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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

MENTORING/TUTORING/COACHING KIDS TO SUCCEED [ More info  ]         
The volunteer will spend approximately 3 hours a week with the child engaging in activities they both enjoy/ sharing their hobbies and skills and will help a kid stay on the right track.  
 

Youth Assisting Youth, York Region

Leaders for Sport Stacking Competition Series [ More info  ]  
Help with setup, judging and take down.
Sport Stacking Canada

Day of event volunteers for Barrie Walk June 8, 2013 [ More info  ]  
RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: 
• Logistics – set up, tear down, clean up, etc.  
• Registration 
• Food Service 
• Kids Area 
• Volunteers 

Neighbourhood Network

Children’s Art Workshop Assistant [ More info  ]  
The Centre is looking for a mature individual who is energized by working with children and interested in visual art. 
This is a specialized volunteer opportunity that would require a daily commitment during the Children Art Workshop weeks.
Aurora Cultural Centre

Volunteers to work with Children and Youth with Special Needs for Recreation Programs [ More info  ]  
Volunteers are required to encourage participants, repeat instructions and directions as required, provide a safe environment, and communicate with care givers. 
Recreation programs include: learn to skate, basketball, preschool programs, cooking programs, yoga and dance classes, and more.
Markham. City Of, Recreation Services

Child Development Centre (CDC) Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Provide a caring and nurturing environment for children from birth- 18 months old while their mothers attend programs at Rose of Sharon. Play, sing, go for walks with the children. Assist with daily maintenance of the Child Development Centre (pick up toys and disinfect mat area.) No diaper changing required.
Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers

Female/Male Tutors [ More info  ]         
One on one relationship with a child age 4-18. Assist a child (who is involved with the Society) with subjects that he/she is having trouble with at school. Help the child develop and implement good study habits. Offer time and support by listening and talking to the child in order to increase his/her self esteem.
Children's Aid Society, York Region, Incorporated as Children and Family Services for York Region

Rosie's Closet (Food and Donation) Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers is in need of volunteers for our donation area “Rosie’s Closet”. Volunteers will sort baby clothing and toys, baby food and canned/dry goods for distribution to our moms and children. You will also interact with our clients. Two hour weekly commitment required for 3 months- Wednesday or Thursdays 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers

Volunteer Tutors [ More info  ]         
In the ABC's and 123's tutor program, volunteers that are able to commit to once a week for one hour will have the opportunity to tutor children from SK up to grade 8, working closely with their parents ensuring that they are involved in the learning process. Volunteer work will take place after school, in the evenings and/or weekends at the local library of your choice.
Learning Disabilities Association of York Region

Child Life Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Listed on the webpage.
Hospital for Sick Children (The)

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

Motivational Speaker Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Provide seminars, workshops, lessons on any motivational techniques that could be taught or observed by the students.  
Materials could be provided by the centre. 
Students are "at-risk" youth from Grades 4-8.
Learning Skills Development Centre

Sports Training Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Provide seminars, workshops or lessons on any sport that could be taught or observed by the students. Specific sports training skills (basketball, tai-chi, yoga)for "at-risk" youth from Grades 4-8. 
Materials could be provided by the centre.
Learning Skills Development Centre

Program Assistant [ More info  ]   
Participate in and enhance the programs we offer while supporting the philosophy of the Ontario Early Years Centres.
Vaughan-King-Aurora Early Years Centre

Community Service Volunteers [ More info  ]   
Provide services through: 
emergency first-aid readiness, health and safety training and care, youth programs, Therapy Dog visitation services and Ambulance Patient Care program.
St John Ambulance York Region Branch

ACYR Group Child Care [ More info  ]  
Support the Program Manager in all aspects of organizing, delivering activities and primary child care during monthly groups for clients held on the third Thursday of every month. Organizing craft and activities for children attending group with their parents. Work with the Program Manager to ensure sufficient material for planned activities by connecting with the Client Services coordinator.
AIDS Committee of York Region

Art Instructor's Assistant [ More info  ]  
The Art Instructor’s Assistant will be responsible for the set up of activities and assisting children and the instructor. Other responsibilities might include preparing and reorganizing studio space before and after programs, assisting with research into and delivering children’s activities and assisting with art activities at community events.
Latcham Gallery

Camp Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Working with children or maintaining camp sites. 
 
Camp Trillium is an organization that provides camps and year round recreational programs for children and families living with childhood cancer.
Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre

Group Assistant [ More info  ]  
Plan age appropriate games/activities for 3-7 pre-school and 4-6 year old children while parents attend a support group
York Centre for Children, Youth and Families, Youth Program

KidCoach [ More info  ]         
Want to make a lasting difference in the life of a child? Become a volunteer KidCoach! 
 
You will have the opportunity to coach a Kid as they set out to accomplish a community-oriented goal. Following a structured curriculum in one to one coaching, you will help a Kid learn how to reach higher, try new things, and discover a new level of self confidence that will make a lasting difference in their lives. 
 
Our adult coaches have fun too, while they develop coaching skills and connect with others volunteers in the program.  
 
As a KidCoach you will commit to: 
 
• Attending 1 evening Orientation (sometime in September) 
• Attending 1 full day KidCoach Training Session (sometime in October) 
• Making 22 weekly coaching phone calls (20-30 min each) with your Kid (Nov-April)  
• Attending 3 full day weekend Activity Days
Future Possibilities Canada, Future Possibilities for Kids

Museum Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Volunteers required to research and catalogue artifacts, plan and participate in special event activities for children and adults, demonstrate heritage crafts and trades, participate in maintenance and construction projects.
Markham Museum

Nanny Angel [ More info  ]     
Volunteers provide free childcare to mothers with breast cancer. Child care providers are pre-screened meant to provide mothers with the security that their children are being well looked after while they rest, go to appointments or simply have time for themselves. Volunteers must provide registration process, attend a personal interview with the Nanny Angel Network coordinator, obtain a positive reference from your employer, obtain a recent police clearance.
Nanny Angel Network

Program Assistants [ More info  ]   
Individuals required to assist in early learning programs for children (birth-6 years) and their parents or caregivers, on weekday mornings at 8 sites in Markham/Stouffville. Engage children in reading books, doing arts and crafts and dramatic play. Greet parents and caregivers and make them feel welcome.
Pathways for Children, Youth and Families of York Region, Inc, Family Resource Centre, Home Base Drop-in Centre/ Base 4Success, Youth Residential

Scout Leaders and Assistants [ More info  ]         
To lead or assist scouting groups. 
Beavers : Ages 5-7 
Cubs : Ages 8-10 
Scouts : Ages 11-14 
Venturers: Ages 15-16 
Rovers : Ages 16-26  
 
 

Scouts Canada, Shining Waters Council, York Headwaters Area

Special Event Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Assist with Markham Museum's Winterfest on Family Day, February 17th, 2013 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Responsibilities include assisting children with winter activities (most are outdoors)
Markham Museum

Summer Camp [ More info  ]  
Work along side camp councillors and children. Assist with the delivery of camp program. Team interaction. General tidying of camp area. Setting up and breaking down of games and materials.
Markham Museum

Volunteer At "The Club" [ More info  ]  
Assist in an after school homework program for elementary school children.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of York

vwc271 - Child Care Assistant [ More info  ]  
Assist with the care of special needs children ages 6 - 12
St Gabriel Child Care Centre

Windfall Ecology Festival Volunteer [ More info  ]  
There are a number of volunteer opportunities. We require responsible individuals to assist with within the park during the day of our environmental festival. This may include, setup, tear down, assisting with children's activities, general park upkeeping and event coordination. You are not required to commit to the entire day or weekend. Please contact for more information.
Windfall Ecology Centre