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Volunteers   Barrie 
Victoria Village, Barrie - 78 Ross St, Victoria Village Manor
78 Ross Street

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

  • Evening Bingo games
  • Small Group Programs (cards, reading, knitting)
  • Special events and Entertainment
  • Special Interest Presentations
  • Community Bus Outings  
  • One to one friendly visits
  • Hair dresser & In home Wellness appointments
  • Spiritual Visits
  • On call Palliative Visits 
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
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

Bunny Maker   Barrie 
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation, Barrie
65 Cedar Pointe Drive unit 811A, Barrie ON

About Bridget’s Bunnies


Bridget's Bunnies is a registered charity that supports individuals and families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. Bridget’s Bunnies works to ensure no one endures pregnancy or infant loss alone. Bridget’s Bunnies relies on volunteers, individual donations, Bridget’s Run and grants to sustain its programs and services including Comfort Kits and Little Loss Library. 

Title: Bunny Makers


If you’re a crafter or knitter, join our community of Bunny Makers for a good cause! Bunny Makers meet monthly to chat and crochet together from 4:00-6:00 pm at Bridget’s Bunnies office (65 Cedar Pointe Dr. unit 811A, Barrie). This is also a time to refresh knitting/crocheting supplies and continue crocheting in the comfort of your own home. Bunny Maker volunteers make Pocket Pals, crocheted or knitted bunnies for our Comfort Kit program. All materials are provided for free of charge and we ask that finished bunnies and unused materials be donated back to Bridget’s Bunnies. 

Hours: 2-10 hours a month (flexible)
Location: In-person/remote

Roles and Responsibilities:


•    Crochet or knit a bunny/pocket pal according to Bridget’s Bunnies patterns and instructions
•    Only take what you need and ensure to return any unused supplies
•    Return completed bunnies within a month of completion as these bunnies are needed for the Comfort Kit program
•    Opportunity to join the online community to share tips, tricks and make fellow crafter friends
•    Opportunity to gather monthly for an in-person tea, chat and crocheting event at Bridget’s Bunnies office. 

Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf
  • assist with client based activities such as arts and crafts, meal times
  • assist with special events and programs
  • Café assistance serving food, clearing tables etc.
  • physical maintenance of the residence and landscape
Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
Midland
  • Help with the set up and clean up of the projects each week.
  • Assist Art Therapist to ensure activity participation and socialization of each participant
  • Under direction of the Art Therapist/Family Support Coordinator, provide one-to-one support to the participants during the creative art process.
  • Assist with any other tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
  • At the end of the Program (June) complete an evaluation form about the volunteer role in the Quest Art School + Gallery Program.
Volunteer   Barrie 
Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
Barrie/Midland

We are looking for passionate, dedicated volunteers to assist with Creative Arts Programs held in Midland and Barrie. No artistic experience needed! Duties include assisting with set up, conversation and providing guidance during the program.

Volunteer   Barrie 
Making Change, Mailing Address

Work with the planning committee to assign duties in advance.  Assist with set up, the run of the event and clean up.  Some duties may include talking with community members about Making Change and what we do as a non-profit organization, and working with children; depends on the event.

Senior Wish Association (Simcoe County), Mailing Address, Senior Wish Association
Barrie, Innisfil, Clearview Township area, Muskoka-Gravenhurst , Collingwood, Simcoe County

Help Senior Wish expand into Simcoe County to ensure that no senior is left isolated, alone and feeling like society has forgotten them. Help is especially needed to prepare for our Christmas Wish program starting in Sept.

Comfort Stitchers
Work From Home

We are seeking knitters, crocheters, sewers and quilters to help us create gifts for people in long-term care, including fidget mats and muffs for those with Alzheimers and Dementia. 

Talk is Free Theatre
Barrie

Various volunteer opportunities, including ushering, bingo, set up and tear down of sets, data entry, assist with administrative duties and assisting with inventory of costumes and props. There are also opportunities to help with one time special events.