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!
You can live in a building with lots of other people around and still be very lonely and isolated. A team of two group visiting leaders go into a building where a lot of seniors live and lead scheduled times of guided discussion. The aim is to assist them in getting to know one another and build friendships with those around them.
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.
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.
It’s been a lonely couple of years for many people but especially our senior population. It’s finally time to start visiting again! Would you be willing to visit a lonely and isolated senior on a weekly basis? Right now you can only visit them in their home but as restrictions lesson you can take them out to help with errands, go for a drive, or have a cuppa joe. Our clients have lived productive lives but now find themselves alone and staring at the walls, unable to get out without a friend. They have much to offer someone who takes time to listen!
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.
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).
We provide telephone visits to individuals who are waiting for a volunteer visitor to come to their home weekly. Volunteers simply call to have a chat and keep in touch. Calls may vary from 5-30 minutes depending on the individuals and situation. Telephone visitors call at least twice a month but if the client is lonely they may call as often as twice a week. Volunteers may choose to have from one to six clients on their call list and call the same people each month to establish a relationship.