Treasure Tails retail store is part of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society and raises money by selling high quality home décor, women’s apparel, collectables, antiques and more, generously donated by our community.

All profits from sales go directly to supporting the Animal Centre and Treasure Tails is one of the GTHS’ largest fundraisers.

Description As a Treasure Tails Customer Service Volunteer, you will report to the Store Manager and will be responsible for the day-to-day customer service operations at the store, including sales, interacting with customers, money transactions, light housekeeping of the store premises and arranging items for display. You will also be expected to promote awareness of the GTHS, its public programs, promotions and the Animal Centre. Time Commitment Customer Service shifts run Sunday to Wednesday from 10.45am until approximately 3.30pm, and Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9.45am until approximately 1pm or from 1pm until approximately 5pm. Available volunteer opportunities are noted at the bottom of this posting. Volunteers are expected to familiarize themselves with new items instore and special promotions at the start of their shift. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required. Roles and Responsibilities Main areas of responsibility:

• Provide assistance and excellent customer service to customers instore
• Respond to telephone / in person enquiries
• Coordinate with donors to book computerized donations appointments
• Proactively promote items on special offer
• Handle money and electronic sales transactions
• Record purchases by hand
• Wrap / bag purchases
• Regularly sanitize counter
• Monitor customers’ movements and blind spots for theft prevention purposes
• Respond to / refer enquiries relating to GTHS services and the animal centre
• After closing, tally day’s transactions, then photograph and email/text Daily Receipts slips
• Sweep / vacuum and mop prior to store opening or after closing
• Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures

Assistance when store is less busy:

• Assist with acceptance of items being donated, if / as appropriate
• Assist with merchandising of incoming goods and / or filling gaps post-sale (hanging and on shelves)
• Tidy and replenish jewellery and watch displays, as appropriate
• Dusting and maintain tidy store

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce is seeking community-minded individuals wishing to volunteer their time as Board of Directors Members or to assist at our promotional or fundraising events as Volunteer Members. 

Do you have a passion for finances and helping people create a budget? Are you interested in learning how to facilitate financial literacy workshops with materials that will be provided to you? If so, please read the workshop description below. 

"Costs keep rising and money doesn’t stretch. People in your communities are struggling to stay housed, are deciding between buying food or paying for vital medicines, and are scared. Speaking with a knowledgeable, empathetic person can help people create a plan to move forward in a positive way. This interactive workshop will help you learn to work through a budget with someone and help them find resources and use various strategies to manage their finances."

Board of Directors Description - Director 

Function 

Board members are responsible for determining and implementing policies and procedures to achieve the mission and mandate of Big Brothers Big Sisters Grey, Bruce and West Simcoe.   

Role and Responsibilities 

• Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and programs; 

• Be informed about agency policies and programs in order to support adherence to the National Standards as set out by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada; 

• Possess knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy; 

• Contribute skills and knowledge by participating actively in meetings and committee work; 

• Understand and maintain confidentiality; 

• Avoid any potential conflicts of interest; 

• Ensure the organization is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements; 

• Assist in fostering positive relationships among the Board, staff and community to support fulfillment of organizational mandate. 

• Serve as an ambassador for the organization;  

General Duties 

• Prepare for meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports and other documentation required to actively participate in them; 

• Attend meetings regularly; 

• Be an active participant on at least one board committee; 

• Keep up to date with issues and trends that affect the organization; 

• Participate in the review of the Board’s structure, approve changes, and assist in bylaw amendments; 

• Participate in the recruitment of new board members and staff; 

• Support and participate in the evaluation of the board; 

• Get to know other committee members and build a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus; 

• Assist in the recruitment of new volunteers for all positions in the agency; 

• Share in the oversight of staff including review and approval of employment contracts;

• Participate in fundraising for the organization and any events related thereto; 

• Participate in orientation, educational and strategic planning sessions;  

• Understand and monitor the organization’s financial affairs including review and approval of annual budgets; 

• Be available for unscheduled meetings and phone calls

Volunteer Tax Preparers will help people in Grey Bruce to file their taxes. 

Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provides volunteers in locations all across Grey and Bruce County.  Volunteers will be need to be matched (and affiliated) with a local CVITP community organization. 

Please find the locations for local Grey Bruce CVITP community organizations here: https://brucegrey.cioc.ca/record/GRE0364?Number=0 

Volunteers may have different roles as Tax Preparers depending on their level of skill and/or interest.  Volunteer tax preparer may volunteer at in-person or virtual clinics; or file individually online.  In some cases, individuals can work from their homes with a Coordinator who drops off and pickups paperwork for filing. 

For a detailed description of the job description go here: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/cvitp-taxes-volunteers.html

Or you can speak directly with a local Grey Bruce CVITP community organization to learn more about the work. 

An Automatic Tax Filing program by the Federal government will be rolled out in 2027.  Therefore we shall still need volunteers to provide free tax filing for eligible people in our communities. 

The Events and Fundraising Director will initiate and manage the Club's events.

Essential Elements:

• Plan, organize and run events inlcuding AGM & Christmas Potlock, End 2 End weekend, trivia nights, Travel adventures, Christmas tree sales, galas, garage sales and online auctions etc
• Liase with the Volunteer Coordinator to build your team and organize volunteer appreciation events
• Liase with the Communications Team to publicize events
• Work with Club Treasurer to report results to the Board
• Connect with the BTC fundraising team and it's peers at sister clubs to exchange ideas/learn best practices

Other:

• Review the Volunteer Orientation Handbook including the Volunteer Pledge, sign BTC Confidentiality Agreement
• Take advantage of the Fundraising Toolkit, avaialble on BTC website

It is helpful to have:

• Some experience in event planning and/or fundraising
• People, organizational, computer and communication skills