Offers a full range of volunteer opportunities including: supporting and leading program activities (Gilda's Greeters, Clubhouse-based volunteers for activities, general clubhouse support, Program support), helping with special events and outreach, and assisting with fundraising in the community.

• To volunteer, contact Cara Dyke, Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer at Gilda's Club

Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that UWSM community investment goals and priority areas are taken into consideration in all grant- making processes
2. Review application forms and documents’; prepare additional interview questions (if required) to ensure applications meet criteria including:
• Agency capacity to deliver the program
• Program alignment to agency’s mission
• Evidence and need for the program
• Adaptability and client centered
• Alignment to focus area and investment priorities
• Target population and clients serviced
• Impact of the program on clients
• Intended outcomes of the program
3. Conduct Interviews where warranted as part of the application review process with support from UWSM staff.
4. Complete review, assessments and scoring of applications.
5. As a council, form recommendations to the UWSM Community Investment & Engagement Steering Committee on which funding allocations will create a strong network of supports exhibiting diversity in geography, populations served and range of programs/interventions or services. All recommendations are then presented to the United Way Board of Directors for final approval.
6. To provide a safe and confidential environment for sharing information.
7. Ensure a fair, transparent, equitable funds allocation process.
8. Support United Way in our growth and development
9. Provide feedback and recommendations to UWSM on capacity building, advocacy and collaboration
10. Review Annual Reports from funded agencies to inform United Way of accomplishments and gather data on clients impacted by the program, ensure agency accountability and understand circumstances that may influence program impact, making recommendations for support if needed.

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

Recreation programs (games, arts and crafts etc) 
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 
General office assistance
Physiotherapy/ Fitness classes 
Spiritual Care 
Palliative Visits 
Gardening (in warmer months)

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

* 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

Various Volunteer opportunities to include events, garden, pottery, fairs,cafe, mosaic studio 
various land work and vegetable gardening. 
 
Police records check and a reference will be required.

Seeking an individual with a passion for Deep Listening with leadership skills and administrative competence. Work with a Steering Committee with regularly scheduled meetings, create opportunities for sustainability and growth, nurture relationships with volunteers, donors, community partners, mantain financials, resource development, Deep Listening training, fundraising and social media content.

We are now accepting adult and student volunteer applications. Please check our website (www.rvh.on.ca/careers/volunteering/) to complete the electronic application form to become a volunteer.

You may also contact the Volunteer Coordinator within the Volunteer Resources office to discuss a wide variety of opportunities.

Some opportunities include: Patient Experience, Information & Wayfinding, Retail (Café Royale and Victoria's Gift Shop & Fundraising), Outpatient and Visitor Support, and Administrative Support.

Special Events Volunteers ensure the effective implementation of Special Events Initiatives within the area. Duties include: promoting events, liaising with all community partners, recruit new groups and organizations to carry out activities, locating sponsors, etc.

1. Maintain a heartfelt connection and engagement with Listening Post values and mission in the community
2. Attend regularly scheduled meetings
3. Create opportunities for sustainability and growth
4. Nuture a relationship with volunteers, community partners, supporters and with the people we listen to
5. Document and fairly report personal Steering Committee volunteer hours
6. Continue efforts in the direction of financial stability, community outreach, engagement and resource development, donor relations, organization sustainability, succession planning and pertnership development, volunteer support and development and provide efforts in the direction of the Listening Post goal and vision

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.