Volunteer Opportunities in Haliburton County

If you have a volunteer opportunity you would like to have listed here, please contact us at info@fyihaliburton.com.

Summer Camp Volunteers Needed

March, 2006 - Know someone who has to do community hours for high school or college? Or an adult who loves children and/or teens? CANGRANDS is looking for three volunteers for the 5th annual CANGRANDS NATIONAL KINSHIP Conference and Camp (July 31 to August 4, 2006) in Sutton, Ontario (just south of Lake Simcoe). We need two volunteers to do a Children's Program for children 6 and under and one person to do a Teen Program for teens 13 and up. These volunteers would work for 2 1/2 hours each morning and afternoon plus 1 1/2 hours in the evening. Evening is 'sitting' in cabins while the wee ones are sleeping so their kinship caregivers can have some 'unwind and social evening' time. There is plenty of free time to enjoy yourself and the awesome site. We would provide you with a cabin and all meals. In between those times, you would be free to do your own thing and/or socialize with the kinship families. You may join us during other activites such as meals, camp fires, swim/beach time, etc. See our website for more details on the kinship conference and camp, www.cangrands.com, or contact Betty Cornelius, Founder of CANGRANDS NATIONAL KINSHIP SUPPORT, 2580 Hartsmere Road, McArthurs Mills, ON Canada K0L 2M0, 613-474-0035 or grandma@cangrands.com.

The future is in your hands...

February, 2006 - You have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a young person in Haliburton County. now! Family Services of Haliburton County is currently recruiting volunteers in the following positions: Kid Kompanion, Mentor, Tutor or Volunteer Driver. If you can spare 1-3 hours a week and would enjoy being a positive role model please contact Vicki at 457-5345 or visit our website at www.familyserviceshaliburton.ca for more information. ...We're counting on you!

Cottage Dreams

November, 2005 - Can you spare some time to make a cancer survivor's dream come true? Cottage Dreams is a cottage lending program that provides time away in a natural setting to help families recover, reconnect and rebuild after cancer treatment. We presently have the following volunteer opportunities available:

The Cottage Visitor (2 positions available) - Work with our Volunteer Coordinator to arrange visits with Cottage Donors at their cottage to gather information about the cottage and to provide information about Cottage Dreams and our goals, mandate and program. Other necessary tasks essential to our goals. The time commitment for this position would be one full day per month. The Cottage Visitor requires a Drivers License and access to a vehicle as travel is necessary.

If you are interested in working with a great team of people, and helping make cottage dreams come true, please contact Pam Weiss, Volunteer Development Coordinator at 705-457-9100.

Cottage Dreams
The Heritage Building
33A Pine Ave, P.O. Box 1300
Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
(p) 705-457-9100
(f) 705-457-9188
www.cottagedreams.org

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Community Care Haliburton County (previously Haliburton County Home Support Services) is in need of volunteer drivers in the villages of Haliburton, Minden and Wilberforce. We need people who are willing to commit to 1 or 2 short trips per week on an ongoing basis. Volunteers will be asked to drive seniors (55+) and physically disabled adults (18+) to appointments as well as some social engagements. All volunteers must have a police records check and interview prior to driving. Remuneration is available. If you are interested, please call Roxanne at 705-457-2941.

Haliburton County Food for Kids

Looking for a meaningful volunteer experience? Enjoy working with children and preparing food? Well, Haliburton County Food for Kids needs volunteers to help with snack and breakfast programmes across the county. For just 1-2 hours per week or even every other week, you can help nourish the minds, hearts and stomachs of our children. Give Karen a call at the HKPR - 705-457-1391. The children will thank you with their smiles.

Rails End Gallery

The Rails End Gallery is on the move. Hop on board and help shape the future of your new community arts centre. The Rails End Gallery is currently looking for Board members and volunteers. If you feel you would like to make a difference and have some spare time please call 705-457-2330 and leave a message for Donna.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Did you know that there is an ESL program right here in Haliburton County? They need you, the public, to volunteer some of your time to give that extra helping hand to tutor students who may need help with reading handbooks or writing letters. This is a fun and very rewarding activity. For more information, please call Jane at 705-457-3430. You could make a real difference by helping a student understand the world we all live in and make life a little easier.

Palliative Care

Hyland Crest Long-Term Care Home in Minden requires volunteers for a palliative care team. This involves sitting with patients who are terminally ill. No nursing care is involved. The volunteer may talk to the patient or read to them, play music on the radio or CD, or just sit quietly in the room. Many of the residents do not have family who stay locally, or if they do, then the family members often need a spell off from the stress of providing care to their relative. This is where volunteers come in, to offer their continuing support. There are no fees charged for this service. Training and refresher courses are available throughout the year as needs are determined. The time involved is not excessive and is arranged to suit the caregiver. Anyone interested should contact Nancy at Hyland Crest 705-286-2140 or Corinne at 705-489-3330.