Our non-profit is seeking volunteer camp counselors for our two-week youth summer camp. The role of the camp counselor is to assist our camp director with supervising and overseeing campers and all activities. Other duties include:

Supervising campers and keeping them safe

Assist with daily camp activities and excursions

Overseeing and planning camp activities

Assisting with planning of events and leading group events

Summary

Durham Family and Cultural Centre(DFCC) is a non-profit organization established in 2019. We provide a space for members of the Black community and other racialized and diverse groups to engage in programming that empowers their lives. DFCC has approximately 10 staff members who are overseen by an Executive Director who reports to the Board of Directors. 

Description

DFCC is currently seeking 2-4 passionate persons dedicated individuals to join our Volunteer Board of Directors. The Board of Directors oversees the organization's strategic direction and provides the Executive Director with operational support.

Desired Attributes

We are seeking persons who reflect the variety of the clients we serve. We seek those especially from the Black and racialized communities, indigenous persons members from the LGTBQ2+ community, and those with lived experience. A commitment to adhere to To DFCC's 
obligation to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We are seeking directors with skills and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Fundraising – You have experience in non-profit fundraising, developing strategies for new revenue generation, growing membership and sponsorship programs, and developing partnerships.

• Law- You have experience and knowledge in non-profit law, cooperation. Experiences can be gained as a legal provider, paralegal, mediator, or policy expert, academic or otherwise.

• Grant Writer- You have experience and knowledge in grant writing for non-profit.

• Information Technology – You have IT skills and experience, including developing long-term strategic goals related to technology and service delivery to the public and members.

• Social Worker / Mental Health Worker- You have experience and knowledge in social work and practice.

Other attributes which are not mandatory but would be an asset include:
• Be a resident of Durham Region 
• Governance experience (i.e., having served on other boards)
• French language proficiency
• Background in social services, law, finance, business, marketing and/or fundraising
• Be able to build consensus and constructively contribute to meetings and deliberations of the board. 

About The Role Commitment
DFCC directors serve on staggered two-year terms (renewable). Board members are expected to attend and participate fully in monthly meetings and be asked to serve on one or more committees. Meetings are currently virtual but may be hybrid or occasionally fully in-person in the future.

All offers will be subject to a criminal record check satisfactory to DFCC.

Please submit your CV to info@durhamfcc.com. Attention: Executive Director Debbie Miles-Senio

As a Peer Support Volunteer, you will provide emotional support, empathy, and a listening presence to individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Drawing from your own lived experience, you’ll offer one-on-one or group-based support, helping others feel seen, heard, and less alone in their grief.

Responsibilities:

• Offer compassionate, non-judgmental support via phone, loss-specific online group, or in-person meetings

• Uphold personal and professional boundaries in all interactions

• Maintain confidentiality and respect each family's unique grief journey

• Participate in ongoing training, reflection, and supervision

• Collaborate with fellow volunteers and staff to ensure safe, inclusive support

Qualifications:

• Personal experience with pregnancy or infant loss (your own or as a close loved one)

• Ability to listen deeply without trying to “fix” or minimize grief

• Willingness to reflect on your own healing process and maintain self-awareness

• Commitment to empathy, inclusivity, and trauma-informed care

Time Commitment: Flexible; typically 2–4 hours per month, with additional time for training and meetings as needed.

Become a facilitator and work as a team to support those with emotional or mental health concerns in a group setting* support groups take place in-person and virtually during the week * extensive training required

Counselor Assistant will assist with helping the camp staff lead children and youth in Theatre Arts activities such as creating plays, dance, visual art, drama games.  Secondary Co-op students as well as high school volunteers will obtain credit for volunteer time.  

The Royal City Soccer Club (RCSC) is a non-profit, community organization started in 1993. For over 3 decades, we have hosted a unique soccer camp experience for over 300,000 children between ages 5 and 13 years. Our camps are now the largest grassroots soccer camp in Canada with over 100 locations in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The popularity of our camps is not only due to our program structure, but also because of the great volunteers and staff we have. Our camp operates Monday to Friday from June 30 until August 29, 2025 (except July 1 & August 4).

About the position:   Volunteers can apply for:
·         morning sessions (15 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 12:00pm),
·         afternoon sessions (15 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 1:00pm – 4:00pm) or
·         full days sessions (35 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 4:00pm)

All nine (9) weeks of July and August are available to volunteer for.  Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities:
·         Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp
·         Equipment collection and maintenance (ie. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones)
·         General help around camp
·         Maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols
·         Adhere to and help enforce all camp policies & procedures

Qualities we’re looking for:  
·         Enjoys soccer and sporting activities
·         Great with children (ages 5 to 13 years)
·         Energetic and enthusiastic
·         Responsible and reliable

Eligibility:         

Volunteers at our camp must be at least 14 years of age by the time their camp week of volunteering starts.  If you are 16 or older, you may be eligible for a CIT (Counsellor in Training) or Camp Counsellor position with us.  Any volunteers aged 18 or older will be required to submit a police background check.  There are a limited number of volunteering spots available at each camp location. 

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 a 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.

Royal City Soccer Club

Provide assistance in implementing Drama Camp activities such as producing plays, choreography, poetry, improvised scenes, theatre games for children and youth ages 6 -14 years.

Actively listen to victims and survivors of sexual violence who are struggling. Provide de-escalation, grounding, check-ins, community resources and appropriate information/referrals to callers/clients * connect with staff for support or debriefing * attend volunteer meetings and new training/workshops opportunities * Submit call logs * complete a 6 session (18 hour) volunteer training, and recieve a training certificate
 
Calls will come through via our automated service ensuring your anonymity* minimum 1 year commitment to the centre

The Peer Support Volunteer plays a vital role in providing compassionate, empathetic support to individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Volunteers offer a listening ear, shared understanding, and companionship on the grief journey, creating a safe space for bereaved individuals to express their feelings, share memories, and receive validation from someone who “gets it.” By joining our team, you’ll help ensure that no one has to grieve alone.

Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional support through one-on-one phone calls, online meetings, or in-person (as appropriate) to individuals who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
• Listen actively, showing empathy and compassion, and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to share their grief.
• Share your own experiences in a supportive and respectful manner, when appropriate, to help normalize and validate the individual’s feelings.
• Support participants in finding resources and encourage self-care practices that align with their unique grief journey.
• Communicate and collaborate with PAIL Network staff, sharing updates as needed while respecting the privacy and confidentiality of participants.
• Complete initial and ongoing training to enhance skills, including workshops on grief, trauma-informed care, and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications:

• Personal experience with pregnancy or infant loss and a desire to support others going through similar experiences.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, with the ability to provide empathetic, non-judgmental support.
• Respect for confidentiality and boundaries, with an understanding of the importance of privacy in peer support relationships.
• Ability to commit to regular volunteer sessions, showing reliability and consistency.
• Willingness to participate in training, supervision, and support meetings as needed.

Training and Support:

• Comprehensive training on topics such as grief, trauma-informed care, effective communication, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ongoing support from PAIL Network staff and access to additional training opportunities.
• Regular check-ins and debriefing sessions to support volunteers in their role.

If you have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and feel called to support others on their grief journey, we encourage you to apply. By sharing your understanding, compassion, and empathy, you can help ensure that bereaved individuals know they are not alone.

The Youth Justice Committee is a youth diversion program established under the Youth Criminal Justice Act as an alternative to the formal court system to handle low-risk offenses committed by young persons between their 12th and 18th birthdays in the Durham Region. A youth and their parent(s) or guardian will meet with a committee of community volunteers and the victim. Together they will negotiate meaningful ways or “sanctions” for the youth to repair the harm caused.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Be trained to provide ground search and rescue services for emergency situations * assist where needed at evacuation centre or emergency operations centre throughout Northumberland County * provide community support to Port Hope Police Service and Cobourg Police Service

Poppy Campaign, decoration committee, Colour Party (walking, holding flags and attending multiple events), meat rolls, fundraiser support, and working in the kitchen 

Volunteer Interpreter for Youth Programs

Location:  Remote (Zoom) or in-person at BGC Durham (433 Eulalie Avenue in Oshawa)

Overview:  We are seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our roster of interpreters for various youth programs.  These programs are designed to support and empower youth, and your interpretation services will ensure that language barriers do not hinder effective communication and participation.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide interpretation services during youth program activities, ensuring clear and accurate communication between all parties.
• Be available to be contacted and scheduled on an as needed basis- advance notice will be provided and we will work around your personal schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the principles and values of the organization.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English and at least obe other language.
• Excelent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain impartial and unbiased.
• Reliable and punctual with a commitment to attending scheduled sessions.
• Prior experience in interpretation or translation in beneficial but not required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

How to apply:

If you are interested in adding your name to our roster of volunteer interpreters, please click HERE to fill out the application and upload a resume.  We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and language proficiencies.

Contact Information: For more information or if you have any questions, please contact: 

Jill Dallaire, Youth Services Director at (905)404-5700 or jdalliare@bgcdurham.com

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Hiring will be dependant on providing a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

Seeking volunteer male mentors for boys ages 9 - 16. Must be 21+ and preferably identifies as representing the Afro-Canadian Black community. If you are empathetic, kind and caring, we would love to connect you with a youth in need of support and guidance. Position is hybrid (both in person and virtual), and commit to at least 6 months. Please contact us for more details.

Our Crisis Response Volunteers assist our Crisis Intervention Counsellors on-site when they respond to police requests for victim assistance * Crisis responders provide emotional support and community referrals to victims of violent crime, and those impacted by sudden tragedy like the death of a loved one * We provide crisis assistance to victims, their families and witnesses.

To participate in the Ontario Caregiver Organization’s 1:1 Peer Support Program as a Peer Mentor, delivering emotional support to other caregivers as they navigate their caregiving journey * be familiar with OCO’s mission, vision and programs and supports * facilitate peer support programs in a confidential, non-judgmental and friendly atmosphere * expertly guide conversations that allow caregivers to meet others with similar and dissimilar caregiving experiences * offer support and guidance on matters that help caregivers in their journey * provide feedback on OCO’s programs and resources that can help shape the ongoing delivery of OCO’s support and resources for caregivers * maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues as per OCO’s confidentiality agreement * communicate in a timely matter any concerns or issues to OCO staff liaison * follow all policies and procedures outlined in OCO’s volunteer handbook * understand and accept the roles and responsibilities of the peer support program * successfully complete all peer mentor training

Volunteer Board Members Welcome

FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism is a nonprofit registered charity serving Durham Region. We offer respite and recreational programs for families with children and youth on the autism spectrum.  We are currently growing from a Steering Committee to a Governance Board, and looking for new members to join our Board.

We need Board members in the following areas: Marketing, Communications, Fund Development, Finance and Secretary. For a 2-year commitment.

Board meetings are held once-a-month in Whitby. We have a virtual option as well. Members can choose roles in Marketing & Communications, Fund Development, Finance, Human Resources and ad-hoc Project sub-committees.

These roles can be rewarding to anyone from lawyers, insurance agents, marketing and advertising to accountants, fundraisers, administration, and community minded people, to name a few.  

Interested in volunteering?  We would love to hear from you.  Please send resume to:

chair@footprints4autism.org

Have questions?  Call Sandra at 905-420-0388   ext. 1

one-to-one or group volunteer opportunities available

• Palliative Care Volunteer
• Grief & Bereavement Volunteer
• Fundraising Initiatives, Events and Community Awareness Volunteer
• Administrative Support Volunteer
• VON DHS Community Corporation (VON CC)

We have current openings for Child/Youth Volunteers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children 4-13 yrs. old)

2 shifts per month (approx. 8 hr. commitment)

Saturday Only.  Mornings- 8:45 am-12:45 pm and afternoons- 1:15pm to 5:15pm

What would your typical day look like?

·         set up area prior to children arriving

·         Provide one on one supervision – a volunteer with one ASD child.

·         Helping the child choose their activities and develop socialization skills through fun learning.

·         After the session: Clean up and sanitize toys, debrief.

Ideal for high school students interested in working with ASD or adults with ASD children or have an interest in working with ASD, gaining experience for post-secondary students including ECE, Social Work/Service, Psychology students, Teachers for example.

What can I expect from being a FOOTPRINTS Volunteer?

Volunteering with ASD children is a contribution to the community and one of the most rewarding experiences. 

** We provide complete training to our volunteers including Level C CPR/First Aid.

You bring a sense of happiness to an autistic child and real-life experience working with ASD children, while gaining team building and leadership skills.  If you are a high school student going into post-secondary or a college or university student, volunteering with FOOTPRINTS builds industry recognized experience on your resume.  As an adult volunteer your impact on an ASD child’s life is immeasurable.

Email Michele at volunteer@footprints4autism.org today!

Visit us at footprints4autism.org