Parkinson Canada envisions a world where no one is limited by Parkinson’s. We empower and inspire people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners to thrive and live courageously. 

We provide education and services, and we advocate with federal, provincial, and territorial governments on issues that matter to the Parkinson’s community in Canada. Our research program funds innovative research to search for better treatments and to enhance the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.   

People living with Parkinson’s count on us to be there at every step of their Parkinson’s journey. To learn more about us, please visit www.parkinson.ca. 

The opportunity

The volunteer Parkinson Advisory Council (PAC) contributes to furthering the Parkinson Canada mission by actively advising the CEO, to ensure the voices of people living with Parkinson’s, and those affected by Parkinson’s, are integrated throughout the organization.  The PAC is a critical driver of putting people living with Parkinson’s at the centre of Parkinson Canada’s work. Currently, we have multiple membership openings for three-year terms on the PAC. Members meet once per month to advise the CEO with an overall time commitment of 2 to 4 hours each month.

We would like to encourage applications from those living in 

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.

Parkinson Canada is committed to an environment that respects and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion for all volunteers, employees, supporters, clients, and all people living with and affected by Parkinson’s. We welcome applications from those who might not see themselves suitably reflected in current representations of those with Parkinson’s including women, people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of colour, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, or those from other equity-deserving groups.

Your contribution

As a Member of the Parkinson Advisory Council, you bring your passion to make a difference for people affected by Parkinson’s. Your empathetic and compassionate approach to building community elevates the diverse perspectives of people affected by Parkinson’s. You are committed to Parkinson Canada’s mission and vision.  As a person living with Parkinson’s, or with experience as a care partner of a person living with Parkinson’s, you bring your lived experience and expertise to the following responsibilities:

• Advise and make recommendations to the CEO on key programs and strategy decisions that address the unmet needs of people affected by Parkinson’s

• Promote the inclusion of the perspectives of people living with Parkinson’s across all areas at Parkinson Canada

• Champion the vision, mission and initiatives of Parkinson Canada with the Parkinson community across Canada

Experience and qualities for success in this role

• Lived experience as a person with Parkinson’s or experience as a care partner of someone living with Parkinson’s

• Passionate and eager to make a difference for the Parkinson’s community in Canada

• Knowledge of Parkinson’s and/or connections within the Parkinson’s community

• Strategic thinker with the ability to cultivate strong partnerships that grow the mission of Parkinson Canada

• Dependable, responsive, and respectful of multiple points of view

• Committed to attendance and active participation in one meeting of the PAC per month, plus optional involvement in committees

• Experience working with committees, boards, or advisory councils would be an asset

• Commitment to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Benefits for Parkinson Advisory Council members

• Contribute to meaningful and lasting change for people living with Parkinson’s

• Deepen knowledge of patient engagement, research, advocacy, support and services, communication, digital facilitation, and working with a high-level advisory council

• Develop new relationships with others living with Parkinson’s and care partners

• Impact Parkinson Canada’s vision and mission

How to apply

Complete the online Volunteer Profile   

Our valued and dedicated volunteer team is the strength of Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka. Citizens who join our locally focused committees participate in activities and events to promote public awareness and knowledge of the Crime Stoppers program, the Tip Line, and how we ensure anonymity. Committees meet once each month or as needed. Committee volunteers are encouraged to liaise with various leaders within their community to build relationships with all stakeholder groups.

Each committee is led by a Chair Person and has a representative who sits on the Board of Directors. Committees create and execute awareness and/or fund raising events that they feel reflect the personality and character of their local community.

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka committees are currently located in Barrie, Southern Georgian Bay (Midland and Penetanguishene), South Simcoe (Innisfil and Bradford), Dufferin (Orangeville), Muskoka, Georgian Triangle (Wasaga Beach and Collingwood), Orillia and Muskoka (Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Huntsville) If you would like to join one of these we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you!

The Board of Directors is comprised of a cross-section of volunteers who govern the overall operations of Crime Stoppers. Reward payments are authorized by the Board of Directors. The Board creates and ensures adherence to Policy & Procedures as well as our By-Laws, and executes some fund raising events.

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

About Bridget’s Bunnies

Bridget's Bunnies is a registered charity that supports individuals and families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss throughout Simcoe/Muskoka. 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 Maker Volunteer

If you’re a crocheter or knitter, join our community of Bunny Makers for a good cause! Bunny Makers meet monthly to chat and knit/crochet together from 4:00 pm-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 to you for free, 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. 

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: Comfort Kit Organizer

Reporting to the Development Coordinator, the Comfort Kit Organizer is responsible for organizing, assembling and tracking Comfort Kits. Comfort Kits are provided for free to individuals and families who experience pregnancy or infant loss. They offer gentle direction and compassion in the days and weeks following loss. On-demand Comfort Kits, ordered through the website, are processed and shipped within a 2-week period. Hospital Comfort Kits are processed and shipped quarterly. 

Hours: 2-4 hours a week; Tuesday – Thursday between the hours of 10:00 and 4:00 pm. 
Location: In-person; Bridget’s Bunnies Office, 65 Cedar Pointe Dr., unit 811A, Barrie

Roles and Responsibilities:

•    Keep the volunteer room clean and organized
•    Pack kits according to orders and keep kits restocked
•    Track supplies and inform the Development Coordinator when supplies are low
•    Strong attention to detail required
•    Must be organized, methodical and a great communicator
•    Enjoys working independently and collaboratively
•    Other administrative tasks as assigned

• Follow regiments and medical chart instructions for each cat in the medroom.  This may include giving medications, syringe feeding, giving sub-q fluids, giving insulin, general cleaning of cats eyes, noses etc
• Check off that treatments have been done and document any changes in cats condition
• Clean and refill water bowls
• Cleaning and filling food bowls, taking note if any cats that require a special type of food
• Keeping the cats cages clean, change any dirty or soiled linens, wipe down cages
• Scoop litter boxes and clean them as needed 
• Ensure Med Room is kept clean. Weep and mop floors, put clean linens away, remove garbage
• Socialize with the cats and kittens; play, brush, pet etc
• This is a once a week committment for a minimum of 6 months

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: Volunteer/Co-op Marketing and Content Creator

Reporting to the Executive Director and working with the Development Coordinator, the Marketing and Content Creator is responsible for creating assets and copy for social media platforms and assisting with developing a marketing and fundraising strategy. 

Hours: 15-20 hours a week
Location: Remote/Hybrid

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Updating and designing Bridget’s Bunnies website. 
• Creating and scheduling monthly assets and copy for Bridget’s Bunnies social media sites. 
• Copy and content writing for Bridget’s Bunnies media advisories and other communications as necessary. 
• Assist with marketing strategies and fundraising campaigns, including annual report templates and supporting graphics. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience working with Buffer, Canva, Squarespace and Trello is an asset. 
• Experience with Google Ads is an asset

Required Positions: 
- Event Set-up Volunteers 
- Cheer & Spirit volunteers 
- Sign-Making Volunteers 
- Event Tear-down Volunteers

We are seeking dedicated and reliable English-speaking volunteers to tutor adult learners in reading, writing, and/or math. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and are working to build foundational skills to support their personal, academic, or career goals.  Requirements: Strong command of spoken and written English, fundamentals of English grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary. Clear and understandable English pronunciation, suitable for learners who are developing foundational literacy skills. Our students are learning the building blocks of English literacy. Tutors must be able to model typical English pronunciation and grammar. We provide training and ongoing support. No formal teaching experience is necessary-- just patience, empathy and a strong grasp of English.
 
NOTE: We ask potential tutors to commit for one year so that they can come alongside a student for that length of time - once students make the decision to improve their skills, they need a tutor who is willing to work with them to increase not only their knowledge but their confidence and self esteem.

A S2F Virtual Coach plays a significant role in encouraging children weekly to achieve positive change physically, mentally, and emotionally through fitness and literacy. Coaches help build confidence and motivation within children, while reducing learning gaps and developing a lifelong love of learning.

Our Brainworx! is an online afterschool program for students in grades 1-6 and runs twice a week between Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, for 30-40 minutes each session.  We focus on physical activity, literacy, and social-emotional development.  Each group has 10-12 students and 3-4 coaches.  Our Brainworx program has various start times between 4:30pm - 6:30pm EST.  

We’re looking for reliable, tech-savvy volunteers to support students in Grades 1–6 through virtual sessions. As a Virtual Volunteer, you’ll help create a fun, inclusive, and consistent online learning space where kids feel seen and supported. Join us in creating real impact—one virtual session at a time!

Details:
- February to May (winter and spring term only available)
- 30-40 minute sessions 2x/week (Tues/Wed/Thurs)
- flexible timing, between 4:30-6:30pm EST
- 10-12 participants and 2-3 volunteer coaches per group
- Sessions include fitness, literacy & mentoring activities, with emphasis on building character strengths
- An easy-to-use virtual platform to facilitate programming

If you are interested, please apply on our volunteer portal: 
https://timecounts.app/start2finish/applications/da9c982b-5106-4aa8-9650-d8e908fac3b6

Please note while this is a virtual opportunity, volunteers must be located in Canada.