Archived Opportunities

These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization). Please note that these opportunities are only presented for interest – to give volunteers and site visitors an opportunity to see the types of positions offered by organizations.

Springbank Road Races Half Marathon

Organization: London Road Races
Category: Sports and Recreation
Description: We are looking for volunteers to help with our annual road race. Our event starts and finishes in Springbank Park and we are in need of volunteers for course marshalling, water stops and start finish area helpers. The time commitment would be from 8am to approx 11:30 am on Sunday morning. Perfect opportunity for high school volunteer hours.

London Vision-Impaired Curlers are looking for coaches and guides

Organization: London Vision-Impaired Curlers
Category: Sports and Recreation
Description: The London Vision- impaired curlers are looking for guide and coaches. We curl on Friday mornings from 10 until noon, at the Highland country club, located at 1922 Highland Av. The season has already started but you can join us any time. The seaso ends on March 28, 2025.

Holly Jolly Hamilton Road Breakfast with Santa

Organization: Hamilton Road BIA
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Join us for some Holiday cheer at Hamilton Road BIA's first ever Christmas Event! On November 30th we are hosting a Christmas pancake breakfast with Mr. Claus himself! The free breakfast starts at 9am-1pm and we have an outdoor Christmas market from 12-5pm. We are searching for volunteers to help us make and serve our pancake breakfast, help run Santa's photo station, help with set up/take down for our Christmas market, help hand out hot coco to market guests, etc.

Assistant Coaches - Curling

Organization: Special Olympics Ontario - London
Category: Sports and Recreation
Description: 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 Curling Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/week Sundays - 9:00-11:00 am current to March 30 2025 Location: Ilderton Curling Club (there is a bus pick up throughout London to assist with transportation to Ilderton) The role: No curling experience is required, just warm clothes, clean shoes and a positive attitude. Coaches will be required to support athletes on and off the ice. Off-ice support includes making sure all athletes have appropriate footwear and head protection. On-ice support includes supervising athletes during play and ensuring that everyone is being safe, assisting athletes with delivering rocks and sweeping, ensuring play continues at a reasonable pace, assisting athletes with turn-taking and scoring. Hot chocolate and a quick social occurs after practice, before the majority of the athletes load onto the school bus to take them home. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator at london.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca

Assistant Coaches - Gymnastics

Organization: Special Olympics Ontario - London
Category: Sports and Recreation
Description: 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 Rhythmic Gymnastics Time Commitment: 2 hours/week Tuesday -6:15-8:00 currently to May 20/25 Location: St. Georges Elementary, 782 Waterloo Street The role: In rhythmic gymnastics, athletes learn a series of set dance routines while using different apparatus. As with other Special Olympics sports, rhythmic gymnastics allows athletes to learn and compete at a level appropriate to their skills. There are 4 levels, with level 1 being for novice athletes on up to level 4 for the most skilled. In London we currently have athletes at levels 1 through 3. The apparatus/equipment used in the routines is 1) Clubs 2) Hoop 3) Ribbon 4) Rope 5) Ball .Each level learns 4 routines. Typically, the routines are under 1 minute in length. At a typical practice, athletes and coaches gather for the warm up, team dance and team cheer. (The team dance and team cheer are unique to London. This is something the young woman who started the program twelve or so years ago started and it has continued.) The athletes then divide into groups based on their level and the coaches work with them for the duration of the practice. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator at: london.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca

Assistant Coaches- Alpine Skiing

Activity Assistant for Kid Food Nation - Dorchester @ Flight Exec Centre

Organization: BGC London
Category: Children & Youth
Description: Activity Assistant for Kid Food Nation - Dorchester @ Flight Exec Centre This is a 6-week program provides a new theme each week that builds on prior weeks’ knowledge and skills. It encourages participants to develop confidence in their ability to cook and create a variety of meals and snacks on their own. These programs cover topics such as: cooking and food safety basics, following recipes, creating healthy meals, mindful eating, exploring where our food comes from, understanding food science and celebrating through food. Ages 8-12 5:30pm - 8:00pm Tuesdays: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th

Activity Assistant Young Artist Studio - Dorchester @ Flight Exec Centre

Organization: BGC London
Category: Children & Youth
Description: Activity Assistant Young Artist Studio - Dorchester @ Flight Exec Centre The **Young Artist Studio** is a 4-week art program designed for youth ages 9-14 to explore their creativity and develop artistic skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each week, participants will engage in hands-on workshops to create unique art projects using various mediums and techniques. Ages 9-14 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

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