer Club
Barrie
  • Help our youth foster a lifelong love for the game
  • Recreational and competitive opportunities available
GLA:D Program Assistants   Barrie 
Barrie Community Health Centre, Barrie - Huronia Rd, GLA:D Canada
  • Supportive of exercise being part of one's lifestyle

  • Familiar with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee

  • Be able to bend and squat repeatedly

  • Be able to lift exercise equipment (pedal bikes, risers, chairs)

  • Mon and Wed 1:15 to 3:45 pm and/or

  • Mon and Fri morning 8:45 to 11:15 am

  • Additional time may be helpful to assist those in need of computer registration with GLA:D Canada at BCHC

In Clinic Volunteer   Barrie 
Canadian Blood Services, Barrie, Blood Donation Centre
Barrie, ON
    • Welcome donors to hospitality area of clinic
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    • offer refreshments
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    • give information and updates to donors
    •  
    • answer questions, thank donors and give milestone donor recognition items
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    • observe donors and watch for adverse reactions
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    • keep hospitality area in good order

 

Program Assistant, Minds in Motion   Barrie 
Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
Simcoe County

Assist with participant pre-evaluations and assessments 
Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities 
Assist Minds in Motion Coordinator to ensure activity participation and socialization 
Under direction of the Physical Activity Program Leader, provide one-on-one support to participants during physical activity component of the program 
Assist with any other required task 
Complete a post evaluation form