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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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.

Tutor/Mentors

Canada Connects Volunteer

Organization: London Cross Cultural Learner Centre
Category: Social and Community Service
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 meet 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.

Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator! [Remote]

Organization: ClimateScience
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: WHAT DO WE DO? ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. POSITION Help fight against climate change by joining our team at ClimateScience! As a Community Coordinator, you would help recruit people to be a part of our team, actively participate in meetings and events, form partnerships with schools and organizations, and learn more about climate change through our website. You have the chance to gain new experiences and connections, opportunities to earn leadership positions, build your resume, and acquire skills, all while being part of a fun community! Community Coordinators must be interested in learning more about climate change and passionate about bringing climate education into their own communities, and a flexible schedule would be a bonus. The position is entirely online. If you want to find out more about ClimateScience, please check out our website at climatescience.org! INFORMATION Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!), Must be willing to commit for at least 6 months, Entirely remote, Should be eager to learn, passionate about climate change, sense of responsibility and accountability, networking and communication skills are a plus! RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit people to join ClimateScience Canada, Will work within their community to create and implement long-term projects that help address climate change on a local level (Can include: Research, Outreach, Document writing, Skill-building), Promote ClimateScience content on social media, Learn about climate change and participate in climate education events. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9

Call for Board of Directors Nominations

Organization: Museum London
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Museum London Call for Board of Directors Nominations Museum London is looking for strategic thinkers and community leaders with a broad range of experience and expertise. To ensure the best possible decision-making environment, priority will be given to expanding the diversity of board members in areas such as ethnicity, race, culture, gender, ability and age. All expressions of interest, including self-identification with an equity-seeking community, will be kept confidential. Museum London is Southwestern Ontario's leading establishment for the collection and presentation of visual art and material culture. Through public and educational programming, special events and exhibitions, Museum London strives to promote the knowledge and enjoyment of regional art, culture, and history. New board members must be willing to attend a monthly board meeting, participate in committee work, and be an ambassador for the Museum and its activities. To apply, please submit the following by March 1, 2022. • Current résumé • Short statement outlining why you would be interested in becoming a member of Museum London Board of Directors. Board positions would commence at the April 2022 Annual General Meeting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and all applications will be acknowledged. Please send your application to: Brian Meehan Museum London 421 Ridout Street North London ON N6A 5H4 E-mail: bmeehan@museumlondon.ca For further information, please contact Sarah Padfield, Museum London Board Chair spadfiel@uwo.ca

VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE - Ending extreme poverty

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Fundraising & Sponsorship
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://bit.ly/ResultsCanadaJoinUs and click on “sign up to volunteer” to get started. -- FRANÇAIS Nous sommes un organisme de plaidoyer qui mobilise les gens du quotidien (nos bénévoles) pour générer la volonté politique pour mettre fin à l’extrême pauvreté dans les pays à faible et moyen revenu. Nous concentrons notre travail sur la santé mondiale, l’accès à une éducation de qualité et l’inclusion économique. Nous concentrons notre énergie et nos efforts à mobiliser les décideurs et décideuses politiques comme les chef.fe.s de partis, député.es, sénateurs et sénatrices, car ils et elles détiennent le pouvoir d’améliorer les politiques et de faire les investissements requis pour éradiquer l’extrême pauvreté. Nous faisons aussi de la sensibilisation en écrivant des lettres ouvertes aux journaux, en utilisant les médias sociaux, en collectant des fonds et bien plus. Souvent, la première étape est d’attirer l’attention sur ces enjeux et de les faire connaître — et de maintenir la pression. Cela peut sembler être un petit pas, mais les actions s’accumulent et ont ainsi de l’impact. engagement : 1 an minimum, 1-2 heures par semaine en moyenne structure de soutien : Les bénévoles se réunissent (virtuellement) en groupes locaux tous les mois et comptent sur leur.s leader.s de groupe pour obtenir des conseils. Il est aussi recommandé d’assister à d’autres appels virtuels et webinaires dirigés par les employées de Résultats. Vous êtes prêt.e à apprendre ce que signifie faire du plaidoyer, en apprendre plus sur les causes et solutions à l’extrême pauvreté, puis vous vous engagez à passer à l’action à chaque mois? Joignez-vous à nous! Allez au https://bit.ly/SeJoindreANous et cliquez sur “inscrivez-vous en tant que bénévole”.

PROVINCIAL LEADER - 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. We are looking for Provincial Leaders in Ontario. Provincial leaders are volunteers who help volunteers. Under the direction of their Regional Coordinator, each Provincial Leader is responsible for assisting their assigned groups (3-5 on average) in achieving their goals. This means collaborating closely with Group Leaders, attending the one of your group’s meeting each month, brainstorming with them to find solutions to problems, and much more. To be successful in this position, you need to be organized, a self-starter, natural leader and an independent problem-solver. This is a high-commitment volunteer opportunity – you will be volunteering 5-6 hours per week on average and we expect you to commit to volunteering with us for at least 1 year. Please read the detailed role description carefully before applying: https://resultscanada.ca/volunteer-posting-provincial-leader/ Go to https://bit.ly/ResultsCanadaJoinUs and click on “sign up to volunteer” to get started. Everyone is welcome to join as a group volunteer, but Provincial Leader applicants will be interviewed. 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://bit.ly/ResultsCanadaJoinUs and click on “sign up to volunteer” to get started.

Literacy Tutor/Mentor

Organization: Learning Disabilities Association London Region
Category: Children & Youth
Description: LDA-London Region is currently recruiting University and/or College students - 18 to 30 years, who are fun, outgoing, patient and have a warm personality to volunteer as an ONLINE Literacy Tutor this spring. Our literacy program is designed to help students who struggle attaining literacy skills due to an identified or suspected learning disability. As a tutor/mentor you will help the student to improve reading skills by focusing on phonological awareness, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension skills and closing overall learning gaps. You will also help promote a positive outlook by embedding mindfulness techniques. Required Qualifications/Training: Training is mandatory and is provided to all LDA-LR tutor/mentors A Vulnerable Sectors Check is required by all tutor/mentors in these positions Skills Preferred: Must have strong literacy skills Must have previous experience working with children and/or youth Must have strong written and communication skills Must have past tutoring experience - personally or professionally

Tutor/Mentors for Child & Youth

Organization: Learning Disabilities Association London Region
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: LDA-London Region is currently recruiting University and/or College students - age 18-30 years, who are fun, outgoing, patient and have a warm personality. Our spring tutoring programs will be held ONLINE over Zoom Communications. Academic Tutor: During this 8-week ONLINE program you will provide individualized academic tutoring sessions to your assigned student. 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 in assisting with building your weekly sessions. Tutoring programs are being offered on either Wednesday or Thursday evening ONLINE. Skills Preferred: Must have strong academic abilities; Must have previous experience working with children and/or youth; Must have strong verbal and written communication skills; Must have past tutoring experience (professional level not required). Required: Training is mandatory and is provided to all LDA-LR tutor/mentors; A Vulnerable Sectors Check is required - information provided during interview.

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