VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

As a volunteer, you will enjoy the fulfillment of giving to your community and helping a worthy cause but you can also get valuable experience - experience that can escort you to your new job. The challenge is finding the volunteer position that is right for you. There are a vast number of volunteer opportunities so the key is to research carefully and astutely select the one that best meets your interests and needs. Don't be afraid to ask questions before making a commitment.

What are the benefits of volunteering?

There are many benefits in your situation, including:

Ideal opportunity to gain information and exposure to different jobs in varying fields and work settings
Learn or develop strengths and skills (communication, teamwork, time management, positive attitude, initiative)
Although you're not paid, it qualifies as work experience
Meet new people, extend your network, and make valuable contacts
Build self-confidence and feel valued
Enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference
Provide you with additional sources of positive work references

Current Volunteer Positions

Opportunity Agency
Office Assistant Heart & Stroke Foundation
Debby Kopach Brantford 519-752-1301 dkopach@sympatico.ca
Volunteers are needed to help with various administrative assignments in our local Brantford office. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, and would like help for at least 1 or 2 half days per week. Computer skills are necessary for data entry (excel/word).
Tuck Shoppe Clerk Park Lane Terrace
Donna Clarke Paris 519-442-2753 dclarke@parklaneterrace.ca
Open and close the tuck shoppe for two hours. Maintain the cash. Afternoons or evenings available.
Hike for Hospice Event Stedman Hospice / St. Joe's
Kelly Gyoker Brantford 519-751-7096 ext 2476 kgyoker@sjlc.ca
Volunteers needed to assist the Hike with food tent, registration, crowd control, parking.Call Kelly for more information. Event starts at 11 am, May 6th 2012
Hike for Hospice- Pre-registration Stedman Hospice / St. Joe's
Kelly Gyoker Brantford 519-751-7096 ext 2476 kgyoker@sjlc.ca
Volunteers needed to assist with pre- registration May 5th from 11 am to 3 pm
Day Program Volunteer John Noble Home
Janet Beachey Brantford 519-756-2920 ext 241 jbeachey@jnh.ca
volunteers are needed to work in our Day Program. working with the centers staff you may be assiting with recreation programs, picking up and returning clients to the community, food preparation etc
Recreation Assistant John Noble Home
Janet Beachey Brantford 519-756-2920 ext 241 jbeachey@jnh.ca
* flexible days and times * assist the recreation program staff * programs may include bingo, music, exerciese, games, socials etc
Supportive/ Spiritual Visitors St Joseph's Lifecare Centre
Crystal Doleman Brantford 519-751-7096 ext 3409 cdoleman@sjltc.ca
Visiting one on one with residents especially those who stay in their room building a friendship with our residents, enhance their quality of life.
Community Connections Friendship Opportunity BRANTWOOD CENTRE
Deb Thornberry Brantford, ON 519-753-2658 x 461 communityconnections@brantwood.ca
Friends are matched with someone with similar interests for the purpose of enjoying a mutual friendship and offering increased social interaction for persons with multiple developmental, physical and cognitive challenges. / Activities may include: ? Reading ? Movies ? Going out for coffee or a walk ? Joining in activities, groups, clubs in the community ? Attend special events such as a hockey game, church or holiday party ? ...simply delighting in the joy of friendship / Locations can be at Brantwood Centre or with one of our twelve lovely group homes located within Brantford and Brant County / Qualifications: ? Willingness to spend approximately on hour per week with your new friend ? Interest in learning an array of ways people can communicate and enjoy life.
Be a hero. Be a friend! Alzheimer Society of Brant
Kerri Emberlin Brantford 519-759-7692 kerri.emberlin@alzda.ca
Join our incredible team of Volunteer Visitors. Contact Kerri for more information.