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Relay for Life clean-up crew [ More info  ]  
Help clean up track area at Brock University after our Relay for Life event.
Canadian Cancer Society, Niagara Unit

Volunteers needed for The Park in the City [ More info  ]       
Get involved! Everyone can participate! 
Various events and programs delivered by the Committee to raise awareness and promote environmental and beautification initiatives. Trails and bikeways are also a priority for the Committee.
Niagara Falls. City of, Parks, Recreation and Culture, The Park in the City Committee

IlluminAqua Volunteer [ More info  ]  
IlluminAqua concert dates are May 17-18, June 14-15, July 5-6, August 2-3, and August 30-31 
 
Bartenders: *Must be 18 years of age or older and have their smartserve certification with them. Must have knowledge of basic mixed drinks. Must be comfortable with checking ID's when unsure of age. Bartenders will be required to greet and serve patrons in a friendly manner as well as serve alcoholic beverages during the festivals. 
 
Gate Attendant: Gate attendants are required to scan IlluminAqua tickets as the attendees arrive for the night performances. Wristbands are to be attached to the wrists of everyone who is attending. This person must serve the patrons in a friendly manner.  
 
Merchandise Clerk: It is the job of the merchandise clerk to sell the provided merchandise to the concert attendees. This person must be able to serve the patrons in a friendly manner. Duties include making change, doing an inventory of merchandise, and allocating the funds to artist at the end of the show.  
 
Maintenance: The maintenance crew is required to assist in hanging up sponsorship banners, fences, posting signage, setting up tents/bars etc. as well as clean up of the site. You may also be required to set up and tear down the event.  
 
Loaders: This person will be assisting with loading and unloading the band equipment and assisting with set up and tear down of the stage throughout the day. 
*times are subject to change based on needs  
 
Drink Ticket Seller: *Must be comfortable checking ID's. This person will be required to sell drink tickets to those of legal drinking age. You will be responsible for handling .  

Welland Recreational Canal Corporation

Receptionist - Volunteer Income Tax Clinic [ More info  ]  
Greet and coordinate individuals who arrive for appoinments with our volunteer income tax preparers.
Information Niagara

Cat Adoption Centre Volunteers [ More info  ]  
Looking for mature, reliable adults to volunteer weekdays/evenings/weekends at our Cat Adoption Centre, Seaway Mall. Duties include interacting with the public, promoting adoptions, cleaning and tending to our many cats and kittens. If you would like to make a positive difference in the lives of many cats and kittens and turn your spare time into many rewarding moments, the Welland & District Humane Society would love to hear from you. Please email nancythomas@cogeco.ca for volunteer application form.
Welland and District Humane Society, Welland Animal Shelter, SPCA

Board Member [ More info  ]       
Contact Niagara provides information and access to services for children experiencing emotional and/or behavioural difficulty and/or affected by a developmental disability, supported by the Ministries of Children and Youth Services and Community and Social Services. 
 
Board Member recruitment occurs during the spring of each year, with selection and voting of candidates at the Annual General Meeting in September each year.
Contact Niagara for Children's and Developmental Services

Board of Directors [ More info  ]  
AIDS Niagara is creating a community that accepts and supports those affected by HIV. We are seeking those interested in helping us achieve this vision to sit on our Board of Directors. If you are a community minded individual with either fund development, finance, medical and/or legal experience and reside and/or work in the Niagara Region please submit your name for consideration for election to AIDS Niagara Board of Directors by May 10th, 2013 for the 2013/2014 year. Persons living with HIV are encouraged to apply. 
For inquiries, please contact AIDS Niagara (905) 984-8684 or visit our web site at www.aidsniagara.com.  
Please forward a letter outlining a brief summary of your personal background to: Glen Walker, Executive Director, AIDS Niagara, 120 Queenston Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Z3 or e-mail gwalker@aidsniagara.com 

AIDS Niagara

Community Connections Tutor [ More info  ]    
Working with youth age 12 and up 
Help youth with basic subjects, Math and English most needed 
Prepare worksheets when needed for the youth to use to help in their areas of weakness 

Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre, St Catharines Site

Youth Group Facilitator [ More info  ]  
Meet with the coordinator to plan the youth group program each month 
Run youth focus group to learn about what the youth would like to see in the youth group 
Make suggestions and help to implement programming for the youth 
Facilitate various youth group activities
Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre, St Catharines Site

Set-up & Event Assistance [ More info  ]  
SETUP: This group must be able to lift/move heavy objects. The shift will start promptly at 7am and will finish at 10:30am. We need help setting up tents and will need assistance in setting up the obstacle course which  
involves moving tires, balance beams, and building other structures. We require 20 people to assist. . 
 
EVENT: There are four (4) areas to assist during the event:  
1. “Kids Zone” this includes taking money/greeting children and assisting with carnival games, bouncer and crafts.  
2. Lunch: we need volunteers to take donations for food and help hand out wraps/drinks/fruit to participants.  
3. Parking: assist our guests in where to park and to ensure they slow down and keep the area safe for our participants. 4. Obstacles! We need volunteers to cheer/encourage our participants and help them at each obstacle.  
Volunteers will be needed from 10am - 2:30pm
St Catharines General Hospital Foundation, The

Volunteer Coordinator Intern [ More info  ]  
We are looking for a part-time intern who will work 16-20 hours a week from May to August. The Volunteer Coordinator Intern will develop and improve our volunteer program and serve as a point person for interested newcomers and project volunteers. Key responsibilities include: managing the volunteer database, developing and compiling an e-newsletter, coordinating current and new volunteers according to their interests, enlisting new volunteers, and providing events support. The Volunteer Coordinator intern should be a people person, eager to reach out to potential volunteers and help them plug in. Also, the intern should be self-motivated with excellent organizational and communication skills. 

Climate Action Niagara

Bartenders / Patio Ticket Sellers [ More info  ]  
Bartend, sell tickets
Fort Erie Festivals

General office worker [ More info  ]  
Manning phones, giving out general information about Festival to callers, indoor work, all access
Fort Erie Festivals

In Community Shaker Sign Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Stand on the sidewalk in front of Canadian Blood Services clinic and shake sign; if prospective donors stop to ask questions direct them to the clinic; communicate with In clinic volunteers and clinic staff to distinguish if and how many donors are donating due to the shaker sign (tracking).
Canadian Blood Services

Information Tent / Volunteer Area [ More info  ]  
Registering volunteers, handing out tickets to volunteers, running incentive program, some food serving, BBQ, and taking care of 2 way radios.
Fort Erie Festivals

Midway ticket seller [ More info  ]  
Sell tickets, make change.
Fort Erie Festivals

Production Crew [ More info  ]  
Video/audio set-up, stage management / set-up, recording, loaders in and out
Fort Erie Festivals

Various Volunteer Opportunities with Friendship Festival [ More info  ]  
Set-up/tear down, runners, general gofer, help with crafts in Kid's Zone area, manning barricades, filling in as temporary relief at other stations
Fort Erie Festivals

Entertainment personnel [ More info  ]  
There are three areas were production personnel are needed -"Festival's GOt Talent Show, Festival Concert Stage and family area stage. Total range of positions from video operator, tecs, stage director, organization, hospitality, sound and lights, load in and load out etc
Fort Erie Festivals

Security personnel [ More info  ]  
Barricades, roaming security, Back stage gate, side stage and perimeter security with NPP and NRP.
Fort Erie Festivals

Donation [ More info  ]  
Please Note: This is not a volunteer opportunity but a request for donation of goods. Please visit our Donation Portal here for more information about this and other donation opportunities available.
Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region

Early Literacy Volunteer [ More info  ]    
Supporting Early Literacy Facilitators 
Running small literacy work stations 
Working one-on-one with children aged 4 - 6 years 
Providing feedback to agency regarding program 
Answering parents' questions 
Supporting children with early literacy skills
Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region

Grapes of Wrath volunteer [ More info  ]  
Volunteers are needed for the Grapes of Wrath - Niagara's Extreme Running Race in the following areas: registration, treasury, course monitors, parking, fight back zone, t-shirts & swag bags, time keepers, volunteer registration
Canadian Cancer Society, Niagara Unit

Tickets Sellers - Midway and beverage [ More info  ]  
Sell tickets, balance inventory, make change
Fort Erie Festivals

Shaker Sign Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Stand on a sidewalk in front of a Canadian Blood Services clinic holding a Blood Donor sign 
Direct prospective donors to the clinic 
Communicate with clinic staff to determine how many donations resulted (tracking)
Canadian Blood Services

Events and Operations Volunteer- Niagara New Vintage Festival [ More info  ]  
General duties related to setting up, operating and tearing down a 1 day, special event: Placing tables, chairs, signage, general cleaning, helping with site maintenence, customer service with guests, partners and vendors.
Niagara Wine Festival

Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Aid the Recreation manager with running various activities, 1:1 visits with residents, helping with various partys and open house events, shopping and lunch outings and various other duties. 
**** We are also looking for volunteer singing/ entertainment groups ****
Cavendish Manor Retirement Living

In Clinic Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Create welcoming environment for all donors 
Serve donors refreshments 
Observe donors and notify staff of adverse reactions 
Provide updates on Canadian Blood Services programs and activities 
Thank donors and provide milestones with appropriate recognition item
Canadian Blood Services

Race for Kids Special Event Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Volunteers will assist event participants at checkpoints by providing clues. As well, volunteers monitor and ensure the safety of participants. Help is needed at the registration desk and distributing finish line packages.
Boys and Girls Club of Niagara

Handy Person [ More info  ]  
Repairs and General Maintenance
Lincoln County Humane Society

Festival Administrator [ More info  ]  
As a Volunteer for the folk arts festival, duties include maintenance, administration, information, security, set up and tear down crew, ticket seller, children's area assistance.
Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre, Niagara Folk Arts Festival

Donations [ More info  ]  
Please Note: This is not a volunteer opportunity but a request for donation of goods. Please visit our Donation Portal here for more information about this and other donation opportunities available.
Niagara Resource Service for Youth, The Raft

Donations [ More info  ]  
Niagara Resource Service for Youth, The Raft

FirstOntario Kids Ultimate Challenge Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Volunteers are needed at a brand new event to Niagara. The FirstOntario Kids Ultimate Challenge is a 1K Obstacle course for children between the ages of 4-14. We currently require volunteers in the areas of set-up, food service, game supervision, parking, and at each obstacle assisting & encouraging participants.
St Catharines General Hospital Foundation, The

Relay for Life volunteer [ More info  ]  
Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the Relay for Life: registration, treasury, activities, logistics, food, luminaries, Fight Back Zone
Canadian Cancer Society, Niagara Unit

Various Opportunities [ More info  ]  
Caregiving Volunteers - Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm & Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm 
Engaging with children in our early learning centre. 
 
Front Office Volunteers Tuesday 9:00-12:00pm and Friday 1:00-4:00pm 
Answering phones, dontations, and front door reception.
Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, Bethlehem Place Early Learning Centre

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

Volunteer- To be discussed [ More info  ]  
Reading to the seniors, playing games with them.
Ten Thousand Villages, Niagara-on-the-Lake