Archived Opportunities

Volunteer-Parkinson SuperWalk Barrie- Day Of Volunteer- Sat Sep 7

Organization: Parkinson Canada
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: WALK DAY VOLUNTEER – PARKINSON SUPERWALK-BARRIE   About Parkinson Canada: Parkinson Canada is the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease. From diagnosis to discovery, we guide the way for Canadians to live well with Parkinson’s disease through education, advocacy and support services. Our National Research Program funds innovative research to search for better treatments and a cure. A national registered charity, Parkinson Canada fulfils its mission through the generosity of donors and is an accredited organization under the Imagine Canada Standards Program.   What We Need: Have you, your family, or friends been touched by Parkinson’s disease? Are you interested in meeting new people, working as a team and spreading the awareness of Parkinson’s disease? Then we’re looking for you! Parkinson Canada is looking for Day-of Volunteers to assist with the execution of Parkinson SuperWalk, Barrie.   Responsibilities: Attend and/or review registration and banking training session (if applicable). Work with volunteers to coordinate services needed for the day-of (which may include: registration, food and drink, guest speakers, t-shirt distribution, route marshals, etc.). Be onsite on the day of the event to facilitate a successful event. Must be available for Parkinson SuperWalk Barrie on Sat, Sep 7 at Heritage Park. Qualifications: Possess exceptional leadership capabilities and enjoy working as part of a team. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Be available for the time commitment needed to ensure the success of the event. Mature, responsible and dependable. Ability to meet deadlines. Must have a volunteer police check.Our SuperWalk volunteer positions are available to all ages and include flexible time commitments, mentorship for new members, education and training, and excellent leadership experience.If you like an opportunity to be a part of something that supports a great cause, this is the position for you. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please submit your resume to volunteer@parkinson.ca referencing PCSWBARRIE-19

Gift Wrapping Fundraiser in Support of Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie

Organization: Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie is looking for volunteers to help with our fourth annual gift wrapping fundraiser in the Orillia Square Mall this holiday season. Each Saturday and Sunday in December (mall hours) Friday December 13th through Tuesday December 24th (mall hours) Shifts are each 3 hours long Duties include wrapping and tagging presents. Collection of monetary payment. Students can receive Community Service Hours.  

See some garbage pick it up, karma says you’ll have good luck

Organization: Judgeless Parenting
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: If you are going out for a walk, please bring a bag and pick up as much garbage as you see on your way… Five minutes, 20 minutes, three hours… As much time as you can volunteer to clean up our city is very much appreciated. our animal friends make this city beautiful! Let’s not chase then out by leaving our garbage in there way.

BEAUTIFICATION COORDINATOR

Organization: Downtown Barrie BIA
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: Job Summary  The Downtown Barrie BIA Beautification Coordinator performs duties related to maintaining and enhancing the Downtown Barrie streetscape to create a safe, clean and beautiful area for shopping and dining. The incumbent will be responsible for the entire area of Downtown Barrie, including Dunlop Street East and West from July to August 31st.  The ideal candidate is a community-minded individual who takes pride in their downtown, with an interest in landscaping, city planning and/or retail merchandising.  Duties include but are not limited to:  Monitor public areas and report any issues to appropriate regional or municipal authorities, including but not limited to: illegal dumping, overflowing garbage receptacles, weeds, flooding, tripping hazards, etc.  Pickup litter and debris from sidewalks  Light weeding of tree wells and sidewalks  Twice daily sanitization of chairs, crosswalk signals, door handles and other high-touch surfaces  Transport items such as chairs, banners, etc. to and from storage (involves light lifting)  Assist with set up and tear down of tents, speakers and the Barrie Beavers Other duties as pertain to the operations of the BIA  Strong attention to detail  Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties  Ability to work with minimal supervision Effective communication skills required in dealings with government, the public, BIA merchants and staff Interested applicants: Send your resume to info@downtownbarrie.ca or  Text it to 705-734-1414  

Administration, Front desk, Fundraising, Grant writing

Organization: The 705
Category: Administration / Clerical / Office
Description: The 705 is a recovery hub for self help and recovery groups to connect, hold events, meetings and support groups with the intention of helping those who are experiencing addiction and alcoholism. The 705 operates on generosity and volunteers. Visitors can also come to the hub to receive information about recovery services and resources. The 705 is currently looking to fill three volunteer positions including front desk, administration and fundraising. Front desk responsibilities include - Welcoming guests and assisting with phone calls, emails, referrals, cleaning, event set up and take down. Light duties such as coffee and organization. Administration responsibilities include - Responding to inquiries through phone calls and emails. Scheduling events, meetings and volunteer shifts as needed. Assisting with event organization. Fundraising responsibilities include - Assisting with fundraising events, writing grants, creating and operating fundraising programs. Keeping up with social policy and social funding to engage with funding the centre qualifies for.

Become a Shopping Angel: volunteer to shop and deliver groceries to immunocompromised individuals during COVID-19

Organization: Shopping Angels Canada
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: WHAT IS SHOPPING ANGELS? Shopping Angels is a program designed to provide services to those populations deemed especially at-risk for the novel COVID-19 virus that is spreading throughout Canada. In addition to a Canadian branch, there are branches of Shopping Angels in all fifty states and Australia with close to 5,000 volunteers. To help ease the uncertainty, anxiety, and fear surrounding this pandemic, we are looking for volunteers to personally deliver groceries or other shopping necessities to those who may prefer to stay within the safety of their own home at no additional cost. Shopping Angels is a free delivery service for groceries and other necessities. At this time, we cannot guarantee to provide these items free of charge. Some local branches may receive local donations of items or may establish partnerships with local food banks/pantries and other organizations that provide these items free of charge, but Shopping Angels cannot provide free items. HOW DOES IT WORK? Both the volunteer and client fill out the google form to give us information on how close they are to each other, and we give that information to state coordinators. Volunteer application form: https://forms.gle/YgP35fUELGyrkMzH8 Request of services form: https://forms.gle/8Kf1FwUaw6Zce6gB9 The state coordinator(s) reaches out and asks if a volunteer can help, and then assigns the able and healthy volunteer to a client. The volunteer then receives an email regarding protocol and the client’s address. From here, the volunteer will reach out to the client to coordinate a shopping trip and delivery! For any questions and concerns, we can be reached at shoppingangelscanada@gmail.com.

Barrie Butt Blitz Team

Organization: A Greener Future
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: Ready to make a positive impact on the environment in your community? We have 25 Butt Blitz team coordinators set up in different cities across Canada on a mission to help clean up harmful cigarette butt litter while also raising awareness and educating their communities. Now, we just need volunteers to join them! The month-long Butt Blitz event will run from April 1st - 30th, and through teams of 10 local volunteers, we hope to reach the goal of picking up 1 million butts from the environment across Canada! Usually, our Butt Blitz event is a one-day event where everyone gathers together to pick up butts, but the pandemic has changed everything. This year we'll be picking up independently, and staying connected virtually. We will provide all the necessary supplies as well as safety training to ensure everyone participating stays safe. We are looking for volunteers to take part in Barrie, Ontario where Nicole Dewar is the team coordinator. Please respond to this posting if you're interested in joining the Barrie Team!   Volunteer responsibilities: - complete virtual training - attend virtual team meetings - pick up cleanup supplies and equipment - reach the goal of picking up 5,000 cigarette butts to help reach the team goal of 50,000 butts - submit cleanup results through an online form after each cleanup - drop collected butts off to team your coordinator for recycling   The amount of time committed over the month may vary depending on how many "hotspots" you come across while cleaning up. Don't worry, we'll give you some tips on the best places to go. We expect that volunteers will go out to do a cleanup once or twice per week. Collected cigarette butts will be recycled through TerraCycle Canada. All participants must be over 19 years of age. After responding to this opportunity you will be connected with your local coordinator. Virtual training will take place in March.

Quest4CF Event Planning Committee Member

Organization: Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: About Quest4CF: Help Cystic Fibrosis Canada expand our newest event, Quest4CF, to the Barrie community on Sunday, October 17th. This Halloween themed scavenger hunt will take families on a tour of Barrie while solving clues, riddles and tasks on their quest for treasure. This event will also raise vital funds for the cystic fibrosis community. Volunteer Role Description: As an event planning committee member, you role may assist with: logistics, sponsorship, event promotion and fundraising. To receive an application or to learn more, please email Nikki at nreaume@cysticfibrosis.ca