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Opportunity For Youth Mentors To Help Children & The Community [ More info  ]         
VOLUNTEERS AGES 16-29 NEEDED TO MENTOR KIDS - especially guys - to provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis. 
You can volunteer in your community on your own schedule. 3 hours a week is all the time you will need to give a younger youth the means to succeed. You have the power to make a difference.  
You will both benefit!!!  
 
Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available.
Youth Assisting Youth, Head Office

Family Room Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Greet and welcome Families into the Family Room 
Willing to and has the ability to share knowledge and coach when necessary with new volunteers. 
Has a complete understanding of the expectations and the role in this unique situation as a Family Room Volunteer.  
Fully understands the information received during the training period. 
Has a complete understanding of the Family Room policies and procedures, as directed in the Family Room Manual and Volunteer Guidelines. 
Has a complete understanding of Hospital emergency procedures and fully aware of response and role in the given situation. 
Has a complete understanding of the records system as well as our eligibility criteria for families wishing to use the Family Room.  
Monitors all visitors allowing only those elegible to enter in accordance with the Policies and Procedures manual. 
Maintains and monitors the visitors' records, taking the appropriate information from families as directed by using appropriate forms.  
Light Housekeeping.  
Receives and records all supplies received into the Family Room and stores them appropriately. 
Maintains the appearance of the Room, ensuring its cleanliness and tidiness.  
Assist families when necessary or required in accordance with the training received prior to starting in the role. 
Responsible for correct open up or shut down of the Room as appropriate. 
Report any issues of safety and security to the Family Room Manager/Coordinator or on-call hospital manager. 
Report any issues of infection control to the Family Room Manager/Coordinator or on-call hospital manager.
Ronald McDonald House - Toronto, Markham Stouffville Hospital Family Room

Rainbows Facilitator [ More info  ]         
Rainbows For All Children Canada

Personal Disaster Assistance Team Member [ More info  ]         
Members of the PDA team are trained volunteers who are ready to respond within several hlurs to a small response in order to access the basic needs of the evacuated lient for up to 72 hours after the incident.
Canadian Red Cross Society, Region of York Branch

Big Buddy [ More info  ]         
One on one relationship with a child (age 6 - 13). Offer time and support in ways such as listening, talking, participating in recreational activities, participating in the community in order to increase trust and self esteem.
Children's Aid Society, York Region, Incorporated as Children and Family Services for York Region

GAME ON! Volunteer in a Group Mentoring program for boys! [ More info  ]  
'Game On'....Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart! 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of York

'Go Girls' Leaders [ More info  ]  
Lead program for girls 12-14 in a school setting. Provide information and support girls need to make informed choices re: healthy, active living during this challenging stage of development. Build a mentor/participant relationship through fun, educational games and activities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of York

Day Program Volunteers [ More info  ]   
Therapy, arts and crafts programs.
Hospice Thornhill

Patient Volunteers [ More info  ]   
Patient aides and support workers. Visit homes of terminally ill patients.
Hospice Thornhill

Victim Response Volunteers [ More info  ]         
Assist victims of crime and tragic circumstances in partnership with York Region Police and Ontario Provincial Police. Victim Services offers clients 24 hour crisis intervention service which includes emotional support, practical assistance and referrals to community resources.
Victim Services of York Region

Volunteer Visitor, Parent/ Infant Support Program [ More info  ]         
Visit new mothers in their homes once a week for 3 hours to offer hands on assistance and/or emotional support.  

Victorian Order of Nurses, TorontoYork Region Site

Client Care Volunteers [ More info  ]   
Work directly with individuals and their families dealing with a serious illness or death of a loved one by providing respite care and support in clients' homes. Specialized training is provided. Will work with the rest of the team of caregivers (hospice staff, community health care professionals and hospital staff). Be proficient in English (other languages an asset) Chinese and South Asian Volunteers are particularly needed. 

Evergreen Hospice, Markham-Stouffville

On Line Crisis Cousellors [ More info  ]         
Answering crisis line
Women's Support Network of York Region

Guest Speaker [ More info  ]  
Seeking a different speaker weekly to present topics related to fitness, nutrition and mental health
Mind, Body and Soul Self-help Support Centre Inc., Mental Health , Fitness, Nutrition, Depression, Anxiety, Couples Counselling, One on One Support, Support Group, Youth Outreach Program Y.O.P.

In-Home Visiting Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Providing support and companionship to individuals and families coping with a life-threatening illness.
Hospice Richmond Hill

Victim Support Volunteers [ More info  ]         
To provide emotional support to victims as they go through the court process
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, York Region Chapter

Hospice Volunteer [ More info  ]         
Assist clients wishing to live in their own surroundings
Circle of Care

Friendly Visitor Volunteers [ More info  ]   
Visit clients with mental health difficulties
Krasman Centre, Lance Krasman Memorial Centre for Community Mental Health

Warm Line Telephone Volunteers [ More info  ]         
Volunteers required for non-profit Warm Line, non-crisis telephone support line. Volunteers themselves must be psychiatric consumers/survivors.
Krasman Centre, Lance Krasman Memorial Centre for Community Mental Health

Family Caregivers [ More info  ]  
Kinark Child and Family Services is a non-profit, accredited children's mental health health agency that provides a full range of free and confidential services. Families are need for the Therapeutic Family Care (TFC) Program. Program highly successful in healing youngsters who are experiencing emotional problems. You will provide basic care, supervision, encouragement and guidance to a child.
Kinark Child and Family Services

PAL-Unteer [ More info  ]  
Work one-on-one with an adult who has a developmental disability and build a rewarding friendship through social and recreational activities.
Reena

Peer Support Volunteer [ More info  ]     
Visit by telephone with someone dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Peer support is essentially people providing support based upon their cancer experiences.  
 

Canadian Cancer Society, South York Region Unit

Special Friend Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Kinark Child and Family Services is a non-profit children's Mental Health Centre, srving families in the York Region. Volunteers are matched with a specific child to share weekly activities in the community and provide the child with a positive role model. An average of 3-4 hour commitment/week for a minimum of 6 months. Male and culturally diverse volunteers are especially needed.
Kinark Child and Family Services