Opportunities From: Municipality of Clarington

Volunteer: Colony Volunteer

Volunteer to lead or assist with leading a group of Beavers aged 5-7 for weekly meetings and camps.

Organization: 3rd Bowmanville Scouting, Scouts Canada

Volunteer to lead or assist with leading a group of Beavers aged 5-7 for weekly meetings and camps.

Organization: 3rd Bowmanville Scouting, Scouts Canada

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1C 1C3

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Community Donation & Event Equipment Pick Up

Description

Purpose: To help with pick ups of donations and other items such as tents (used at events) for Bethesda House.

Main Location: The Second Chance store at 25 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario with pick ups throughout Durham Region.

Responsibilities:
- pick up donations from community supporters and drop off to our Second Chance store location
- pick up & return of tents and other items for events 
- work as part of a professional team with other volunteers and Bethesda House staff
- learn about Bethesda House & Second Chance in order to promote to customers
- other duties as willing and able


Length of Appointment: Casual throughout the year.

Qualifications:
Dependable, pleasant personality, willingness to learn and accept supervision and take direction, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds. Full G license and access to a reliable vehicle. Ability to follow directions and/or access to GPS/mapping app to pick up donations and event equipment.  Able to move reasonably-sized boxes and bags of donations.

Support: Training for this position will be provided and support is available for questions and assistance.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable. Appropriate for work being done. Close toed shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Organization: Bethesda House

Description

Purpose: To help with pick ups of donations and other items such as tents (used at events) for Bethesda House.

Main Location: The Second Chance store at 25 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario with pick ups throughout Durham Region.

Responsibilities:
- pick up donations from community supporters and drop off to our Second Chance store location
- pick up & return of tents and other items for events 
- work as part of a professional team with other volunteers and Bethesda House staff
- learn about Bethesda House & Second Chance in order to promote to customers
- other duties as willing and able


Length of Appointment: Casual throughout the year.

Qualifications:
Dependable, pleasant personality, willingness to learn and accept supervision and take direction, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds. Full G license and access to a reliable vehicle. Ability to follow directions and/or access to GPS/mapping app to pick up donations and event equipment.  Able to move reasonably-sized boxes and bags of donations.

Support: Training for this position will be provided and support is available for questions and assistance.

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable. Appropriate for work being done. Close toed shoes.

100% of proceeds from our store directly benefit Bethesda House and it's outreach programs.

Organization: Bethesda House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1C 3K8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Summer Program Volunteers

Community Living Oshawa/Clarington is looking for volunteers to assist people with developmental disabilities at their Clarington Project location (2444 Baseline Road West) in Bowmanville weekdays during the summer months. 

 Volunteers are needed to assist in the following areas from May until September (or longer):

Transportation to and from the Clarington Project hub so members can enjoy their community and all it has to offer

 

Encouraging members to participate in physical fitness, such as walking, working out at Planet Fitness, outdoor time and activities at a nearby park

 

Facilitate workshops for the members, including money management, planned cooking classes, crafts, book club, and indoor games at the Clarington Project (card & board games, pool, air hockey) or provide assistance during these workshops & other facilitated activities such as drumming circle, yoga, muay thai

 

Teach a skill or hobby that interests you, and spark interest in your hobby in the members of the Clarington Project

 

Cooking, service and clean up of hot lunch on Thursdays

 

Facilitating snack bar (mornings and afternoons)

Volunteers are able to work around their own schedules in order to assist at the Clarington Project.  Schedules will be determined once volunteer orientation has been completed.

ALL people applying to volunteer with Community Living Oshawa/Clarington are required to complete a Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector, along with a volunteer orientation and reference check. 

Those wanting to volunteer as drivers must also provide CLOC with a driver’s abstract, proof of G license, and valid automobile insurance.  CLOC recommends that people volunteering who prefer to use their own vehicle have liability insurance of $2 million or more.

To learn more about these volunteer activities, or to apply, please contact Julie Maskell at 905-576-3011x364 or via email at jmaskell@communitylivingoc.ca .  Alternately, a volunteer application can be found at www.communitylivingoc.ca under the ‘Get Involved’ tab.

Organization: Community Living Oshawa/Clarington

Community Living Oshawa/Clarington is looking for volunteers to assist people with developmental disabilities at their Clarington Project location (2444 Baseline Road West) in Bowmanville weekdays during the summer months. 

 Volunteers are needed to assist in the following areas from May until September (or longer):

Transportation to and from the Clarington Project hub so members can enjoy their community and all it has to offer

 

Encouraging members to participate in physical fitness, such as walking, working out at Planet Fitness, outdoor time and activities at a nearby park

 

Facilitate workshops for the members, including money management, planned cooking classes, crafts, book club, and indoor games at the Clarington Project (card & board games, pool, air hockey) or provide assistance during these workshops & other facilitated activities such as drumming circle, yoga, muay thai

 

Teach a skill or hobby that interests you, and spark interest in your hobby in the members of the Clarington Project

 

Cooking, service and clean up of hot lunch on Thursdays

 

Facilitating snack bar (mornings and afternoons)

Volunteers are able to work around their own schedules in order to assist at the Clarington Project.  Schedules will be determined once volunteer orientation has been completed.

ALL people applying to volunteer with Community Living Oshawa/Clarington are required to complete a Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector, along with a volunteer orientation and reference check. 

Those wanting to volunteer as drivers must also provide CLOC with a driver’s abstract, proof of G license, and valid automobile insurance.  CLOC recommends that people volunteering who prefer to use their own vehicle have liability insurance of $2 million or more.

To learn more about these volunteer activities, or to apply, please contact Julie Maskell at 905-576-3011x364 or via email at jmaskell@communitylivingoc.ca .  Alternately, a volunteer application can be found at www.communitylivingoc.ca under the ‘Get Involved’ tab.

Organization: Community Living Oshawa/Clarington

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1H 3Y1

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Casual Outdoor Maintenance

Purpose: To keep Bethesda House, Outreach Centre and Second Chance Store properties clean and tidy.

Responsibilities:
- cutting grass in spring, summer and fall, as required
- trimming shrubbery
- clearing debris from the grounds
- notify supervisor regarding any repair or maintenance issues when identified
- removing snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas during winter, as required
- spreading down de-icing salt during winter, as required
- other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Knowledge of safe work practices, appropriate use of equipment, pleasant manner, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to learn and accept supervision, problem-solving ability, dependable, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Dress Code: Casual and comfortable, appropriate for work to be done, close toed shoes.

*Position not ideal for student unless can confidently prove knowledge as above and commit to being able to remove snow mornings before school commences.

Organization: Bethesda House

Purpose: To keep Bethesda House, Outreach Centre and Second Chance Store properties clean and tidy.

Responsibilities:
- cutting grass in spring, summer and fall, as required
- trimming shrubbery
- clearing debris from the grounds
- notify supervisor regarding any repair or maintenance issues when identified
- removing snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas during winter, as required
- spreading down de-icing salt during winter, as required
- other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Knowledge of safe work practices, appropriate use of equipment, pleasant manner, ability to understand directions in English, willingness to learn and accept supervision, problem-solving ability, dependable, willingness to accept and work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Dress Code: Casual and comfortable, appropriate for work to be done, close toed shoes.

*Position not ideal for student unless can confidently prove knowledge as above and commit to being able to remove snow mornings before school commences.

Organization: Bethesda House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1C 1R2

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Casual Cleaning Volunteer

Purpose:
To keep Bethesda House outreach building clean and organized by performing general housekeeping and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities:
- clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming
- keep washrooms clean and stocked
- dusting
- prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications and use appropriately

Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of how to clean a building, safe work practices including appropriate use of cleaning supplies and equipment, pleasant manner, ability to understand directions in English and willingness to learn and accept supervision. Problem-solving ability, dependability and willingness to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Commitment will be one day, bi-weekly

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable, appropriate for the work being done. Flat, close-toed shoes.

Organization: Bethesda House

Purpose:
To keep Bethesda House outreach building clean and organized by performing general housekeeping and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities:
- clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming
- keep washrooms clean and stocked
- dusting
- prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications and use appropriately

Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of how to clean a building, safe work practices including appropriate use of cleaning supplies and equipment, pleasant manner, ability to understand directions in English and willingness to learn and accept supervision. Problem-solving ability, dependability and willingness to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Commitment will be one day, bi-weekly

Dress Code:
Casual and comfortable, appropriate for the work being done. Flat, close-toed shoes.

Organization: Bethesda House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1C 1R2

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Videographer

To video tape home and away games.

Organization: Clarington Minor Football Association

To video tape home and away games.

Organization: Clarington Minor Football Association

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1C 4S6

Allow Groups: Yes