Role Overview

The Children’s Program Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of programs and activities for children ages 6–12. This role helps create fun, engaging, and educational experiences that encourage creativity, participation, confidence-building, and community connection. The coordinator also supports communication with families and assists with program registration and organization.

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)
Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per month

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate children’s programs, workshops, and activities
• Support outreach efforts to engage children and families in the community
• Assist with registration and onboarding for programs, camps, workshops, and events
• Communicate with parents, participants, volunteers, and instructors as needed
• Help promote children’s initiatives through social media, email, and community partnerships
• Track participation and provide basic administrative and organizational support
• Assist in creating safe, welcoming, and engaging experiences for children
• Collaborate with the Afiwi team to strengthen children’s programming and community engagement

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about working with children and supporting youth development
• Organized, dependable, and patient
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children, camps, schools, arts programs, or community organizations is an asset
• Comfortable using email, online forms, and basic digital tools
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Creative, energetic, and community-minded

The Teens Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and growth of teen-focused programs and youth outreach initiatives. This role helps create engaging opportunities for youth leadership, participation, and community involvement while ensuring smooth communication and registration support for programs and events.

Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per month
Type: Volunteer / Part-Time Community Support Role

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate teen and youth-focused programs and activities
• Support outreach efforts to engage teens and families in the community
• Assist with registration and onboarding for leadership programs, workshops, and events
• Communicate with participants, parents, and volunteers as needed
• Help promote youth initiatives through social media, email, and community partnerships
• Track participation and provide basic organizational support
• Collaborate with the Afiwi team to strengthen youth engagement initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about youth empowerment and community development
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with teens and families
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills
• Experience working with youth, camps, schools, or community programs is an asset
• Comfortable using email, online forms, and basic digital tools
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

Areas of Focus

• Teen leadership development
• Youth outreach and engagement
• Program coordination
• Community participation
• Registration and communications support

About Afiwi Groove School

Afiwi Groove School is a community-based arts and culture organization dedicated to empowering youth through music, arts, and creative expression. Through workshops, camps, and performances, Afiwi provides young people with opportunities to develop artistic skills, confidence, and leadership while celebrating Caribbean and global cultural traditions.

Role Overview

Location: Pickering, Ontario (In-person / Hybrid)
Position Type: Volunteer

Afiwi Groove School is seeking an organized and enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator – Showcases & Camps to support the successful planning and delivery of youth camps and showcase events. This role focuses on recruiting, organizing, and supporting volunteers who assist with program activities, events, and performances.

The Volunteer Coordinator will help ensure that Afiwi’s camps and showcases run smoothly by building a strong volunteer team and creating a positive experience for both volunteers and participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard volunteers for Afiwi showcases, camps, and special events.
• Coordinate volunteer schedules and assignments during programs and events.
• Serve as the main point of contact for volunteers during camps and showcases.
• Support volunteer orientation and ensure volunteers understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Work with program staff to identify volunteer needs for camps and performances.
• Ensure volunteers help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for youth participants.
• Track volunteer participation and maintain volunteer contact lists and records.
• Recognize and support volunteer engagement through appreciation and feedback.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Experience working with volunteers, youth programs, or community events.
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage multiple tasks.
• Friendly and approachable personality with strong leadership skills.
• Passion for arts, youth development, and community engagement.

Assets

• Experience coordinating community events, camps, or performances.
• Experience working with youth arts programs or nonprofit organizations.
• Ability to manage schedules and organize teams of volunteers.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 3–5 hours per week, with additional time during camps and showcase events.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain leadership experience, earn volunteer hours, and support innovative programming.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support instructors with daily camp activities and set up.
2. Assist campers with hands-on projects and tasks.
3. Help supervise group transitions, breaks, and outdoor time.
4. Encourage positive participation, creativity, and teamwork.
5. Serve as a role model for campers in behaviour, attitude, and communication.
6. Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp envioronment.  

Ideal Candidate:

1. Demonstrate responsibility, patience, and a genuine interest in working with other children or students.
2. Be enthusiastic about STEAM subjects.
3. Be punctual, reliable, and collaborative.
4. Possess strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits:

1. Earn community service hours.
2. Gain hands-on experience in leadership and education.
3. Build your resume and references.
4. Receive a Certificate of Participation. 

If you are ready to make a difference and help bring STEAM to life for learners, we'd love to hear from you! 

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support. 

How You Can Help: 

• Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience. 
• Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children. 
• Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 
• Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area. 

Why Volunteer with Nankind?  

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.  

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands. 

Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

How to Apply: 

1. Visit our volunteer page.
2. Click “Volunteer Now”.
3. Complete and submit the form. 

Qualifications: 

• Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent.
• Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus. 
• Must reside in Ontario. 

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

The RMG Learning and Engagement Department is currently looking for volunteers to assist with the delivery of a variety of educational programming, primarily Summer Camp! Assisting the Learning and Engagement Department is an excellent way to learn about a range of artistic techniques and practices, as well as gain valuable practical experience working with children of all ages. Please complete the volunteer form https://rmg.on.ca/support/volunteer/

Please note: You must be 16 years old and if you are 18 years old or older, you must submit a recent vulnerable screening records check. 

As a Camp Volunteer, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, active, and positive camp environment. Volunteers can select from the following session options:
·         Morning session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (15 hours/week)
·         Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (15 hours/week)
·         Full-day session: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (35 hours/week)

Volunteers may assist with a variety of tasks, including:
·         Supporting staff in coaching and supervising children
·         Helping organize and maintain soccer equipment
·         Assisting with setup, cleanup, and general camp operations
·         Ensuring a safe, clean, and inclusive environment for all campers
·         Encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun!

Qualities we are looking for:
·         Passionate about soccer, sports, and working with children
·         Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic team players
·         Responsible, reliable, and eager to learn
·         Committed to helping campers have a memorable summer experience

Eligibility: The eligibility criteria are:
·         Volunteers must be at least 14 years old by the start of their volunteer week.
·         Those aged 16+ may also be eligible for a Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) or Camp Counsellor position.
·         Volunteers aged 18 or older must submit a Police Background Check.
·         Volunteer spots are limited at each location—early applications are encouraged!

How to apply: Visit our website at royalsoccer.com and follow these 5 steps:
1.       Visit our EMPLOYMENT page.
2.       Click on the province you are in (feel free to watch our Staff Testimonial video).
3.       Review the STAFF INTRO PACKAGE by clicking on this blue button and also review the Volunteer description (at the bottom of the page).
4.       To apply, click the APPLY NOW button, and setup an account.
5.       Complete the Volunteer Online Application by clicking the appropriate blue box under the ‘Start a New Application’ section. 

If you have any issues or questions during the process, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-427-0536 or email volunteer@royalsoccer.com.  We look forward to you joining our team. 

• Share Your Story: Provide an engaging overview of your career journey
• Explain Your Path: Discuss the steps you took, challenges you faced, and key moments that shaped your career
• Encourage Interaction: Invite student questions and foster reflective discussions
• Offer Practical Insights: Share advice and lessons learned to help students navigate their own career exploration

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS provide safe, reliable transportation for children, youth and families to/from
appointments , family visits, school and camp.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide local and long distance transportation for children.
• Abide by the rules of the road and all driving/automobile related laws.
• Properly use child restraints, according to current standards.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to volunteer driving as outlined in Volunteer Services.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENT
• Driver’s abstract must be submitted prior to commencing as a Volunteer Driver and will be completed
on an annual basis.
• Must have and maintain a mechanically sound and safe vehicle at all times
• Must have, and maintain, a minimum of $1,000,000 liability insurance.
• Adherence to mandatory seatbelt and child restraint regulations.
• Experience with children an asset.
•Reliability, flexibility, patience and confidentiality are all required.
•Must have a good driving record, acceptable police check and driver’s abstract.
•Must have a valid G driver’s license at all times

VOLUNTEER SECREENING
To become an approved volunteer with the Society, all applicants must complete the
screening process. Acceptance will be based on the results of this process.

• Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
• Volunteers must live or work in the Durham Region.
• Applicants will complete an application form.
• An internal Society records check will be completed to determine any Society involvement.
• A provincial records check will be completed within the Child Protection Information Network (CPIN)
• Applicants will provide the names of three references. 
• Applicants will provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector screening
• Applicants will provide proof of a valid driver’s license and a favorable driver’s abstract from the Ministry of Transportation when an assignment involves transporting children, youth and families.
• Applicants will be interviewed by a RAD team member to determine their suitability as a volunteer.
• Applicants will provide a Release of Information to contact other Children’s Aid Societies when there has been involvement or if they have resided outside of the Region for the last 10 years.
• Applicants will attend and complete New Volunteer Training
• Applicants must sign an Oath of Confidentiality
• Applicants will sign the Volunteer Agreement
• The applicant will be notified when they have been either approved or denied.

During the morning shift, the meal is prepared for service later in the day.
Tasks for this shift include:

• Buttering buns
• Rolling cutlery
• Plating desserts
• Sorting food
• Peeling and/or cutting vegetables
• Making salad
• Making fruit salad
• Bagging food to-go
• Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
• Doing laundry

During the afternoon shift, guests are served a meal.
Tasks for this shift include:

• Serving guests at their tables
• Busing tables
• Wiping tables and chairs as guests leave 
• Scraping plates 
• Preparing drinks (coffee, tea, juice, and water)
• Plating meals from the steam table
• Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
• Handing out food to guests to go

• Assisting in preparation of new garden beds
• Planting seeds & seedlings
• Assisting or facilitating community teaching events & student workshops
• Helping with crafts and interactive activities
• Occasional maintenance such as watering or tidying
• Some moving of soil (Volunteers will be notified in advance, and participation will be optional)

Sunshine Therapy dogs is a group of dog lovers sharing a concern for those suffering from emotional and mental illnesss and a belief that the company of dogs can help.

Volunteers will visit community agencies, schools and other ogranizations that would benefit from our visits.

• Strategic Leadership: Participate in the development and approval of the organization’s strategic direction, goals, and policies.

• Financial Oversight: Ensure the financial health of the organization by reviewing financial reports, overseeing budget processes, and ensuring responsible fiscal management.

• Fundraising and Resource Development: Assist in fundraising efforts and network with potential donors, partners, and stakeholders to support the organization’s funding needs.

• Governance and Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements, and maintain high standards of governance.

• Risk Management: Monitor and evaluate potential risks to the organization and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.

• Board Engagement: Attend and actively participate in Board meetings, committee work, and other key events, providing valuable input and support.

• Advocacy and Representation: Represent the organization at public events, in the community, and with potential donors or partners.

• Evaluation and Improvement: Regularly assess the organization’s performance and contribute to discussions on continuous improvement.

• Assist with event planning, client support, data entry, fundraising activities, etc.

• Collaborate with staff and other volunteers to achieve project goals

• Attend and support community outreach programs or events

• Help with administrative tasks as needed (e.g., phone calls, emails, filing)

• Represent Terra Nova in a positive and professional manner

• Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of individuals and families served by the organization

• Participate in volunteer meetings, training, or orientation sessions as required

Organize and deliver tours at WindReach Farm * wagon ride, farm and/or stable tour * sensory trail, wool demonstrations and more

Help coordinator develop tasks * evaluate client success * assist with daily life skills * initial training of new individuals * promote client independence and socialization

Walk beside horse during lesson * groom, tack and untack horse * clean up after lesson

Supporting members throughout a variety of events including:

• Art Workshops
• Dances
• Cooking Classes
• Weekend Cabin Retreats - at Camp Samac
• Bowling Nights 
• Dinner & Movie Nights

Duties during events include

• engaging with members in a friendly socializing role
• contributing to a positive, welcoming and inclusive environment by respecting all individuals including members, staff & volunteers from different walks of life and varied abilities
• promote appropriate life and social skills
• encourage members to participate in events through positive energy and participation
• assisting members to ensure they're included in programs i.e., holding knife while member places hand over top of yours to assist with cutting food items
• supporting staff in set up and clean up of events including: whiping down tables/counters, dishes, decorating, moving furniture, changing garbages etc. 

The volunteer program is currently running on-line  
 
Assist grade one-to-three students improve reading skills * listen to child read, help with sounds or pronunciation if needed * reinforce reading for enjoyment

Role model to child in in-school program * provide guidance, attention, praise and advice * promote importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers

Facilitate Game On,program for young men 12 to 14 * promote Literacy program, self-esteem and sports activities * provide guidance, attention, praise and advice * promote importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers

One-on-one mentor to child aged 6-16 * meet, plan weekly outing * provide guidance, attention, praise and advice * promote importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers

Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis in order to help youth secure safe temporary housing, avoiding the shelter system or sleeping “rough” on the streets.

The program engages the community to act as “Hosts” for young people who have nowhere else to go and who have successfully passed a thorough risk assessment.

Community members help prevent that first night in shelter by offering a spare room and meals for short-term stays. Hosts and youth continue to be supported by DYS staff every step of the way.

Hosts are responsible for providing a private bedroom, access to laundry and bathroom facilities, as well as three meals (dinner, breakfast, and a packed lunch).

Facilitate Go Girls, program for girls 10-14 to learn about food and nutrition * provide guidance, attention, praise, and advice to instill trust and self-confidence * promote the importance of staying in school and healthy relationships with family and peers