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Volunteers are provided general and specific training depending on the role

COVID-19 Response

• Limited Volunteer opportunities are currently available, not all volunteer programs are running.
• In-person service is available by appointment only and staff are working and available to provide assistance by email or phone
• If you know the specific extension or email of a particular staff you are trying to reach, please use it or for general inquiries call 705-721-3313 or email simcoe@redcross.ca

Regular Service
Various volunteer opportunities including:

• Disaster Management
• Computer Work
• Administration/Front Desk
• Special Events
• Transportation
• Friendly Visiting/Telephone Assurance
• Meals on Wheels

COVID-19 Response
Volunteer Program not currently operating, call Lynne Raimondi, 705-726-5033 ext 536 or Liz Grummett 705-726-5033, ext 512 for updates

Regular Service
Recruit, train and place volunteers within all programs of the Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County Branch including:

• Annual Events/Episodic Volunteer Projects
• December - Christmas Gift Campaign, Volunteers needed for Gift Wrapping on designated dates in last 2 weeks of November
• June - Volunteer opportunities for annual Golf Tournament
• All Year - Volunteer opportunities at various Fund Raising Events during the year

Responsible for matching volunteers in a variety of positions within Empower Simcoe

• Matches are facilitated that fulfill the real needs of the Agency, as well as meet the interests and times available of individuals choosing to volunteer with Empower Simcoe

COVID-19 Response

• Existing volunteers are currently being returned to the health care centre in a phased approach
• recruitment for new volunteers has been suspended until 2023, see Volunteer Resources for ongoing updates

Regular Service
Volunteers at RVH assist in over 70 areas with the provision of enhanced patient care in the following capacities: Gift Shop, Café Royale, Portering, Volunteer Ambassadors, Information Desks, Registration Areas, Emergency Dept. etc.
If visiting the hospital:

• See Visitor Information
• See Parking and Transportation Information
• See COVID-19 Information

Organization committed to excellence in the strategic engagement of volunteers through advocacy, networking, communication, education and professional development within the City of Barrie and surrounding area

• BAVA publishes, on their website, a list of volunteer opportunities available with member organizations
• National Volunteer Week is in April, annually
• Does not operate a Volunteer Bureau but produces a list of volunteer opportunities provided by member agencies, available on website www.barrieava.com/volunteer
• For other volunteer opportunities, see:
  • Information Barrie's List of agencies that use volunteers in Barrie area
  • Information Barrie's Volunteer Barrie Database

Provides volunteer service to hospital staff and patients.

Volunteers help in many areas such as:

• Diagnostic imaging
• Day Surgery
• Oncology
• Fundraising
• Outpatient Clinic
• Emergency Reception
• Gift Shop
• Coffee Kiosk
• Information Desk
• Friendly Faces Program
• Dialysis
• Porter

Assists the community in providing available resources to nutritious local food. Projects include:

Community Garden

• Located at Bradford Lions Park (on Colborn St, Bradford)
• $45 for 4x 6 plot
• Space is limited, call for information

Community Meal

• Program is currently on hold
• Adults wishing to assist with community meal, call for information

Volunteer Services include Gift Shop, Inpatient Units, Diagnostic Imaging and Reminder Phone Calling, Ambulatory Care, Special Projects, Registration Navigation support.

Volunteer assistance to inpatients, out-patients and visitors.

Wide variety of programs and time schedules are available seven days a week.

Gift shop is fully operated by volunteers.

Orientation and training provided before onboarding.

A group of persons involved in the administration of volunteers committed to supporting education, information sharing and the promotion of volunteerism.

Volunteer Coordinators Network promotes:

• communication and support among persons involved in the administration of volunteers
• ongoing education of people involved in the administration of volunteers
• the importance of volunteerism in the community
• the administration of volunteers as a profession
• advocates on behalf of the voluntary sector

COVID-19 Response
During the pandemic, walk in service is not available.

Regular Service:
Volunteer centre created to foster and develop volunteerism in South Georgian Bay, by raising awareness of volunteering.

Promotes and supports volunteerism. Connects people to meaningful volunteer opportunities.

Services include:

• A referral and matching service for volunteer placement within the community for all ages
• Education and support for volunteers and community service agencies and organizations through topic and issue related workshops
• Community outreach

Works with the Volunteer Coordinators Network to be a strong voice to support and promote volunteerism through advocacy, public and media relations. A member of Volunteer Canada and the Ontario Volunteer Centre's Network.

Volunteer opportunities, information and referral to partnered charities and agencies

Give Back Awards -- cash award to graduating high school students from Aurora, Georgina, King and Newmarket for exceptional contributions to fellow students and citizens and ongoing community involvement

Tree Planting -- coordinates spring tree planting day each spring in Aurora, East Gwilimbury, Georgina, King and Newmarket, partnership with Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority

Fall Food Drive -- volunteer groups are assigned to grocery store and encourage shoppers to donate, donations are distributed to local food banks

Holiday Gift Drive -- collects and distributes holiday gifts to charitable organizations

Volunteer program assisting with:

• spiritual visiting
• friendly visiting
• pet therapy
• income tax return preparation
• recreational activities: crafts, music, sports programs
• fundraising
• gift shop clerk
• bingo hall assistant

Volunteer Dufferin, a project of Headwaters Communities in Action (HCIA) is a web-based platform that matches volunteers with a broad range of opportunities in Dufferin County. Aims to strengthen the volunteer base in Dufferin and increase community involvement and connectivity by engaging and mobilizing citizens in volunteering in Dufferin.

For more information visit Volunteer Dufferin

Beyond meeting immediate and emergency needs, sustains and supports a network of local agencies that deliver essential services and programs to move people out of poverty

• funding opportunities, visit website
• partners with Canadian Red Cross Society, Labour Community Services and Findhelp Information Services (see separate entries)

Head office, 26 Wellington St E, 12th Flr, Toronto, 416-777-2001
Peel Region Office, 90 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Suite 1500, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C3

Connect volunteers and organizations through an online platform

Client services include information and referral, short term supportive counselling and psychotherapy, case management, and wrap-around mental health supports and services for youth in ethnospecific communities (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Cambodian newcomer youth)

• advocacy
• leadership and life skills training
• supportive housing program
• peer support and self help groups
• support groups for family members
• psychosocial recreation and education activities
• volunteer development

Brief Therapy Service
Drop-in single session counselling to address concerns such as parent-child conflict, difficulties at school, behaviour management, peer problems, separation and divorce, psycho-social adjustment, anxiety, depression, newcomer issues

• referrals to services in the community

General community education
Holistic health education, mental health promotion, and consultation and educational services to agencies and professionals on ethnospecific mental health issues

Client services include information and referral, short term supportive counselling and psychotherapy, case management, and wrap-around mental health supports and services for youth in ethnospecific communities (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Cambodian newcomer youth)

• advocacy
• leadership and life skills training
• supportive housing program
• peer support and self help groups
• support groups for family members
• psychosocial recreation and education activities
• volunteer development

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for members of Chinese community in York Region who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions; available in Cantonese and Mandarin; free

General community education
Holistic health education, mental health promotion, and consultation and educational services to agencies and professionals on ethnoracial mental health issues

Brief Therapy Service for youth and young adults, see separate listing

COVID19

• drop-in and group services have resumed
• appointment preferred
• masking is not mandatory but suggested for all visitors
• people who have symptoms of illness are urged to wear masks or access services online.

Family Services -- family life education and counselling

Older Adult Services

• life skills training
• exercise groups
• educational workshops
• volunteering

Youth Programs

• weekly drop-in
• life skills training
• recreational activities

Community Development

• volunteer recruitment and training
• outreach and networking
• advocacy
• cultural activities, interest groups

Client services include information and referral, short term supportive counselling and psychotherapy, case management, and supportive housing program (see Eligibility)

• wrap-around mental health supports and services for youth in ethnospecific communities, including Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Cambodian newcomer youth
• advocacy, leadership and life skills training
• psychosocial recreation and education activities
• peer support and self help groups
• support groups for family members
• volunteer opportunities

General community education
Holistic health education, mental health promotion, and consultation and educational services to agencies and professionals on ethnospecific mental health issues

Umbrella organization

• advocacy
• research on community development
• community social planning
• coalition building
• member services include counselling, support, training, information exchange
• referrals for the general community to service providers
• youth leadership training
• volunteer development
• anti-racism activities

Youth programs and workshops offered by partner agencies

Client services include information and referral, short term supportive counselling and psychotherapy, case management, and supportive housing program (see Eligibility)

• wrap-around mental health supports and services for youth in ethnospecific communities, including Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Cambodian newcomer youth
• advocacy, leadership and life skills training
• psychosocial recreation and education activities
• peer support and self help groups
• support groups for family members
• volunteer opportunities

General community education
Holistic health education, mental health promotion, and consultation and educational services to agencies and professionals on ethnospecific mental health issues

COVID19 Virtual and telephone services available; contact for update on availability of in-person services

• remote telephone counselling and support for youth, seniors and families; for crisis and family counselling, call counsellors directly at 416-540-7780; 647-528-6016; 416-527-3554
• racialized families with children 6-11 years requiring assistance from or referral to SNAP, email snap@dfrc.ca
• Critical support, email jallen@dfrc.ca or cynthia@dfrc.ca

Food Pantry
For emergency food access email stijani@dfrc.ca, or call 2-1-1 or Daily Bread Food Bank 416-203-0050 for referral to alternate food bank

Support for youth in contact with Criminal Justice System, and their families
Information and referral, counselling and support

• telephone counselling for youth and their families on dealing with stress and anxiety, representational supports during video court proceedings such as bail hearings
• support letters for court related matters
• email kwilliams@dfrc.ca

YouTube Channel

• parenting programs and activities for children and families
• Weekly Wellness group sessions for community members, and Brave - Caring for Caregivers group sessions for social services sector staff; Wednesdays until June 3rd, registration required
• call, email or visit DFRC website for updates and information during COVID19 health crisis, including group sessions, dates and times

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Community development and capacity building, services for children and families, settlement and legal resources, programs for youth and seniors

Food Pantry
Emergency food access, member of North York Harvest Food Bank

Family resource programs
Programs for parents/caregivers and their children

• play group
• parenting workshops for families including those with special needs children and teenagers
• multicultural drop-in
• parent relief
• child care registry
• toy lending library
• early literacy program
• after school program
• training for home child care providers

Stop Now and Plan (SNAP)
Culturally appropriate counselling for children 6-11 years, and their families; focus on those of African descent

Settlement services
Employment support and information and referral for landed immigrants and refugees

Community development and capacity building

• community kitchen and food skills training
• leadership and skills development training
• Humber Summit Green Project
• violence prevention education
• Humber Summit Getting Active
• community conversation circles
• community events
• residents group capacity building, community office
• one to one support
• anti-black racism education
• volunteer placements

Youth Programs

• peer mediation training
• leadership training
• eco club
• basketball
• employment skills development
• summer camp
• youth group, advises Delta on youth programs

Services available at satellite locations, including Rexdale Community Hub (Albion Neighbourhood Services, Rexdale Multiservice Hub) at 21 Panorama Court, 416-741-3000 (see separate listing)

Mental health peer support agency includes telephone counselling, support groups, elder abuse prevention and awareness, intergenerational mutual support, peer volunteer training and workshops, outreach to Asian community, and anti-racism leadership development

Mandarin Hotline, 289-800-8818
Telephone peer emotional support for a range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, health challenges, grief or bereavement, isolation, family conflict, unemployment, newcomer challenges

• support addresses language barriers and cultural stigma
• links to community and professional resources for individual and/or group support and treatment

One-on-one Peer Support
Emotional and practical support to individuals experiencing mild mental health challenges, contact Mandarin Hotline for information, or visit website

For information in Chinese, visit MHMH website

Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages

Settlement and Employment Services

• information and referral
• orientation, needs assessment
• translation and interpretation
• supportive counselling
• bridging services
• form filling
• workshops and tours
• seasonal income tax clinic

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development - contact 416-940-3360

Professional Development and Small Business Resource Centre

• walk-in centre
• resource materials for internationally trained professionals
• business information
• referrals

Settlement and Integration Resource Centre

• drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources
• access to computers, Internet

Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools)

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
• homework club
• multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 301

Employment Resource Centre

• walk-in job search centre
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• staff assistance available
• resource materials
• job boards
• labour market information
• resume clinics
• mock interviews
• workshops

Early Years Services

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
• social and learning skills for preschool children
• parenting education
• parent-child interactive activities

Children and Youth Programs

• after school program
• summer camp
• Saturday enrichment classes
• leadership and life skills training, homework help
• employment readiness

Seniors and Family Programs

• form filling
• supportive counselling
• client intervention assistance
• social, educational and recreational programs
• support groups
• health information workshops

Volunteer Services

• training and development
• placements
• public education

Community Kitchen including

• food skills training programs
• also facility or hall rentals