Searching for Volunteer Centres

Through partnerships with staff, volunteers help create a positive experience for patients at the hospital

• volunteers are involved in most areas of the hospital in roles either patient facing, or in non-patient facing areas

A volunteer centre that:

• links people who want to volunteer with organizations that need volunteers
• provides leadership and education for volunteers and community agencies employing volunteers
• advocates for volunteer rights through its membership and association with provincial and national organizations
• provides a research and development function serving the voluntary sector, municipal and regional governments, and local grassroots organizations
• supports nonprofit agencies with training, consulting, promotion of volunteerism, and an online volunteer matching database
• promotes National Volunteer Week celebrations in April

Volunteers assist the hospital staff in providing care to patients and help financially by fundraising. Volunteers help in a variety of areas and roles including:

• nursing units
• in-hospital patient transport
• dialysis
• Emergency
• Information Desk
• Long-term care
• library book cart
• Out-patient Clinics
• patient visitation
• surgical day care
• rehabilitation therapy
• ConnectCARE
• off site opportunities throughout the Halton community
• gift shop, convenience store, fundraising activities
• many other opportunities, including leadership opportunities with the volunteer association or volunteer department
• volunteer positions exist days, evenings and weekends

The service acts as a community resource for volunteerism in Dundas and surrounding area.
Services include:

• Interviewing and referral of potential volunteers.
• Recruitment of volunteers for local agencies, organizations and individuals.

Volunteer Auxiliary providing services to the Milton District Hospital

• a registered charity with numerous fundraising initiatives
• funds raised are donated to the Milton District Hospital and used to purchase new equipment
• annual fundraisers include Strawberry Fair, rummage sale, Christmas luncheon, Gift Shop and gift wrapping at the mall
• services include wayfinding, assistance on patient units and in clinics, emergency department, sewing and repairs, flower arranging, gift shop, tea wagon for patients and visitors
• youth volunteer program giving teens 14 and older an opportunity to gain knowledge and volunteer experience

• supports volunteerism through advocacy and outreach
• referral/matching service for volunteer placement within the community for youth ages 13 and up, seniors, newcomers and groups
• education and support for Volunteer Engagement Professionals, Board Directors and volunteers through the Training Centre for Service Excellence
• workshops, webinars, information programs

Volunteers assist in a variety of areas and roles

Fundraising efforts include:

Charitable Donations

• GHVA accepts charitable donations, including in memoriam
• donations cards available at local funeral home

Poinsettia Sale

• Poinsettias offered for pre-order in Nov with delivery the first week of Dec

Trinkets & Treats Gift Shop

• Offers a selection of giftware, cards, flowers, baby clothes, toiletries, candles, clothing and plush toys
• located by the main entrance

Knitting

• Volunteers knit baby outfits, blankets, scarves and slippers for sale in the Gift Shop
• donations of wool welcome

Raffles

• Held at various times
• donations of raffle items welcome

• referral/matching service for volunteer placement within the community for youth ages 13 and up, seniors, newcomers and groups
• education and support for Volunteer Engagement Professionals, Board Directors and volunteers through their Training Centre for Service Excellence focusing on topic and issue related workshops/webinars, comprehensive and informative programs, and community outreach
• serves the corporate community with various programming services that engage individual and team volunteering
• support and promote volunteerism through advocacy, community outreach, public and media relations

A volunteer centre that:

• links people who want to volunteer with organizations that need volunteers
• provides leadership and education for volunteers and community agencies employing volunteers
• advocates for volunteer rights through its membership and association with provincial and national organizations
• provides a research and development function serving the voluntary sector, municipal and regional governments, and local grassroots organizations
• supports nonprofit agencies with training, consulting, promotion of volunteerism, and an online volunteer matching database
• promotes National Volunteer Week celebrations in April

• database of volunteer organizations and opportunities within the community
• weekly drop-in office hours
• volunteer referral forms, providing personalized volunteerism recommendations to students
• group volunteering trips
• student volunteer subsidies program to reduce financial barriers to volunteering
• inter(act) volunteer fair at the beginning of the Fall and Winter semesters
• weekly newsletter

• professional development and networking to promote and recognize volunteerism in the community
  
• community leaders in volunteer engagement

• peer support
  
• free anger management workshops
  
• free self-esteem workshops
  
• referrals to other services
  
• Indigenous holistic healing classes

• Reading Circles (Priory Park PS)
• Homework Club (West End Community Centre, Westwood PS)
• After School Program (John Galt PS, Westwood PS)
• Number Ninjas Math Skills Program (Brant Avenue PS)

• event volunteering

• placements vary in length
• volunteers from developing partner countries also placed in Canada
• development education
• volunteers required to participate in fundraising, training and public education activities

• multiple choice test that evaluates the French level of non-francophones
• call for details and to make an appointment 416-922-2672
• also offered at Black Creek Community Centre -- see separate entry

• planning and organization of artistic and cultural activities in French
• newsletter
• Galerie Céline-Allard (call to book an appointment)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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