Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support. 

How You Can Help: 

• Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience.  

• Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children. 

• Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 

• Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area. 

 Why Volunteer with Nankind?  

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.  

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands. 

Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

How to Apply: 

1. Visit our volunteer page.

2. Click “Volunteer Now".

3. Complete and submit the form. 

Qualifications: 

• Willingness to undergo an Vulnerable Sector Check

• At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent

• Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus 

• Must reside in Ontario

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

In This Role, You Will:

• Embody and actively support the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and YMCA Canada
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to documentation, account and record management, volunteer data entry, and more
• Contribute to smooth and efficient operations within the People & Culture department

Bench Warmers are friendly people who allow others to engage in conversation in either parks or malls. Studies show that loneliness has the same dire consequences on physical health as smoking a pack a day! Social connection is so needed (and often lost in the shuffle of busyness and technology) and MatureMinds Friendship Bench offers an opportunity for interaction and social engagement. The implementation is simple but the results are deep and  meaningful. Volunteers will receive training in active listening, self care, mental health awareness, and ageism. After successfully completing the training, volunteers become Bench Warmers. They sit on a bench either at a park or in a mall with a sign that says "If you want to talk, I want to listen." Be part of the cure for the loneliness epidemic! Become a Bench Warmer.

The 2026 Barrie MS Walk, taking place on Sunday, May 31st at Heritage Park; 5 Simcoe St, Barrie, ON L4M 1L6. MS Walk is a one-day event held at over 50 locations across Canada, bringing together people impacted by multiple sclerosis.  

On May 31, gather your friends, family, and coworkers for a day of meaningful action. The

The Barrie MS Walk has various volunteer opportunities onsite including event set up/wrap up, parking guide, participant /volunteer check in area, checkpoint attendants, route marshal’s, food & beverage area, kids activity area, start/finish line cheer squad, etc. where volunteer help is needed to ensure that this event runs smoothly and participants have a great experience.    

Interested in volunteering with MS Canada? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• Do you have a positive attitude and enjoy bringing positive energy to events?  

• Are you passionate about supporting the MS community?  

• Are you a self-motivated and reliable person?  

• Are you willing to fulfill volunteering duties on time?  

• Are you keen to attend the event in person on Sunday, May 31 for anywhere between 2 hours-8 hours? 

If you answered ‘yes’ to the above, we’d love to connect with you!   

Why Volunteer with MS Canada?    

“As a volunteer with MS Canada I’ve deepened my appreciation for advocacy, teamwork, and community involvement. These values have been integral throughout my academic journey and continue to significantly shape my professional development as a medical student.”  -Amy 

Your support is key in the road to a brighter future for Canadians living with MS – sign up for an opportunity today and make an impact in the lives of people affected by MS. 

Have questions or want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Kylie Wolfenden at kylie.wolfenden@mscanada.ca, or visit our volunteer website to explore all available roles and apply directly: https://mscanada.ca/volunteer-opportunities-job?campaign=2026-walk-ont-barrie&name=checkpoint-attendant&id=a0TJR00000sZJqK2AW

GrandPals are older adults (not necessarily Grandparents) who love children and want to make a difference for generations to come. GrandPals are trained in the stories they have to share over 5 weeks. After training, we connect GrandPals with a classroom where they meet with the same 2-4 students over a period of 8 weeks. The stories that GrandPals share about their own lives become part of the students' curriculum. Students capture the stories presented in written assignments as well as art projects.

Are you a wordsmith who loves people? We are looking for older adult volunteers to help newcomers to Canada feel welcome. Help newcomers get socially connected and practice English by playing scrabble! An extensive vocabulary is not necessary (there are dictionaries for that :)) so if you are friendly and want to make a meaningful contribution by helping newcomers, this could be the club for you! Scrabble Club will last four weeks, allowing volutneers to build relationships with newcomers. 

The WALK to End ALS is a fun, family friendly event that occurs across the country in more than 90 WALK locations across Canada. Join thousands of Canadians in the fight against ALS. Every dollar you raise as a walker goes to provide equipment, support services, education for the ALS Community, and fund research to find a cure. 
 
There are a variety of volunteer positions available during this event, please contact the Community Lead for more details.

Volunteer Board of Directors Member

Internal/External #500-2025-26

Part-Time, Volunteer Director Position

LOCATION: Barrie, ON

REASON FOR RECRUITMENT: Vacancy

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid Volunteer position

ABOUT CATULPA COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES/WHO ARE WE?

Catulpa Community Support Services is a FOCUS-accredited registered non-profit agency that has been serving children, youth, adults and families with special or unique needs since 1973. Currently extending support and services in The County of Simcoe, York Region, Durham Region and the Four Counties, Catulpa is comprised of a team of approximately 100 staff that work in collaboration with government agencies and community partners in an effort to achieve the best outcomes for all those it serves.

Catulpa Community Support Services is funded by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, The Public Health Agency of Canada and The County of Simcoe. Further information about the agency can be found at https://www.catulpa.on.ca/.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Catulpa acknowledges that it is situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe people. The Anishinaabeg include the Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the 3 Fires Confederacy. It should be noted that the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Nations have also walked on this territory over time.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Catulpa Community Support Services is actively seeking passionate individuals residing in the County of Simcoe or York Region who have a keen interest in services and programs for individuals with special or unique needs. We invite applications for a Volunteer Board of Directors role where successful candidates will play a crucial role in overseeing the agency’s governance and shaping its future policies. Individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. 

Currently, Catulpa Community Support Services invites volunteer applicants with a skill set or background in any of the following areas:

Lived Experience or Care Giving Role, Governance, Public Relations, Social Work/Clinical Skills

ROLE & TIME COMMITMENT

The Catulpa Community Support Services Board is responsible for the effective governance of the agency through oversight of strategic planning, fiscal review and determination of mission-related policy.

It is not responsible for fundraising, personnel, programs, services, curricula or budgets. Volunteer members provide special skills and knowledge (finance, law, social services, healthcare, etc.) within the Board setting.

Meetings take place virtually and/or in-person in Barrie, Ontario, six times annually for approximately three hours per meeting.  Successful Board of Director applicants are appointed for a term of three years and provided a mentor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Lived Experience or Care Giving Role, Governance, Public Relations, Social Work/Clinical Skills

Date of Posting: February 27th, 2026

Are you 13-18 and care about the environment? Join ER Teens and get involved in environmental action to help make a real difference!

ER Teens is an Earth Rangers program for youth who want to help the environment. Volunteer your time by completing an eco-action project at home, at school, or in your community. Choose an initiative you're interested in, work on it whenever fits your schedule, and receive guidance and support from our team every step of the way. 

How it works:

1. Sign up on our website (earthrangers.com/erteens)
2. Pick a project
3. Take action (we'll help you make it happen)
4. Celebrate your achievements! 

Join anytime of year, no experience necessary. 

Ready to get started? Sign up at earthrangers.com/erteens
Questions? Email erteens@earthrangers.com