VOLUNTEER AT A BAVA MEMBER AGENCY
Are you looking for ways to get involved in your community? Consider volunteering at one of BAVA's member agencies.
Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County
Contact: Marguerite Glanfield, Volunteer Resources Coordinator
Location: 20 Anne Street South, Barrie, ON L4N 2C5
Phone: 705-722-1066 Fax: 705-722-9392
Mission: Persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia live well and thrive in their community.
Services provided: In collaboration with persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and care partners, we will provide the highest quality support, education and advocacy.
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteer roles with the Alzheimer Society include administrative support, support group facilitators, education assistants, health fairs, speakers bureau, Walk for Alzheimer’s Planning Team, Coffee Break® deliveries and Tag Days.
Requirements: Requirements vary depending upon the volunteer position. Information will be provided at the interview.
Autism Ontario Simcoe County Chapter
Contact: Erin Nightingale, Chapter & Programming Manager
Location: 80 Bradford St Unit 105 Barrie, ON L4N 6S7
Phone: 705-252-7429 x 100 Fax: 705-252-7431
Mission: To ensure that each individual with ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society.
Service Provided For: Children, Youth, Young Adults & Families
Volunteer Opportunities: Chapter Leadership Council, Program assistance, Fundraising committees, Social Skills coaches
Requirements: Vulnerable Sector Police Check and sign a code of conduct. Chapter Leadership Council volunteers must become members of Autism Ontario.
Barrie Community Health Centre
Contact: Co-facilitators BCHC Volunteer Services, Stephanie Butler (ext. 241) and Rebekah North (ext. 231)
Location: 490 Huronia Road, Barrie ON, L4N 6M2
Phone: 705-734-9690 ext. 241
Fax: 705-734-0239
Mission: BCHC "encourages personal responsibility for one's own health and that of the community through health promotion, illness prevention, chronic disease management and integrated health care".
Service provided for: Individuals across the lifespan including families with young children and seniors
Volunteer Opportunities: Board members, standing committee members, administrative assistants, program assistants, food volunteers and welcome desk volunteers
Requirements: Volunteer application with three references, criminal reference check, vulnerable sector screen may be required depending on role. A specific time commitment will be required for board and committee members and program assistants
Barrie Public Library
Contact: Emily Fleming, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources
Location: 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, ON L4M 1L6
Phone: 705-728-1010 ext. 2266 Fax: 705-728-4322
Website: http://www.barriepubliclibrary.ca
Mission: Enriching the economic, social and cultural vitality of our community by opening doors to lifelong learning.
Volunteer opportunities: Barrie Public Library offers volunteer opportunities in two locations - Downtown Branch, 60 Worsley St. and Painswick Branch, 48 Dean Ave.: Circle of Readers (Downtown and Painswick); Children’s Programs (Downtown and Painswick); Shelf Reading (Downtown and Painswick); Teen Advisory Board (Downtown); Café Customer Service (Downtown); Visiting Library Service; Barrie Dragon Boat Festival; English Conversation Circle Facilitator (Downtown and Painswick).
Services provided for: Barrie and area
Requirements: Must be 14 years or older for most positions (see position descriptions on the Barrie Public Library website for additional age requirements); application form with two references; Police check (depending on the position)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Barrie and District
Contact: Ainsley McCallum and Glenda Barendregt, Mentoring Coordinators
Address: 168 Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON L4M 4T2
Phone: 705-728-0515 ext. 3 Fax: 705-728-2965
Mission: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie & District is committed to providing children and youth with valuable mentoring programs vital in fostering their full potential to succeed.
Opportunities: Looking for adult mentors for Game On, Go Girls, In School Mentoring, Big Brothers and After School Mentoring Program.
Services provided for: Matching up positive adult mentors with children and youth within the Barrie area.
Requirements: All applications have to go through the screening process which includes: an orientation, application, interview, reference and police checks, training and home visits (Big Brothers volunteers). Minimum age to volunteer is 18 and we are currently looking for males that are able to volunteer in our school based programs starting in September. Additional program information can be found on our website.
Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf
Contact: Jennifer Pilon, Manager of Social Services
Location: 1 Royal Parkside Drive, Barrie, ON L4M 0C4
Phone: 705-719-6700 ext. 308 Fax: 705-719-6752
Mission: To merge exceptional long term care with the language and culture of the deaf seniors resulting in a communication rich environment that enhances the quality of life for each resident.
Services provided for: Seniors, deaf, deaf/blind, hearing in a long term care facility.
Volunteer opportunities: in our Programs/Activities department; dietary; administration (front desk) support; environmental support; Café support; outings; feeding (mealtime) assistance; monthly socials; weekly visits; reading; various trip and outings.
Requirements: Police check, TB 2 step test, signed confidentiality agreement, interview/orientation.
Camphill Communities Ontario
Contact: Sandra Mucci, Office Manager
Address: 7841 4th Line, Angus, ON, L0M 1B1 & 78 Toronto Street, Barrie, ON L4N 2V1
Phone: 705-424-4121
Mission: to enrich society by creating meaningful opportunities to live, learn and work together.
Services provided for: Adults with development and cognitive disabilities (20-86) residents and day program attendants.
Volunteer opportunities:
*Angus site – Biodynamic farming, herbery, land development, pottery, woodshop, maple syrup taping & making assistant. Administration, (fund development, event management, Craft - fairs)
*Barrie site- Café, Office Administration, Mosaic Art Studio, Dance, Music (holiday pageants)
*NEW Opening November 2015 - store front in Barrie (cash, shocking, inventory, café, morning and afternoon shifts available 6 days a week).
Requirements: This depends on the role. Volunteers complete the volunteer application, provide references, attend an interview & orientation. Some volunteers may need to obtain a criminal reference check/vulnerable sector screening, drivers licence, Other agency forms will be reviewed with volunteer and signed off on – confidentiality, code of conduct. Minimum age 14.
We are starting a volunteer ambassador program within Camphill Communities Ontario and are looking for volunteers 20 and over to be the role takers. If you are interested in learning more about CCO give us a call or email.
Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch
Contact: Marg Gow, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources
Location: 128 Anne Street, Barrie, ON L4N 6A2
Phone: 705-726-5033 ext. 532 Fax: 705-719-0908
Mission: To provide integrated mental health and addiction services to individuals and families using a recovery approach that respects individual uniqueness and choice.
Services provided for: Individuals aged 16+ with mental health or addiction difficulties.
Volunteer opportunities: reception and clerical assistance; special projects and events; one-on-one client support; facilitating and supporting groups in various programs.
Requirements: Minimum 6-month commitment, non-judgemental, empathetic, patient, reliable, flexible, share knowledge and skills.
Canadian Red Cross
Contact: Heather Stone, Program Coordinator
Location: 65 Cedar Pointe Dr., Unit 809B, Barrie, ON L4N 5R7
Phone: 705-721-3313 ext. 5278 Fax: 705-739-9916
Mission: To improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.
Services provided for: Community Support Services are provided for seniors and adults with physical disabilities.
Volunteer opportunities: Meals on Wheels (drivers, servers, dispatchers); transportation drivers; friendly visitors; telephone assurance; office help (switchboard, reception, filing); disaster management volunteers; Branch Council.
Requirements: Volunteer application form with two references, criminal record check and vulnerable sector search. Valid drivers license with fewer than three demerit points required for some positions.
CNIB Simcoe/Muskoka
Contact: Sherri Helsdingen, Program Lead, Advocacy and
Team Coordinator
Location: 20 Anne Street South, Unit 10, Barrie, ON L4N 2C6
Phone: 705-728-3352 ext. 5289 Fax: 705-722-5305
Mission: To enhance independence for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted and to be the leader in promoting vision health.
Volunteer opportunities: ShopCNIB storefront; Vision Mates; Low Vision Clinic assistants.
Services provided for: People who are blind or partially sighted (all ages).
Requirements: Depends on level of volunteer role. Volunteers complete the volunteer application, provide references, attend an interview and orientation. Some volunteers may need to obtain a criminal reference check/vulnerable sector screen, drivers’ abstract, etc. Minimum age is 14. Volunteers who work with clients, client information or cash must be 19 or older.
Coleman Care Centre
Contact: Michelle Sattler, Social Worker & Volunteer Coordinator
Location: 140 Cundles Road West, Barrie, ON L4N 9X8
Phone: 705-726-8691 ext. 111 Fax: 705-726-5085
Mission: To provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community, with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident.
Services provided for: Long Term Care Facility
Volunteer opportunities: Activities (crafts, bingo, cards and other games, support groups, one to one visits, reading, writing stories, laundry folding, etc), events (birthday and other seasonal parties, entertainment, pub night, etc) and outings (restaurants, sporting events, greenhouses, parks, shopping, bowling, etc); Opportunity to become volunteer leader.
Requirements: Criminal reference check with vulnerable sector if 18 or older, personal references, interview, orientation; Students welcome, minimum age is 14.
Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie
Contact: Kimberly Davis, Outreach Coordinator, Volunteers
Locations: Bayfield Mall, 320 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON L4M 3C1 and 10 Peter St. North, Unit 102, Orillia, ON L3V 4Y7
Phone: 705-252-9200
Mission: The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Volunteer opportunities: Suiting stylists, donation sorting, boutique maintenance, mentoring and workshop facilitation. We are also looking for dedicated individuals to apply to join our Board of Directors.
Services provided for: Our Suiting program provides disadvantaged women with professional attire for interview and employment as well as a network of support and peer mentoring.
Requirements: Vary depending upon the volunteer position. Contact Valerie Barath for more information.
Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka
Contact: Susan Haiplik, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator
Location: 10 Quarry Ridge Road, Barrie, ON L4M 7G1
Phone: 705-726-5199 ext. 230 Fax: 705-726-7101
Mission: To ensure that all people impacted by any cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
Volunteer opportunities: We've got a mix of volunteer roles available...from being a Gilda's Greeter at the front desk to taking a lead at workshops, helping with our children's program and special family events, assisting at fundraising and outreach fairs & events...it really depends on your time and interests! Everything that we offer is based on the idea that ‘So No One Faces Cancer Alone’. Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka is a cancer support community that offers free emotional support for anyone who’s life has been touched by cancer.
Requirements: All interested applicants are required to go through a screening process which includes: completing an application form (including 3 references) (available on our website www.gildasclubsimcoemuskoka.ca), interview, orientation & training session, police check (including vulnerable sector screening).
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario
Contact: Bonnie Morrison, Area Administrator
Location: 112 Commerce Park Drive, Unit I, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8 Phone: 705-737-1020 Fax: 705-737-0902
Mission: A volunteer organization whose mission is to reduce the risk of premature death and disability from heart disease and stroke by raising funds for research and health promotion.
Volunteer opportunities: office work; receipt writing; computer work; event helpers; drivers.
Requirements: 16 years or older, computer skills an asset, no police check required.
Hospice Simcoe
Contacts: Katherine Stewart, Volunteer and Community Programs Manager and Tonya Claughton, Volunteer Coordinator
Location: 336 Penetanguishene Road, Barrie, ON L4N 7C2
Phone: 705-722-5995 Fax: 705-722-0716
Mission: As an integral partner in the healthcare continuum, Hospice Simcoe comforts and empowers those living with life threatening illness and bereavement.
Services provided for: In-home visiting, bereavement support, care for caregivers, residential hospice, community programs and community outreach.
Volunteer opportunities: flexible opportunities to become involved in client care (residential and in the community), reception, kitchen, community outreach, awareness and the fund development team.
Requirements: complete an application form (available on our website www.hospicesimcoe.ca), interview, 30 hour training/orientation course, police check.
IOOF Seniors Homes Inc.
Contact: Gaja Damas, Director of Program Support and Volunteer Services
Location: 10 Brooks Street, Barrie, ON L4N 5L3
Phone: 705-728-2389 ext. 338 Fax: 705-728-6024
Details coming soon...
Leacock Care Centre
Contact: Leigh Ann Febrey
Location: 25 Museum Drive, Orillia, ON L3V 7T9
Phone: 705-325-9181 ext. 250 Fax: 705-325-5179
Mission: To make an outstanding difference in the lives of others.
Volunteer Opportunities: Assist the Life Enrichment department with large and small group programs such as musical entertainment, bingo, crafts, baking, games, outings, spiritual programs, 1-1 visiting, palliative care and special events.
Requirements: Criminal Reference Check, personal references, interview, orientation, 2 Step TB test. Students welcome.
MacLaren Art Centre
Contact: Peter Bogle, Volunteer Coordinator
Location: 37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3M2
Phone: 705-721-9696 Fax: 705-735-6935
Mission: The MacLaren Art Centre is a public art gallery. Our mission is to integrate visual arts and culture within our community and to promote understanding and awareness by creating accessible means for the visual arts to be an intrinsic part of everyday life.
Volunteer opportunities: greeter; tour guide; store assistant; special events; Teen Committee; TV Bingo (stapling); and Ambassadors (promotions).
Requirements: Application form, references, police record check.
Matthews House Hospice
Contact: Lisa Shaler, Volunteer Coordinator
Location: 6028 Hwy. 89 Alliston
Phone: 705 435-7218 Fax:705 435-7255
Mission: Matthews House Hospice is dedicated to helping our clients to live life fully everyday by offering volunteer based services in home, in the residential hospice and throughout the community.
Service Provided for: Clients and families
Volunteer Opportunities: In-home client visiting, driving, Residential End of Life, Facilitating, Bereavement Support , Caregiver, Office, Kitchen , House and Maintenance, Gardening, Board and Community Members and Fundraising/Events
Requirements: Volunteer application form, 2 References, Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Confidentiality form
Mill Creek Care Centre
Contact: Volunteer and Admissions Coordinator
Location: 286 Hurst Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 0Z3
Phone: 705-719-6222 ext. 5235 Fax: 705-719-1891
Mission: To build and provide a community where residents achieve all they can be and experience holistic care in a Christian manner and environment.
Volunteer opportunities: Assist with activities (ex. Bingo, creative arts, baking, crafts, active games); 1:1 visiting; taking residents out into the community; special projects; assist with outing and special events; administrative assistance.
Services provided for: People requiring Long Term Care.
Requirements: Volunteers complete the volunteer application, provide references, and attend an interview and orientation. If over 18 volunteers must obtain a criminal reference check/vulnerable sector screening. If under 18 a letter from the school is required. Other policies/forms will also need to be reviewed and signed. Minimum age is 14.
MS Society, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter
Contact: Laura Downing, Development Coordinator
Location: P.O. Box 22072, Big Bay Pt. Road, Barrie, ON, L4N 0Z5
Phone: 705-733-0488
Mission: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
Services provided for: People living with MS and their family, friends and caregivers
Volunteer opportunities: Committees, fundraising and education events, support groups, peer to peer support
Requirements: Volunteer application and sign confidentiality policy. Drivers licence and/or record check required for some positions.
Roberta Place
Contact: Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Location: 503 Essa Road, Barrie, ON L4N 9E4
Phone: 705-733-3231 Fax: 705-733-2592
Mission: We make a positive difference in the lives of everyone we touch.
Services provided for: Long Term Care Facility
Volunteer opportunities: Dining Room Assistant; Administrative Assistant; Craft Assistant; Friendly Visitor; Games (cards, board); reading/story telling; walking program; special events; palliative care; music programs; computers; manicures; garden; men’s club; sports trivia.
Requirements: Criminal reference check, personal references, interview, orientation; 2 stage Mantoux TB skin test (provided by Roberta Place). Students welcome.
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Contact: Iris Laycock, Coordinator Volunteer Resources
Location: 201 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON L4M 6M2
Phone: 705-728-9090 ext. 42410 Fax: 705-739-5659
Mission: Enhancing the delivery of exceptional services to our patients and their families.
Service provided for: All persons
Volunteer opportunities: clerical assistants; porters; information desk; coffee bar; gift shop; department liaison; greeters; and more.
Requirements: Police Check required, two references, Mantoux 2 step T.B. Test (provided by RVH), Communicable Disease Information. A minimum one year commitment is required for regular scheduled shifts, either every week or every other week on the same day and time each week. Minimum age 16 or entering grade 11.
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Contact: Joanne Oblin, Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Location: 60 Bell Farm Road, Barrie, ON L4M 5G6
Phone: 705-726-6587 ext. 2370 Fax: 705-726-9788
Mission: To work together with families, community partners, and colleagues to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children, youth and families.
Service provided for: Children, youth and families
Volunteer opportunities: Drivers, mentors, parent assists, child care, special events.
Requirements: Volunteer application form with three references, criminal record check and vulnerable sector search, sign an oath of confidentiality, and a CPIN search. Valid drivers license with fewer than three demerit points required for some positions.
Sunset Manor Long Term Care
Contact: Jennifer Baulke, Supervisor Program & Support Services
Location: 49 raglan Street, Collingwood ON L9Y 4X1
Phone: 705-445-4499 ext 6080 Fax: 705-445-9742
Mission: To provide effective, high quality, safe, and efficient long term care services in a home like setting for the clients (residents) and families that we serve.
Services provided for: Seniors living in Long Term Care
Volunteer Opportunities: 1:1 Assistance during programs;
administrative duties: filing, organizing, decorating, mail delivery
assisting at meal times, Portering Residents to programs, friendly visiting manicure and spa treatments, pet care, running computer labs
Requirements: Volunteer Application form with references, criminal
record check with vulnerable sector search current within the last six months, TB screening, complete orientation, start making a difference
TELUS
Contact: Jenna Robinson, Store Manager/Community Ambassador & Jessica Crowe, Community Ambassadors Executive Member
Website:
We Give Where We Live: Giving back is at the core of our culture at TELUS, and our Team TELUS Cares programs make it easy for our team members and retirees to create positive social change in their local communities, supporting the causes they care most about, 365 days a year.
TELUS’ social mission: our social impact goals include building a greener planet, creating a healthier Canada, educating youth, and strengthening our communities.
TELUS Barrie Community Board: Our innovative Community Boards put funding decisions in the hands of community champions who best understand the needs in our communities. The focus of the Boards is to provide grants to grassroots charities that support local youth. Preference is given to projects that also demonstrate tangible technological or social innovation. To find out more information please visit telus.com/community
Trillium Manor Long Term Care
Contact: Crystal Rosewell, Supervisor Program & Support Services
Location: 12 Grace Ave. Orillia On L3V 2K2
Phone: 705-325-1504
Mission: To provide effective, high quality, safe, and efficient long term care services in a home like setting for the clients (residents) and families that we serve.
Services provided for: Seniors living in Long Term Care
Volunteer opportunities: 1:1 Assistance during programs; outings,
decorating, mail delivery, assisting at meal times, Portering Residents to programs, friendly visiting manicure and spa treatments, pet care, running computer labs
Requirements: Volunteer Application form with references, criminal
record check with vulnerable sector search current within the last six months, TB screening, complete orientation, start making a difference
Victoria Village Manor
Contact: Charlene Urbach, Volunteer Coordinator/Recreation Therapist
Location: 78 Ross Street, Barrie, ON L4N 1G3
Phone: 705-792-3520 Fax: 705-728-4057
Mission: Long-Term Care Facility (non-profit facility)
Services provided for: Seniors/Elderly
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteer opportunities in the recreation, laundry and physiotherapy departments.
Requirements: Must be 14 years or older, police check required.
VON
Contact: Jennifer McLellan, SMART Program Coordinator
Location: 14 Cedar Pointe Dr., Unit 1501, Barrie, ON L4N 5R7
Phone: 705-737-5044 ext. 221 Fax: 705-737-1903
Mission: VON Canada works in partnership with Canadians for a healthier society.
Services provided for: Community Support Services are provided for seniors.
Volunteer opportunities: SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) ® Exercise Program, which involves leading seniors in exercises 1:1 or in a group setting.
Requirements: Minimum age is 18. Volunteer application form with two references, criminal record check and vulnerable sector search.
Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie
Contact: Kaity Fotherby, Community Administrative Assistant
Locations: Barrie, ON
Phone: 705-728-6300 x228
Mission: The Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie provides a safe refuge and emergency support services for abused women and their dependents in its commitment to end the cycle of violence.
Volunteer opportunities: Our main volunteer positions are: administrative support, donation sorting, fundraising and information events, data entry and social media support.
Requirements: Volunteer application with two references, criminal reference check, vulnerable sector screen may be required depending on role. Volunteer interviews with some positions may be required. Contact Kaity for more information.
Woods Park Care Centre
Contact: Pat Reilly, Volunteer/Wellness Coordinator
Location: 110 Lillian Crescent, Barrie, ON L4N 5H7
Phone: 705-739-6881 ext. 427 Fax: 705-739-0638
Mission: Dedicated to continually improving healthcare and services provided for our clients.
Volunteer opportunities: one-to-one visits; dining; programs; café; outings; special events; walks; physio assistance; dental assistance.
YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka
Contact: Tasha McPhee, Human Resources & Volunteer Assistant
Address: 22 Grove St. West, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 1M7
Phone: 705-726-6421 ext. 239
Mission: The YMCA is dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body, and to their sense of belonging to each other and the global community.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Membership Services, Fitness & Recreation, Facility, Community Services, Child, Youth & Aquatics, Fundraising & Events.
Services provided for: Everyone in the community.
Requirements: Requirements vary depending on volunteer positions. All volunteers must complete an application and provide (3) references. The majority of volunteers providing service in YMCA programs must complete our mandatory training such as: Child Protection Training, AODA, AODA (I), B168, Health & Safety Awareness and Payment Card Industry for volunteers over 16. Volunteers over 18 also need to submit a police reference check with a vulnerable sector screen. Volunteers who work in adult fitness must be 16 or older.
