Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support. 

How You Can Help: 

• Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience.  

• Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children. 

• Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 

• Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area. 

 Why Volunteer with Nankind?  

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.  

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands. 

Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

How to Apply: 

1. Visit our volunteer page.

2. Click “Volunteer Now".

3. Complete and submit the form. 

Qualifications: 

• Willingness to undergo an Vulnerable Sector Check

• At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent

• Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus 

• Must reside in Ontario

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Once fully trained, you will help us assist the police to search for lost and missing persons, and respond to emergencies in the community (e.g. natural disaster cleanup and support)
Applicants are asked to fill out the application form on our website.

Assist with repairing used bicycle; Salvaging parts; Organizing/sorting bike shop equipment and tools; Assisting clients/public with bicycle repairs.

Driving to pick up bikes at the City Lanfill; dropping off scrap metal.

Repairing used bicycles for distribution or sale to the public.

Web design 

Board member

Fundraising

Across the country, the Gutsy Walk is made possible due to the time and talents shared by thousands of volunteers in their communities. With a collective goal to deliver our mission of finding a cure for Crohn's and colitis, we are greatly appreciative and thankful for our volunteers who have continuously led the Gutsy Walk to success each year.

As a Gutsy Walk Planning Committee Member, you’ll be working closely with a team of other volunteers to plan and promote your local Gutsy Walk. Your efforts in connecting and engaging your community—whatever your volunteer role with Gutsy Walk—will make a big impact in raising awareness about IBD and finding cures.
In particular, we’re looking for volunteers to support their local Gutsy Walk in the following ways:

• Community Outreach –inspire people to sign up and participate in the local Gutsy Walk
• Media Relations –connect with local media outlets to promote the Gutsy Walk
• Social Media –raise awareness about IBD and the Gutsy Walk through social media
• Fundraising –organize exciting fundraisers in your community
• Corporate Sponsorship –engage with local businesses to promote donations of sponsorship and gifts in kind
• Stewardship –build relationships with Gutsy Walk participants and encourage engagement

To Advocate Educate and Celebrate on behalf of the 2SLGBTAI plus community. 

Providing first Aid support at local community events.

Job Summary:

The Learning Disabilities Association of York-Simcoe (LDAYS) is seeking dedicated volunteers to support youth with learning disabilities and ADHD in improving their social skills through engaging 6-week sessions and Summer Camps. Volunteers will contribute to a play-based program designed to help youth overcome challenges associated with learning disabilities and ADHD, fostering growth in social settings. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, volunteers will assist in planning and facilitating activities, working closely with participants to build confidence, self-esteem, and friendship skills. Sessions are held weekly in the evenings for one hour over six weeks, while camps run Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Programs are offered at various locations across York Region and Simcoe County, and volunteers must commit to the full duration of the program they support.

Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of the overall program plan, including lesson plans, goals, and outcomes, to participants ages 8-12 with learning disabilities and/or ADHD.

• Support the facilitation of activities in discussions, arts & crafts, sports, drama, games, etc.

• Encourage and develop participant’s social skills strategies using various activities and resources that will be provided.

• Provide participants with an environment that fosters positive self-esteem and self-confidence, which in turn will enable the participants to make and keep friends.

• Support discussions and activities on topics such as confidence, positive self-esteem, and making friends using the program material that is provided.

• Nurture and develop all participants' potential skills, abilities, and motivate children for success.

• Support regular communication with participants to monitor progress.

• Support the supervision and promotion of safety, respect, and inclusivity amongst all participants.

• Support facilitators in leading participants in special events, swimming trips, and outdoor activities.

• Participate in training sessions as required.

• Develop and maintain a knowledge base of Learning Disabilities and ADHD.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: Recreation and Leisure, Registered Social Worker, Social Service Worker, Child Development, Child and Youth Worker, or related fields

• High school diploma may be accepted based on experience 

• Experience: Supporting camps or programs, experience working with children with disabilities is preferred. Previous related job experience is considered an asset.

• Certifications: Access to transportation and recent Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required. CPR and First Aid is an asset but not required. 

• Skills: Strong communication and organizational skills. Must be patient, punctual, and reliable.