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General Committee Member [ More info  ]       
Assist with coordination and planning of a variety of events 
Assist with the registration process for the District events and registering participants for the Ontario 55+ Games 
Assist, where interested, other Niagara Region Committee members such as Treasurer, Event Conveners and District Coordinator of
OSGA 55+ Games (Ontario Senior Games Association), District #24- Niagara Region

Vice Chairperson/President [ More info  ]       
Assist the chairperson with the operation of the District Committee. 
Accept short-term assignments and other duties as required by the Executive or the Committee. 
Help with the organization and promoting of the Niagara Region Games.
OSGA 55+ Games (Ontario Senior Games Association), District #24- Niagara Region

Community Ambasadors [ More info  ]       
As a community ambassador you will be responsible for representing CACN at different community events (for example: conferences, volunteer fairs, information booths, etc.) throughout the Niagara Region. You will be there to answer questions and hand out informational and promotional materials.
Child Advocacy Centre Niagara

Events Committee Volunteer [ More info  ]       
Meeting with other dedicated individuals to discuss and plan annual  
Golf for Kids tournament, as well as other events should they arise.
Child Advocacy Centre Niagara

Fundraising Volunteers [ More info  ]       
As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to assist CACN staff and Board members during special events and/or become a member of CACN’s Annual Giving Committee. 
As a Community Ambassador, you will attend events on behalf of CACN.
Child Advocacy Centre Niagara

Grant Writing Volunteers [ More info  ]       
CACN relies on grant contributions for the delivery of many of their services. As a grant writing volunteer, you will have the opportunity to help CACN staff in the writing of grant proposals. This is a great opportunity for those individuals who would like to volunteer from their own home!
Child Advocacy Centre Niagara

Material Distribution Volunteer [ More info  ]       
Material distribution volunteers are a great asset to the CACN team as they are tasked with the responsibility of distributing CACN informational and promotional materials to Niagara Communities outside of St. Catharines.
Child Advocacy Centre Niagara

Volunteer Co-Ordinator [ More info  ]       
Individuals 
-Participate on committees for special events, fundraising activities, marketing and public relations. 
-Meet a potential Wish Child, and learn how to administer their special wish. 
-Include the Tender Wishes foundation in your estate planning. 
-Consider In Memoriam donations in memory of a deceased loved one. 
 
Clubs 
-Promote a special event on the behalf of our charity. 
-Throw out a challenge to another club, or organize a fundraising event amongst your members. 
 
Schools 
-Promote the Tender Wishes Foundation at your school events and organize a special fundraising event. 
-Contact the Tender Wishes Foundation to complete your Community Hours.... we need your "helping hand." 
 
Businesses 
-Involve your company and organize a special fundraising event to raise awareness and funding for wishes. 
-make a donation of product/services, which we can raffle, or auction. 
-Underwrite or sponsor an administration cost for a period. (Postage, telephone, stationery)
Tender Wishes Foundation

WALK for ALS Committee Member - Niagara Region [ More info  ]       
Each committee needs members responsible for several areas of WALK for ALS. Main responsibilities include coordinating the Walk for ALS and recruiting volunteers. 
 
• Registration - responsible for set up, training of volunteers and management day of event  
• Volunteer Coordination – responsible to recruit and manage volunteers day of event  
• Food – responsible to solicit food donations, set up and tear down day of event  
• Site Logistics/Route – responsible for all details related to site logistics and route set up/tear down 
• Entertainment/Program – responsible for all details related to the event program and entertainment 
• Media & Promotions – responsible to connect with local media to provide public relations opportunities before and at the event, as well as to distribute promotional material throughout community. 

ALS Canada

Relay for Life Student Leaders [ More info  ]       
Student leaders to organize a Relay For Life at your school. All committee positions will be found in the student body of the school.
Canadian Cancer Society, Relay For Life Youth Program

Special Events Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Provide support for planning, execution and evaluation of special events 
 
1. Assist with the planning, implementation, and execution of special events and its various activities 
2. Provide information to the public as needed 
3. Perform similar and related duties or special projects as needed
St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3

Event Volunteer [ More info  ]     
General volunteer opportunities for local chapter events (ie Golf Tournament and Trivia night). Help with our MS Walk (planning and day of event). Help with our MS Bike tour (planning and day of event).
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Ontario Division, Niagara Peninsula Chapter of Hope

Various Volunteer Opportunities [ More info  ]       
Scouts Canada looks for volunteers who... 
* enjoy working with children/youth (Boys & Girls)- Beavers 5-7,Cubs 8-10, Scouts 11-14 and Venturers 15-18 & Rovers 19-26 in an advisory role.  
* embrace the concept of using the outdoors as a classroom 
* want to play a key role in developing good citizens 
* live a healthy, active life 
* foster environmental responsibility and respect 
* enjoy leadership roles 
* are ready for fun and adventure 
 
Our website www.scouts.ca offers lots of program ideas to get you started.
Scouts Canada

Various Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Volunteers are needed in the following capacity: - participate in organizing and implementation of fundraising events - assist in clerical duties - Board Members - become a member of the Cultural Events & Program Planning Committee or Fundraising Committee - assist with Women and Youth Group  
Fundraising events- Translation/Interpret- Assist in ESL program- Community information distribution
Multicultural Network of Niagara Falls

Literacy Tutor [ More info  ]   
At least one tutoring session with learner and preparation time per week; complete 13 hour tutor training; submit monthly reports on hours and student progress to coordinator. Access to a vehicle is preferable, but not required. 1.5 to 2 hours per week.
Adult Literacy Council of Greater Fort Erie, The

Volunteers [ More info  ]  
We are interested in Strong, Positive and Creative members of the Niagara communities to help WNSS in 'keeping women safe.' 
 
Attend board meetings and AGM (10 meetings/yr) Third Tuesday of the month from September to June 
Support/participate in fund raising activities  
Specific experience/interest in: addressing woman abuse, volunteer resources, fund development. 
 

West Niagara Second Stage Housing, Transitional Housing and Counselling Service, Grimsby

Board Member [ More info  ]  
This is a working Board. Board members are expected to assist in all aspects of our work. This includes finding landlords willing to be part of our program, finding clients to be renters in our program, and doing public relations work for the association.
Lincoln Association for Affordable Housing

Volunteer Board Member [ More info  ]  
To attend Board meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month, in the evening. Also to attend various committee meetings as required.  
Spring elections. Board members meet regularly for planning, budgeting and fundraising activities.  
We are seeking community-minded volunteers for this position. Potential Board of Directors will actively participate in setting organizational goals and plans. Board of Directors must be able to commit to three to six hours a month with a minimum of a two-year commitment. We are a Policy Governance Board and work under the Carver Model.  

Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers

Various Volunteer Positions - Welland & District Humane Society [ More info  ]       
**PLEASE NOTE** You MUST be at least 18 years of age to volunteer. 
 
Do you love animals and have some spare time?  
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us with: 
Fundraising events, i.e. Pawsitive Action Walkathon, Annual Dinner Auction, Golf Tournament, Fun Days, Open Houses, Raffle ticket sales, etc. 
Handy person for odd jobs 
Dog Walkers 
Groundskeeping 
Computer & Graphic Skills 
Office/general (stuffing envelopes/donations/dog tag receipts, penny rolling) 
Adopt-a-thon at PetSmart 
 
Cat Adoption Centre, Seaway Mall -  
We are looking for mature, reliable adults to volunteer at our Cat Adoption Centre. Duties include interacting with the public, promoting adoptions, cleaning and tending to our many cats and kittens. 
 
We need people who are motivated and willing to work individually and as part of a team.
Welland and District Humane Society, Welland Animal Shelter, SPCA

High School Youth Development Champion [ More info  ]  
Youth Development Champion 
 
The St Catharines Blood Donor Clinic is looking for students who want to make a difference in their community. The student prospect(s) would be promoting blood awareness and the need for blood donations at their school. 
 
Key Roles: 
 
•Promoting, hosting, organizing and publicizing Canadian Blood Services programs at your school while working closely with school administration to work out details 
•Recruiting, scheduling and retaining blood donors to our permanent clinic location utilizing our “Life Bus” - shuttle service program 
•Booking a guest speaker for an assembly 
•Booking our interactive blood typing booth - What’s Your Type booth at your school during lunch time 

Canadian Blood Services

Curl for Heart Committee [ More info  ]  
Assist with organizing Feb. Curl for Heart event 
Help promote event 
Help recruit teams 
Help secure prizes 
Help on event day
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario

Marketing Coordinator [ More info  ]  
• Prepare draft communications, invitations, and mailings related to events. 
• Communicate with media to promote events. 
• Coordinate publications including annual reports, surveys, project outreach ------- 
• Maintain and distribute current listings of upcoming events within and outside CAN for distribution to employees, staff, news media, educational institutions;  
• Plan and coordinate all logistics associated with tradeshows and other conference events. 
• Represent CAN in special events, trade shows and marketing conferences 
• Design and development of collateral and other marketing communications for direct marketing programs and sales tools. 
• Research to identify clients, market segment opportunities, and competition. Conduct other market research as required. 
• Execute tactical marketing projects and assignments. 
• Prepare progress reports and status updates on weekly/monthly basis for assigned tasks and initiatives. 
• Coordinate events including meetings, speaking engagements, seminars, trade shows and exhibits. 
• Develop marketing literature, ensuring valid, current and accurate content. 

Climate Action Niagara

Executive Assistant, Office Manager [ More info  ]  
Establish and co-ordinate administrative, purchasing policies and procedures, Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports, Prepare agendas, Make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings, Conduct research, Compile data, Prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executive committees and boards of directors.
Climate Action Niagara

Board Member [ More info  ]  
To serve on the Board of Directors. Fundraising, Grants, Making decisions about events, purchases, and other financial concerns. Representing The association in the public eye. Contributing time and ideas for all public events. A strong Art and Craft background is recommended. Experience in non- profit associations and business is needed.
Peterson Community Workshop Association (Chippawa)

Various Volunteers Needed at Habitat for Humanity [ More info  ]  
Volunteer Coordinator Assistant 
• Log volunteer hours on a weekly basis 
• Update volunteer bulletin board 
• Maintain and create volunteer files 
• Updating our volunteer active list 
• Assist with ReStore requests (signage, volunteer hours etc). 
• Responding to new volunteer inquires 
 
Requirements 
• Commit to a minimum of one shift for 4 hours a week 
• A 6 month commitment  
• Organized  
• Acts in a professional manner  
• A people person 
 
Event Committee 
• Provide assistance with preparation for events (Christmas Party, AGM, Golf Tournaments, Business After 5) 
• Assist in the set up and tear down of supplies, equipment and other various things 
• Help with the pick ups and drop offs before and after events 
• Responsible for registration tables day of events 
• Other duties as assigned 
 
Requirements 
• Access to a vehicle 
• Early morning, afternoon, evening availability 
• Able to work well under tight deadlines and pressure 
• Act in a professional manner  
• Works well in a team environment 
 
Salvage Team: 
• Salvage items from donor’s homes during renovations and demolitions (cabinetry, doors, windows, etc.), full kitchens are our main focus 
• Assist in loading and unloading these salvaged items from donor’s home to ReStore vehicles to ReStore 
 
Requirements 
• Knowledge of renovations and/or construction a must 
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs.  
• Steel toe footwear 
• Professional communication 
• Safety conscious 
 
ReStore Crew Member: 
• Provide customer service  
• General housekeeping tasks. 
• Assist with merchandise pick ups  
• Assist in loading and unloading merchandise from customer’s vehicles and ReStore vehicles  
• Repair damaged merchandise  
• Assemble merchandise  
• Assist in moving merchandise onto the sales floor  
 
Requirements 
• Steel toe footwear 
• Professional communication 
• Safety conscious 
 
 

Habitat for Humanity Niagara

Chapter Volunteers & Event Committee Positions Available [ More info  ]       
Volunteers are responsible for fundraising and creating awareness for Kids Help Phone.  
 
Chapter volunteers and event committee positions are available throughout the Niagara Region.  
 
(Only professional paid counselors staff the Kids Help Phone phone lines) 
 
We have several established and successful events that take place annually. 
 
The Walk so Kids can Talk event takes place annually on the first Sunday in May. Planning for this events starts in January of each year.  
 
The Kids Help Phone Boolathon presented by BMO Financial Group takes place annually on the last Sunday in October. It is a ghoulishly good time! Planning for this event starts in July. Registration www.boolathon.ca  

Kids Help Phone, Niagara Chapter

Various Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Coronation 50 Plus wants you! They are in need of volunteers to assist at special events (set-up, decorating, food service, kitchen sales), as greeters, as kitchen helpers in our Cafe, to serve on committees and in our gentle used clothing store, the Coronation Closet, as Closet assistants.
Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre

Committee Member - Fundraising & Marketing [ More info  ]       
We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in securing ecological, agricultural and cultural lands, for public benefit throughout the Niagara Peninsula, today for future generations by participating on the Niagara Land Trust's Fundraising & Marketing Committee, which aids in the communications, marketing and outreach of the Niagara Land Trust as well as coordinating fundraising activities and events.  
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
-Attends monthly meetings and important related meetings 
-Attends field outings as required 
-Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments for minutes and reports 
-Supports the NLT mission and is an advocate of the NLT 
 

Niagara Land Trust Foundation

Adult Brain Tumour Support Group Convenor [ More info  ]  
The Support Group Convener will work with the Support Group Facilitator to organize, prepare meetings, act as a liaison between the group and its members and attend the monthly meetings. The convener will call group members monthly to remind them of upcoming meetings, provide BTFC with updated membership listings, ensure meeting room is set up and refreshments are made available. The Convener regularly reports to the Support Services Specialist at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada regarding any pertinent information relating to the group and group members.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Niagara Adult Brain Tumour Support Group

Relay For Life Youth Program Specialist [ More info  ]       
Organize a student committee to host a Relay For Life Event in your school. There are many positions on the committee (event chair, volunteer chair, finance chair, survivor chair, team captain chair, logistics chair, luminary chair, entertainment chair, registration chair, awareness chair, staff advisor) and each has an integral role to play in organizing the event.
Canadian Cancer Society, Niagara Unit

Event Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Volunteer assists the Library Staff, Friends Groups and Library Board with organizing, planning, set up and implantation of various library events and activities throughout the year as part of our children, adult and senior programs.
Pelham Public Library, Fonthill Branch

Peace Projects Facilitators [ More info  ]  
Special "Peace Projects Facilitators" will work closely with the E.D. and partners, to research, develop, source funds and present several 2012-2015 projects inspired by 200 Years of Peace and loosely based on the War of 1812, that tell the facts of the Aboriginal participation and contributions to this time period across this region.
Native Women Inc, Niagara Chapter

Special Events/Fundraising Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Fundraising Volunteers: 
A number of fundraising events are held each year to help raise funds for Wellspring Niagara: fashion show, golf, gala, etc. These are labour intensive and we would welcome help in planning, organizing, decorating, collecting donations, selling tickets.
Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation

Special Events Assistant [ More info  ]  
Marketing, sponsorship, planning, organizing, and administrative duties.
Grimsby. Town Of

Escarpment Ambassador [ More info  ]       
The Escarpment Ambassador will be the local eyes and ears in the Niagara region for the Escarpment.  
 
The ambassador will recruit and lead local volunteers as a team. 
 
The team will be responsible for identifying and/or organising community events that will serve as appropriate venues for CONE’s display material.
Niagara Escarpment Foundation

Escarpment Event Assistant [ More info  ]     
Event assistants will work in teams chaired by the Escarpment Ambassador in their region. 
 
Each team will be responsible for identifying and/or organising community events that will serve as appropriate venues for CONE’s display material.
Niagara Escarpment Foundation

Various Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Greeting Guests, Interpreting the Museum's exhibits 
Promotion of Museum from postering to graphic design 
help staff with Exhibit building, artifact cataloguing, digitization of collection, web design and website maintenance 
Special events, light cleaning, possible manual labour
Niagara Falls. City of, Niagara Falls Museums, Willoughby Historical Museum

Volunteer [ More info  ]       
Special Event Planning, Special Event Day Volunteer, Marketing
Women's Addiction Recovery Mediation