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Childcare Assistant [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to assist staff of the Health Centre with programs for children. Duties will include helping with set-up and clean up; preparing and serving snacks; maintaining a safe and enriching environment for children through play and age-appropriate activities. Follow agency policy and procedures related to child care program.
Guelph Community Health Centre, Ontario Early Years Centre

Childcare Centre Program Assistant [ More Info ]  
Assist E.C.E teachers with activities, supervision of children, set up and clean up of snacks, play with small groups or one-on-one, reading.
Community Resource Centre

Hairdresser's Assistant [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will assist our Hairdresser by bringing residents to and from their rooms for hair salon appointments.
Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home

Ontario Early Years Program Helper/Assistant [ More Info ]  
General supervision of children, assist them with set up and take care of program. Lead craft activities, reading and interacting one-on-one with parents and children, set up and clean up of snacks and crafts.
Community Resource Centre

ReStore Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to work at the ReStore on a regular basis to help unload and sort materials, stock shelves, price goods, do minor repairs and assist the customers.
Habitat for Humanity Canada, Habitat for Humanity Wellington County

Second Time 'Round Store Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Managing this second hand store for 3 or 4 hour shift; maintaining merchandise, cleaning and tidying store, managing money, retail.
Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home

One to One Client Support [ More Info ]   
To provide social support to clients that may have mental health issues and/or developmental challenges. Male volunteers especially needed to provide role modeling to young and adolescent boys. Volunteers also needed to support adult women.
Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services, Guelph

Event Volunteer - Guelph Farmers Market [ More Info ]  
Every Saturday starting February 13, 2010, Bracelet of Hope will have a booth a the Guelph Farmers Market. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and take-down of the vendor display, sell bracelets and crafts to raise money for the campaign, handout brochures and inform community members about the Bracelet of Hope activities and goals.
Bracelet of Hope

Event Volunteer - Old Quebec Street Marketplace [ More Info ]  
Beginning in February 2010, Bracelet of Hope will be hosting a display booth twice a month at the Old Quebec Street Marketplace. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and take-down of the vendor display, sell bracelets and crafts to raise money for the campaign, handout brochures and inform community members about the Bracelet of Hope activities and goals. 

Bracelet of Hope

Food Servers for Fundraising Event [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to help with Cancer Can’t Dance Like This, a fundraising event featuring Daniel Stolfi performing his one-man show about his harrowing experience while battling cancer. Servers are needed for reception before the show to, serve hors d'oeuvres, refill snacks on tables, and event cleanup. 

Canadian Cancer Society, Wellington County Unit

Residential Canvas Zone and Team Captains [ More Info ]      
Residential Canvass Zone/Team Captains coordinate residential activities in Guelph and Wellington County. Volunteers fundraise and educate the public about the Canadian Cancer Society's mission and services. Responsibilities include recruiting and training, distributing canvass kits and attending meetings.
Canadian Cancer Society, Wellington County Unit

Residential Canvasser [ More Info ]      
Promote the Canadian Cancer Society by collect donations while travelling door to door on assigned routes.
Canadian Cancer Society, Wellington County Unit

Steering Committee Volunteer - The Walk for Suicide Awareness and Prevention [ More Info ]  
The Distress Centre is looking for community volunteers to join their committee and organize "The Walk" for 2010. This event is intended to raise awareness of the issue of suicide prevention.
Community Torchlight Wellington Dufferin, Distress Line

Cafe Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Duties include: greet patients, visitors and other customers in a friendly manner; serve and assist customers with food and beverage purchases; handling cash sales and counting float before and after each shift; ensure all food and drink products are stocked and tidy; assist with other duties as assigned; and record complaints, concerns and compliments that require follow up from Manager.
Homewood Health Centre

Gift Shop Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Duties will include: greet patients, visitors and other customers in a friendly manner; suggest gift ideas and offer assistance; process sales (cash, credit card, debit); check card display to ensure everything is in appropriate spaces and restock displays; count float and cash at beginning and end of the shift; assist with other duties, such as inventory to keep the gift shop running efficiently; and record complaints, concerns and compliments that require follow up from the Manager.
Homewood Health Centre

Patient Library Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Answer directives, author/title and fact finding questions, controls circulation; process books, magazines, newspapers and pamphlets; performs shelf-reading, inventory, restocking of book cart and general tidiness of library; receives and directs users to services of library; obtains instructions to perform a special assignment on a weekly basis.
Homewood Health Centre

Volunteer Leader-in-Training [ More Info ]  
Volunteer LIT's will assist staff and program leaders in implementing a fun and stimulating recreational program for children in Grades 1-6 and act as part of a team to provide constant supervision of the participants. Typical activities for this program include homework help, gym games, outdoor games, indoor games, crafts, and board games.  

West Willow Woods Neighbourhood Group

Volunteer Program Leader [ More Info ]      
After-school program leaders will assist staff in implementing a stimulating and fun recreational program for children in Grades 1-6 and act as part of a team to provide constant supervision of the participants. Typical activities for this program include homework help, gym games, outdoor games, indoor games, crafts, and board games.  
 
Youth night program leaders will assist staff in supervising and facilitating a recreational drop-in program for youth ages 12-16. Typical activities for this program include pick-up sports (basketball, soccer, floor hockey), video games, card games, etc.
West Willow Woods Neighbourhood Group

2010 Relay For Life Planning Committee, in Guelph or Fergus [ More Info ]   
Volunteers are needed to contribute their time and ideas as Committee Members for the Relay For Life fundraising event. Duties will include: active participation in scheduled meetings, potentially overseeing one area of the Relay For Life, assisting with recruitment of teams and volunteers, and, helping on event day. Committee and subcommittee positions available include: logistics, entertainment and activities, sponsorship, food and beverage, luminaries, smart shop, survivors, heath and safety, and, security and parking. 

Canadian Cancer Society, Wellington County Unit

Church Service Assistant [ More Info ]  
A volunteer is required to assist senior residents in attending church service. The services are non-denominational, and occur at various times during the week in a variety of resident home areas. Duties will include portering residents to and from the church service; handing out hymn books and assisting with locating specific hymns, etc.
Elliott Community

Friendly Visitor / One to One Support Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Friendly visits could include reading, cards, talking, walking and assisting residents at special events.
Elliott Community

Horticulture Therapy Aid [ More Info ]  
A volunteer is needed to work with a Horticulture Therapist to deliver programs to residents. Duties may include: planting, watering, mixing, gardening, mixing plants, making baskets and more.
Elliott Community

Recreation Aide [ More Info ]  
Assist the Recreation Coordinator in leading activities, setting up displays for special events, serving refreshments, setting up craft supplies, assisting with exercise, games and portering to activities.
Elliott Community

Restorative Dining Aide [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to assist in the dinning room of a long term care facility. Duties will include sitting with a resident for company, encouraging a resident to eat, and assisting with cutlery etc. as needed.
Elliott Community

Shuffleboard/Bowling Leader [ More Info ]  
Volunteer assistance is urgently needed to lead a shuffle board and bowling event for the residents of this community.
Elliott Community

Support Volunteer [ More Info ]  
OUTline is the University of Guelph's resource and support service specializing in questions relating to sexual orientation and gender identity. 
 
Support Volunteers are OUTline's connection to the community. They help with operations of OUTline which can include: helping with workshops, updating resources and referrals, developing promotional ideas or completing a project of your own design!  
 

University of Guelph, OUTline

Volunteer Musicians [ More Info ]  
Musicians needed to play for an active group of residents in two areas of this Retirement facility during social gatherings. This group enjoys spending time listening to live music and would welcome anyone who could play the piano, guitar, violin or other instruments.
Elliott Community

Walk and Roll Volunteers [ More Info ]  
A volunteer is needed to assist residents with daily walking as part of their excercise routine. Residents will be able to walk by themselves or have assistance with a walker or wheelchair through the gardens and brick pathways of the facility and would like the assistance of a volunteer for safety and companionship.
Elliott Community

Work Bee and Movie Night Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to break down cardboard packaging for recycling while watching a film about water conservation.
Wellington Water Watchers

March Break Arts Camp Volunteer Counsellor [ More Info ]  
Duties will include providing assistance to instructors during dance, music, theatre and visual arts classes, and providing supervision and assistance to campers during the lunch break.
Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival

Volunteer Callers [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to contact past volunteers to confirm information for the "Years of Service Awards".
Canadian Cancer Society, Wellington County Unit

Materials Distribution Volunteer - Information Outreach [ More Info ]      
Distribute material and information to key community outlets such as pharmacies, doctor’s offices, public health departments, schools, community health centres, hospitals and libraries.
Canadian Cancer Society, Wellington County Unit

Presentations Volunteer - Information Outreach [ More Info ]      
Volunteers will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of presentations about the Canadian Cancer Society and/or health promotion messages to the general public.
Canadian Cancer Society, Wellington County Unit

Guelph Farmers Market Display Attendee [ More Info ]  
Wellington Water Watchers is looking for volunteers to staff the organizations community display at the Guelph Farmers market. Duties include educating the public about local water resources, the watershed and collecting memberships fees and donations.
Wellington Water Watchers

Administrative Assistant [ More Info ]  
An administrative assistant is needed to work alongside staff in the Festival office. Duties include cataloguing, filing, organizing information from the annual festivals and other duties assigned.
Guelph and District Multicultural Festival

Section Beaver Leader - 27th Guelph Scout Group [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are responsible for participating in planning meetings and, with a team of members, carry out weekly programs, including outings and family camping experiences.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Section Cub Leader - 9th Guelph Scout Group [ More Info ]  
Assistant Cub leaders are part of a leadership team who are responsible for planning weekly activities, trips, and camping experiences throughout the year. Leaders will also interact with youth and parents/gaurdians, recruitment new members and adhere to the standards of Scouts Canada's mission and principles.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Assistant Section Scout Leader [ More Info ]  
Assistant Scout Leaders are part of a leadership team who are responsible for planning weekly activities, trips, and camping experiences throughout the year. Leaders will also interact with youth and parents/guardians, recruitment new members and adhere to the standards of Scouts Canada's mission and principles.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Section Beaver Leader - 1st Aberfoyle Scout Group [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are responsible for participating in planning meetings and, with a team of members, carry out weekly programs, including outings and family camping experiences.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Section Beaver Leader - 1st Elora Scout Group [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are responsible for participating in planning meetings and, with a team of members, carry out weekly programs, including outings and family camping experiences.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Section Cub Leader - 1st Aberfoyle Scout Group [ More Info ]  
Assistant Cub leaders are part of a leadership team who are responsible for planning weekly activities, trips, and camping experiences throughout the year. Leaders will also interact with youth and parents/guardians, recruitment new members and adhere to the standards of Scouts Canada's mission and principles.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Dining Room Companion [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to assist staff in bringing residents to the dining room; socialize with residents and inform them of the drink and meal choices; offer physical, hands-on assistance as needed.
Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home

Section Beaver Leader - 6th Guelph Scout Group (St David and St Patrick Church) [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are responsible for participating in planning meetings and, with a team of members, carry out weekly programs, including outings and family camping experiences.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Adult Gym Night Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to supervise non-competitive volleyball games in Fall and Badminton in Winter. Responsiblities include set-up and clean-up with participants help, providing a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring participants are registered.
Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group

Volunteer Canvassers [ More Info ]  
Volunteer canvassers are needed in the Wellington Area to go door-to-door in their respective communites and raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Wellington-Dufferin Area Office

Volunteer Visitor [ More Info ]    
Volunteers are needed to make social visits and provide support to seniors and adults with disabilities.
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel and Waterloo Regions, Wellington, Dufferin Counties and Halton, Community Health & Support Services

Program Assistant [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to help facilitate craft programs, sports, youth clubs and babysitting courses. Duties include providing support and assistance to the neighborhood participants.
Waverley Neighbourhood Group

Administrative Assistant [ More Info ]  
Duties will include greeting clients, answering phones, providing community information to callers and walk-ins, assisting office staff with other tasks as directed.
Community Resource Centre

Reception Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Duties include answering the phone and directing calls and performing clerical tasks such as stuffing envelopes and stamping brochures.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Wellington-Dufferin Area Office

Yearly Program Planning Team Member [ More Info ]  
Duties include attending monthly meetings and contributing ideas, skills and feedback about the programs and activities run by Waverley Neighbourhood Group.
Waverley Neighbourhood Group

Soccer Coach [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to teach soccer skills to youth soccer players. Coaches will also have the responsibility of encouraging self-confidence and skill development through positive reinforcement
Guelph Soccer

Event Volunteer - Italian Social [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to help set-up coffee, tea, refreshemnts and music. Duties include escorting residents to and from the program, socialize and help with translation if needed.
St Josephs Health Centre

After School Program Volunteers [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will assist with an after school program for children in JK to Grade 6. Duties include helping with homework, crafts and gym/outdoor activities. 

Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group

Homework Club Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will assist children in SK to Grade 6 with homework assignment and educational board games.
Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group

Manicure Volunteer [ More Info ]  
A volunteer is needed to provide personal care services to residents of this long term care community. Duties will include painting and filing nails.
Elliott Community

Portering Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to accompany residents to and from activities in the facility by pushing wheelchairs and assisting individuals with walkers.
Elliott Community

Birthday Party Assistant [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will assist the recreation staff with monthly birthday parties held on Saturdays. Assistance is needed with set up and clean up as well as to socialize with the residents during the event.
St Josephs Health Centre

Bookmobile Assistant [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will take residents out to the bookmobile, assist them in picking up their material, and pick up and distribute reading material for individuals who are unable to get out to the bookmobile.
St Josephs Health Centre

Bus Escort Volunteer Guelph site [ More Info ]  
Bus escort volunteers will work with bus drivers to: assist individuals from the program onto the bus and from the bus into their homes, ensuring individuals are safe on the bus while the bus driver is transferring individuals, and encouraging socialization among the participants.
St Josephs Health Centre

Ceramic Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to porter residents to and from the Ceramics room. This volunteer will also be responsible for the set up and clean for the program and for encouraging resident participation
St Josephs Health Centre

Community Outings Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteer assistance is needed to accompany residents on outings. Specific duties will include: portering residents to and from their units to the van, assisting residents onto the van, and encouraging resident participation during the outings. Outings may include, country drives, a city park, Butterfly Conservatory etc.
St Josephs Health Centre

Hair Care Place Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are needed to porter residents to and from their appointments and assist with the daily operations of the Hair Care Place. Duties may include light dusting, folding towels etc.
St Josephs Health Centre

Pet Care Volunteer [ More Info ]  
A volunteer is needed to assist with the care of various neighbourhood pets. The majority of the pets are canaries so their care will involve feeding and cleaning cages.
St Josephs Health Centre

Clothing Cupboard Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will create a welcoming environment for community members, sort and fold donated clothing (maintain and organize cupboard), help community members find sizes and communicate with staff any pertinent information.
Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group

Teen Volunteers [ More Info ]  
Teen Volunteers are required for various programs and activities at the Health Centre. (i.e. Coffee Shop, Hair Care Place, BBQ's, Chapel Volunteers
St Josephs Health Centre

Acquired Brain Injury Day Program Volunteer [ More Info ]  
volunteers will assist staff in the set up and cleaning up of supplies as needed for programs. Provide supportive instructions and encouragement to participants working on recreation activities to promote success and completion of activity.To socialize with the participants and to lead and initiate appropriate discussions among participants.
St Josephs Health Centre

Afternoon Tea Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Duties for this position would include coordinating supplies and food needed for the tea, assist in escorting residents to the Tea Room, assist with set-up and clean-up, and accompanying residents back to their rooms after the event.
St Josephs Health Centre

Library Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will shelve books and journals, photocopy materials, process catalogued books, file circulation slips general tidying of library
St Josephs Health Centre

Neighbourhood Baking Groups [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will assist with the set up of equipment and ingredients. Wash the tables in the designated area. Escort residents to the designated area. Assist the resident with measuring and mixing ingredients. Socialize and encourage resident participation.
St Josephs Health Centre

Silver Maple Coffee and Gift Shop Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Duties for this position would include responsibility for the sale of all items in the shop, and maintaining a clean environment.
St Josephs Health Centre

Volunteer Visitor [ More Info ]  
Provide companionship one on one with assigned residents. Assist with small tasks such as reading or letter writing, take the resident for a walk or accompany them to an activity.
St Josephs Health Centre

Out N About Day Centre Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are required to assist Day Centre staff in the set- up and clean up of supplies needed for the day's activities. Volunteers are required to provide a supportive environment and encourage participants to take part in the activities planned.
St Josephs Health Centre

ER Kiosk Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Duties will include handling cash sales and counting float before and after each shift, ensuring all food and drink supplies are stocked and tidy, serving coffee to customers, sanitizing counters, dusting, and emptying garbage frequently as well as any other duties as assigned. This volunteer will work with the rest of the kiosk team (other shop volunteers, manager, management team) to keep the kiosk running as efficiently as possible and will record any customer complaints/concerns/compliments that require follow-up from the Retail Manager. 

Guelph General Hospital

Section Beaver Leader - 26th Guelph Scout Group (Kortright Hills Public School) [ More Info ]  
Volunteers are responsible for participating in planning meetings and, with a team of members, carry out weekly programs, including outings and family camping experiences.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Courtyard Boutique Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Duties include: processing sales (cash, credit card, debit); suggesting gift ideas, knowledge of prices; restocking displays; working with the rest of the boutique team (other volunteers, buyers, displayers, stockroom volunteers) to keep the shop running as efficiently as possible; recording any customer complaints, concerns or compliments that require follow-up from the Boutique Manager; counting float and cash at beginning and end of the shift; dusting displays; checking card stand to ensure that cards are neat and in the appropriate spots.
Guelph General Hospital

Special Events Committee Member [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will participate in the planning, promoting and helping with special events throughout the year.
West Willow Woods Neighbourhood Group

Assistant Cub Leaders [ More Info ]     
Assistant Cub leaders are part of a leadership team who are responsible for planning weekly activities, trips, and camping experiences throughout the year. Leaders will also interact with youth and parents/gaurdians, recruitment new members and adhere to the standards of Scouts Canada's mission and principles. 

Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Assistant Scout Leader [ More Info ]     
Assistant Scout Leaders are part of a leadership team who are responsible for planning weekly activities, trips, and camping experiences throughout the year. Leaders will also interact with youth and parents/gaurdians, recruitment new members and adhere to the standards of Scouts Canada's mission and principles.  

Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

SCOUTSabout - Assistant Leader [ More Info ]      
Assistant leaders are part of leadership team that are responsible for organizing and conducting meetings, trips and outdoor experiences. Leaders will interact with youth and parents/gauridans, recruit new members and adhere to the standards of Scouts Canada's mission and principles.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Chapel Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Chapel Volunteers are needed to assist residents to and from the Chapel during the week and on Sundays.
St Josephs Health Centre

Ceiling Tile Hanger [ More Info ]      
An individual(s) skilled in ceiling tile hanging to measure, cut and replace individual damaged ceiling tiles in 3 of our facilities.
Edgewood Camp and Conference Centre

Snow Angel Volunteer [ More Info ]  
Volunteers will shovel snow (including the accumulation of snow left at the end of driveways when the streets are plowed) following a heavy snowfall for senior and disabled residents.
Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, Snow Angels Program

Beaver Leader [ More Info ]     
Volunteers are responsible for participating in planning meetings and, with a team of members, carry out weekly programs, including outings and family camping experiences.
Scouts Canada, Wellington Area

Bingo Volunteer [ More Info ]  
To escort residents to and from the Bingo Program and encourage resident's to participate and assist as needed.
St Josephs Health Centre



Send e-mail to info@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca for general information or questions about volunteer opportunities.

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