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Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation, P. Elgin Southampton
Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head) Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)
Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater) Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)
Bruce County Bruce County
Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale) Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)
Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury) Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs, Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)
Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk) Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)
Grey County Grey County
Special Events Volunteer   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County 
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

Duties may include: Busser, Usher, Greeter, Tour Guide, Children's Crafts helper or Exhibit Animator.

Buddy   
E3 Community Services, Collingwood - Pretty River Pkwy N
Collingwood

Providing companionship to Individuals with development disabilities. Going for walks/outings, playing games, listening to music, sharing interests.

SMART Fitness Leaders in Grey Bruce   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
VON Canada, Ontario Branch
Grey and Bruce Counties - Various Locations
Make a difference in your community by becoming a VON SMART® Exercise and Falls Prevention program volunteer! 
The goal of VON’s SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Falls Prevention program is to enable adults 55+ to maintain independence, improve quality of life and to ultimately promote healthy aging. This functional exercise program can be found in various communities throughout Grey-Bruce. 
 
VON SMART and Falls Prevention classes are led by volunteers who VON trains (2 days of practical plus the theory) and certify. Weekly we offer over 50 Level 1 and Level 2 classes in Grey Bruce with over 1,000 participants! We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 hours a week (one class) but have flexible schedules for those who are away for long periods of time. We are looking for volunteer instructors for both levels of classes.
Supportive Care   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
VON Canada, Ontario Branch
Bruce and Grey Counties
Supportive care volunteers offer social and emotional support to individuals and families living with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness in Grey and Bruce counties (except Bruce Peninsula) * volunteers offer support for approximately 2-3 hours per week depending on need of individual and family and the availability of volunteers and offer respite for family caregivers and companionship to individuals and help facilitate bereavement groups * support provided in the client’s home, long term care homes and/or hospitals
Companion   Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Collingwood
  • Provide weekly companionship to client of Breaking Down Barriers.
  • Assist with activities like arts & crafts, cooking, scrapbooking, weaving and Friendship CafĂ©
  • Meet for conversation, maybe go for an outing and just be a friendly face to someone who may otherwise be isolated.
Volunteer Kitchen Assistant   Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House
Owen Sound
General Kitchen Duties
  • Assisting the cook
  • Preparing meals
  • Baking
  • Leader/Sidewalker   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
    Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians
    Owen Sound
      Leader
    • Grooming and tack up of the horse
    • Leading of the horse for warm-up
    • Control of the horse during class
    • Un-tack horse and cleanup of equipment
    • Sidewalker
    • Support the rider as necessary to balance
    • Assist rider to complete skills as needed
    • Assist leader with tack and cleanup
      Active Living Program Volunteer   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
      Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce
      Owen Sound, Hanover, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton
        Support our Social Recreation Coordinator with the delivery of varied programs for people living with dementia.
      • Ensure that participants are engaged
      • Some light set up and clean up of the space for each program
      • Training as appropriate for each course
      • Volunteers participate in the activities along with the participants - It's fun!
      • This program may be held virtually during the pandemic. A computer would be a requirement to volunteer in that case
      Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce
      Owen Sound, Markdale, Meaford, Hanover, Southampton
      • Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games, and activities for the program
      • Assist the Minds in Motion Coordinator to ensure activity participation and socialization. This may include spending one-on-one time with participants who need extra support
      • Under the direction of the Physical Activity Program Leader, provide one-on-one support to participants during the physical activity component of the program
      • Assist with any other required tasks
      Friendly Visitor   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
      Home & Community Support Services Grey-Bruce, Owen Sound - Head Office, Heritage Place Mall, Home and Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce
      Owen Sound
      • Provide companionship and friendship to an isolated senior or adult living with a disability by making at-home or over-the-phone visits on a regular basis
      • Assist clients with activities that they are no longer able to do by themselves and which are of interest to the client: reading, writing, playing cards/games
      • Provide a periodic monitoring of the client's well being
      Animal Caregiver   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
      Grey Bruce Animal Shelter
      457437 Concession 8 S Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N8
      We are always looking for volunteers to help out around the kennels. We are open every morning 7 days a week from 8AM - noon. We have a shift of volunteers in every morning to look after the cats and dogs: cleaning, feeding, grooming, walking, laundry, vet runs, administering medications and of course putting dogs out in outdoor runs and walking them. We walk the dogs every day, unless the weather is really, really bad (i.e. too cold or just plain dangerous). We also have evening dog walkers who are paired up for safety reasons (don't want people out at the shelter alone) and they walk dogs or put them out for a stretch in outdoor pens, administer any necessary evening medications and/or extra feeds to cats or dogs and clean up any kennels that have messes.  
       
      We do ask volunteers to try and commit to a period of time on a regular basis (e.g. a particular morning/evening every week or every other week) as it makes it easier for scheduling and also keeps the volunteer familiar to the animals they are caring for. With the dogs, this makes a big difference. We have some dogs that are with us for a while before finding a forever home so we try to have them handled by people they know as much as possible.
      Vision Mate   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
      Vision Loss Rehab Ontario, Bruce / Dufferin / Grey District - Mailing address
      Within clients home or public locations
      Provide one-on-one sighted assistance and companionship for a person who is blind or partially sighted through regular visits. Activities are determined by client need and mutually agreed upon like reading, organizing, walking, assisting with errands or outings, support at groups and friendly visiting.
      Drop-In Leader   Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
      South East Grey Community Health Centre, Markdale
      Markdale
      Set up tables and chairs, play bingo, board games, pool and socialize. Make coffee/tea.
      Friendly Visitor with Residents   Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
      Georgian Heights Health Care Centre
      Georgian Heights Long Term Care 1115 10th Street East Owen Sound
      Visit socially with assigned residents for 10-30 minutes depending on their interests, health, and attention span. Visits may include, but are not limited to chatting, going outside, playing cards, crafts, telling jokes, current events, etc.
      Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services
      Barrie, Innisfil, Midland, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst
      • Provide regular visits to assigned older adult clients, offering companionship, conversation & engagement in meaningful activities 
      • Perform regular outbound phone calls to assigned older adult clients  
      • Report any health or safety concerns to the Supervisor 
      • Provide monthly activity reports to Supervisor 
      Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
      All communities within Simcoe County

      As part of our vision to see persons with dementia living well and thriving, this program seeks out ways to keep a person engaged within their home, while simlutaneously providing care partners with a little bit of respite.

      Volunteers will conduct 1:1 weekly meaningful and social recreation visits with persons living with dementia.  Volunteers will receive training and support from In-Home Recreation Coordinator as well as an outline of suggested activities.  They will also have flexibilty to plan activities that best meet the client's needs. 

      Weekly visits are 1.5 hours in length and a 6 month committment is appreciated.

      Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario

      The facilitator will:

      • Support the goals of PSSO in local communities with an emphasis on providing
        information and fellowship for people living with Parkinson’s and their families.
      • Attend ongoing training/education and Community of Practice meetings provided
        by PSSO to increase their knowledge about Parkinson’s disease and to enhance
        their skills as a facilitator.
      • Ensure all public notices for the group contain the group information, PSSO logo,
        and a reference to the group being a program of PSSO.
      • Provide PSSO with updated group lists, including names, addresses, telephone
        numbers, and email addresses regularly.
      • Provide an attendance record (First & Last Name of each participant) to PSSO
        immediately following each group session. This will be submitted using the
        volunteer portal “My Impact Page.”
      • Document all hours of volunteering using the volunteer portal “My Impact Page,”
        which should include all time spent each month planning as well as group
        facilitation.
      • Notify PSSO of any important information immediately as it pertains to the overall
        group or specific client participants (questions, resources, health changes, death in
        the family, etc.).

      The facilitator works with the group to:

      • Act in accordance with the Volunteer Code of Conduct (see page 12)
      • Define the role and emphasize that the facilitator is not an expert in all things.
      • Conduct group meetings in a caring, respectful, and compassionate manner.
      • Promote the value of empowerment, encouraging individuals to be involved in
        making decisions about their own care.
      • Establish, with input from group participants, a list of ground rules and goals for the
        group and review the list with the group on a regular basis.
      • Foster an opportunity for people to interact with others dealing with similar health
        concerns and facilitate the sharing of their experience living with Parkinson’s.
      • Encourage group members to participate in PSSO programs, education events, and
        fundraising events.
      • Invite group participants to connect with PSSO staff and programs as necessary.
      • Welcome and introduce new participants to the group, explain group guidelines such as confidentiality and help them connect with other group participants.

      Group Interaction & Communication
      The facilitator will:

      • Ensure group participants are educated about and adhere to the confidentiality
        policy.
      • Moderate the discussions in the group to ensure that all participants have an equal
        opportunity to share if they wish. This may require the facilitator to enhance their
        skills to ensure that participants that are talkative do not monopolize the
        discussion. Gently redirect attention to less vocal participants.
      • Encourage a balance in discussions by encouraging the group to consider
        constructive solutions when negative issues are being addressed. Although there
        will be times when participants need to freely express and share their feelings, even
        if their tone seems negative.
      • Remind the group that the symptoms, treatment, and progression of Parkinson’s
        are unique to each person, so others’ experiences may be different from one’s own.
      • Strive to present information and encourage discussion that is honest while at the
        same time promotes a feeling of optimism.
      • Remind participants to adopt a “consumers beware” approach to any information
        shared in the group and do their own research or speak with a medical professional
        before acting
      Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario

      The facilitator will:

      • Support the goals of PSSO in local communities with an emphasis on providing
        information and fellowship for people living with Parkinson’s and their families.
      • Attend ongoing training/education and Community of Practice meetings provided
        by PSSO to increase their knowledge about Parkinson’s disease and to enhance
        their skills as a facilitator.
      • Ensure all public notices for the group contain the group information, PSSO logo,
        and a reference to the group being a program of PSSO.
      • Provide PSSO with updated group lists, including names, addresses, telephone
        numbers, and email addresses regularly.
      • Provide an attendance record (First & Last Name of each participant) to PSSO
        immediately following each group session. This will be submitted using the
        volunteer portal “My Impact Page.”
      • Document all hours of volunteering using the volunteer portal “My Impact Page,”
        which should include all time spent each month planning as well as group
        facilitation.
      • Notify PSSO of any important information immediately as it pertains to the overall
        group or specific client participants (questions, resources, health changes, death in
        the family, etc.)

      The facilitator works with the group to:

      • Act in accordance with the Volunteer Code of Conduct (see page 12)
      • Define the role and emphasize that the facilitator is not an expert in all things.
      • Conduct group meetings in a caring, respectful, and compassionate manner.
      • Promote the value of empowerment, encouraging individuals to be involved in
        making decisions about their own care.
      • Establish, with input from group participants, a list of ground rules and goals for the
        group and review the list with the group on a regular basis.
      • Foster an opportunity for people to interact with others dealing with similar health
        concerns and facilitate the sharing of their experience living with Parkinson’s.
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      • Encourage group members to participate in PSSO programs, education events, and
        fundraising events.
      • Invite group participants to connect with PSSO staff and programs as necessary.
      • Welcome and introduce new participants to the group, explain group guidelines
        such as confidentiality and help them connect with other group participants.

      Group Interaction & Communication
      The facilitator will: 

      • Ensure group participants are educated about and adhere to the confidentiality
        policy.
      • Moderate the discussions in the group to ensure that all participants have an equal
        opportunity to share if they wish. This may require the facilitator to enhance their
        skills to ensure that participants that are talkative do not monopolize the
        discussion. Gently redirect attention to less vocal participants.
      • Encourage a balance in discussions by encouraging the group to consider
        constructive solutions when negative issues are being addressed. Although there
        will be times when participants need to freely express and share their feelings, even
        if their tone seems negative.
      • Remind the group that the symptoms, treatment, and progression of Parkinson’s
        are unique to each person, so others’ experiences may be different from one’s own.
      • Strive to present information and encourage discussion that is honest while at the
        same time promotes a feeling of optimism.
      • Remind participants to adopt a “consumers beware” approach to any information
        shared in the group and do their own research or speak with a medical professional
        before acting.