Offers a full range of volunteer opportunities including supporting and leading program activities for Members, Gilda's Greeters, Clubhouse-based volunteers for activities, general clubhouse support, Program support, helping with fundraising, special events, and outreach.
Youth volunteers are needed and opportunities are available after school hours. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more info.
- To volunteer, contact Roxanne Dinova, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator Volunteer at Gilda's Club
Run a 7 week program within the elementary schools for kids in grade 6,7 and/or 8. The program focuses on core themes including; body image, self-esteem, healthy eating/activity and building healthy relationship. Volunteers are responsible for a group of 4-8 kids. Its once a week for 90 minutes and its a 7-week program. They run during the school day 9-3pm, Monday-Friday from September-June. Volunteer can run multiple groups during the school year. Location of the program is Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, Baxter and Minesing.
- The following elementary school programs are always in high demand:
- More than Money (Grades 3-6) In JA's More than Money program, students are introduced to the intersection of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and social studies learning objectives. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to think like an entrepreneur and develop business strategy and money-management skills that they can apply to a simulated business.
- Our Business World (Grades 5-6) In JA’s Our Business World program, students explore how businesses are created and what makes them thrive. Using games and multimedia, students learn about innovation, start-ups and self-employment
- Dollars with Sense (Grade 7) In JA's Dollars With Sense program, students get the vital tools they need to make smart financial decisions, live debt-free and become savvy investors. Students learn personal money management skills that they can apply to their lives, beginning now.
- Economics for Success (Grade 8) In JA's Economics for Success program, students take a closer look at the advantages of staying in school, as well as learn what’s needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Volunteers from the local business community partner with classroom teachers to help students see the link between education and achieving their goals.
Become a member of our volunteer team interested in supporting the vision and mission of Dress for Success. Make a difference and ensure that there is both awareness and funds available to helping disadvantage women return to work.
Be trained to conduct education sessions on fracture prevention to seniors at seniors centres, retirement homes and active living programs.
Visitor Services: Greeting visitors and providing general knowledge to patrons regarding exhibitions and programs. Performing sales transactions using the Smart Vendor Point of Sale program.
Create Go Fund Me type of pages, as well as other methods, etc. To maintain them Monday - Friday. Except holidays.
Need people to maintain a Facebook page, once it is set up. Required people to set up and maintain a LinkedIn page.
- Attend Meetings in person or virtually
- Attend occasional information sessions and special events
- Digital media promotions
Board of Directors
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support. Board training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
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Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
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Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
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Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
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Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.
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Attend regular evening Board meetings annual full-day planning session as required
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Prepare for Board and special meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports, and other documentation; actively participate in discussions, contributing skills and knowledge
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Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
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Sufficient time availability for Board duties
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Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset
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Proficiency working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Google Docs, and online meeting tools preferred
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Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
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To ensure a mix of talent, background, and energy, Bridget's Bunnies is particularly interested in candidates with one or some of the following additional skills or areas of expertise/perspective: Fundraising/Sponsorship; Marketing/Communication; Corporate Donors; Recruitment/HR; Program Development; Legal/Regulatory; Governance/Policy; Diverse Communities; Capacity Building; Risk Assessment/Management; Government Relations
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Bridget's Bunnies recognizes the benefit of diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of differing demographics on the organization. Opportunities may be made available for applicants to act as Committee members prior to joining as a Board member.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to apply@bridgetsbunnies.ca
Board secretary
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support. Board training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
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Work with Board Chair to prepare meeting agendas and distribute in timely manner
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Ability to prepare typed, well-organized and detailed minutes in a timely manner
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Manage communication with team members; sending meeting notices and reminders
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Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
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Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
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Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
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Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.
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Attend regular evening Board meetings and full-day planning sessions as required
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Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
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Experience with minute taking and agenda preparations
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Sufficient time availability for Board duties
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Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset
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Proficiency working with MS 365 and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), and online meeting tools
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To ensure a mix of talent, background, and energy, Bridget's Bunnies is particularly interested in candidates with one or some of the following additional skills or areas of expertise/perspective: Fundraising/Sponsorship; Marketing/Communication; Corporate Donors; Recruitment/HR; Program Development; Legal/Regulatory; Governance/Policy; Diverse Communities; Capacity Building; Risk Assessment/Management; Government Relations
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Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Bridget's Bunnies recognizes the benefit of diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of differing demographics on the organization. Opportunities may be made available for applicants to act as Committee members prior to joining as a Board member.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to apply@bridgetsbunnies.ca
Board Treasurer
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support. Board training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
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Assist with creation of budgets for Grants and Funds Development
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Assist with preparation of Bridget's Bunnies Financial Report/filing to CRA - year end entries, ensure bookkeeping recorded correctly, prepare CRA reports, file reports
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Ensure auditor is appointed annually and fiduciary responsibilities are met
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Assist with preparation of Financial Reports for programs and events, including Bridget's Run
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Understand, review, and monitor Bridget's Bunnies' financial affairs, including: annual budget; financial statements; and quarterly reports
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Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
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Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
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Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
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Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.
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Attend regular evening Board meetings and full-day planning sessions as required
Skills and Qualifications:
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CPA designation or equivalent professional experience preferred
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Experience in not-for-profit finance, audits, and reporting preferred
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Sufficient time availability for Board duties
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Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset
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Proficiency working with Quickbooks, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), CRA’s website, and online meeting tools
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Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Bridget's Bunnies recognizes the benefit of diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of differing demographics on the organization. Opportunities may be made available for applicants to act as Committee members prior to joining as a Board member.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to apply@bridgetsbunnies.ca
For high school students who want to get involved helping raise childhood cancer awareness and/or funds in their schools and communities.
If you are a high school student looking to give back to your community and get volunteer hours, we need you for our OPACC Golden Hearts Youth Council!
Benefits:
- Get community service volunteer hours from OPACC and OPACC partner organizations
- Be notified of new volunteer opportunities in your community
- OPACC can promote your fundraiser, project, campaign through our network
- Looks great on your resume for work or school/scholarships
- References for work/school
- Give back to the childhood cancer community and help other kids in a meaningful way
- Special thank-you perks for our youth volunteers
- Option to become an OPACC Board Member at age 18 to continue your involvement more formally
Examples of how you can help:
- At community events
- With OPACC programs (i.e. Comfy Cases, Million Dollar Smiles, Courage Capes sewing events, Parent Liaisons in hospitals, etc.)
- Running a childhood cancer awareness campaign at your school and/or in your community, especially in September (Childhood Cancer Awareness Month). Some ideas include: organizing a Flag Raising or Proclamation at City Hall; doing a yellow shirt day at school; or doing morning announcements in September about childhood cancer facts
- Doing fundraisers like organizing a Kaps4Kids event at school; selling foods or crafts at school with funds going to OPACC; putting together a fun walk; or doing a third-party fundraiser to benefit OPACC
- Creating cards (i.e. Valentines or Christmas cards) or organizing a gift drive to distribute to kids in hospitals
- Do chalk drawings with inspiring and/or awareness messages outside of a children's hospital or other local community centre
- Doing a social media campaign to raise awareness about OPACC and childhood cancer like making a TikTok video, Instagram post, etc. (subject to approval)
Opportunities are available throughout Ontario. There are many ways to help out independently, with friends, teammates, and with classmates through a school club or initiative! Time is flexible depending on what you want to do (self-directed projects), we also try to do monthly virtual drop-in meetings on Zoom to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and support each other.
https://ontariospca.ca/animalsmart/
As a Humane Education Volunteer Team Member, you would deliver presentations (60-75 minutes in length) primarily to local schools. The content for presentations will cover the Ontario SPCA mission and reflect humane education`s goal to inspire compassion, empathy, and respect for all animals, inspiring a connection with animals.
AnimalSmart™ presentations take a student-centred approach, aiming to foster meaningful conversations about animals through discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections.
Previous teaching, presenting or experience working in a school setting would be an asset.
-Have good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation software.
-Ability to clearly communicate instructions to students.
-Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check.
-A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.
-Must reside within our Animal Centre communities (York, Durham, Barrie, Lennox & Addington, Leeds & Grenville, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Renfrew County, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, & Sudbury.
-Must be able to provide daytime availability (during school hours).
-Must be available to deliver 4 presentations a month.
-Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network.
To Advocate Educate and Celebrate on behalf of the 2SLGBTAI plus community.
Providing first Aid support at local community events.
The WALK to End ALS is a fun, family friendly event that occurs across the country in more than 90 WALK locations across Canada. Join thousands of Canadians in the fight against ALS. Every dollar you raise as a walker goes to provide equipment, support services, education for the ALS Community, and fund research to find a cure.
There are a variety of volunteer positions available during this event, please contact the Community Lead for more details.
Volunteers visit seniors' centres, hospitals and schools with properly evaluated dogs, no less than 1 year old, providing residents and patients the companionship of a pet.
Volunteer in our retail shop, deliver snacks to schools, singsong and party support at seniors centres and so much more.