Archived Opportunities

Maternal & Pediatric Assessments at Queen's University

Organization: GSK Clinical Education Centre
Category: Health / Medical
Description: The Health Sciences Experiential Learning Program, part of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University, relies on volunteers from the community to assist in educating its students by participating in health-related interviews and assessments and allowing our students to learn, practice and hone their clinical and communication prior to graduation.   On December 1, our first year Nursing students are looking to work with pregnant persons and pediatric patients (newborns to 11 years of age with a caregiver) for basic, non-invasive physical assessments and subjective questions.   Pediatric assessments include listening to heart and lung sounds, observing play, assessing muscle tone and more. This is a non-invasive physical assessment. Students will work in groups of four with a clinical instructor assisting with these assessments.   The sessions will run at the Clinical Education Centre (CEC) located at 31 George Street on December 1 between 8:30 – 10:30 AM and again from 10:30 – 12:30 PM. Participants are not obligated to stay the full length of the session – participating in part of benefits our students!  Please contact us if you’re interested in working with our students. Parking will be provided on a first come, first served basis at our Centre.   To confirm participation or if you have any questions, please contact the Angélica Mendieta-Sweet at hscelp@queensu.ca  or by calling 613-533-6000 x78087.

Seniors Wayfinding Team Volunteer (virtual)

Organization: Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities
Category: Counselling / Support / Mentoring
Description: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH this link  Concerned Friends operates a free service that matches knowledgeable volunteers with seniors and members of the public seeking support and assistance. Over the years, we have helped hundreds of families participating in the long-term care system. As a Seniors Wayfinding Team volunteer, you will join a diverse team of skilled volunteers committed to providing empathic support, information and referrals to individuals navigating the Long Term Care system. We are seeking six Ontarians aged 55+ who have a strong sense of volunteerism, an active interest in the long-term care sector, and are keen to help others in accessing services, support and resources. What do you need to succeed? Be a resident of Ontario and support the Concerned Friends vision, mission and values Identify as a senior (aged 55 and older) with an interest in supporting other seniors in the community Have access to a computer, reliable internet and phone service in a space that is quiet and private Be able to dedicate approximately 5 hours/month to participate in team and wayfinding activities The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and engage in a sensitive and empathetic manner Familiarity with the Ontario Long-Term Care system in the form of  lived and/or professional experience Possess skills  such as: interpersonal and communication, listening, research and information gathering, problem solving, critical thinking, self-management and organization Basic technology skills in computer and email; familiarity with Google Drive (document sharing)  and Zoom communication platform While not required, experience and expertise in nursing, health care, social work and/or law is considered an asset A willingness to learn and collaborate with others and work as a part of a team For more details go to: https://charityvillage.com/jobs/seniors-wayfinding-team-volunteer-virtual-in-ontario-ca/

Volunteer Driver

Organization: Kingston Frontenac Public Library
Category: Driving / Transportation
Description: Are you interested in volunteering to help people who share your passion for reading but can't get to a library branch? The Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) has an opportunity for volunteer drivers in the Kingston area.  As a volunteer driver, once a month you would be delivering library materials to patrons who are housebound.  Our service is operated out of the Central Branch and for a few hours a month volunteers donate their time and personal vehicle to deliver to those patrons who are approved for the delivery service. If you are interested in participating in this valued community service, please contact Shelagh Quigley, Director, Human Resources:  by email at squigley@kfpl.ca or phone 613-549-8888 ext. 3515, by December 19, 2022. Volunteer drivers are responsible for their own vehicle insurance, must have a safe driving record and a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) is required for our volunteers.  KFPL provides mileage reimbursement to volunteer drivers.

Kingston-Belleville MS Walk- Committee Members

Organization: MS Society of Canada
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: The Kingston- Belleville MS Walk, happening May 28th, 2023,  is a community-driven event for people living with or affected by MS as well as those who want to support our vision of creating a world free of MS. Canadians come together in their communities every May to fundraise for and participate in MS Walk to help find the cause and cure for this disease. As part of the MS Walk Committee you will plan and execute an inclusive, engaging event to connect and empower the MS community in your region. MS impacts all Canadians, which is why we urge people to move forward together at MS Walk and help build awareness for the disease, raising much needed funds to allow us to continue to support people affected by MS. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community using your talent and time. MS Walk Stewardship Coordinator The Stewardship Coordinator plays a key role in recruiting individuals and teams to take part in the Walk. In this role, you would be responsible for working with the MS Walk coordinator to ensure that all participants are being stewarded. This will include phone calls as well as emails to local participants. MS Walk Promotions Coordinator The Promotions Coordinator will help get the word out about your local MS Walk through a variety of local marketing and promotions mediums. You will have the opportunity to connect with media sponsors, engage in social media posting, write articles, put up posters, and be creative in how we engage your community in Walk. MS Walk Sponsorship Coordinator The Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for stewarding the participation of local sponsors to enhance the event experience and keep event costs as low as possible. Through your work as the Sponsorship Coordinator, you will ensure more funds raised go directly to creating a world free of MS. MS Walk Volunteer Coordinator The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the team at the MS Society to ensure we have support from a fantastic group of Day of Event Volunteers. You will have the opportunity to connect with your local community to recruit enough volunteers to fill various volunteer roles and instruct them on event day. MS Walk Route Coordinator The Route Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring our participants have an enjoyable, accessible, and safe route to experience during the event. As the local route expert, your advance planning and execution of Route Coordinator responsibilities on event day will ensure a fabulous event experience for all Walk participants. Lead route signage MS Walk Entertainment Coordinator The Entertainment Coordinator plays an important role in shaping the participant experience on site and on route. This includes organizing entertainment and activities/games and managing the “main stage” and finish line experience to create a positive and memorable event experience for MS Walk participants. Time Commitment: ● Long term (November– June). Hours will vary based on the size of your community event. Hours will increase as the event approaches. We estimate these roles will take between 1 –3 hours per month. ● Meet online via Teams once or twice a month ● Must be available to attend the event at the end of May for approximately 8 hours. The MS Society 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 stacy.mclellan@mssociety.ca should you need accommodation. To learn more about the MS Society of Canada and the great work that we do, we encourage you to visit www.mssociety.ca.

Volunteer New Year's Eve K-Town Countdown at the INVISTA Centre

Organization: City of Kingston Special Events Office
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The City of Kingston is seeking volunteers to assist the Special Events Team (consisting of 3 staff) with our annual New Year's Eve Celebration...K-Town Countdown! Please, only apply if you are serious about volunteering with the City of Kingston and can commit to showing up for your scheduled shift. Multiple volunteer opportunities exist. If you are outgoing, hardworking, creative and love being around people...this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

Queen’s University Health Sciences Seeking Volunteers with Neurological Conditions

Organization: GSK Clinical Education Centre
Category: Health / Medical
Description: The Volunteer Patient Program is a division of the Health Sciences Experiential Learning Program (HSCELP) within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University. A Volunteer Patient (VP) is an individual who has a willingness to work with students and share their authentic experiences. Volunteer Patients 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 pseudo names is required in any written work that the students submit to supervising faculty. The Volunteer Patient Program is a fundamental resource for curriculum. Our goal is to provide hands-on learning in controlled, simulated environments for our students. On Monday, January 30 and Monday, March 6, our Occupational Therapy students will be conducting in person interview sessions in the morning with community members who have neurological conditions. Monday, January 30: Volunteers who have a history of stroke or brain injury. Monday, March 6: Volunteers who have conditions such as (but not limited to MS, ALS, Parkinson’s or Huntington’s disease, and the like. The only requirement for volunteers is a willingness to participate and share their experiences. The interviews will run from 9:15 – 11:30 AM on both dates and each person would be asked to engage with four small groups of students during that time. To confirm participation or if you have any questions, please contact the Angélica Mendieta-Sweet at hscelp@queensu.ca  or by calling 613-533-6000 x 78087. We will follow up with anyone interested.

Volunteer with Kingston Defeat Depression and raise funds for local mental health services and programs.

Organization: Kingston Defeat Depression
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Join Kingston Defeat Depression raise funds for local mental health services and programs with mini fundraisers leading up to our main Defeat Depression day May 27,2023 with an in person walk/run!

Brain Tumour Walk Committee Member

Organization: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Work with the coordinator to help make the walk a success. Some committee members focus on recruiting volunteers. Others focus on event logistics and finding ways to enhance the event experience. There is no set amount of committee members needed and varies from city to city. The time commitment is a few hours a month, leading up to a few hours a week closer to the walk date