New Year's Eve Bash Volunteer

(Sunrise Developmental Support Services)

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Position ID: V-OSH1556
Last Modified: 28 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 28 Oct 2025

Opportunity Details: New Year's Eve Bash Volunteer

Contact Carly Lambe, Recreation Program Manager - Volunteer Coordinator, Sunrise Developmental Support Services; Phone: (905) 438 9910 * (289) 927 5977; Email: recmanager@sunrisedss.ca
Duties

Volunteers at Sunrise Developmental Support Services’ New Year’s Eve Overnight Bash will have a variety of roles depending on their shift:

  • Pre-event / Setup (Day-time Dec. 31st): Assist with decorating, moving and setting up tables, and food preparation.

  • Glamour Hour (Dec. 31st from 5-6pm): Help members as they arrive for early hair and makeup in preparation for the evening festivities.

  • During the Event (Starts at 6pm): Join in the fun with our members as they enjoy a “Night in Vegas” theme — including dancing, karaoke, card and board games. Volunteers may also help facilitate table games; guidance will be provided for any unfamiliar games, or volunteers can be assigned an alternative task.

  • Support: Volunteers are not responsible for personal hygiene, but should notify staff if a member requires assistance.

  • Overnight / Morning: Volunteers may stay overnight to assist with morning preparations, including setting up and serving a fresh brunch.

  • Pack-up / Follow-up: Assist with cleaning up and packing up at the cabin. Volunteers who accompany staff back to Sunrise’s main building to unpack equipment and supplies will earn an extended 2 volunteer hours.

Volunteers will be provided with food, beverages, and support throughout their shift.
Benefits Unforgettable experience celebrating with our members in a fun, themed overnight event. 
 
Bulk volunteer hours: New Year’s Eve shifts earn time-and-a-half, New Year’s Day morning shifts earn double time, and volunteers assisting with unpacking at the main building earn extended hours 
 
Food and beverages are provided throughout your shift 
 
Valuable hands-on experience supporting youth and adults with developmental disabilities 
 
Opportunity to connect with other volunteers and be part of a memorable, inclusive community event
Clients Sunrise DSS supports members aged 14 to 50+ with developmental disabilities. We welcome individuals with intellectual or cognitive disabilities (such as autism, Down syndrome, or intellectual delays) as well as those with physical disabilities, providing an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and supported.
Ages 14 year(s) and up
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Men ; Women
Areas of Interest Arts & Crafts ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Event Coordination & Support ; Games ; Holiday / Festive Volunteering ; Photography ; Recreation & Sports
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Communicating with patience and care, members have varied communication styles. ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work - working alongside volunteers and staff
Commitment Length One Time / Special Event ; Event preparations will start as early as December 30th-31st, the event itself will start at 6pm, and members will depart to bed by 12:30am. All volunteers will need to be awake/arrive and ready to support/assist by 7:30-8am to assist with pack up and breakfast preparations.
Interaction Level Large Group
Minimum Hours 4 / Day
Dates and Times Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Event prep TBD Glamour 5-6pm event starts at 6pm) 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Start at 8am for breakfast, packing/unpacking)
Seasons Winter
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door
Number of Positions Ajax ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 
 
20 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going ; For new volunteers, email the Rec Manager to schedule an onboarding meeting. You'll have registration package to complete, a code of conduct to review and sign, followed by a 1-hour online AODA workshop to complete. Orientation/training includes attending one of our regular recreation events.  
VOLUNTEERS 18 AND OVER REQUIRE A VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING.
Transportation Near public transit ; Transportation provided - Upon request depending on space in our work vehicles.
Application Deadline 01 Dec 2025
Police Check Required
Start Date On or after 31 Dec 2025
End Date 01 Jan 2026

Agency Details: Sunrise Developmental Support Services

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Office Phone 905-438-9910
E-Mail programs@sunrisedss.ca
Website www.sunrisedss.ca
Address & Map
1621 McEwen Dr
Unit 6
Whitby, ON
Canada L1N 9A5
Mailing Address 1621 McEwen Dr 
Unit 6 
Whitby, ON 
Canada L1N 9A5

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