Online Contributing Writer (Speak Up for Change Blog) [ More info  ]    
- Choosing topics that are current, relevant news topics to base articles on 
- Pitching and developing story ideas with editors 
- Attending conferences and media events and conducting interviews 
- Submitting articles, stories, and opinion pieces for publishing 
- Promoting Speak Up for Change on social media platforms 

ACCESS, Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc.

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

Volunteer Maintenance Worker [ More info  ]  
The Knight's Table provides meals and food services to the needy and those affected by poverty in the Peel Region. We are currently looking for a Volunteer Maintenance Worker.  
 
Duties include: 
- Taking out all garbage 
- Maintain and clean facility 
- Mopping and sweeping 
- Cleaning and restocking bathrooms 
- Cleaning kitchen stoves 
 
"Thank You for your interest in volunteering at the Knights Table."  
 
To Apply:  
1. Click on the "Yes, I'd Like to Volunteer" button right below the position title in this role description and submit your interest to volunteer.  
2. Follow through with;  
- Forward a dully filled Knights Table Volunteer Application form to the person mentioned in the "Main Contact" section of this role description.  
- The form is available in the website: http://knightstable.org/volunteers/online-forms/  
- Please give us a call schedule an interview at 905-454-8725.  
- For the interviews, ensure to bring along your most recent resume and 3 references  
 
Interviews for 2013 - Mondays at 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm for 20 minutes and Wednesdays at 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm for 20 minutes.
Knights Table

Mandarin and or Cantonese - Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support Services [ More info  ]   
Spectra Community Support Services is a non-profit, multicultural organization providing free, caring and confidential incoming and outgoing telephone support services.  
 
You need to be a Cantonese and or Mandarin speaking person who is non-judgmental with good listening skills for this role.
Spectra Community Support Services

Spanish/Portuguese - Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support Services [ More info  ]  
Spectra Community Support Services is a non-profit, multicultural organization providing free, caring and confidential incoming and outgoing telephone support services.  
 
This volunteer position is for volunteers who are interested in supporting people in the community through 'active listening' on our Spanish and Portuguese Lines. 
 
You need to be a non-judgmental person with good listening skills for this role.
Spectra Community Support Services

Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support Services [ More info  ]  
Spectra Community Support Services is a non-profit telephone support service providing free, non-judgmental, caring and confidential telephone support services in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin Portuguese and French for the diverse population of Peel Region  
 
The role of this volunteer opportunity is to actively listen without judgment to people in our community who call in on our Distress Lines or to clients that we call out to in our Seniors Telecheck program or our Reassurance Program
Spectra Community Support Services

Volunteer Food Bank Assistant [ More info  ]  
The Knight's Table provides meals and food services to the needy and those affected by poverty in the Peel Region. We are currently looking for a Volunteer Food Bank Assistant.  
 
Duties include: 
- Inventory control (items in/items out) 
- Food distribution 
- Client Management 
- Program Statistics 
 
"Thank You for your interest in volunteering at the Knights Table."  
 
To Apply:  
1. Click on the "Yes, I'd Like to Volunteer" button right below the position title in this role description and submit your interest to volunteer.  
2. Follow through with;  
- Forward a dully filled Knights Table Volunteer Application form to the person mentioned in the "Main Contact" section of this role description.  
- The form is available in the website: http://knightstable.org/volunteers/online-forms/  
- Please give us a call schedule an interview at 905-454-8725.  
- For the interviews, ensure to bring along your most recent resume and 3 references  
 
Interviews for 2013 will commence from:  
- Tuesday January 8 and Wednesday January 9 from 3:00 to 5:30pm every 15 minutes.
Knights Table

Customer Service (Job Developer) [ More info  ]   
- Contact employers 
- Share program with employers 
- Try and get employers to use The "Ready, Willing and Able" Program 
record contacts 
imput all employer contacts into data base
Family Services of Peel, Ready, Willing, and Able Program

Communications and Social Media Support [ More info  ]  
CDRCP is seeking volunteers/students to assist in the development of effective and current communication strategies, internal and external. The volunteer/student will also assist in social media management, community, partner and donor engagement. 
 
Duties of the role: 
-Using Social Media tools for engagement 
- Developing/Enhancing communication tools to reflect CDRCP's mission 
- Assist in updating and organizing print and digital materials 
- Research and proposal writing for fundraising 
- Marketing and promoting programs and services offered to the community 
 
To send your request to volunteer: 
- Click on the "Yes, I'd Like to Volunteer" button below the title of this page (Role Description Page) and submit your contact details 
- A resume and cover letter referencing the position title should be sent to the contact person mentioned in the "Main Contact" section below (sara@cdrcp.com). 
 
Thank you for your interest in CDRCP. Please note we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.
Child Development Resource Connection Peel

Administrative Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Provides support to staff in: 
- Greeting clients. 
- Answering the telephone and directing calls. 
- Preparing incoming and outgoing correspondence. 
- Entering/updating data. 
- Assist with program and event planning. 
- Other duties as assigned.
Elder Help-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

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

Youth Advisory Team Member (Brampton East) [ More info  ]  
Work with a group of youth 13 to 24 years of age to come up with creative ideas for programming, activities, and information sessions that are offered at the Newcomer Information Centre. Share ideas, plan events, lead sessions, participate in meetings.
Centre for Education & Training, Newcomer Information Centre, Brampton East Location

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

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

Inclass Tutor [ More info  ]  
Mature volunteer tutors are needed to help out in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classrooms, working with students one-on-one, and assisting LINC staff with administrative duties as needed. Volunteers must be fluent in English and available on a regular basis.
Malton Neighbourhood Services