Volunteer Crisis Responder
Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton is a non-profit organization that provides to support to victims following a crime or tragic circumstance. The Volunteer Crisis Responders will provide immediate on-scene emotional and/or practical support. Volunteer Crisis Responders are needed for weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. Training is provided. Please visit www.victimservices.on.ca to fill out an online application.
Board of Directors
Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton (VSSL) is a non-profit organization that provides immediate emotional and practical support to victims of crime or tragic circumstance, funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General. Board Members are needed to support the organization’s governance. VSSL has adopted a Policy Board Governance model.
Volunteer Crisis Responders Needed
Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton is a non-profit organization that provides immediate emotional and practical support to victims of crime or tragic circumstance. Crisis Responders are needed for weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. Training is provided. Please visit www.victimservices.on.ca to fill out the online application.
Administrative Office Support Volunteer
Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, this program is limited for opportunities until further notice.
Administrative Office Support volunteers needed to assist with a variety of administrative tasks.
Assist our clientele by answering phones and directing calls to the appropriate department. Filing, copying, stuffing envelopes, data entry and various duties as needed. Some roles require intermediate computer skills, while others require good organizational skills and being detail-oriented. Tasks are variable based on deadlines.
Telephone Support Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to ensure that seniors continue to receive their check-in calls through the Tel-Check program.
Volunteers are also needed to ensure that when people reach out to the Distress Line, their call will be answered.
For over 40 years volunteers have been providing telephone support to isolated seniors and individuals struggling with day to day life challenges in Sarnia Lambton.
If you are a good listener and care to speak with individuals who need support and to feel connected, call Donna at Family Counselling Centre 519-336-0120
Funded by the United Way
Distress Line Volunteer

Volunteers are needed to ensure that when people reach out to the Distress Line, their call will be answered. Contact Donna at the Family Counselling Centre 519-336-0120 #251 to register.
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? Want to support individuals in our community, gain valuable training and experience, and be a part of an amazing team? Are you a good listener?
For over 40 years volunteers have been providing telephone support to isolated seniors and individuals struggling with day to day life challenges in Sarnia Lambton.
Funded by the United Way.
CALL SENIORS

Volunteers are needed to ensure that seniors continue to receive their check-in calls through the Tel-Check program. Contact Donna at the Family Counselling Centre 519-336-0120 #251 for information.
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? Want to support individuals in our community, gain valuable training and experience, and be part of an amazing team? Are you a good listener?
For over 40 years volunteers have been providing telephone support to isolated seniors and individuals struggling with day to day life challenges in Sarnia Lambton.
MS Society Council Member

Research, Programs & Services Committee
- Work closely with staff partner and Chapter/Community Council RPS Lead to directly contribute time, skills and expertise to advancing research and programs and services initiatives in the local community
- Actively participate in chapter programs (i.e. research updates, friendly visiting program, support groups, educational events)
- Help open doors to potential partnerships through leveraging of personal or business connections
- Enhance knowledge and understanding about MS research and increase opportunities to share that knowledge with other MS stakeholders
- Build connections with local MS researchers/research community
- Gain a solid understanding of MS Society of Canada strategic objectives, policies & procedures, and programs and services, etc.
In partnership with staff, contribute to the development of the chapter’s annual research/programs & services workplan ensuring alignment to the division’s plans
For more information, please contact Wendi Anderson at wendi.anderson@mssociety.ca or 519-332-4015
MS Society Council Member

Government Relations & Advocacy Committee/Lead
- Support and advance the MS Society’s work in Government Relations and Advocacy
- Work closely with staff partner and Chapter/Community Council GR/Advocacy Lead to directly contribute time, skills and expertise to advocacy for people affected by MS
- Reach out to personal/business networks to engage them in Government Relations and Advocacy activities as needed and appropriate
- Gain a solid understanding of MS Society strategic objectives, policies & procedures, and advocacy initiatives
- Research community priorities for people living with MS, and participate in community consultations
- Meet with MP, MPP, local elected officials to advocate for people affected by MS
- Build relationships with elected officials and others who can influence and support MS cause
- In partnership with staff, contribute to the development of the chapter’s annual GR & Advocacy workplan ensuring alignment to the division’s plans
For more information, please contact Penny Burton at penny.burton@mssociety.ca or 519-221-0846
Fundraising Committee Volunteers
Be a leader in your community by helping plan and execute local fundraising events for the MS Society of Canada.
Committee members help to plan, recruit volunteers, find sponsors, plan and execute the logistical elements of local fundraising events including Mandarin MS Walk, MS Carnation Campaign and more!
We are looking for people with experience in, or looking to enhance their skills in areas including:
Public Relations
Logistics
Sponsorship
Volunteer Recruitment
If you are interested, please contact Melissa McLeod, Coordinator Fund Development at melissa.mcleod@mssociety.ca with your resume, area of interest, event of interest and how you think you can help the MS Society enhance the lives of those living with multiple sclerosis through fundraising.