Canada Day Volunteers [ More info  ]  
It’s that time of year again! City of Mississauga is now taking volunteer applications for Canada Day 2013! 
 
For past volunteers, we hope that you will take part in Canada Day again in 2013, and for new volunteers we hope that you will take an interest in volunteering with City of Mississauga. The hard work and effort of our volunteers is what helps to make our events so spectacular. 
 
This years Canada Day has a lot of great opportunities for volunteers to include the following positions: 
 
- Entertainment Assistants 
- Canada Day Ambassadors 
- Photography Assistants 
- and so much more!  
 
Not only is it a great and fun way to gain some volunteer hours, but it's a chance to gain valuable skills and experience and work amongst a great team. This years Canada Day has some great musical acts and performers lined up as well as fantastic vendors and displays. 
 
We are really looking forward to working with all of our volunteers. They play a vital role in making Canada Day the success that it is.
Mississauga. Community Services Department

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.

Event Assistant (The Mississauga Multiple Myeloma March) [ More info  ]  
The 2nd Annual Mississauga Multiple Myeloma March held on Sunday, September 22, 2013. 
 
There are various teams that a volunteer can be involved with. Please mention which team you like to be a part of when you apply. The teams are: 
- Interior welcoming team 
- Exterior welcoming team 
- Security team 
- Medical team 
- Registration & donation team 
- Face painter 
- Photographer and Videographer 
 
- Our welcoming teams will be guiding participants to where they need to go between parking lot and registration. They will also be placed along the path to encourage walkers.  
- Security teams will direct traffic and be placed at entrances/exits.  
- Registration team for those who have not registered online.  
- Snack Bar to serve refreshments.  
- Face Painter to paint participants face with march logo.  
 
**Photographer/ Videographer to take pictures and videos of set up, volunteers, participants and before and after the walk. Photos will be submitted on DVD or USB card so pictures can be placed on site within 24 hours. The footage taken will be used in the national march video. We do not supply cameras for the volunteers.  

Myeloma Canada

Entertainment Volunteers [ More info  ]  
- To provide an hour of music and entertainment 
- To encourage social interaction 
- To provide a fun and large group social atmosphere 
- To provide an opportunity to reminisce through music 
- To provide an opportunity to continue past leisure experiences
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Program Co-ordinator for Music & Arts Programs for Teens [ More info  ]  
- Reviewing applications for high school students in DHTBF's Free after school programs for Music & The Arts Programs. 
- Target group: At Risk Teens and Teens in Financial Need 
Work shop & lesson planning, reference checks, lesson planning, delivering supplies if needed, communication skills
Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund

Special Skills Volunteer [ More info  ]  
When you apply in the notes field please indicate which special skills you which to contribute with. 
 
Examples of Special Skills Volunteers: Yoga Instructor, Art teacher, Music Teacher, Hair Dresser, Aesthetician, Massage therapist, Marshal Arts Instructor, Cooking Instructor, etc... 
 
Volunteers will share their professional skills with clients who are participating in the Partnership Place Program or Eden Place drop in Centre. Volunteers will run programming with the assistance and support of staff. 
 
Volunteers act as professionals in their field demonstrating a mature work ethic and respect for clients of varying backgrounds struggling with mental health concerns. 
 
Volunteers are positive, friendly non-judgmental role models who engage clients in actively participating in the services or programming that are being offered.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Branch, Eden Place Outreach & Drop-In Centre

Social Recreational Facilitators (Art Program) - The Nance Horwood Place Residence [ More info  ]  
Volunteers will be responsible for assisting staff with facilitating of social recreational programs for older adults who live with mental health issues as well as other isolated seniors who live in the community.  
 
Volunteers must be flexible, patient and enthusiastic and must have a strong interest in working in a team environment.  
 
They must also help promote a fun and a safe atmosphere 
 
Other available positions; 
1) Greenhouse Assistant- Experience with gardening both indoors and outdoors 
2) Outdoors Volunteer - Experience in planning and sourcing outdoor activities 
3) Dance Class Instructor- Teach and assist in line dancing, waltz, rumba, cha-cha
Supportive Housing In Peel (SHIP), Community Mental Health Housing Program

Social Recreational Facilitators (Dance Class Instructor) - The Nance Horwood Place Residence [ More info  ]  
Volunteers will be responsible for assisting staff with facilitating of social recreational programs for older adults who live with mental health issues as well as other isolated seniors who live in the community.  
 
Volunteers must be flexible, patient and enthusiastic and must have a strong interest in working in a team environment.  
 
They must also help promote a fun and a safe atmosphere 
 
Other available positions; 
1) Art Program Volunteer - Experience in Arts and Crafts 
2) Greenhouse Assistant- Experience with gardening both indoors and outdoors 
3) Outdoors Volunteer - Experience in planning and sourcing outdoor activities
Supportive Housing In Peel (SHIP), Community Mental Health Housing Program

Dance Choregrapher [ More info  ]  
- Teaching the children movements to create dance 
- Have the ability to notice individual style and skills 
- In tune with the artistic vision of the Caribbean and African music
United Achievers Community Services