All ages and experience levels welcomed. Main activities: 

• Walking, lots of walking in indoor 60'x120' (20x40m) arena or outdoor (30 x 70m) or wooded trails...up to 2kms/hour
• Grooming and getting horses ready, we will train on this
• Leading or walking with a horse with rider onboard, we will train for this
• Working with riders on the autism spectrum, Down Syndrome or with a physical disability 
• Both early evening hours and daytime/afternoon hours available
• 2 hour commitment 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Campfire Circle will be running in-person overnight camp programs at two medically supported overnight camp locations, Rainbow Lake (Waterford, ON) and Muskoka (Rosseau, ON) this summer. We will also be running a Day Camp program in Ottawa.

We are seeking new volunteers age 19+ with a variety of skill sets to participate in a life-changing volunteer experience! New volunteers must commit to one camp session, which can be a 4 to 8 day camp experience (inclusive of on-site training). 
 
Whether it’s at Rainbow Lake, a quiet 143 acres site in Waterford, at Muskoka, which features 400 wooded acres in the town of Rosseau, or at our fun urban Day Camp location Ottawa, you will be connecting kids and families with fun indoor and outdoor activities that help improve their overall wellbeing.

All roles will require you to work in partnership with a team of other volunteers where your first priority will be camper/family safety; ensuring they are supervised and supported at all times.

To learn more about specific details and dates, please review the New Volunteer Applicant Guide: 2026-Volunteer-Info-Guide.pdf

Love hockey? Love your community? Come make a difference—one ticket at a time! ✨
Easter Seals Ontario is looking for friendly, energetic volunteers (individuals or groups) to help sell 50/50 tickets at Barrie Colts home games at Sadlon Arena.

Role: 50/50 Ticket Sales Volunteer (Ticket Administrator)

What you’ll do:

• Arrive 1.5 hours before puck drop for a quick check-in and setup

• Sell 50/50 tickets in the arena until the end of the 2nd period

• Help us raise critical funds that support children with physical disabilities across Ontario

• After sales wrap up, enjoy the rest of the game from a designated volunteer area

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 4 hours per shift (includes arrival + ticket sales + wrap-up)

Want to get involved in more than hockey?
Volunteers who join our 50/50 team may also be invited to support other Easter Seals events throughout the year as opportunities come up—such as Celebrity Hockey tournaments, Celebrity Golf tournaments, and large gala events. If you’re interested in helping at additional events, let us know and we’ll keep you on our volunteer invite list!

Volunteers will lead a gentle functional fitness program designed for community members aged 55+

The purpose of the program is to:
• Increase and maintain strength, coordination, balance and flexibility
• Improve health and energy
• Improve mobility and independence
• Prevent falls and decrease falls risk
• Meet new people and socialize

We are looking for volunteers to assist with special events with the programs department, taking residents outside, delivering internal mail and various independent programs with residents.

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

Assistance with resident In-house hairdressing appointments

A Volunteer House Legaue Coach supports a fun, inclusive, and positive soccer experience for players of all skill levels. The coach focuses on player development (led by our technical director), teamwork, sportsmanship, and creating a safe, enjoyable environment on and off the field. Commitment level is minimum 1-hour, 1x per week, but can increase based on the volunteers preference.    Roles: 

• Run weekly practices (provided by BSC) using age‑appropriate drills that develop basic skills such as passing, shooting, dribbling, and teamwork.
• Coach games by organizing lineups, ensuring fair playing time, and guiding players with encouragement and positive instruction.
• Model positive behaviour by promoting respect, sportsmanship, and fair play at all times.
• Ensure player safety by following club policies, monitoring equipment, and responding appropriately to injuries or incidents.
• Collaborate with other coaches and volunteers to support smooth game days, set up fields, and manage team logistics.

• Help Set up the area according to event, ie. Tables and chairs, or just chairs.
• Decorate room according to the event Ask staff what can be done.
• Knock on each resident’s door and invite them to the program.
• Help bring residents to area
• Help if needed for resident drinks and or snacks
• Support resident(s) to designated area. Take attendance and give to program staff.
• Help clean up area and place tables and chairs back to how was before