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Leadership, advocacy and support to the nonprofit sector through the promotion of volunteerism, professional development, networking, and information * facilitates social enterprise, social innovation and cross-sector collaboration * website connects volunteers and organizations needing help

Promotes volunteer management * leadership, advocacy and education on volunteer management in the community

Supports for people living with vision loss * research, public education, and vision health services * rehabilitation therapy for people who are blind or partially sighted * assists with building confidence, skills, and providing opportunities to fully participate in life

Independent Living Skills - Promotes independence for people with vision loss by developing daily living skills such as safe cooking, personal hygiene, banking, Braille and computer technology

Independent Travel Instruction - One-on-one instruction based on level of vision, age and goals

Low Vision Clinics - Demonstrations and consultation to help people with a vision loss make informed decisions about the availability, selection, use and purchase of consumer products and adaptive devices

Low Vision Services - Low vision specialists provide services to those who have experienced partial loss of vision to help them make the most of their sight and live life to the fullest

Services and Programs:

• Children's Services

Programming for children and youth * affordable recreational, social and educational programs that promote physical and emotional well-being

Facilities include:

• two swimming pools (warm water wellness pool and a 25 meter competitive swimming pool complete with ramp)
• spa
• large gym offering extensive sports programs and leagues
• rock wall climbing
• indoor playground
• imagination playroom
• creative playroom
• Kidzone room
• craft room
• three computer labs
• homework help and tutors
• Digital Creative Arts Centre (Youth space)
• Digital Zone
• various clubs
• special events and theme days

Operates full-day camp programs for March, summer and winter breaks as well as PD days and Easter Monday * children with disabilities are welcome in all programs

Koats for Kids - Distributes coats to children in need every year in mid/late fall * call for specific dates and times of distribution * proof of age of children is required

Swim Lessons - Offered through the Life Saving Society on Sat year round

Digital Creative Arts Centre - Programming for children and youth including music recording, drop-in jam sessions, guitar and ukulele lessons

Youth Programs - Homework help, computers, access to internet * access to sports, gym, weight room * leadership activities, out trips, and specialty clubs

After School Bus Program - Service is available at various schools throughout London, providing free transportation to and from the Club on Horton St for members of the Club * visit website for schedule

Evening Adventure - After School Program - After school program for children resuming September 26, 2022.

Job Skills and Leadership Training - Provides youth with training opportunities, work experience and skill development through experiential learning within the Club's facility and community partnerships * grades 9-12 programs available * low or no cost training and certificates also available

Social Programs - Programs for children and youth * program times are subject to change

Supper Club - Hot, nutritious meal provided to children and youths attending evening programs during the school year

Teen Zone - Programming for teens including homework help, computers, access to internet, games, music and other activities * access to sports, gym, weight room * leadership activities, out trips, and specialty clubs

Volunteers - Volunteer opportunities for youth and adults * volunteers assist with other programs in recreation, nutrition, social programs, and creative and digital arts * must attend orientation and obtain a vulnerable sector check (18 years and older) after speaking to the staff

For adults with disabilities who wish to volunteer in the nonprofit sector

Includes a volunteer readiness training session and support for the individual at the volunteer host site * volunteer locations are interest-based and include nursing homes, schools, daycare centres and social service organizations

Matches law student volunteers with community organizations with a need for legal services * law students complete legal research or other law-related projects for organizations over the course of the academic year under the supervision of a lawyer mentor * student volunteers assist the organization by completing projects such as legal research and writing, producing educational materials, and drafting policy memorandum

VON Canada has many services to offer. These include:

* Adult Day Program
* Shower Program
* Bereavement Support Program
* Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health Awareness Clinic
* Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
* Home at Last Program
* Hospice Visiting Program
* Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (excerise classes)
* Special Services at Home and Passport Programs

VON Canada has many services to offer. These include:

* Adult Day Program
* Shower Program
* Bereavement Support Program
* Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health Awareness Clinic
* Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
* Home at Last Program
* Hospice Visiting Program
* Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (excerise classes)
* Special Services at Home and Passport Programs

VON Canada has many services to offer. These include:

* Adult Day Program
* Shower Program
* Bereavement Support Program
* Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health Awareness Clinic
* Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
* Home at Last Program
* Hospice Visiting Program
* Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (excerise classes)
* Special Services at Home and Passport Programs

OVID19 All volunteer services have been suspended.

The Volunteer program includes:

• Coffee shop
• Gift shop
• HELPP lottery
• Social programs
• In-patient care units such as continuing care, ICU, medicine, mental health, rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and surgical

The Volunteers are liaisons to patients and family members within clinical areas such as:

• Patient registration
• Orthopedic clinics
• Surgical services
• Emergency department
• Each hospital site within the HPHA has a volunteer program designed to meet site specific needs

Program provides mobile individuals diagnosed with Dementia, such as Alzheimer's Disease (AD) who are living independently in the community with activity and companionship. Participants are matched on a one-to-one basis depending on the needs of the individual/caregiver. Volunteers offer support and friendship to the individual through ongoing regularly scheduled walks in the community whether indoor walking facilities or outdoor (weather permitting) or visits. Volunteers are screened and trained. The volunteer cannot do medication reminders, complete any personal care tasks, complete any housekeeping tasks, drive the individual's car or be a passenger in the individual's car.

Program available in Stratford and Listowel.

Promotes awareness of volunteer opportunities in Haldimand and Norfolk and encourages excellence in the support and development of volunteer programs

NOVA is made up of representatives throughout the counties who are responsible for volunteers in some capacity whether it be for a formal/informal organization, group or committee within the community. Each meeting allows for resource sharing, learning and networking with the goal of promoting and enhancing volunteering in Haldimand and Norfolk

Promotes and facilitates the development of relationships and social connections between people with a developmental disability and others in the community

• event volunteering

Volunteer Waterloo Region provides regional leadership and expertise on volunteerism to increase participation, quality and diversity of volunteer experiences. This will be accomplished through programs, partnerships and services that include:

• Volunteer Recruitment - a central hub for community members who want to explore volunteering opportunities and get involved
• Volunteer Management - providing a community resource for professional development and networking and assistance/expertise on issues related to volunteer programing and engagement
• Volunteer Advocacy - providing a volunteerism perspective for local decision making and collaboratives
• Community Conduit - building connections and partnerships across sectors that strengthen Community

Online Youth Volunteer Portal
Search over 200 youth friendly volunteer positions at volunterWR.ca/youth

Promotes and supports volunteerism at the City of Brantford. Opportunities vary based on city programs and services in need of volunteer support

An initiative supporting clients who struggle with substance abuse/mental health * virtual and in-person classes available

Services offered include:

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

Membership-based organization

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

Provides assistance to Cambridge Memorial Hospital through ongoing support to patient services and revenue-producing programs
* volunteers needed in a variety of areas to enhance services to patients and visitors

Agency recruits, screens, orients, places, and supports community volunteers in roles to help REACH to enhance services and supports provided

Volunteers are always welcome. Opportunities in child care, volunteer driving, youth justice services, breastfeeding peer support and more

Offers volunteer management through networking, public education and professional development. VCASL is comprised of community organizations that coordinate volunteers and all individuals that are interested in, and actively seeking employment in the field of volunteerism.

To promote, support, and advocate volunteerism and professionalism among volunteer administrators and coordinators in Chatham-Kent. Social media and web page available to share current opportunities and information.

Mission team volunteers contribute their skills and expertise to volunerable populations in areas of health, nutrition, food security, water filtration, education, empowerment of women, leadership training.

Literacy and homework support programs provide recruitment and training of volunteers and ongoing support. In-person educational programming in Guelph is currently suspended due to COVID-19. Contact for information about virtual tutoring opportunities. Previous in-person programs in Guelph include:

• 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)

United for Literacy Guelph is now running virtual afterschool educational support programs for the winter 2021 semester. Inquire by e-mail if interested in becoming a virtual tutor.

Volunteer virtual tutors spend 1-2 hours each week reading with a child / youth, helping with homework or doing other literacy-related activities. Programs are organized and coordinated through a volunteer-led Organizational Team and supported by a United for Literacy staff person.