Volunteering in Sarnia-Lambton
VOLUNTEERING: A Great Way To Grow
Make a meaningful difference this winter by helping a neighbour in need. The City of Sarnia’s Adopt-a-Driveway Program matches volunteers with older adults and residents living with disabilities who require assistance clearing snow from their driveways, sidewalks, and windrows. As a volunteer, you’ll help ensure community members can safely access essential services, attend appointments, receive deliveries, and remain connected to their community throughout the winter season. Volunteers are assigned a local property and are asked to clear snow when accumulations exceed three inches. All equipment, including shovels, salt, and safety vests, is provided. Whether volunteering as an individual, family, school group, or workplace team, this is a rewarding opportunity to give back, stay active, and help make Sarnia a more accessible and caring community.
Title: Train Your Brain Site Volunteer Reporting to: Site Head Coach and Executive Director
Works With: Program participants (Grade 3–4 learners), parents/guardians, fellow volunteers
Role Description:
Help kids grow their confidence—and have fun doing it! Join Literacy Lambton’s Train Your Brain team and support Grade 3 & 4 learners as they build essential reading and math skills through interactive games and activities. As a Site Volunteer, you’ll work alongside our Site Learning Coach to create a positive, engaging space where learning feels like play. The program runs at three locations across Lambton County on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings (site-dependent), from 6:00–7:30 PM for eight (8) weeks.
Fall 2026 sessions:
Petrolia- Thursday nights 6-7:30pm Oct 1-Nov 19 @ Petrolia Lions Hall
Sarnia- Thursday nights 6-7:30pm Oct 1-Nov 19 @ Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre gym
Grand Bend- Tuesday nights 6-7:30pm- Oct 6-Nov 24 @ Grand Bend Legion
Primary Responsibilities:
Skills/Qualifications Needed:
Time Commitment:
Ready to join the fun? Complete our online volunteer application👉 www.literacylambton.org/volunteer
Or email admin@literacylambton.org for more information.
Title: Literacy Lambton Charity Bingo Crew Volunteer
Reporting to: Executive Director (ED)
Works With: Fellow volunteers, Jackpot Time staff, and hall patrons/players
Role Description:
Support literacy with every number called! Join Literacy Lambton as a Charity Bingo Volunteer and help raise essential funds that fuel our free community programs. Volunteering at scheduled bingo sessions at Jackpot Time Gaming Entertainment in Sarnia, you’ll represent our organization while helping the event run smoothly. This is a low-effort, high-impact opportunity for individuals who enjoy friendly environments and want to make a meaningful difference behind the scenes. No experience needed—just a friendly attitude and a few hours a month!
Primary Responsibilities:
• Matched with a bingo buddy, you and your volunteer partner will work a two (2) hour bingo shift
• Participate as an enthusiastic ambassador for Literacy Lambton while at the bingo hall
• Ensure a positive and professional presence. Wear a provided branded shirt and name tag; long black pants required.
Secondary Responsibilities:
•Maintain communication with ED regarding availability and shift scheduling
• Support onboarding of new volunteers as needed
Skills/Qualifications Needed:
• Complete online training (1 hr) https://sarniagamingassociation.ca/#training & shadow an experienced volunteer at a scheduled bingo
• Friendly, professional, and comfortable engaging with the public
• Dependable and punctual with access to transportation
• Age 18+ per charitable gaming guidelines
INTERESTED? APPLY HERE > https://www.literacylambton.org/volunteer/
We are currently looking for volunteers that can help with pre-scheduled shifts at Jackpot Time. We require 2 volunteers for each shift. Scheduled hours are 7 days a week from 10a-12a, with the most help needed Monday to Friday during days (10a-4p).
Bingo Volunteers -shift are 2 1/2 hours and are usually 2 times a months – shifts can be between Monday to Monday from 9 am – 10 pm.
You would assist with cleaning up tables after customers leave, assist with counting players, greet and thank them for attending.
We send out shifts every 2 months.
Have friend that may want to volunteer with you, apply together.
Become a member of the caring hands of the community.
The Kidney Foundation partners with Jackpot Time to raise funds for our programs.
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to volunteer at Jackpot Time (825 Upper Canada Dr, Sarnia), and represent The Kidney Foundation at the site, performing duties such as clean-up and handing out ballots, and sharing information about our organization to the guests.
Volunteer Duties:
Location: 825 Upper Canada Dr, Sarnia ON N7W 1A3 (In-person role; preference for volunteers residing in Sarnia)
Age Requirement: 18 years or older
Time Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to at least two shifts a year. Please note that when a volunteer misses a shift, this results in a loss of funds for The Kidney Foundation.
Dress Code: Golf shirt provided (must be worn every shift); Black or dark pants; comfortable closed-toe shoes (Not permitted: denim, tank tops, sweatpants, yoga pants, shorts, skirts, hats, or clothing with bright patterns or excessive wear.)
Training: 2-hour online training required and a shadowing shift.
Why this is a great opportunity for you:
About the Kidney Foundation
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through funding and stimulating innovative research; providing education and support; promoting access to quality healthcare; and increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.
About Jackpot Time
Jackpot Time is a gaming that has been serving the Sarnia community for over 30 years and offers a variety of gaming options, including bingo and electronic gaming machines. The Kidney Foundation has been approved as a charity to benefit from the Charitable Gaming at Jackpot Time. The funds raised by Jackpot Time will assist with The Kidney Foundation’s Short-Term Financial Assistance Program, providing financial relief to individuals living with kidney disease.
How to Apply
Please email Matthew Rose, the fund and community development officer at matthew.rose@kidney.ca with your interest
Build – Crew Leaders; Skilled Trades; General Labour; First Aid; Site Host & Food Service; Kitchen Deconstruct Crew
Movement can be a lot more fun as a group but many seniors are unable to follow the intensity of a regular aerobics or other fitness class. SMART classes are designed for seniors whether they need to complete the exercises in a chair, are able to stand and move or require a balance between the two. VON will provide training and support for volunteers willing to lead a class in an apartment building, church or other facility close to where seniors live!
Would you or someone you know be interested in taking an Elder for a ride on this bike! The Lodge, The Manor and The Villa are currently recruiting volunteers to be trained as bike pilots to take Elders for rides in the community. The trishaw bike has a robust 500 Watt electric motor and trustworthy gearing selection that will enable pilots the confidence to conquer a wide variety of terrain in style.
For more information about the exciting opportunity please email volunteer@county-lambton.on.ca call 519-381-8185 or indicate interested in the comments and you will be contacted.
Volunteers will be able to schedule themselves for a morning, afternoon or evening rides.
The Manor Auxiliary is currently looking for members to join the team. Members attend a monthly meeting, assist with activities in the Home, assist with fundraising and work in the tuck shop. For more information: please call Marg Maltin President 519-542-8296 or Lee Ann Woollings 519-381-8185