Donor Recognition Coordinator [ More info  ]  
- Contact donors by phone to thank them for contributions and provide agency program updates.  
- Volunteers will be making friendly calls to donors and will not be soliciting for support or donations.  

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel

In Home Client Volunteer [ More info  ]   
Duties and Responsibilities: 
- Complete 30 hour training program (missed classes to be made up) and participate in on-going education opportunities 
- Make a commitment of at least 3 to 4 hours per week for a one year period 
- ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR THOSE AVAILABLE DURING THE DAY MONDAY TO FRIDAY!! 
 
When assigned to a client/family duties "May" include: 
- Providing support and companionship to client and/or family 
- Providing transportation to medical treatment appointments or shopping errands 
- Providing respite for caregiver 
- Assisting client with activities of daily living  
- Providing care/comfort measures such as complementary therapies - Reiki, TT 
- Follow all visiting protocol as per policies and procedures 
- If providing transportation, to carry a minimum of $1 million third party liability 
- Maintain monthly contact with the Hospice office 
- Maintain confidentiality 
- Ask for assistance if help or support or additional information is required 
- Comply with the fragrance-free and smoke-free environment policy 
- Submit monthly reports recording all contacts and visits with client/family, observations, mileage, etc.
Heart House Hospice

End of Life Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- Spend 15-30 minutes with residents in the end stages on their life who would like to be with someone 
- Spending quiet time, listening to music, chatting, reading, praying etc.
Eatonville Care Centre

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

Postpartum - Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support [ More info  ]  
Spectra Community Support Services is a non-profit, multicultural organization providing free, caring and confidential incoming and outgoing telephone support services.  
 
For this particular role duties include:  
 
- Provide listening support, information and resources to new and expectant families dealing with perinatal depression and anxiety  
 
- Call parents on a regular basis who are enrolled in postpartum check in program.
Spectra Community Support Services

Seniors - Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support [ More info  ]  
Phone support for senior adults experiencing anxiety, isolation, memory issues, or are having difficulty coping with life.  
 
Phone support to senior adults in an empathetic, non-judgmental and supportive manner using active listening skills.
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

Friendship and Photography Volunteer (Eatonville Care Centre) [ More info  ]  
- Spending one to one time with residents who are in the end of life stages and learning about their passions, hobbies and fondest memories 
- Photographing residents (with a camera owned by Eatonville) to commemorate their life
Eatonville Care Centre

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

Friendly Visitor (Eatonville Care Centre) [ More info  ]  
Our volunteer roles may change slightly based on our clients' needs, but some of our common roles are: 
 
- Spending one on one time with residents to help them read, listen to music, play cards, build a puzzle etc. 
- Helping gather residents to participate in our group activities (bingo, movie night etc)  
- Using our supplies to organize an activity for one resident or a group of residents (crafts, knitting etc)  
- Helping staff prepare for special events (i.e. birthday parties, cultural days etc)  
- Getting to know the residents, listening, and chatting
Eatonville Care Centre

Bona fide Member / Fundraiser [ More info  ]  
To act as a representative of Armagh during bingo sessions when serving bingo customers. Ensure all gaming sheets and money balance before and after sessions. 
 
- Attend orientation/training as scheduled 
- Arrive at the bingo sessions 1hr 30mins before sessions start  
- Organize and count bingo gaming sheets and bingo cash float before and after sessions 
- Serve bingo customers with gaming sheets  
- Answer any questions from bingo customers related to the game 
- Inform customers about Armagh services if approached for information  
- Adhere to Armagh’s policies and procedures as agreed
Armagh

Housekeeping/Apartment Preparation [ More info  ]  
To prepare vacant apartment(s) for women with or without children moving into Armagh. 
 
- Attend orientation/training as scheduled  
- Washing, vacuuming and sweeping floors  
- Prepare beds  
- Stocking and organizing cupboards as required  
- Laundry  
- Dusting and empty garbage  
- Some heavy lifting may be required (10lbs)  
- Adhere to Armagh’s policies and procedures as agreed
Armagh

Donor Development Committee Member [ More info  ]  
Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel Branch is looking for caring volunteers from the professional community to sit on their Donor Development Committee.  
 
The Donor Development Committee of the Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel Branch is made up of volunteers from the professional advisory community (Lawyers, Investment Advisors, Insurance Professionals, Accountants, Business Students and other financial advisors etc). The committee comprises of four to eight members consisting of 4-5 professional volunteers and 2-3 staff. 
 
The committee’s role is to actively raise awareness of C.M.H.A./Peel and their programs to prospective donors and advisors, actively develop the donor base for giving, recommend policies and guidelines regarding the acceptance of planned gifts and other gifts and actively encourage donations to C.M.H.A./Peel. 
 
The Committee meets every 2 months and ultimately reports to the C.E.O. of C.M.H.A./Peel. 
 

Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Branch, Mental Health Promotion, Resource Centre

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

Crisis Responder [ More info  ]  
- Provide short term emotional support 
- Community information and referrals to victims of crime 
- Tragedy and adverse events either on scene (if requested by Police) or by telephone
Caledon \ Dufferin Victim Services, Caledon East Office

Telephone Volunteer [ More info  ]    
Distress Centre Peel is a Telephone Crisis and Support Service, offering listening support and crisis intervention to the community. You need compassion and empathy. You need to be reliable and objective and to be able to listen without judgement.
Distress Centre 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

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

In Home Visitor (Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program) [ More info  ]   
To promote healthy growth and the development of children by supporting families in their homes by providing support to families through competent and reliable child care.  
- Parents remain in the home with volunteers at all times 
- Volunteers do not provide personal or medical care  
- Provide invaluable support to isolated and overburdened families 
- Ensure the safety of infant(s)/children at all times 
- Maintain client confidentiality within the parameters defined by Peel Health 
- Communicate with client about acceptable activities for their children 
- Set achievable goals with client during family visit 
- Consult and debrief with Volunteer Services Coordinator regarding challenging or difficult situations 
 
*Volunteers are urgently required in the Mississauga area.*
Peel Health Services Department, Public Health Services, Environmental Health

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

Support Group Facilitator [ More info  ]  
Co-facilitation of support groups for bereaved children, teens or adults
Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children

Volunteer Support Worker [ More info  ]  
- Deliver a support service to persons with severe disabilities wishing to participate in activities organized by Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 
- Meet with service coordinator to assess the individual’s needs in relation to the particular activity involved 
- Meet the client and his or her caregiver/support person at the designated location, date and time 
- Discuss newly identified needs of the individual with the caregiver 
- Facilitate the client's involvement in the activities, according to his or her abilities and wishes 
- Modify the activities of the client as appropriate to promote his or her enjoyment 
- Assist on-site staff as required 
- Document clients' activities, duties performed, and any observations and concerns 
- Contact service coordinator to review the event within 2 working days of the activity
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre