Archived Opportunities

Autism Speaks Canada Walk on Wheels Car Parade- Planning Organizer & Committee

Organization: Autism Speaks Canada
Category: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: Autism Speaks Canada has developed a unique program that allows everyone the opportunity to bring the ASC Walk on Wheels Car Parade to their Community.  Community Walk Parades are organized by family and friends and with other like-minded individuals who are commitment to spreading autism awareness in their local community.  Participants are eligible to receive ASC Walk on Wheels Car Parade fundraising rewards and contests. Community Walks Parades can take place any time in 2021.  Organizers must complete the Commitment Form and provide Autism Speaks Canada with a minimum of 4 weeks notice of their commitment to plan for a successful event.

Virtual In-Home Recreation Volunteers

Organization: Alzheimer Society London & Middlesex
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Virtual In Home Recreation Volunteer Seeking volunteers to visit with clients on a one to one basis virtually during the COVID 19 pandemic.  Your role would be to help with cognitive stimulation through planned recreation activities and conversation with a client you will be matched with.  Your visits will be held on a weekly basis at a time that works in your schedule as well as the client you are being matched with.  We are looking for outgoing, energetic, and eager to learn volunteers to take on the commitment of building a meaningful relationship with one of our clients. Objective: To assist the person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias (ADOD) and their families by providing companionship and socialization for the person, delivering client-specific recreation interventions to stimulate memory, confidence and overall quality of life.   Supervisor: In Home Recreation Coordinator, Volunteer Specialist   Time Commitment: 1 hour a week for a minimum of 6 months   Skills/Abilities: 18 years of age or older Creative in adapting to the needs of the person with dementia Caring, compassionate and patient Good active listening and communication skills Ability to work independently Ability to accept direction and to ask for help when needed Reliable and dependable Sensitive and non-judgmental   Responsibilities: To complete the Alzheimer Information Series (3 hours) Training and the In Home Recreation (2 hours) Training prior to first visit To correspond with the In Home Recreation Coordinator to review and learn about the client and plan activities before first visit with client To be familiar with the background, skills and interests of the person To provide enriching recreational and social experiences for the person with dementia, taking into account the needs of that person To maintain confidentiality of any information learned about the person and their family members, unless safety is a concern To ensure that the person with dementia is safe and feels as secure and content as possible To report hours and notes on the Track It Forward App after each visit To complete an incident report immediately following an incident of concern To keep in regular contact with the In Home Recreation Coordinator to discuss any areas of concern To respect and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex A willingness to update knowledge of ADOD through information available in our Society resource center and professional development workshops   Boundaries: The volunteer is prohibited from giving medical advice. The volunteer is prohibited from becoming involved in the legal and financial affairs of the person with whom they are matched (i.e. banking, Power of Attorney etc.)   Benefits: Provide much needed companionship and stimulation to the person. Valuable contribution to family needing support and to your community. Socialization opportunity for clients with ADOD. Building volunteer skillset in recreation and leisure and working 1:1 with clients living with ADOD.  

Canada Connects Volunteer

Organization: www.lcclc.org
Category: Counselling / Support / Mentoring
Description: The Community Connections team at the Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC) is looking for Canadian citizens and long term residents who are interested and available to volunteer to meet with our newcomer clients on a regular basis through the Canada Connects Program. In this program, volunteers help newcomers practice the English language, learn about their host community and Canadian culture, and establish civic engagement in their community. Volunteers are "matched" with a newcomer individual or family, typically for 3 or 6 month intervals, during which the volunteer will meets with the client(s) on a weekly basis for about 1 to 2 hours. The clients arrive from different parts of the world, with a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Their needs, interests, and language skills vary on a case to case basis. While some matches focus mostly on practicing conversational English, others care more about exploring the city or building new connections. All volunteer applicants are required to attend an interview, followed by further training sessions. All applicants need to provide a reference, and a vulnerable sector check before they can be actively involved.

advocate: ending extreme poverty

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Other Positions
Description: Results is a grassroots advocacy nonprofit that believes in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to generate the political will to end extreme poverty in low-and middle-income countries. We advocate so the Government of Canada is aware of options to end extreme poverty, helping people living in poverty with the health, education and economic opportunity they need to thrive. How? Whether it’s writing letters to the editor (LTEs), using social media or engaging with parliamentarians directly, our passionate volunteers make an impact! Volunteers meet in local groups. If you’re ready to learn about advocacy and committed to taking action every month, join us! Average hours: 1-2 hours per week, which includes attending your group’s monthly meeting Commitment: volunteer for minimum 1 year on an ongoing basis *** Sign up to volunteer or learn more about us : https://resultscanada.ca/join-us/ ***

Education & Advocacy Fellowship Program

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Other Positions
Description: Join the second cohort of the Results Canada Education and Advocacy Fellowship Program! It is a 12-month hands-on advocacy and leadership training program for volunteers that will develop their skills in generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. It is open to individuals aged 18 years and older who are based in Canada. Learn more: https://resultscanada.ca/fellowship/   The Fellowship provides training and support to speak powerfully, engage with the media, speak directly with parliamentarians, and mobilize your community to make change.   Commitment: dedicate 4-6 hours per week to the curriculum, including a 90-minute call with other fellows each month. Deadline: October 31, 2021. Early applications are strongly encouraged as space is limited. Apply here: https://resultscanada.ca/fellowship/ *** Please note that you can volunteer with Results Canada as a group volunteer not involved in the fellowship program. This means you will take advocacy action with a group without following the 12-month curriculum and volunteer 1-2 hours per week on average. https://resultscanada.ca/join-us/

volunteer advocate - ending extreme poverty

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Other Positions
Description: Results is an advocacy nonprofit that believes in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to generate the political will to end extreme poverty in low-and middle-income countries. We focus our work on global health, access to quality education and economic opportunities.   We direct our energy and efforts at government decision makers like party leaders, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to improve policies and make the monetary investments needed to end extreme poverty. We also raise awareness by writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, using social media, fundraising and more.   Oftentimes the first step is putting these issues on the radar — and keeping the pressure on. It might seem like a small step, but it all adds up into impact.   commitment: 1 year minimum, 1-2 hours per week on average   support structure: Volunteers (virtually) meet in local groups on a monthly basis and rely on their group leader(s) for guidance. Attending other virtual calls and webinars led by Results staff is recommended.   If you’re ready to learn about advocacy, causes and solutions to extreme poverty and committed to taking action every month, join us!   Go to https://resultscanada.ca/join-us/#headline-78-796 and click on “sign up to volunteer” to get started

Tutor/Mentoring Positions

Organization: Learning Disabilities Association London Region
Category: Children & Youth
Description: LDA-London Region is currently recruiting University and/or College students to volunteer their time this winter by joining our TEAM of tutor/mentors. • Are you interested in learning more about learning disabilities and ADHD? • Are you interested in being a tutor/mentor to a child or youth? • Do you have previous tutoring experience? • Do you believe you are a fun and outgoing individual? • Are you patient and have a warm personality?The Learning Disabilities Association - London Region helps children/youth, grades 3 to 12, living with Learning Disabilities (LDs) to realize their potential and stay on the path to success. You can contribute by helping them access tools and supports that they require in order to be on the right path, with the right tools, and to have a bright future.Academic Tutors (both in-person and online tutors needed) This 9-week ONLINE program provides individualized academic tutoring sessions for student’s grades 3 to 12. Tutors will be responsible for leading these sessions by assisting with homework or providing extra instruction and practice with academic subjects. The Program & Volunteer Coordinator will be available for assistance and all tutors will have access to many resources to assist with building their weekly sessions. Tutors for Virtual Walk-in Help for High School students (online) Tutors will assist High School students who drop-in virtually for homework help, test and exam preparation that brings many challenges and frustrations and also assistance with strategies for learning and mentorship. Executive Functioning Tutors (online tutors needed) For grades 4 to 12 students This is a 9-week online program. Tutors will provide small group (same grade level) instruction for 90 minutes once weekly. Weekly topics would include areas such as time management skills, organization, memory strategies, study techniques/strategies, note-taking, etc. The Program & Volunteer Coordinator will be available for assistance and all tutors will have access to many resources to assist with building their weekly sessions. Essay Writing Workshop Tutors (online tutors needed) For grades 7 to 12 students This 8-week individualized ONLINE mentoring program will assist students to learn or build upon their skills/strategies to the essay writing process. Tutors will go over the various types of essays, how to understand a rubric, teach steps to the writing process, how to use graphic organizers to lay out brainstorming thoughts, ideas, research and supporting information, how to research effectively, note taking and citing resources correctly. Tutors will teach students how to take this information and transform them into coherent sentences that flow from one paragraph to the next. Each week will be systematic mentoring working towards completing a 5-paragraph persuasive essay project on a topic of the student’s choice. The Program & Volunteer Coordinator will be available for assistance and all tutors will have access to many resources to assist with building their weekly sessions. Required Qualifications/Training: Training is mandatory and provided to all tutor/mentor team members at LDA-LR A Vulnerable Sectors Check is required by all tutor/mentors in these positions Skills Preferred: Previous tutoring experience Experience working with children and youth Some knowledge of learning disabilities and ADHD Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Literacy Tutor/Mentors (Online and/or In-Person Tutoring Opportunities)

Organization: Learning Disabilities Association London Region
Category: Children & Youth
Description: The Read-Up program is designed to help students who struggle attaining literacy skills due to an identified or suspected learning disability. The Read-Up program will help improve reading skills by focusing on phonological awareness, fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Tutor/Mentors will help students in this program to improve reading skills, close overall learning gaps and also promote a positive outlook by embedding mindfulness techniques. LDA-London Region is currently recruiting University and/or College students to volunteer their time this winter by joining our TEAM of tutor/mentors. We are looking for individuals who are interested in learning more about learning disabilities and ADHD, re you interested in being a tutor/mentor to a child or youth, have previous tutoring experience, are a fun and outgoing and are patient and have a warm personality?