Volunteer: Agricultural Farm Volunteers - Boreal Fresh Farms Inc.The start date is May 12th. 4 volunteers for 3-4 hours per day. For example, we can do 12pm to 3pm or 4pm daily from Monday to Saturday where 2 volunteers can assist on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while the other 2 can assist on Tuesdays and Thursday, and Saturdays (if that works). Tasks will be centered around cleaning and sterilizing the existing grow towers and media. Here they will vacuum the media to remove debris and then spray them with an H2O2 solution to sterilize. After that, they will scrub and clean the actual tower and then spray again with an H2O2 solution to sterilize. We will have all cleaning materials and equipment. This particular task will take us approximately 8 weeks to complete at 3 hours per volunteer per day.The work will be performed at Borealis Fresh Farms located at 33 Sterling Street East behind the senior complex.As for work clothing, they would need safety glasses, water and chemical resistant work shoes or boots, ear protection from constant vac noise, and an apron to prevent them from getting wet during the cleaning process. All else we can provide such as nitrile gloves.
Agency: Borealis Fresh Farms Inc. The start date is May 12th. 4 volunteers for 3-4 hours per day. For example, we can do 12pm to 3pm or 4pm daily from Monday to Saturday where 2 volunteers can assist on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while the other 2 can assist on Tuesdays and Thursday, and Saturdays (if that works). Tasks will be centered around cleaning and sterilizing the existing grow towers and media. Here they will vacuum the media to remove debris and then spray them with an H2O2 solution to sterilize. After that, they will scrub and clean the actual tower and then spray again with an H2O2 solution to sterilize. We will have all cleaning materials and equipment. This particular task will take us approximately 8 weeks to complete at 3 hours per volunteer per day.The work will be performed at Borealis Fresh Farms located at 33 Sterling Street East behind the senior complex.As for work clothing, they would need safety glasses, water and chemical resistant work shoes or boots, ear protection from constant vac noise, and an apron to prevent them from getting wet during the cleaning process. All else we can provide such as nitrile gloves.
Agency: Borealis Fresh Farms Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 6T1 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bingo VolunteersACT has a standing timeslot with OLG Charitable Gaming every second Sunday from 11:30-1:45 that we need to fill with volunteers. ACT gains proceeds from this slot that helps (tremendously) in our long-term sustainability to offer programming. Volunteer responsibilities include: walking around the hall and helping to call out bingo numbers when someone wins. It's THAT easy!
Agency: Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins ACT has a standing timeslot with OLG Charitable Gaming every second Sunday from 11:30-1:45 that we need to fill with volunteers. ACT gains proceeds from this slot that helps (tremendously) in our long-term sustainability to offer programming. Volunteer responsibilities include: walking around the hall and helping to call out bingo numbers when someone wins. It's THAT easy!
Agency: Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 1H6 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bingo VolunteersThe South Porcupine Food Bank has an ongoing timeslot with OLG Charitable Gaming every second Friday from 1:45pm - 4:00pm that we need to fill with volunteers. We gains proceeds from this volunteer work that helps to support our operating costs at the food bank. Volunteer responsibilities include: walking around the hall and helping to call out bingo numbers when someone wins. Agency: South Porcupine Food Bank The South Porcupine Food Bank has an ongoing timeslot with OLG Charitable Gaming every second Friday from 1:45pm - 4:00pm that we need to fill with volunteers. We gains proceeds from this volunteer work that helps to support our operating costs at the food bank. Volunteer responsibilities include: walking around the hall and helping to call out bingo numbers when someone wins. Agency: South Porcupine Food Bank Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 1H6 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Day of Event - Keeping Senior's Warm - November 5th 2025 - 12 noon to 4pmYour Role -
As a volunteer, you will have the rewarding opportunity to engage with seniors participating in our program. Your role will involve accompanying and assisting them in selecting essential winter items such as hats, coats, boots, snow pants, sweaters, blankets, longjohns, socks, and slippers. You will guide them through the store (Giant Tiger - South Porcupine), ensuring they find what they need to stay warm this winter. You will bring them to the designated cash for processing. United Way staff will be on site to assist. Growing old comes with its challenges. This is why United Way wants to help vulnerable older adults access the basic needs they deserve to live a healthy and dignified life. Keeping Seniors Warm ensures that our community’s residents AGED 55+ are equipped with the appropriate winter gear to keep them warm during the cold months. How it works Eligible participants are invited to a special day of shopping at a participating location where they are paired up with a volunteer and given a credit to purchase a warm coat, boots, socks, mittens, and anything else that might help keep them safe. Participants are also given a goodie bag filled with treats donated by local community businesses and volunteers. Keeping Seniors Warm is available for residents over the age of 55 and in a vulnerable living situation Agency: Cochrane Timiskaming Volunteer Resource Centre (United Way - Timmins) Your Role -
As a volunteer, you will have the rewarding opportunity to engage with seniors participating in our program. Your role will involve accompanying and assisting them in selecting essential winter items such as hats, coats, boots, snow pants, sweaters, blankets, longjohns, socks, and slippers. You will guide them through the store (Giant Tiger - South Porcupine), ensuring they find what they need to stay warm this winter. You will bring them to the designated cash for processing. United Way staff will be on site to assist. Growing old comes with its challenges. This is why United Way wants to help vulnerable older adults access the basic needs they deserve to live a healthy and dignified life. Keeping Seniors Warm ensures that our community’s residents AGED 55+ are equipped with the appropriate winter gear to keep them warm during the cold months. How it works Eligible participants are invited to a special day of shopping at a participating location where they are paired up with a volunteer and given a credit to purchase a warm coat, boots, socks, mittens, and anything else that might help keep them safe. Participants are also given a goodie bag filled with treats donated by local community businesses and volunteers. Keeping Seniors Warm is available for residents over the age of 55 and in a vulnerable living situation Agency: Cochrane Timiskaming Volunteer Resource Centre (United Way - Timmins) Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 5, 2025 Postal Code: P4N 7E7 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Day of Event - Keeping Senior's Warm - November 5th 2025- 9 am to 12 noonYour Role -
As a volunteer, you will have the rewarding opportunity to engage with seniors participating in our program. Your role will involve accompanying and assisting them in selecting essential winter items such as hats, coats, boots, snow pants, sweaters, blankets, longjohns, socks, and slippers. You will guide them through the store (Giant Tiger - South Porcupine), ensuring they find what they need to stay warm this winter. You will bring them to the designated cash for processing. United Way staff will be on site to assist. Growing old comes with its challenges. This is why United Way wants to help vulnerable older adults access the basic needs they deserve to live a healthy and dignified life. Keeping Seniors Warm ensures that our community’s residents AGED 55+ are equipped with the appropriate winter gear to keep them warm during the cold months. How it works Eligible participants are invited to a special day of shopping at a participating location where they are paired up with a volunteer and given a credit to purchase a warm coat, boots, socks, mittens, and anything else that might help keep them safe. Participants are also given a goodie bag filled with treats donated by local community businesses and volunteers. Keeping Seniors Warm is available for residents over the age of 55 and in a vulnerable living situation Agency: Cochrane Timiskaming Volunteer Resource Centre (United Way - Timmins) Your Role -
As a volunteer, you will have the rewarding opportunity to engage with seniors participating in our program. Your role will involve accompanying and assisting them in selecting essential winter items such as hats, coats, boots, snow pants, sweaters, blankets, longjohns, socks, and slippers. You will guide them through the store (Giant Tiger - South Porcupine), ensuring they find what they need to stay warm this winter. You will bring them to the designated cash for processing. United Way staff will be on site to assist. Growing old comes with its challenges. This is why United Way wants to help vulnerable older adults access the basic needs they deserve to live a healthy and dignified life. Keeping Seniors Warm ensures that our community’s residents AGED 55+ are equipped with the appropriate winter gear to keep them warm during the cold months. How it works Eligible participants are invited to a special day of shopping at a participating location where they are paired up with a volunteer and given a credit to purchase a warm coat, boots, socks, mittens, and anything else that might help keep them safe. Participants are also given a goodie bag filled with treats donated by local community businesses and volunteers. Keeping Seniors Warm is available for residents over the age of 55 and in a vulnerable living situation Agency: Cochrane Timiskaming Volunteer Resource Centre (United Way - Timmins) Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 5, 2025 Postal Code: P4N 7E7 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Emergency Management Volunteers (Local &/or Deployment)he Canadian Red Cross, a not for profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in Canada and throughout the world, is currently seeking volunteers to join our Emergency Management team. This is an opportunity to put your passion for emergency management to work to assist individuals, families and communities impacted by small or large disasters and emergencies.
We are actively recruiting in the following communities: Algoma District, Cochrane District, Nipissing District, Sudbury District and Greater Sudbury, Timiskaming District
As a member of our Emergency Management team you will: Work collaboratively as part of an experienced team of trained EM volunteers and respond to emergencies in your community, or province or across Canada according to your schedule and availability Learn about Red Cross assistance including emergency shelter, clothing, food, personal services, registration, family reunification and safety and wellbeing requirements Assess needs with those affected by an emergency event and provide approved goods and services Support the wellbeing of beneficiaries by providing care, comfort and referrals to partner agencies and other community-based groups for services Prepare, inventory and manage response supplies to ensure they are stocked and ready Contribute to the overall health, safety and security of the team you work with Participate in Red Cross team building, training, planning and readiness exercises Contribute to community-based risk reduction and emergency preparedness activities Apply for leadership roles to supervise, mentor and lead other EM volunteers and manage the delivery of required services
What we offer our Volunteers: Culture: an organization that is guided by our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality Flexibility: a variety of roles that flex with your stage of life allowing you to volunteer close to home, or across Canada, for a few hours each week or a few weeks at a time Volunteer Benefits: insurance coverage while volunteering plus access to our Employee Assistance program for support during difficult times Meaningful Work: providing humanitarian relief that will create an impact at the individual and community level across Canada Training & Development: comprehensive training including first aid certification and the opportunity to participate in leadership developmentThrough the course of your work as an Emergency Management volunteer you will not only assist during times of disaster and emergency, you will also help people to be better prepared, better connected to each other and more resilient when emergencies happen.
Where and when you would volunteer: The majority of preparedness and response work is performed in the community, in an office environment or through virtual means such as by telephone or video conference The potential exists for responding in disaster areas, as well as difficult conditions. If working at a response site, health and safety considerations will be outlined prior to the assignment Ideally you have the ability to volunteer during regular hours and/or during non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends), accept an on-call shift rotation and/or respond to unplanned emergency/disaster related requests periodically. Hours will vary by location and frequency of response activity You can identify a preference to respond in your local community and/or outside of your community. In exceptional circumstances, our volunteers may be offered the opportunity to deploy away from home to a large-scale response in their province or in Canada, as required and available, anywhere from 7 to 21 days.
To Apply: Please visit - Emergency Management Volunteer - Canadian Red Cross
Agency: Canadian Red Cross he Canadian Red Cross, a not for profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in Canada and throughout the world, is currently seeking volunteers to join our Emergency Management team. This is an opportunity to put your passion for emergency management to work to assist individuals, families and communities impacted by small or large disasters and emergencies.
We are actively recruiting in the following communities: Algoma District, Cochrane District, Nipissing District, Sudbury District and Greater Sudbury, Timiskaming District
As a member of our Emergency Management team you will: Work collaboratively as part of an experienced team of trained EM volunteers and respond to emergencies in your community, or province or across Canada according to your schedule and availability Learn about Red Cross assistance including emergency shelter, clothing, food, personal services, registration, family reunification and safety and wellbeing requirements Assess needs with those affected by an emergency event and provide approved goods and services Support the wellbeing of beneficiaries by providing care, comfort and referrals to partner agencies and other community-based groups for services Prepare, inventory and manage response supplies to ensure they are stocked and ready Contribute to the overall health, safety and security of the team you work with Participate in Red Cross team building, training, planning and readiness exercises Contribute to community-based risk reduction and emergency preparedness activities Apply for leadership roles to supervise, mentor and lead other EM volunteers and manage the delivery of required services
What we offer our Volunteers: Culture: an organization that is guided by our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality Flexibility: a variety of roles that flex with your stage of life allowing you to volunteer close to home, or across Canada, for a few hours each week or a few weeks at a time Volunteer Benefits: insurance coverage while volunteering plus access to our Employee Assistance program for support during difficult times Meaningful Work: providing humanitarian relief that will create an impact at the individual and community level across Canada Training & Development: comprehensive training including first aid certification and the opportunity to participate in leadership developmentThrough the course of your work as an Emergency Management volunteer you will not only assist during times of disaster and emergency, you will also help people to be better prepared, better connected to each other and more resilient when emergencies happen.
Where and when you would volunteer: The majority of preparedness and response work is performed in the community, in an office environment or through virtual means such as by telephone or video conference The potential exists for responding in disaster areas, as well as difficult conditions. If working at a response site, health and safety considerations will be outlined prior to the assignment Ideally you have the ability to volunteer during regular hours and/or during non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends), accept an on-call shift rotation and/or respond to unplanned emergency/disaster related requests periodically. Hours will vary by location and frequency of response activity You can identify a preference to respond in your local community and/or outside of your community. In exceptional circumstances, our volunteers may be offered the opportunity to deploy away from home to a large-scale response in their province or in Canada, as required and available, anywhere from 7 to 21 days.
To Apply: Please visit - Emergency Management Volunteer - Canadian Red Cross
Agency: Canadian Red Cross Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Executive Board MemberAgency: Timmins Multicultural Society Agency: Timmins Multicultural Society Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4R 1N4 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Purchasing Team Volunteers
Working with a team, you would be part of a group that coordinates regular pick-ups of food and delivery of food to the food bank. Pick ups occur from local grocery store for orders of the essential foods. Some pick ups are prescheduled (such as right before a shift for milk) but other pick ups are scheduled based on our volunteers' time.
Agency: South Porcupine Food Bank
Working with a team, you would be part of a group that coordinates regular pick-ups of food and delivery of food to the food bank. Pick ups occur from local grocery store for orders of the essential foods. Some pick ups are prescheduled (such as right before a shift for milk) but other pick ups are scheduled based on our volunteers' time.
Agency: South Porcupine Food Bank Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P0N 1G0 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help out at Jan's ClosetJan's Closet is looking for individual to donate their time at the thrift store - to make its environment welcoming for everyone. Volunteers would: - help with sorting, pricing and other things that Jan's needs done - help people shop, customer service - monitor for health and safety, crisis de-escalation - we want everyone to feel safe while at Jan's - create a welcoming environment for EVERYONE, combat stigma, educate the public who aren't part of vulnerable populations, create and maintain connections with folks. Hours needed: *these are the hours I'll be there this week - if there's any interest, please come to Jan's and see Mish Monday: 12pm - 3pm Agency: DIY Community Health Timmins Jan's Closet is looking for individual to donate their time at the thrift store - to make its environment welcoming for everyone. Volunteers would: - help with sorting, pricing and other things that Jan's needs done - help people shop, customer service - monitor for health and safety, crisis de-escalation - we want everyone to feel safe while at Jan's - create a welcoming environment for EVERYONE, combat stigma, educate the public who aren't part of vulnerable populations, create and maintain connections with folks. Hours needed: *these are the hours I'll be there this week - if there's any interest, please come to Jan's and see Mish Monday: 12pm - 3pm Agency: DIY Community Health Timmins Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 6C7 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: High School Volunteers
The South Porcupine Food Bank welcomes students that are seeking high school volunteer hours. Students can help on a Tuesday afternoon or a Saturday morning for approximately 2.5-3.0 hours during our operating shifts.
Agency: South Porcupine Food Bank
The South Porcupine Food Bank welcomes students that are seeking high school volunteer hours. Students can help on a Tuesday afternoon or a Saturday morning for approximately 2.5-3.0 hours during our operating shifts.
Agency: South Porcupine Food Bank Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P0N 1G0 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels VolunteersDo you enjoy working with others and making a difference in your community? Are you a friendly, outgoing person who enjoys meeting new people every day? Do you want to help the Canadian Red Cross help vulnerable people by providing much needed support to those who need it the most?
We are seeking Meals on Wheels volunteers to assist with the delivery of nutritious meals to community members. NEEDED IN: Hearst, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Timmins KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Pick up prepared meals from the designated supplier. Deliver the designated meal to client’s homes on a pre-determined schedule Observe routine precautions in the handling of food, including hand hygiene. Provide professional customer service when delivering meals. Maintain accurate records of trips, meals delivered and mileage. QUALIFICATIONS Possess a valid full provincial Drivers’ licence with a satisfactory driving record. Must have access to a personal vehicle for delivery of meals and must provide proof of vehicle insurance. In some locations a Red Cross fleet vehicle might be made available. This position requires a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check or alternate. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Confident in ability to handle client related incidents after training. Sensitive to needs of seniors/people with disabilities would be considered an asset. Punctual, reliable, conscientious. TIME COMMITTMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Can range from 1.5 to 3 hours, 1 day a week TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Participate in Meals on Wheels orientation and training Ongoing opportunities for additional learning BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES: A rewarding experience providing clients with nutritious meals, enhancing their ability to live independently in their own home Opportunity to be a part of a worldwide humanitarian organization
TO APPLY: Visit www.redcross.ca/volunteer and click on the Meals on Wheel posting for the application link. Agency: Canadian Red Cross Do you enjoy working with others and making a difference in your community? Are you a friendly, outgoing person who enjoys meeting new people every day? Do you want to help the Canadian Red Cross help vulnerable people by providing much needed support to those who need it the most?
We are seeking Meals on Wheels volunteers to assist with the delivery of nutritious meals to community members. NEEDED IN: Hearst, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Timmins KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Pick up prepared meals from the designated supplier. Deliver the designated meal to client’s homes on a pre-determined schedule Observe routine precautions in the handling of food, including hand hygiene. Provide professional customer service when delivering meals. Maintain accurate records of trips, meals delivered and mileage. QUALIFICATIONS Possess a valid full provincial Drivers’ licence with a satisfactory driving record. Must have access to a personal vehicle for delivery of meals and must provide proof of vehicle insurance. In some locations a Red Cross fleet vehicle might be made available. This position requires a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check or alternate. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Confident in ability to handle client related incidents after training. Sensitive to needs of seniors/people with disabilities would be considered an asset. Punctual, reliable, conscientious. TIME COMMITTMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Can range from 1.5 to 3 hours, 1 day a week TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Participate in Meals on Wheels orientation and training Ongoing opportunities for additional learning BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES: A rewarding experience providing clients with nutritious meals, enhancing their ability to live independently in their own home Opportunity to be a part of a worldwide humanitarian organization
TO APPLY: Visit www.redcross.ca/volunteer and click on the Meals on Wheel posting for the application link. Agency: Canadian Red Cross Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 2S7 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Niska Artisans Volunteer Position Pop-up Market AssistantPurpose of Assignment: Niska Artisans took flight in 2007 and supports the work of more than Indigenous artisans in First Nations and communities stretching across Northeastern Ontario. Niska Artisans is looking for a volunteer to help facilitate the sale and care of products at craft and farmers markets.
Geographic Location(s): MCC Ontario office, Kitchener, ON and the Kitchener-Waterloo area for sales events at churches OR; MCC Northern Regional Office, Timmins, ON and the Timmins surrounding area
Skills/Knowledge/Attitude Requirements: cultural competency on Indigenous issues in Ontario willingness to learn about Indigenous issues in Ontario and Canada strong social skills ability manage numbers and finances
Tasks and Responsibilities: manage sales of Niska Artisan products facilitate set-up of Niska sales table, displays, and promotional materials use cash register and square money reader for sales send updated sales inventory to supervisor(s)
Time Commitment one day or two half days when sales events at churches or markets occur (most of these will occur during the build up to Christmas and then periodically through out the rest of the year)
Supervision: Indigenous Neighbours Program Assistant
Training and Development: training on product details and origins, stories around the products and traditional uses, artisans, etc. training about the Indigenous Neighbours Program and areas it works in
Other: for sales taking place outside of the MCC Ontario Head Office, gas mileage and costs associated with travel will be covered by MCC
All MCC volunteers are expected to be respectful of the MCC mission statement: "Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches, shares God’s love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC envisions communities worldwide in right relationship with God, one another and creation." Agency: Mennonite Central Committee Purpose of Assignment: Niska Artisans took flight in 2007 and supports the work of more than Indigenous artisans in First Nations and communities stretching across Northeastern Ontario. Niska Artisans is looking for a volunteer to help facilitate the sale and care of products at craft and farmers markets.
Geographic Location(s): MCC Ontario office, Kitchener, ON and the Kitchener-Waterloo area for sales events at churches OR; MCC Northern Regional Office, Timmins, ON and the Timmins surrounding area
Skills/Knowledge/Attitude Requirements: cultural competency on Indigenous issues in Ontario willingness to learn about Indigenous issues in Ontario and Canada strong social skills ability manage numbers and finances
Tasks and Responsibilities: manage sales of Niska Artisan products facilitate set-up of Niska sales table, displays, and promotional materials use cash register and square money reader for sales send updated sales inventory to supervisor(s)
Time Commitment one day or two half days when sales events at churches or markets occur (most of these will occur during the build up to Christmas and then periodically through out the rest of the year)
Supervision: Indigenous Neighbours Program Assistant
Training and Development: training on product details and origins, stories around the products and traditional uses, artisans, etc. training about the Indigenous Neighbours Program and areas it works in
Other: for sales taking place outside of the MCC Ontario Head Office, gas mileage and costs associated with travel will be covered by MCC
All MCC volunteers are expected to be respectful of the MCC mission statement: "Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches, shares God’s love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC envisions communities worldwide in right relationship with God, one another and creation." Agency: Mennonite Central Committee Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 2K6 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Shift Volunteers
Working on a Tuesday afternoon or a Saturday morning for approximately 2.5-3.0 hours, you would be part of a regularly scheduled team that puts together food orders for clients. There are different tasks on a team, for example stocking shelves, organizing food, and computer input for data.
Agency: South Porcupine Food Bank
Working on a Tuesday afternoon or a Saturday morning for approximately 2.5-3.0 hours, you would be part of a regularly scheduled team that puts together food orders for clients. There are different tasks on a team, for example stocking shelves, organizing food, and computer input for data.
Agency: South Porcupine Food Bank Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P0N 1G0 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Survey Administration Volunteer - PITSurvey Administration - Internal to your organization What It Is: The survey consists of standardized questions administered directly to individuals experiencing homelessness. The data collected helps understand the characteristics and needs of this population. Your Role: You will be responsible for administering the survey to individuals in your care . We will provide training, survey tools, and honoraria to compensate participants. Your role includes ensuring that surveys are conducted thoughtfully and accurately. - Participate in training to learn how to administer the survey (1 hour) - Administer surveys to individuals and ensure the collection of complete responses - Provide honoraria to participants and document their participation (confidentially). Agency: Cochrane Timiskaming Volunteer Resource Centre (United Way - Timmins) Survey Administration - Internal to your organization What It Is: The survey consists of standardized questions administered directly to individuals experiencing homelessness. The data collected helps understand the characteristics and needs of this population. Your Role: You will be responsible for administering the survey to individuals in your care . We will provide training, survey tools, and honoraria to compensate participants. Your role includes ensuring that surveys are conducted thoughtfully and accurately. - Participate in training to learn how to administer the survey (1 hour) - Administer surveys to individuals and ensure the collection of complete responses - Provide honoraria to participants and document their participation (confidentially). Agency: Cochrane Timiskaming Volunteer Resource Centre (United Way - Timmins) Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 7E7 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Survey Administration – Outreach - PITSurvey Administration – Outreach (booths at high traffic locations, or visiting encampments) What It Is: Outreach involves engaging with individuals experiencing homelessness in the community or high-traffic areas to conduct surveys. It helps to reach those who may not be connected to shelters or services. Your Role: You will be assisting with outreach efforts by either conducting surveys directly in the community or staffing booths at high-traffic locations. You will administer surveys and provide honoraria to those who participate. - Conduct outreach by engaging with individuals in the community or at designated locations. - Administer surveys and ensure accurate data collection. - Distribute honoraria to participants and record their participation (confidentially) - Ideally scheduled in 3 hour shifts, but we will work with volunteers to staff booths or conduct outreach based on their availability. We will not be staffing booths with less than 2 people at a time - Training will take approximately 1 hour - Booths will primarily be during day time hours but may have some opportunities for evening options Agency: Cochrane Timiskaming Volunteer Resource Centre (United Way - Timmins) Survey Administration – Outreach (booths at high traffic locations, or visiting encampments) What It Is: Outreach involves engaging with individuals experiencing homelessness in the community or high-traffic areas to conduct surveys. It helps to reach those who may not be connected to shelters or services. Your Role: You will be assisting with outreach efforts by either conducting surveys directly in the community or staffing booths at high-traffic locations. You will administer surveys and provide honoraria to those who participate. - Conduct outreach by engaging with individuals in the community or at designated locations. - Administer surveys and ensure accurate data collection. - Distribute honoraria to participants and record their participation (confidentially) - Ideally scheduled in 3 hour shifts, but we will work with volunteers to staff booths or conduct outreach based on their availability. We will not be staffing booths with less than 2 people at a time - Training will take approximately 1 hour - Booths will primarily be during day time hours but may have some opportunities for evening options Agency: Cochrane Timiskaming Volunteer Resource Centre (United Way - Timmins) Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 7E7 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: TIMMINS ROTARY RIBFEST - Day of Event VolunteerHelp with Set up and assigned duties Agency: The Rotary Club of Timmins-Porcupine Help with Set up and assigned duties Agency: The Rotary Club of Timmins-Porcupine Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 7E7 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Urban Market VolunteerThe Urban Market is seeking volunteers for set up and take down. This requires heavy lifting. Set up details: 7am-9am Placing barricades on the roads and alleys ways Setting up and placing tents and tent weights Setting up and placing Tables Setting up patio tables, chairs, and umbrellaTake down details: 2pm-3pm Taking down patio tables, chairs, and umbrella Taking down tables Taking down tents and tent weights Removing barricades from alleys and roadsAgency: Downtown Timmins BIA The Urban Market is seeking volunteers for set up and take down. This requires heavy lifting. Set up details: 7am-9am Placing barricades on the roads and alleys ways Setting up and placing tents and tent weights Setting up and placing Tables Setting up patio tables, chairs, and umbrellaTake down details: 2pm-3pm Taking down patio tables, chairs, and umbrella Taking down tables Taking down tents and tent weights Removing barricades from alleys and roadsAgency: Downtown Timmins BIA Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N2K1 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Urban Park VolunteerThe Urban Park is looking for Volunteers to help set up and take down the event. This requires heavy lifting. Set up details: 7am-9am Place Barricades on the roads and alley ways Set up tents and tent weights. Set up and place Tables. Set up patio tables, chairs, and umbrella.Take down details: 2pm-3pm Take down tables. Take down patio tables, chairs, and umbrella. Take down Tents and tent weights. Remove barricades from alley ways and roads.Agency: Downtown Timmins BIA The Urban Park is looking for Volunteers to help set up and take down the event. This requires heavy lifting. Set up details: 7am-9am Place Barricades on the roads and alley ways Set up tents and tent weights. Set up and place Tables. Set up patio tables, chairs, and umbrella.Take down details: 2pm-3pm Take down tables. Take down patio tables, chairs, and umbrella. Take down Tents and tent weights. Remove barricades from alley ways and roads.Agency: Downtown Timmins BIA Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N2K1 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Administrative Asisstant
Administrative Assistant (Office) volunteers are key members of the Canadian Red Cross who support the operations within the organization. As a vital member of this team, you will assist daily operations, in-person, at our offices by providing administrative support and/or acting as the receptionist and first point of contact. This volunteer role will contribute to supporting business and operations of our local Canadian Red Cross offices and strengthening our business support workforce. NEEDED IN: Sudbury and Timmins
You will bring many talents, including: Proficiency with technology (Microsoft Office, printers, online platforms/support portals, etc.) Thrive at providing optimum customer service, comfortable interacting with the public Experience or interest working in an administrative environment Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills Attention to accuracy and detail Ability to work with little supervision Experience working with diverse populations and an understanding of cultural issues is an asset Fluency in written and spoken English is required, fluency in other languages is an assetAs an Administrative Assistant (Office) Volunteer, you will contribute to key responsibilities and functions to support our vital humanitarian operations. Activities may include: Oversee and ensure smooth operation of the reception area at the office, including acting as first point of contact with the general public. This would include duties such as: Replying to general enquiries and information requests, direct incoming calls, and replying to voicemails received Providing access to the building, handling and relaying couriers/deliveries, electronic and physical filing Assist personnel with booking shared equipment, spaces, and vehicles Supporting new personnel with onboarding and building orientations During absences of administrative staff, assist with coverage as needed Support Supervisors/Managers with the general operation of administrative functions and special projects as needed Receiving and processing donations Provide information and referrals on Canadian Red Cross services, programs, and volunteer opportunitiesWhere and when you would volunteer: In person at our office (following all health and safety guidelines). Schedule and time commitment is set during regular business hours Monday through Friday Commitment to one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months
TO APPLY: Visit www.redcross.ca/volunteer and click on the Administrative Assistant Volunteer posting for the application link. Agency: Canadian Red Cross
Administrative Assistant (Office) volunteers are key members of the Canadian Red Cross who support the operations within the organization. As a vital member of this team, you will assist daily operations, in-person, at our offices by providing administrative support and/or acting as the receptionist and first point of contact. This volunteer role will contribute to supporting business and operations of our local Canadian Red Cross offices and strengthening our business support workforce. NEEDED IN: Sudbury and Timmins
You will bring many talents, including: Proficiency with technology (Microsoft Office, printers, online platforms/support portals, etc.) Thrive at providing optimum customer service, comfortable interacting with the public Experience or interest working in an administrative environment Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills Attention to accuracy and detail Ability to work with little supervision Experience working with diverse populations and an understanding of cultural issues is an asset Fluency in written and spoken English is required, fluency in other languages is an assetAs an Administrative Assistant (Office) Volunteer, you will contribute to key responsibilities and functions to support our vital humanitarian operations. Activities may include: Oversee and ensure smooth operation of the reception area at the office, including acting as first point of contact with the general public. This would include duties such as: Replying to general enquiries and information requests, direct incoming calls, and replying to voicemails received Providing access to the building, handling and relaying couriers/deliveries, electronic and physical filing Assist personnel with booking shared equipment, spaces, and vehicles Supporting new personnel with onboarding and building orientations During absences of administrative staff, assist with coverage as needed Support Supervisors/Managers with the general operation of administrative functions and special projects as needed Receiving and processing donations Provide information and referrals on Canadian Red Cross services, programs, and volunteer opportunitiesWhere and when you would volunteer: In person at our office (following all health and safety guidelines). Schedule and time commitment is set during regular business hours Monday through Friday Commitment to one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months
TO APPLY: Visit www.redcross.ca/volunteer and click on the Administrative Assistant Volunteer posting for the application link. Agency: Canadian Red Cross Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 2S7 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Transportation DriversNEEDED IN: Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, White River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Timmins and Hearst Volunteer Transportation Drivers make a significant impact to those in our community that may have no other means of transportation for important appointments and activities. As a volunteer in this program you will assist our clients in many ways; they will benefit from being able to live independently, alleviating social isolation, and their overall better well being.
Key Responsibilities Abide by all policies, procedures and practices including but not limited to vehicle circle checks, mileage and route documentation Drive clients to designated destinations Assist clients to and from vehicle Work with Program Coordinator to ensure that the exterior and interior of vehicles are clean and safe Report any concerns of clients with deteriorating health and/or other needs to the Program Coordinator Complete all required training and attend on-going additional training sessions as needed Report to the Transportation Coordinator for all scheduling and availability Priority Assistance to Transition Home (PATH): Transitioning Patients from Hospital to home with the assistance of a Transitional Care Worker Perform other duties as required
TO APPLY: Visit www.redcross.ca/volunteer and click on the Transportation Volunteer posting for the application link. Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong defensive driving skills Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Requires a high level of patience, compassion and empathy in a non-judgemental environment Good working knowledge of the area Ability to be on-call and accept ‘last-minute’ ride requests is always an asset
Qualifications Minimum of 2 years driving experience with a valid G-class Ontario driver’s license with a good driving record This position requires a satisfactory Canadian criminal record check or Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC).
Working Conditions Much of the work is performed independently with minimal supervision Will be required to drive a Red Cross vehicle Driving in various weather conditions Must wear proper personal protection equipment (which will be provided) and must follow all safety protocols The driver will be responsible to come to the Canadian Red Cross Branch to submit and/or receive necessary paperwork and to complete training. Some on-line training will be required Minimum six-month commitment Days of operation are Monday to Friday. There is flexibility with time commitment, and we can work to accommodate your availability. Common shifts are once per week for a minimum of 4 hours.
HOW TO APPLY Visit www.redcross.ca/volunteer and click on the Transportation Driver Volunteer posting for the application link. Agency: Canadian Red Cross NEEDED IN: Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, White River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Timmins and Hearst Volunteer Transportation Drivers make a significant impact to those in our community that may have no other means of transportation for important appointments and activities. As a volunteer in this program you will assist our clients in many ways; they will benefit from being able to live independently, alleviating social isolation, and their overall better well being.
Key Responsibilities Abide by all policies, procedures and practices including but not limited to vehicle circle checks, mileage and route documentation Drive clients to designated destinations Assist clients to and from vehicle Work with Program Coordinator to ensure that the exterior and interior of vehicles are clean and safe Report any concerns of clients with deteriorating health and/or other needs to the Program Coordinator Complete all required training and attend on-going additional training sessions as needed Report to the Transportation Coordinator for all scheduling and availability Priority Assistance to Transition Home (PATH): Transitioning Patients from Hospital to home with the assistance of a Transitional Care Worker Perform other duties as required
TO APPLY: Visit www.redcross.ca/volunteer and click on the Transportation Volunteer posting for the application link. Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong defensive driving skills Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Requires a high level of patience, compassion and empathy in a non-judgemental environment Good working knowledge of the area Ability to be on-call and accept ‘last-minute’ ride requests is always an asset
Qualifications Minimum of 2 years driving experience with a valid G-class Ontario driver’s license with a good driving record This position requires a satisfactory Canadian criminal record check or Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC).
Working Conditions Much of the work is performed independently with minimal supervision Will be required to drive a Red Cross vehicle Driving in various weather conditions Must wear proper personal protection equipment (which will be provided) and must follow all safety protocols The driver will be responsible to come to the Canadian Red Cross Branch to submit and/or receive necessary paperwork and to complete training. Some on-line training will be required Minimum six-month commitment Days of operation are Monday to Friday. There is flexibility with time commitment, and we can work to accommodate your availability. Common shifts are once per week for a minimum of 4 hours.
HOW TO APPLY Visit www.redcross.ca/volunteer and click on the Transportation Driver Volunteer posting for the application link. Agency: Canadian Red Cross Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4N 2S7 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteers Needed!Volunteers to - Sew - Organize Fabric - Create Blocks - Complete Tops - Cut fabric
Agency: Quilts For Survivors Volunteers to - Sew - Organize Fabric - Create Blocks - Complete Tops - Cut fabric
Agency: Quilts For Survivors Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: P4R1N2 Allow Groups: Yes |