Volunteering in Sarnia-Lambton
VOLUNTEERING: A Great Way To Grow
We are currently selling our $50,000 Home Improvement Lottery tickets at varies venues, including Lambton Mall up to the draw date of January 4, 2024. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to blocks of time and are willing and able to add the Square App to their phone for debit and credit purchases. (No personal information stays on your device.)
Volunteers can sign up through provided link: https://signup.com/go/OfUBMsY
https://alzheimer.ca/sarnialambton/en
Come join our team! We are currently seeking volunteers for our Secret Santa Shoppe mid November.
Be part of an amazing team of volunteers encouraging grade 3 & 4 children enrolled in this free evening program. Train Your Brain is a ninety minute program that runs one night per week from 6pm-8:30pm for an eight week duration. Your mission: to up the fun of the program playing games that reinforce math and reading foundations. You will assist the program Head Coach ensuring a smooth-running program and working one-to-one or in small groups
The 2023 MS Bike Grand Bend to London is taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 29 & 30, 2023. The ride begins and ends at the Grand Bend Motorplex with an overnight at Western University in London.
MS Bike is the largest fundraising cycling series in North America. Cyclists of all ages and fitness levels across Canada come together each year to end Canada’s disease: multiple sclerosis. With hundreds of participants, volunteers are needed to help with every aspect of the entire event. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community using your talent and time.
There are various areas where volunteer help is needed to ensure that this event runs smoothly and participants have a great experience while they are walking to raise critical funds to support those effected by MS.
Package Pick Up Volunteer
Site Set Up/Wrap Up Crew
Check in
Event Information Volunteer
Luggage Collection and Transport
Luggage Storage Area Volunteer
Rest Stop Volunteer
Bike Storage Volunteer
Interested? Here’s what we’re looking for:
– Energizing and Positive Attitude. A friendly face helps create a fun atmosphere!
– Passion for supporting the MS Community and funding MS research
– Self‐motivated and reliable; able to fulfill duties on time
Previous experience managing people is considered an asset
Time Commitment:
– Attend the event on Saturday, July 29 or Sunday, July 30, 2023 anywhere from 2‐ 8 hours depending on your shift and commitment desire
Why Volunteer?
– Gain valuable experience and skills by supporting the organization of a well‐recognized signature event while working with experienced organizing team members and comprehensive resources
– Contribute your time to an important cause and see your impact on the organization
– Obtain a reference letter
– Build a strong network
Sign up to volunteer today and help create positive change! For more detailed information please contact:
Emma McGillis
emma.mcgillis@mscanada.ca
Or Visit our Volunteer Website to view all the role descriptions & shifts and sign up directly:
2023 MS Bike- Grand Bend to London Volunteering
https://mscanada.ca/volunteer-opportunities-campaign?name=2023-bike-ont-grand-bend-to-london&id=7014N000001TklQQAS
MS Canada is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
Our aim is to ensure that all those interested in joining our team are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of all sections of society. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
We are committed to accommodating applicants’ needs throughout the selection process. Please contact volunteer@mscanada.ca should you need accommodation.
To learn more about MS Canada and the great work that we do, we encourage you to visit www.mscanada.ca.
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
HELP is a program that serves our older patients (70+) who are at risk of experiencing a delirium (sudden onset of confusion) and functional decline while in hospital.
With direction from the Elder Life Specialist, volunteers provide patients with engaging activities and ensure that patients are comfortable and oriented to their surroundings. As a HELP volunteer, you will assist with providing patients with four interventions activities.
HELP volunteers are required to participate in HELP volunteer training which includes:
After completing the training, volunteers are assigned one 3-4 hour shift per week.
Provide a valuable service for those who have a hard time shoveling snow. Volunteer to shovel a driveway and walkway for the winter season. This opportunity is for those who live in the City of Sarnia and Bright’s Grove. Also this would be appropriate for those in high-school.
Kitchen Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for Kitchen Volunteers for our Residence at St. Joseph’s Hospice.
Do you enjoy preparing meals and snacks and want to share your time, skills and experience to a great cause?
Come Join our Team! In this role, you will provide support to the Kitchen Coordinator and assist with meal preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner for our Residents.
Volunteer Role Information & Requirements:
-Attend Volunteer Interview & Orientation
-Food Handlers Certificate (must be willing to become certified).
-Proof of Vulnerable Sector Check
-Proof of COVID Vaccination (2 doses)
-Role Specific Training
-Volunteer Shift Opportunities are Monday – Sunday 8:30am to 12:30pm or 2:00pm – 6:00pm.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Attend one of our Diners Club luncheons to help serve our clients a nutritious meal.
Our Diners Clubs are offered in Corunna and looking to expand.
Offers a hot meal at a minimal cost, and an opportunity for socializing with others. A guest speaker or entertainer follows the meal.
Volunteers assist with setting up tables, serving the meal, and clean up. They are encouraged to join the clients at lunch (complimentary).
Fairwinds Lodge is looking for a volunteer who is familiar with various forms of technology such as cellphones, I-pads, computers and is interested in assisting seniors in our community with learning about these devices. Volunteers would be responsible for meeting one on one with residents to help answer their questions regarding their technological devices. Volunteers must be comfortable working with little supervision and communicating with seniors.