Archived Opportunities
These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization). Please note that these opportunities are only presented for interest – to give volunteers and site visitors an opportunity to see the types of positions offered by organizations.
Limestone Century Bicycle Tour
Organization: Limestone Century Bicycle TourCategory: Other Positions
Description: The Limestone Century is a community-oriented event to promote cycling and a fundraiser for Cycle Kingston. Routes are 50, 100 and 162km. We need a few more volunteers to assist with rest stops on ride day. This requires putting out food and beverages, greeting riders, and tracking numbers of riders who check in. Lots of time for relaxing and reading a book! Shifts are generally 2 hours. Must be able to drive to a rest stop within a 50km radius of Kingston.
Chair/Vice Chair
Organization: ALS Canada Buck-A-Puck for ALSCategory: Health / Medical
Description: The Vice-Chair/Chair will work with ALS Canada staff to develop and oversee the implementation of ALS Canada’s Buck-A-Puck for ALS campaign. The primary function of their role will be to oversee the effective functioning of the Committee, serve as an advisor to staff leads and support the overall execution and strategic vision of the campaign. This includes but is not limited to: Recruitment of teams Securing prizes Utilize personal networks to develop potential partnership and sponsorship opportunities Act as an ambassador for the cause and organization Committee management: hosting committee meetings, managing committee members ensuring staying on track etc. Leading fundraising initiatives
Recruitment Coordinator
Organization: ALS Canada Buck-A-Puck for ALSCategory: Health / Medical
Description: Research and identify potential teams & leagues and approach them to participate in Buck-A-Puck ACROSS CANADA Manage outreach list document tracking all teams/leagues which have been contacted Engage personal networks to inspire event participation
Sponsorship & Partnership Coordinator
Organization: ALS Canada Buck-A-Puck for ALSCategory: Health / Medical
Description: Research and identify potential corporate sponsors & donors to develop a prospect list Actively approach businesses for potential sponsorship & donations Engage personal networks to develop potential partnership & sponsorship opportunities and to inspire event participation If potential sponsors/donors cant donate money, initiating ask for donations for prizes for the top fundraisers
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Organization: ALS Canada Buck-A-Puck for ALSCategory: Health / Medical
Description: Research & identify ways to promote the Buck-A-Puck campaign across Canada Lead outreach to promote campaign on different platforms and forums Actively approach businesses for potential sponsorship, donations & promotion of the campaign within their community Assist in outreach to hockey leagues across Canada to encourage their teams participation
Media Support Coordinator
Organization: ALS Canada Buck-A-Puck for ALSCategory: Health / Medical
Description: Outreach to media outlets to help promote the campaign Outreach to hockey agents/celebrities to engage them in participation in the campaign Arrange for interviews with Buck-A-Puck participants to help promote the campaign Re-Purpose and promote ALS Canada Buck-A-Puck stories across Canada
Running & Reading Club Coach/Youth Mentor
Organization: Start2FinishCategory: Children & Youth
Description: Start2Finish is recruiting new volunteers to join us in facilitating our Running & Reading Clubs in 3 Kingston Elementary Schools. The R&R program addresses the need for enhanced literacy and physical activity among children experiencing poverty/deprivation in the communities it services. The R&R clubs are for children in grades 1-6. About the opportunity: - Once a week, after-school - ~2 hours/session (October to December, January to May) - Facilitate games, exercise & running activities - Facilitate one-on-one and/or group discussions - Read stories - Build meaningful connections and have fun! What you bring to the table: - Passion for change - Enjoy working with children - Strong communicator - Leadership skills - A current vulnerable sector check (or able to obtain one) - Access to reliable transportation (car, city bus, etc.) School Clubs & Times (Choose the one that works best with your schedule): Molly Brant Elementary: Tuesdays 2:40 - 4:40pm John Grave Simcoe Public School: Wednesdays 2:50 - 4:50pm Ecole Polson Park Public School: Thursdays 3:40 - 5:40pm Volunteer Information: https://www.start2finishonline.org/volunteer Club Locations: https://www.start2finishonline.org/running-reading-club-locations Volunteer Application: https://timecounts.app/start2finish Contact: Zoe Sherar (zoe.sherar@start2finishonline.org)
Recruiting Board Members
Organization: Friends of the Penitentiary MuseumCategory: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: The Friends of the Penitentiary Museum not-for-profit organization is seeking new volunteer Board members to actively participate in Board functions and be willing to undertake ad hoc projects on occasion. The Board is comprised of up to eleven members, including President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Gift Shop Manager and Directors-at-Large. The Friends organization works in partnership with Correctional Service of Canada to help run Canada's Penitentiary Museum. The Friends also raise funds, through various activities, for the exclusive benefit of the Museum. The organization also promotes the continuing development of the Museum, community awareness and marketing of the Museum, and broadening our support base. We are looking for people who are interested in being part of a team, will share our enthusiasm for the Museum & its operation, and will undertake projects that help the Museum. Experience with a museum setting is not necessary, but an interest in history is beneficial. If you have any questions or are interested in standing for nomination to the Board, please contact us by email at info@penitentiarymuseum.ca by Saturday October 26 2023. In the Subject line, please note “Board of Directors”. Warm regards and thank you for your interest!