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Volunteer Coordinator [ More info  ]  
Post Ads, organize Volunteer Folders, Solicit new Volunteers and give recognition to current volunteers.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region South

Foster Care Volunteer [ More info  ]         
An in person interview at the centre followed by an in home assessment. 
3 training sessions are then required at Toronto Wildlife Centre 
 
1) Set up the baby squirrel cage in a suitable manner and clean their cage when required 
 
2) Weigh babies up to once a day and calculate their formula consumption  
 
3) Prepare formula for babies and syringe feed them up to 4 times a day 
 
4) Monitor the babies’ development and report any issues to TWC 

Toronto Wildlife Centre

Hair Salon Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Volunteers will assist a hair stylist in portering (transporting residents in wheels chairs), removing curlers, tidying up after hair has been styled, and other tasks as requested by the hair stylist.
Unionville Home Society, Heritage Village

Volunteer Driver [ More info  ]         
Examples of Activities  
1) Collect animals that have been contained from throughout the GTA and transport them into the care of TWC  
 
2) Respond to reports taken by TWC Hotline concerning wildlife in urban areas and work with TWC staff in assessing the situation 
 
3) Transport animals from TWC to other wildlife rehabilitators in Ontario  
 
4) Make general driving trips that will assist Toronto Wildlife Centre with their daily logistical needs (i.e. Pick up of supplies or donations) 
 
5)Transport rehabilitated animals for release 

Toronto Wildlife Centre

Wildlife Hotline Volunteers [ More info  ]         
Examples of Activities: 
 
1) Listen to messages left on the Hotline Answering Machine and enter them into the database for further review 
 
2) Assist in the process of admitting sick, injured and orphaned wildlife into the care of TWC 
 
3) Contact Volunteer Drivers when the need arises  
 
4) General filing and administration
Toronto Wildlife Centre

Big Bike Fundraising Support Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Big Bike Big Bike is our wacky bike built for 30, where corporate and community teams jump onboard to have fun and raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario – see www.bigbike.ca. 
 
We are looking for a fundraising support volunteer who can help us in prospecting new companies and organizations to fundraise on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, by researching, cold calling and qualifying companies by phone. As well, as a volunteer, you will helping out with email management, developing and sending out newsletters, and managing our host site contracts.  
 
If you are comfortable cold calling, have excellent customer service/sales/phone skills and experience, and are results-focused, then this is the volunteer role for you! For this role, you need to be able to volunteer for a minimum of 1 day a week during workday hours (Mon-Friday) for a minimum 3 month commitment (April-end of June). 
 
If interested, please email a copy of your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region South

Walk for Smiles Committee Member [ More info  ]  
ABOUT STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION 
For over 20 years, Starlight Children’s Foundation has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and life-altering injuries by providing entertainment, education and family activities that help them cope with the pain, fear and isolation of prolonged illness.  
 
WALK FOR SMILES  
On Saturday, September 29th Starlight Children’s Foundation will be inviting 500 or more participants out to walk in Toronto for the 7th Annual Walk for Smiles. Our National goal is to raise $150,000 for Starlight Children’s Foundation, and with YOUR help we will! The Walk for Smiles is a 5K family walk that is organized entirely by a dedicated group of volunteers, committed to planning and collaborating on one of Starlight’s biggest events of the year. 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW 
 
Collaborating with the Toronto Walk Coordinator, the Walk for Smiles Committee will perform some of or all of the following: 
 
• Working with fellow committee members to identify and approach prospective local sponsors 
• Identifying and targeting areas of the GTA to advertise the Walk for Smiles  
• Recruit new walkers and volunteers for the day of the event 
• Identify and approach donors to secure in-kind raffle and fundraising prizes 
• Create an atmosphere in keeping with the theme and spirit of the Foundation and the Walk 
• Be present on the event day as a volunteer to ensure that the event runs as planned 
• Ensure that all benchmarks are being met throughout the planning process 
• Be open to additional projects and opportunities that will present themselves leading up to the Walk 
 
 
TIME COMMITMENT 
 
A seven (7) month commitment is required for this position with obligatory attendance at monthly meetings that will take place throughout the term. During the 3 months leading up to the Walk, volunteers may be required to meet more regularly depending upon availability. 
 
For further information please contact: 
 
Sharisse Woodyer 
sharisse @starlightcanada.org 
Individual Giving & Events Coordinator  
Starlight Children’s Foundation 

Starlight Children's Foundation of Canada. Ontario Chapter

10,000 Trees for the Rouge Tree Planting Sunday April 22, 2012 9 a.m throughout the day [ More info  ]  
Tree Planting, bring your own shovels and buckets if you have them.
10,000 Trees for the Rouge

Big Bike Fundraising Support Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Big Bike Big Bike is our wacky bike built for 30, where corporate and community teams jump onboard to have fun and raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario – see www.bigbike.ca. 
 
We are looking for a fundraising support volunteer who can help us in prospecting new companies and organizations to fundraise on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, by researching, cold calling and qualifying companies by phone. If you are comfortable cold calling, have excellent customer service/sales/phone skills and experience, and are results-focused, then this is the volunteer role for you!  
 
For this role, you need to be able to volunteer for a minimum of one day a week during workday hours (Mon-Friday) for a minimum 4 month commitment (Sept-Dec). This volunteer activity would take place at our York South office (9251 Yonge Street, Suite 204, Richmond Hill (Yonge & 16th).  
 
If interested, please email a copy of your resume and a cover letter to volunteer@hsf.on.ca to apply. Thank you!
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region South

Office/Admin Volunteer [ More info  ]  
We are presently in need of highly reliable, detail-oriented office volunteers to help out with office tasks such as making phone calls, filing, photocopying, counting money, receipt writing and data entry.  
 
We are looking for individuals who are friendly on the phone, comfortable on the computer, and are available to volunteer 1 day a week on a weekday (either Monday, Wednesday or Friday – from 9-5pm), for a minimum 4 month commitment (our office is located at 9251 Yonge Street, Suite 204, Richmond Hill). If interested, please email a copy of your resume and a cover letter to volunteer@hsf.on.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region South

Football Coaching Assistants [ More info  ]  
Assisting the Markham Raiders Football organization. Many volunteer opportunities are available. Help needed on game days, as well as for anyone that has coaching experience.
Markham Raiders Football Association

Big Bike Event Ambassador [ More info  ]  
Big Bike Event Ambassador – York Region - Big Bike is our wacky bike built for 30, where corporate and community teams jump onboard to have fun and raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario - see www.bigbike.ca! In York Region, our goal is to raise $317,500 during our upcoming Big Bike season of excitement during the spring summer from April-June!  
 
We are looking for high-energy leadership volunteers to join our Big Bike Event Team, taking on the exciting task of making sure that our Big Bike Event Days are organized and run smoothly as well as lots of fun! 
 
Experience and/or interest in event planning and/or fundraising would be very important for this role. To be eligible for this role, we are asking that you be able to make a commitment to volunteering for a minimum of 6 out of the 8 Big Bike days scheduled.  
 
To volunteer for this position, please email volunteer@hsf.on.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region South

Adult Day Program Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Assist in Adult Day programs for post stroke patients and frail seniors two days per week.
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Markham Centre

Laundry Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Volunteers required to sort and fold cleaned laundry.
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Markham Centre

Volunteer Driver [ More info  ]   
Drive agency's or own vehicle to transport seniors to and from Yee Hong facilities to participate in various programs and to ensure their safety enroute.
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Markham Centre

School Ambassadors [ More info  ]  
Visit schools to promote healthy living by speaking at assemblies. Assist and participate in jump rope program with students.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region South

Activation Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Assist at nursing home or senior community centre. 
Music exercise, arts, crafts, afternoon tea, birthday parties and bingo 3-4 hours per week.
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Markham Centre

Administrative Duties, Web Design, Logo Design [ More info  ]  
Administrative duties 
 
Logo Design - work with board in creating a new logo 
 
Web Design - Design a website to help market the facility and display facility information in a creative way. Contact info and a link to send us an email. The website would need the abiltiy to be added to when needed.
Markham Centennial Bocce Club

Art Instructor's Assistant- March Break [ More info  ]  
The Art Instructor's Assistant will be responsible for the set up of activities, 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

Clerical Support Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Filing, data entry, preparation for programs and special events, etc.
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Markham Centre

Corporate Support Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Ideal for Marketing, Sales or Fundraising Students to gain experience. Join our team in soliciting for Big Bike and Fit for Heart events in York Region.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region South

Dining Aid [ More info  ]  
Help frail residents in long-term care home to take meals, including breakfast, lunch and supper
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Markham Centre

Friendly Visitor [ More info  ]  
Visit and befriend residents
Participation House

Gallery Sitter [ More info  ]  
The Gallery Sitter will be responsible for opening and/or closing the gallery, welcoming visitors, taking attendance, answering the phone, providing general and helpful information regarding exhibitions and programs and processsing program registration. Other responsibilities might include data entry, scrapbooking, preparing mailings, research projects and assisting at openings and events.
Latcham Gallery

Information Desk Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Provide reception as well as information and referral over the telephone or to walk in clients during business hours. ONLY MONDAY AFTERNOON FROM 12:30 UNTIL 4:30 P.M.
Information Markham and Volunteer Centre (CIC)

Kitchen Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Assist in meal preparation, setting and clearing dining tables and filling up hot water bottles, 2-3 hours per week.
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Markham Centre

Knitters [ More info  ]  
Knitters/ Crocheters required to work from home. Meeting the first Sunday of each month at the Markham Library (7 & 48) at 1-3pm. And every third Sunday at the Stouffville Legion at 150 Mostar St and Hoover Dr, at 1-3pm. You can check out our web site for info. Own yarn used but some times donated supplies available to volunteers. 
Charities who received donations are: Pathways York Region, Project Linus, York Region Women's Centre, Yellow Brick House Women's Shelter, Rose of Sharon for UnWed Mothers and The Pregnancy Center.
Casting Off The Cold, Charity Knitting Group

Library Volunteers - Milliken Mills Community Library [ More info  ]  
General maintenance, assist in collection maintenance, assist in programs and special events.
Markham Public Library, Administrative Centre & Support Services

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

Public Speakers [ More info  ]         
Introduce Organization to the Community, building relationships with the ability to solicit for donations, kick-offs for venues, supplies, etc. from companies within York Region.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region South

Ribfest Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Volunteers required to serve as gate, parking and shuttle attendants, assist in set up, clean up and take down of the event, as well as many other opportunities. EVENT DATE: July 6, 7, and 8, 2012 at the Markham Civic Centre
Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise

Volunteer Drivers [ More info  ]    
Deliver Canvass kits in Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill. 
This is a great opportunity for a family to volunteer. Students will receive credit for their school volunteer hours . 

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region South

Volunteer Friendly Visitor [ More info  ]    
Visit seniors 1-2 hours per week at seniors home
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Markham Centre