Opportunities Related to the Helping Professions
There are a variety of new and exciting volunteer opportunities happening in our community right now related to the helping profession!
Volunteer Companionship
(Atrium Retirement Residence)
Are you interested in senior activity support? Perhaps you’re interested in program coordination, arts and crafts, sport and recreation or simply social interaction? This volunteer opportunity consists of providing companionship to the senior residents, reading to them, doing crafts or assisting within the culinary department. In volunteering with the Atrium Retirement Residence, you will gain communication and interpersonal skills, learn how to be more creative and contribute to a friendly and outgoing environment. Volunteers are welcome to volunteer any amount of time for as little or as long as they want. Volunteers are needed Monday through to Sunday for any part of the day, as this opportunity is very flexible! The opportunity is in Orillia, for individuals aged 15 and up, and a police check is required. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact:
Linda Thompson
Executive Director
Phone: 705-325-7300
Email: [email protected]
Address: 230 Coldwater Rd W
Orillia, ON L3V 3M2
For more info: https://orillia.cioc.ca/volunteer/record/V-ORI0207?Number=0
Transportation Services Worker
(Helping Hands, Orillia, Personal Care and Caregiver Relief)
Helping Hands Orillia is looking for friendly, outgoing, positive individuals with an excellent driving record that enjoy assisting seniors to appointments locally or through long-distance trips. This opportunity includes assisting clients, taking them to medical appointments as well as shopping and social appointments. Volunteers will be compensated $0.40/km for mileage when using their own vehicle. For those volunteers interested in wheelchair transportation, additional training is provided and an agency wheelchair vehicle is available. Helping Hands is looking for volunteers that are able to make a minimum of a one year commitment, with a minimum of 4 hours per week. The position is open to individuals that are aged 21 years or up, and a police check is required. Shifts are available Monday through to Sunday in the morning, afternoon and evening. Individuals hoping to volunteer must be 21 years of age or up. If interested in volunteering for this position, please contact:
Anna Anderson
Phone: 705-325-7861 ext 248
Fax: 705-325-8212
Email: [email protected]
Address: 575 West St S, Unit 13 A
Orillia, ON L3V 7N6
For More Info: http://www.helpinghandsorillia.ca/
Walking Partner for Next Steps Walking Program
(March of Dimes Canada, Head Office-Toronto)
March of Dimes is looking for volunteers as Walking Partners for individuals who have suffered from a stroke. The Walking Partner is responsible for providing support to staff and participants. They will assist the coordinators with set-up and clean-up to ensure the effective delivery of the program. The volunteer will also provide companionship to the participants by developing positive relationships with them and ultimately maximizing their experience with the program. This opportunity is great for individuals that are interested in Senior Support and Rehabilitation and that has a friendly, positive and dependable personality. The organization asks for a minimum of a 3 month commitment for a minimum of 3 hours per week. They ask that individuals hoping to volunteer are aged 16 and up and have experience working with people that have suffered a stroke or that have experience working with individuals with physical disabilities.. The location is in Barrie on Monday afternoons and in Orillia Tuesday mornings. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact:
Jordan Meron
Volunteer Coordinator, March of Dimes Canada
Phone: 905-301-9995
Fax: 416-425-1920
Email: [email protected]
Address: 10 Overlea Blvd
Toronto, ON M4H 1A4
For More Info: http://www.marchofdimes.ca/
RVH Volunteer
(Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie)
Are you interested in health care, office administration, research/evaluation or just simply social interaction? Royal Victoria Hospital is looking for volunteers to assist with a wide range of hospital activities. You must be at least 16 years of age and a police check is required. Shifts are available Monday through to Sunday in the morning, afternoon and evening. The hospital is looking or a minimum of a 6 month commitment with approximately 4 hours per week. Training is required and available through orientation. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please contact:
Volunteer Resources, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Phone: (Business) 705-739-5650
Fax: 705-792-3324
Email: [email protected]
Address: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
201 Georgian Dr
Barrie, ON L4M 6M2
For More Info: http://www.rvh.on.ca/
Fundraising and Event Committee
(Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie, Orillia, Poverty Relief, Employment)
Are you interested in event coordination/support and fundraising? Then this opportunity would be excellent for you! Dress for Success is looking for individuals that are interested in supporting the vision of Dress for Success, to join their volunteer team. Dress for Success works to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged women by ensuring they have the support and resources needed to return to work. If you want to volunteer with this organization, you must be 18 years of age or older and able to commit to at least 4 hours per month. Shifts are available monday through to Saturday in the evenings. Orientation is provided. If you are interested in volunteering for Dress for Success please contact:
Linda Reid
Program Coordinator, Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie
Phone: 7052529200
Email: [email protected]
Address: 10 Peter St N, Suite 101
Orillia, ON L3V 1V7
