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This position offers practical and emotional support to Seafarers.
Outline of Responsibilities
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Welcome seafarers to the Port of Oshawa
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Respond to emergency calls for assistance
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Offer practical, emotional support to seafarers
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Engage in conversation with and be a friendly ear to people far from home and family
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Journal visits
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Bring a “presence and welcome” to ship-bound seafarers
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Provide practical support to crews
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Requires CSA rated safety boots/shoes, to be provided by volunteer
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Requires proper personal protective wear, to be provided by MTSSO
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Attend volunteer meetings and training events as required
Join us as a Volunteer at the Christian Faith Outreach Centre's low barrier "one stop shop" HUB in Ajax, ON. Your role will be pivotal in providing support and assistance to individuals seeking a wide range of services in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Your dedication and compassion will help make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist patrons with a friendly and non-judgmental approach, offering guidance on available services.
- Collaborate with referral partners to connect individuals with needed services and resources.
- Distribute basic necessities such as food, hygiene products, and clothing.
- Support resource organization and maintenance in the HUB, including restocking and cleanliness.
- Empower and advocate for patrons, encouraging self-advocacy and steps towards improvement.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere, following established guidelines and protocols.
Qualifications:
- Essential qualities include compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
- Flexibility and adaptability to a dynamic environment.
Training and Support:
Receive thorough training covering de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, and HUB services. Ongoing support and supervision provided.
Volunteers attending the Uxbridge Farmers' Market front entrance are responsible for:
- welcoming guests to the market
- tracking # of entrants (using handheld counter device)
- handing out raffle tickets
- informing guests of any special events/demos taking place
- assisting with basic setup/cleanup
The Uxbridge Farmers' Market runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday rain or shine - volunteers must dress for the weather as the market is outdoors.
Volunteer one to two hours of your time to help out young moms in the Durham religion by delivering free food bags.
Food delivery days are every Tuesday, where our volunteers meet up at our Ajax office around 12:00 pm to pick up the food bags. They then deliver the bags to pregnant/new moms, and their families in Durham.
The Board of Directors represents the leaders of our agency and serves as a working board that oversees the long term strategic vision and overall health of the organization. Directors approve the organization’s philosophy and continually review the management’s performance while working toward agency goals. The Board of Directors will also annually review and approve plans for funding in view of organizational goals. Board members have a list of responsibilities that they renew every year during the annual election at our Annual General Meeting.
Write friendly, personal letters in Italian to senior citizens in aged care homes and programs. Spread joy to someone in their native language!
- Demonstrate empathy and kindness, connect with elders and help them realize that they are special and appreciated.
- Supply your own stationery and ensure adequate postage to mail your letters, or arrange to hand-deliver them.
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Your words will be read and cherished by elders who likely won’t have the physical ability or resources to respond to you.
- This is a remote opportunity. You’ll volunteer from home on your own schedule as your own pace.
Get started whenever you're ready by registering on our website as an individual, student, or group. We offer a program for students and student clubs requesting verification of their letters for community service credit.
Letters Against Isolation volunteers send friendly, handwritten letters to senior citizens in aged care homes and programs. Join us in writing thoughtful, unique letters and cards to seniors in care facilities in Canada and worldwide:
- This is a remote opportunity. You’ll volunteer from home on your own schedule as your own pace.
- Craft each letter with sincere wishes, a personal message, and a considerate question.
- Demonstrate empathy and kindness, connect with elders and help them realize that they are special and appreciated.
- The most meaningful part of the letter is where the you write about yourself - this is what makes each message unique and special.
- Avoid topics like politics, religion, and holidays to ensure a positive impact.
- We strictly protect the privacy of our writers and our seniors.
- Letters should be uplifting and addressed to a “friend” rather than a specific person.
- Your words will be read and cherished by elders who likely won’t have the physical ability or resources to respond to you.
- We offer numerous blogposts with ideas about what to write and how to decorate your letters.
- You’ll need to supply your own stationery and ensure adequate postage to mail your letters to our partner facilities, which are currently located in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia.
- We welcome employers, teachers, students, foreign language students, clubs, organizations, and writers of all ages.
To get started, register as an individual, student or group on our website. You will receive our weekly newsletter and gain access to our web portal, where you’ll sign up to mail letters to any of our designated partner facilities.
We are seeking letter writers who will participate year-round, individually or as a group, in English or one of 30 different languages, across the US or globally. Just one letter makes a difference!
- support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities get active in their community
- support staff with creative activities that engage participation
- work from home - virtual activities
- work from home - virtual meet ups to chat, share music, play games
General volunteers do a variety of tasks including food service * dispensing pantry goods * monitoring washrooms * coat check * and various other odd jobs.
Girls Inc. of Durham is currently looking for Bingo volunteers! Volunteers are needed for a 2-hour shift once a week at Delta Bingo and Gaming in Pickering. In exchange for volunteering, Delta generously supports Girls Inc. programs. A single volunteer shift can raise enough funds to sponsor a girl to attend a life-changing Girls Inc. camp for FREE! We are looking for individuals who are: -19+ -have two doses of their vaccine -available during the day
Visit one-on-one with a resident * listen, chat and enjoy some time together
In this role, you will: work with other volunteers to support Auxiliary fundraising goals through customer service and sales from the various operations roles are available in gift shops, cafes, and second-hand clothing stores * roles available at Ajax Pickering (hospital and long term care facility), Bowmanville (in-hospital and off-site), Oshawa, Port Perry (in-hospital and off-site)
Attending a mandatory intake meeting with the Recreation Manager along with a 2-day training sometime in July.
Support adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities in a Camp setting, bringing them to activities around camp, ensuring to attend to their emotional needs, acting as a support "friend-like" role.
Assist with daily routines including but not limited to: clothing changing, teeth brushing, showering, supporting toileting (whiping, accidents causing clothing changes from soiling).
Report any issues, concerns, behaviours etc. to a staff or the recreation manager.
Attend daily volunteer meetings to discuss days' events, things to note of or check ins/debriefs.
Ensure members are brought to meal times (9am, 1pm & 6pm)
Ensure members who have medications receive them whether in the dining hall during meal times to brought to the nurse's cabin. Ensuring member's health is mantained and brought to the nurses for any potential concerns i.e., cuts, falls, heat exhaustion, pain, etc.
Assist staff with social and recreational activities * work one on one with a client * help with meal preparation, serving meals and other kitchen duties
Assist staff by helping out at community events in Durham Region work in shifts to help staff the CCD booth for a few hours pick up and/or return CCD booth and materials to the local Hub * booth set-up and/or tear down * greet and engage with visitors to the booth * converse with visitors in promoting volunteering, services and other CCD initiatives
Actively recruiting volunteers
Support residents at meal time * assist residents to eat their meals, use safe feeding techniques, monitor residents eating/drinking while observing dietary requirements * encourage interaction and conversation with those at table
**Due to COVID-19, these are face to face outdoor visits in a mutually agreed upon space. Have a porch visit. Go for a walk.
Social distancing must be followed with COVID-19 protocols in place
Duties could be related to serving, engaging with clients, administrative support, entertainment/activities