Program, Events and Fundraising Volunteer
(Autism Ontario [Central East])
Position ID: V-GRE0113
Last Modified: 20 Jun 2025
Last Full Update: 20 Jun 2025
Opportunity Details: Program, Events and Fundraising Volunteer
| Contact | Kelly Taylor, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Autism Ontraio; Phone: 1-800-472-7789 ext 463; Email: volunteer@autismontario.com |
| Duties | Event Setup: Arrive early to assist with setup; Set up registration tables and signage; Prepare and organize materials (e.g., handouts, flyers) Event Attendance: Greet and check-in participants; Provide information and answer questions Program Help: Assist with program activities and games; Support participants as needed (e.g., providing guidance, answering questions) Post-Event Duties: Assist with cleanup and breakdown; Gather feedback from participants; Post event follow-up/feedback |
| More Info Link | https://www.autismontario.com/volunteer |
| Benefits | Your support and involvement can help us create a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism. |
| Clients | autistic individuals across the lifespan and their families |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Child & Family Services ; Committees ; Education Support (Early Years) ; Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Event Coordination & Support ; Registration ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Youth & Activity Camp Support ; Youth Engagement |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work ; Translation & Languages ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; One Time / Special Event Short Term (less than 6 months) Long Term (more than 6 months) |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Accessibility | Events and programs take place in different locations across the region. |
| Number of Positions | Bruce County: 3 individual(s) ; Grey County: 3 individual(s) ; Muskoka District: 3 individual(s) ; Northumberland County: 3 individual(s) ; Owen Sound: 3 individual(s) ; Parry Sound District: 3 individual(s) ; Peterborough (County of): 3 individual(s) ; Simcoe County: 3 individual(s) 24 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
| Transportation | Nice to have reliable transportation. Some events/programs are in areas not easily accessible by public transit. |
| Police Check | Required |
| Referrals | 8 |
Agency Details: Autism Ontario [Central East]
| Office Phone | 416-246-9592 ext 257 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-472-7789 ext 257 |
| Fax | 416-246-9417 |
| centraleast@autismontario.com | |
| Website | www.autismontario.com/region/central-east |
| Address & Map | Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 2H4 |
| Mailing Address | 1179 King St W Suite 004 Toronto, ON Canada M6K 3C5 |