Summer Program Assistant - Newcomer Youth Leadership Development (NYLD) [ More info  ]   
Program Description:  
 
Program Description  
NYLD program is a unique leadership-based settlement program for newcomer youth and their families with a focus on integration, settlement, skill-building, volunteerism and community involvement. For more information please visit our website: http://www.ymcagta.org/nyld  
 
Major Duties: 
- Assist staff in planning, running, and set up/take down of NYLD activities 
- Assist with program preparation (e.g. photocopying, planning games and activities, calling participants, etc.)  
- Assist with running of weekly activities including supervising outings and ensuring the safety of the youth, planning and facilitating icebreaker and team-building activities and helping with activity set up and post-activity clean up (if needed) 
- Assist with special event planning and delivery
YMCA of Greater Toronto, Newcomer Youth Leadership Development, Mississauga

Mentor/Advisor [ More info  ]    
The BRDF team is seeking help from retired/semi retired and other professional business people to serve as mentors and future Board Members and management positions.
Blue Rose Diabetes Foundation

Technology Tutor [ More info  ]   
- Helping clients learn basic computer skills such as: email, Google search, Facebook and MS-Word 
- Suggest things that clients could or should learn 
- Volunteers need to be reliable and dependable with a pleasant helpful attitude 
- Volunteers must be able to help one-on-one or be able to manage three or four clients learning needs at the same time 
- Volunteers must have a strong technical background in understanding and using common technologies such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets
Elder Technology Assistance Group

Cub Scout Leader [ More info  ]    
This position requires working as part of a leadership team conducting programs for youth aged 8 to 10 in accordance with guidelines in Wolf Cub program handbooks and By-Law, Policies and Procedures . 
 
Responsibilities: 
- Provide an exciting weekly program with monthly outings as part of a leadership team. 
- Ensure that the health and safety of all members is maintained continually. This is a primary concern. 
- Help each child to have an adventurous personal growth experience while in the pack that includes all program elements. 
- Maintain good relationships with parents/guardians, and encourage parental co-operation and involvement in pack programs. 
- Work closely with other members of the leadership team and share the responsibility of operating the pack. 
- Support and participate in special meetings, trips, camps, and outdoor experiences. 
- Encourage recruitment of members. 
- Know and use the resource material available, including handbooks. 
- Take training, including special interest courses, within one year. 
- Participate in district/area/regional events and meetings.
Scouts Canada, Brampton, Mississauga & Caledon

Camp Instructor [ More info  ]  
- Braille Mentor July 14 - July 20 
- Independent Living Skill Mentor July 15 - July19 
- Teach Unified English Braille (UEB) as well as Living Skills 
- Responsible for the week long session plans 
- Plan/support the Braille needs/requirements for the recreational programming 
- Work with a committee to ensure appropriate evaluation tools are in place 
- Testing/quizzing 
- Certificates of achievement for the youth
CNIB, Halton/Peel Office

Volunteer Mentor [ More info  ]   
Kids.now Volunteer Mentors needed for Spring 2013 
 
Program: After-school Leadership and Mentoring Program 
Clients: Students in grade 7 and 8 in schools located in Mississauga and Brampton, Region of Peel .  
 
www.kidsnowcanada.org online Volunteer Mentor Application is located on the website. 
 
- Volunteer Mentors are needed for the kids.now Spring 2013 Program.  
- The Spring Program will start up in schools in early April and conclude in June 2013.  
- You will have ten grade 7 or grade 8 students in your group.  
- These students apply to participate in the Program.  
- The kids.now Program is for all kids, regardless of gender, race, religion, socioeconomic status, or of physical, developmental, or communication challenges.  
- You would be matched with a school that is close to your preferred geographical location, as indicated on your Volunteer Mentor Application. kids.now provides all materials and training for Volunteer Mentors.  
- Volunteer Mentors come from all walks of life.  
- kids.now Volunteer Mentors will have the opportunity to network with other Volunteer Mentors, increase their self confidence, presentation and creative skills, have fun and know that they are helping kids to Choose To Lead.  
 
kids.now provides all materials and training.  
 
To send your request to volunteer:  
- Click on the "Yes, I'd Like to Volunteer" button below the title in the Role Description page and submit your contact details.  
 
Please ensure to follow through with; 
- The Online Volunteer Mentor Application form located on the kids.now website. 
- Please feel free to contact the person listed in the "Main Contact" section below, prior to completing the Volunteer Mentor Application.
Kids.Now Canada

Pen Pal Volunteer (Eatonville Care Centre) [ More info  ]    
Get paired with a senior in a long term care home that shares some of your interests and exchange letters at least once a month.
Eatonville Care Centre

Black Community Advisory Council Mentors [ More info  ]    
- This is a traditional Big Brother/Big Sister match.  
- But there will be group outings planned once a month providing unique opportunities.  
- Littles will be ages 12-17 and we are currently seeking black volunteers 18 and older that have a vehicle.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel

Tutor/Mentor [ More info  ]    
- Provide one-to-one tutoring and/or one-to-one support to youth who may have mental health and/or justice issues. 
- Mentors establish positive and meaningful relationships with young people and provide supportive intervention with respect to the young persons' goals. 
- Tutors provide individualized acedemic instruction as well as organizational and study techniques to youth experiencing difficulties at school.
Associated Youth Services of Peel

Big Bunch Volunteer [ More info  ]    
Our wait list program for children waiting for our One-to-One or Group Mentoring Program. The agency plans three to four outings per month. Volunteers sign up to bring children to at least one outing per month. Activities include sporting events, bowling, multicultural evenings, crafts, movies and more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel

Conversation Club Mentor [ More info  ]    
The Conversation Club is a mentoring program for newcomer youth funded by Citizen and Immigration Canada and offered in partnership with the Peel District School Board, Centre for Education and Training and Meadowvale Library, City of Mississauga and the Mississauga Mandarin Association. This after school program connects newcomer youth (12-18) with volunteer mentors (16-24). Newcomer youth mentees meet with their volunteer mentors in a group setting for one hour each week to practice English conversation and presentation skills, address homework concerns and learn about Canada.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel

Group Mentor [ More info  ]    
Five volunteers mentor 10 children on a weekly basis during the school year from September-June in local schools throughout the Peel Region. Groups participate in fun and skill-based activities. Outing costs are covered by the agency. Activities include floor hockey and sports, community tours, swimming and more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel

LINC Tutor [ More info  ]  
The LINC tutor will assist students who need additional help, (up to 4 students in a group), outside the regular classroom environment to compliment their success in language learning. 
 
Duties include: 
- Aid in the comprehension of LINC curriculum materials including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing. 
- Foster a positive, nurturing and supportive learning relationship with LINC student. 
- Ensure confidentiality of all client information.
Caledon Community Services, Volunteer Resources

Peer Support [ More info  ]  
Individuals with a personal experience with cancer can use their experience to support others.
Wellspring Chinguacousy, Support Centre for Cancer Patients & Caregivers, Brampton

Volunteer Ambassador [ More info  ]    
Are you passionate about volunteering? Do you thrive on helping others in your community? Do you want to have a voice to help promote the importance and benefits of volunteering? 
 
Volunteer MBC, the local volunteer centre serving the Region of Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon), is looking for individuals who can become an integral part of our team as you will lend your voice to assist us with our mission delivery. 
 
Duties of the Volunteer Ambassador include: 
- Establishing contact with identified community target groups 
- Responding to booth/display requests from Volunteer MBC staff or external sources 
- Deliver, set-up and staff booth/display at specific locations 
- Be able to answer questions from the public and refer individuals back to Volunteer MBC, where appropriate 
- Present an overview to Volunteer MBC and the importance of volunteering to various groups (i.e. youth, older adults, newcomers, etc.) 
- Be a voice for volunteerism in the community
Volunteer MBC, Brampton Centre

Go Girls Volunteer [ More info  ]    
A school-based mentoring program for girls Grades 7 and 8 promoting active living, balanced eating and positive self esteem. Female Mentors aged 18 to 25 years of age are trained to lead the fun and interactive sessions over 7 weeks.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel

Eh Café Facilitator [ More info  ]  
Duties for this volunteer role are as follows: 
- Create lesson plans based on student interest and needs.  
- Share knowledge and expertise about Canada and Canadian Culture in an informal group setting.  
- Share previous experiences, and to listen and support newcomers in relation to cultural barriers that they might be facing in their new country. 
- Share knowledge about Canadian culture and learn through group members’ culture and experience.  
- Share the obstacles the newcomers face when arriving and settling in a new country and help them identify possible solutions. 
- Act as a role model for the group members, demonstrating values of punctuality, dependability and reliability. 
- Provide suggestions and resources that will assist newcomers to become fully involved in Caledon and Canadian life. 
- Practice conversational English skills in a relaxed atmosphere.
Caledon Community Services, Volunteer Resources

Beaver Leader [ More info  ]    
This position requires working as part of a leadership team conducting colony programs in accordance with guidelines in Beaver program handbooks and By-Law, Policies and Procedures. 
 
Responsibilities: 
- Provide children 5 to 7 years of age with appropriately challenging, weekly meetings. Weekly meetings include all elements of the Beaver program. 
- Ensure that the health and safety of all members is maintained continually. This is a primary concern. 
- Participate in colony planning meetings. Use program ideas that come from the Beavers themselves. 
- Develop close working relations with other members of the team, and share the responsibility of operating the colony with all colony leaders. 
- Help carry out the weekly program. 
- Support and participate in special meetings and activities, including outings and family camping experiences. 
- Know and use resource material available, including various handbooks. 
- Maintain good relations with parents/guardians, and encourage activities, which involve them. 
- Encourage recruitment of members, and help the Group Committee recruit other leaders. 
- Take training for the position, including regular sharing sessions, special interest and outdoor activity skills.
Scouts Canada, Brampton, Mississauga & Caledon

Mentor [ More info  ]  
To guide job seekers and to inspire them. You (and other retired or established professionals in your network) are welcome any Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to offer insights and knowledge about your sector, job searching in that sector, hiring practices, local employers, do mock interview, resume reviews, share soft skills knowledge, etc. to a group of 5 to 10 job seekers (newcomers, Canadians who have been laid off, youth, etc). 
 
Link Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre and our Job Developer to employers you know.
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre, Employment Ontario Employment Services