Volunteer Opportunities in London
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Special Olympics Ontario/London is dedicated to enriching the lives of Londoners with an intellectual disability through sport. We support 18 different sports with over 400 athletes.Volunteer Opportunity: Assistant Coaches for Alpine SkiingTime Commitment: 2-3 hours/week Mondays - 6:15 - 9:00 pm Jan 4/27- Feb 22/27Location: Boler MountainThe role: Our program is not a learn to ski program. Athletes must be independent skiers with an interest in racing. Coaches do not necessarily need to have a racing background just be competent skiers themselves. Coaches are expected to be able follow instructions given by the head coach to teach athletes certain skiing techniques on areas they need to work on. At times as a coach becomes more comfortable, they may be asked to take more than one athlete on the hill at a time. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator atlondon.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca
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Our vision is that sport will open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities.Volunteer Opportunity: Bocce - Team ManagerTime Commitment: 2 hours/week Tuesdays - 6:00-8:00 pm Nov 3/26-Mar 2/27@Univeristy Heights Public School - 27 Ford Cres, LondonThe role: Assistant coaches will be assisting the athletes with the rules and basics of the game. Bocce knowledge would be helpful. Assistant coaches also assist in team building and working with the athletes to have fun.For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator at london.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca
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Special Olympics Ontario/London is dedicated to enriching the lives of Londoners with an intellectual disability through sport. We support 18 different sports with over 400 athletes.Volunteer Opportunity: Assistant Coaches for Nordic SkiingTime Commitment: 2 hours/week Sundays - 10:00am - 12:00 pm Jan 10/27- Feb 21/27Location: Springbank Park- West Entrance(Across from Shoppers Drug Mart)The role: Coaches should have experience with cross-country skiing to be able to assist the athletes with certain skiing techniques on areas they need to work on. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator atlondon.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca
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Open Minds Wellness Expo - Centennial Hall November 8th 2026Attendants will do the following tasks: Man the front lobby booth and hand out maps and booklets, and help man vendors booths when vendors need a break. This requires face to face contact with the public. Please fill out the link belowhttps://forms.gle/95Ld52N4XBB6oa67A
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A morning or afternoon social group/event that promotes health and wellness, social interaction and often includes sharing a meal together. Volunteers help plan, grocery shop, cook, serve a meal, set up/clean up and encourage conversation. Not all locations require set up/clean up. For this role, we are looking for volunteers who have experience working in a kitchen and who have their Safe Food Handler's Certificate, or the equivalent in experience.
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Look Good Feel Better is a non-profit which supports those facing cancer with the appearance-related impact of cancer and its treatment. We host in-person workshops, teaching about skincare, sun care, cosmetics and hair loss. We are seeking individuals with skincare and/or cosmetics training to join a team in delivering a monthly workshop to women facing cancer. This role requires a 3-hour time commitment, on the 1st Thursday of every month, from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
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Open Minds Wellness Expo - Centennial Hall November 8th 2026Actors will do the following tasks: Wear blow up costume for two hours holding a sign and stay on your spot, half way through switch with your partner and stand with them out of costume as their guide and self-taker. This requires being in a blow up costume for two hours at a time without a break. Please fill out the link belowhttps://forms.gle/95Ld52N4XBB6oa67A
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Open Minds Wellness Expo - Centennial Hall November 8th 2026Floor helpers will do the following tasks: Standby on the floor and hand out maps, help direct people to where they need to go or what they are looking for. This requires you to be able to read and understand the floor map. Please fill out the link belowhttps://forms.gle/95Ld52N4XBB6oa67A
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Join our Friendly Visiting Program and connect one-on-one with an older adult through weekly phone calls or in-person visits. Just 15 minutes to 1 hour of your time per week can help reduce loneliness and create lasting connections. Visit times are scheduled flexibly between you and your matched client, making it easy to fit into your week while making a big impact!
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EVERYONE LOVES HALLOWEEN. JUST ADD RUNNING AND YOU HAVE THE HALLOWEEN HAUNTING. FAMILY FUN ALL AROUND, WITH A DISTANCE OPTION FOR EVERYONE. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO DRESS UP IN YOUR BEST COSTUME, COME OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE BEST COSTUMES ALL COURSES ARE CONTAINED WITHIN SPRINGBANK PARK AND ARE ON THE PAVED PATHWAY SYSTEM ALONG THE RIVER. THE COURSES ARE WELL MARKED AND MARSHALLED AND SAFE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. COME JOIN US FOR A SPOOKTACULAR DAY OF FUN.We are looking for volunteers to help with water stops, course Marshalls, bag check and check in. Requirements are Sunday morning from 9:00am until 11:30 am. Our run is located in Springbank Park just west of Storybook Gardens at the Flint Shelter.
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| Opportunity Role ↑ | Organization ↕ | Location ↕ | Category ↕ | Actions |
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| Assistant Coach - Alpine Skiing | Special Olympics Ontario - London | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
| Assistant Coach - Bocce | Special Olympics Ontario - London | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
| Assistant Coach - Nordic Skiing | Special Olympics Ontario - London | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
| Booth Attendant | LoveYourself Canada | Sudbury, ON | Special Events / Festivals | View Details |
| Congregate Dining | VON Middlesex-Elgin | London | Social and Community Service | View Details |
| Cosmetic Advisor - Workshops for Cancer Patients | Look Good Feel Better | Toronto | Health / Medical | View Details |
| Costumed Actor | LoveYourself Canada | Sudbury, ON | Special Events / Festivals | View Details |
| Floor Helper | LoveYourself Canada | Sudbury, ON | Special Events / Festivals | View Details |
| Friendly Visiting Remote | VON Middlesex-Elgin | London | Social and Community Service | View Details |
| Halloween Haunting Road Race | London Road Races | London | Sports and Recreation | View Details |
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