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
Donations Volunteer	Nova Vita
Ashley Bye   Brantford   519 752-1005 ext 216   abye@novavita.org
Do you have excellent organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Do you have a passion for serving your community and helping those in need? Imagine being able to combine your skills and talents, with community service that will benefit families in need. Nova Vita is looking for enthusiastic people to join our team of Donation Volunteers for our second hand clothing store ? Closet Couture Boutique. Closet Couture Boutique offers second hand, high quality clothing and accessories at discounted rates - providing shoppers with a friendly, feel good experience. The boutique is a social enterprise venture that will benefit Nova Vita ? an emergency shelter and domestic violence prevention agency serving Brantford and the County of Brant. There are a variety of day and afternoon shifts currently available to suit your needs.
Clothing Store Volunteer	Nova Vita
Ashley Bye   Brantford   519 752-1005 ext 216   abye@novavita.org
Do you have a love for fashion? Do you pride yourself on having excellent customer service skills? Imagine being able to combine your love for fashion, with community service that will benefit families in need. Nova Vita is looking for enthusiastic people with customer service experience to volunteer in our new second hand clothing boutique. Closet Couture Boutique will offer second hand, high quality clothing and accessories at discounted rates - providing shoppers with a friendly, feel good experience. The boutique is a social enterprise venture that will benefit Nova Vita ? an emergency shelter and domestic violence prevention agency serving Brantford and the County of Brant. As a volunteer at Closet Couture Boutique, you will gain valuable experience and training in customer service; providing a pleasant shopping experience for customers, creating retail displays, and assisting customers with their fashion needs. There are a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts currently available to suit your needs. Join the Closet Couture team today! Available positions ? Sorting and pricing volunteer ? Sales associate volunteer ? Fashion advisor volunteer ? Donation Volunteer
Event volunteer for Relay For Life	Canadian Cancer Society
Kevin Noseworthy   Brantford   519-753-2566   knoseworthy@ontario.cancer.ca
Position Description: Relay for Life is an inspirational, non-competitive, 12 hour overnight fundraising event that brings you and your community together to celebrate life and fight cancer. Relay For Life is a festival-like atmosphere that requires volunteers to help out in an array of areas. Food tent / Registration / Luminary / Fight Back Zone / Stage / Event set up/ Event take down / Security / Logistics / etc. During our event we are looking for volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help out at designated stations. Volunteer with a friend, bring your family or work alongside your neighbours, all for the good of raising funds to support the Canadian Cancer Society. Event date/location: Friday, June 7 & Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Brantford Lion?s Park. Qualifications: - Availability for the weekend of June 7-8/13 - Ability to get to Lion's Park in Brantford, where event is being held. - Attend a pre-event meeting/training for volunteers. - Experience volunteering/participating, an asset. - Enjoy working with and meeting new people. How to apply: Email Directly: knoseworthy@ontario.cancer.ca Phone: 519-753-2566 Extension: 3124 Fax: 519-753-8911 Mail: Canadian Cancer Society C/o: Kevin Noseworthy, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator 98 Paris Road Unit 2 Brantford N3R 1H9
Volunteer Orientation	Adelaide Hunter Hoodless National Homestead Historic Site
Kate Belair, Volunteer Program   St George, ON   1-519-448-1130   volunteer@adelaidehoodless.ca
Volunteer Orientation Sunday April 21, 2-4pm. You're invited! Tour the Victorian homestead and discuss volunteer positions and projects that need your help. Let’s create a volunteer position to suit your goals and develop your skills. Positions include: Historical Interpreter; Curatorial Assistant; Heritage Gardener; Special Events Assistant. Please email or call to confirm your attendance or to schedule an alternate time. www.adelaidehoodless.ca
Daffodil Pin Sales Rep	Canadian Cancer Society
Kevin Noseworthy   Brant-Norfolk Counties   519-753-2566 ext. 3124   knoseworthy@ontario.cancer.ca
Volunteers needed to sell (donation) Daffodil Pins in front of participating stores in Brantford, Burford, Delhi, Paris, Port Dover, Port Rowan, Simcoe and Waterford. Volunteers choose from 3 hour shifts in the morning, afternoon or early evening. Campaign runs from Wednesday, April 3 to Sunday, April 7, 2013. To register and choose your shift(s) please visit http://vhub.at/BrantNorfolk or call Kevin at 519-753-2566 ext. 3124 for further information.