Volunteering in Sarnia-Lambton
VOLUNTEERING: A Great Way To Grow
Title: Adult Program Mentor Reporting to: Adult Instruction Team
Works With: Adult learners (ages 18+) seeking learning support to achieve goals
Role Description:
Make a lasting difference in someone’s life through one-on-one, adult-focused mentorship. Mentors support fellow adults (ages 18+) in building essential skills and confidence. Whether you’re passionate about education, math used in the trades, computer skills, or simply enjoy helping others thrive, this personalized volunteer role offers deep impact and rewarding connection. No teaching experience required—just empathy, patience, and a willingness to guide and grow alongside your learner.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Build a strong, supportive relationship with your matched adult learner in our welcoming, respectful, non-judgemental learning environment
• Develop engaging, goal-focused lesson plans. The instruction team provides guidance, program resources, and recommended tools to enhance your sessions • Offer encouragement and instruction tailored to the learner’s pace and goals
• Provide support in areas such as reading, writing, math, digital tools, or financial literacy
• Track learner progress and share updates with the instruction team
Skills/Qualifications Needed:
• Strong command of English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed
• Proficiency in one or more of the following areas:
– Reading/writing skills
– Trades-related math (e.g., imperial measurements, trigonometry, geometry, blueprints)
– High school course topics
– Microsoft software and digital tools (e.g., tablets, smartphones)
– Financial literacy
Time Commitment:
• Flexible schedule based on mentor and learner availability during office hours Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
• Sessions take place in-person or online, typically once a week
• Minimum commitment of 6 months is preferred to support learner progress
INTERESTED? APPLY HERE > https://www.literacylambton.org/volunteer/
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/
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!
Our Footcare volunteers welcome the patients, answer their questions, write receipts and book a next appointment for them. They interact with the patient, making it a pleasant and social experience for them, while they wait for their turn to see the nurse.
Lambton County Connects (LCC) is a phone based program for individuals in Lambton County. The programs will be facilitated by staff, volunteers, and guest speakers. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our staff by facilitating phone programs. Each phone program will be 30 minutes, and all programs will run from Monday-Friday, between 10 am- 3 pm.
Tasks will include: facilitating programs over the phone to a group of 8-10 individuals, assisting with creating program content, checking program email, and communicating with members and LCC staff.
If you are passionate about providing program opportunities to individuals, have great communication skills, and enjoy program planning, please contact us today!
Contact Lee Ann Woollings at:
Office: 519-882-1470 ext. 5007 or 1-800-565-3890 ext. 5007
Email: lcc@county-lambton.on.ca
Jackpot Time Bingo in Sarnia is a supporter of the VON. Each month we provide volunteers to serve the patrons at one or two Bingos. We are currently in need of two volunteers to represent VON by serving at these Bingos. Training will be provided.
Our Adult Day Program benefits adults with Alzheimer Disease, dementia or cognitive impairment living in the community. Programming is based on the principles of Montessori Methods for Dementia to provide a safe, error free environment focusing on people and not disabilities. It takes place in a pleasant, homelike environment with a comfortable living room, dining room and patio for summer activities and BBQ. Volunteers interact with participants throughout the day and assist them in the various activities. They also assist the staff in set-up and clean-up throughout the day. Volunteers may come for a couple of hours or stay the whole day. We are currently looking for volunteers available Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.
The Actor Program is a program within the division Academic Excellence and Teaching Innovation, within the Centre for Simulation and Experiential Learning at Lambton College. A Standardized Participant (SP) is an individual who has a willingness to work with students and share their authentic experiences. Volunteers are not required to have a medical condition in order to participate. These volunteers provide faculty and students opportunities to teach, assess, and refine a variety of skills, including communication, interview, diagnostic, and clinical skills.
Students are beginning their learning and use interview skills to examine the health, social, and psychological aspects of a volunteer’s experience with health (either their own or if they have acted as a caregiver). Participants control the depth of information they provide and students, bound by the Health Professional’s Code of Ethics, must keep all video and print information in the strictest of confidence. The use of pseudonyms is required in any written work that the students submit to the supervising faculty.
The Actor Program is a fundamental resource for the curriculum. Our goal is to provide hands-on learning in controlled, simulated environments for our students. Working with standardized participants or SPs allows students to learn and explore a variety of techniques without causing harm.
Duties Include:
For high school students these activities can contribute towards the mandatory community service hours required for graduation.
Post-secondary students at institutions like Lambton College, volunteering can earn credits for their Co-Curricular Record (CCR).
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).
Members of the Foundation Board provide strategic leadership to VON by committing to excellence in advocacy and supporting VON to achieve its important vision and mission. Board members oversee the VON Foundation, participate in fund-raising events and work to increase the visibility and knowledge of VON in the community.