Volunteer Opportunities in London

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 Opportunities: Assistant Coaches for Active StartTime Commitment: 1-2 hours/week Wednesdays - 6:00-6:40 pm Sept 23 to April 28/27Assistant Coaches for FunDamentalsTime Commitment: 1-2 hours/week Wednesdays - 6:50-7:30 pm Sept 23 to April 28/27Location for both: Hillcrest Public School, 1231 Fuller St. LondonThe role: This program is about physical literacy, learning about taking turns, listening to their coaches and playing as a team. As an assistant coach, you come in and help the athletes through the warm ups, different games, skills, drills. The younger group focuses on basic movement skills, throwing, catching, kicking etc, while the older program begins to work on different sports after getting familiar with the program and equipment.For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator atlondon.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca Like us on Facebook Special Olympics Ontario London | London ON | Facebook

Are you passionate about storytelling, media, and making a global impact? The Kindness and Smile Zone is officially expanding, and we want YOU to join our dedicated podcast team for Stories Behind the Pain & Smiles! Whether you are looking to develop real-world skills or want to help us amplify powerful stories of resilience, hope, and community wellness, this is your chance to make a difference. Who We Are Looking For:We are looking for passionate, driven, and empathetic youth and young adults to help run our podcast. Roles are flexible based on your interests and include:• Guest Interviewers & Hosts (conducting interviews, public speaking)• Media Producers & Editors (editing audio/video, managing behind-the-scenes)• Outreach & Scriptwriters (planning episodes, drafting interview questions)No prior expert experience is required, we just want your dedication, empathy, and time!What’s In It For You?• Global Platform: See your work broadcasted to the world on Spotify, YouTube, and other major platforms.• Skill Development: Master public speaking, communication, media production, and hosting.• Networking: Personally interview inspiring individuals and learn firsthand from their experiences.• Recognition: Earn certified volunteer hours, certificates, and strong reference letters for future academic or career goals.How to Apply:Please fill out our direct application form here: https://forms.gle/xPWwUKmqY4Fo9J6GAIf you have any questions, feel free to email us at: thekindnessandsmilezonepodcast@gmail.com.

Join Our Virtual Team and Bring Smiles to Pediatric Patients Worldwide!About Us: The Kindness and Smile Zone is a global, youth-led organization dedicated to bringing joy, hope, and resilience to children battling illnesses in hospitals. We create and distribute uplifting digital resources to brighten their medical journeys. Because we operate 100% online, our volunteers can make a massive international impact right from their own desks!The Opportunity: We are looking for enthusiastic, kind-hearted general volunteers to join our team! Instead of being boxed into just one role, our general volunteers get to help out across all of our core projects based on what they enjoy doing most.As a general volunteer, you can get involved in any (or all!) of the following:Activity Packs & Cards: Designing vibrant, downloadable digital activity booklets, games, and uplifting greeting cards for pediatric patients.Blogs & Writing: Crafting inspiring blog posts, articles, and stories that focus on perspective, resilience, and spreading positivity.Webinars & Events: Helping plan, organize, and execute our interactive online webinars and youth community initiatives.Social Media & Outreach: Helping spread the word about our mission by creating social content or brainstorming ideas to reach more hospitals and supporters.And more! Why Volunteer With Us?100% Virtual & Flexible: Work from anywhere in the world on a schedule that fits your life.Diverse Experience:Try your hand at different tasks, graphic design, creative writing, event planning, or digital advocacy.Direct Impact: Every digital resource you help create goes directly toward putting a smile on a child's face during a tough time.Community Hours: We gladly track and sign off on community service hours for high school students!To apply please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/xPWwUKmqY4Fo9J6GARequired Qualifications/Training: No prior formal experience is necessary, we love onboarding passionate people who want to make a difference!Skills Preferred: A Positive AttitudeCommunication SkillsCreativityReliabilityTo learn more about our work please visit us here: https://linktr.ee/thekindnessandsmilezone

Join our Friendly Visiting Program and connect one-on-one with an older adult through weekly phone calls or in-person visits. Just 30 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!