The Volunteer Event Coordinator will assist with setting up for OFFA events, and  hand out pamphlets and other information, and be able to assist with our Name That Movie Game. Some familiarity with laptops, social media and digital marketing would be useful. Previous event coordination experience required. These events could be evenings and weekends or weeknights.

For the last 18 years, Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network has been offering free meditation classes in the Halton region and beyond. We have had the joy of touching individuals and families across Halton by offering thousands of self-realization and meditation workshops in community centers, corporations, small businesses, senior homes, schools, and youth support organizations. 

We are looking for volunteers to help grow our social media presence, as well to spread and strengthen our outreach in the community. 

Network Expansion: Actively reaching out to organizations and individuals to expand our non-profit's presence and build strategic partnerships (strategy and approach will be provided and will be a collaborative exercise with the other team members).
Content Creation: Crafting engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Community Calendars) to reflect our mission.
Create & Organize Resources: Manage participants and build a repository of community contacts
Collaborative Strategy and Analytics: Work with our team to implement social media strategies, analyzing performance metrics for continuous improvement.
Marketing and Promotion: Actively promoting events and programs. Can include sharing posters with interested organizations and businesses in person. 

The Burlington Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Board of Directors is actively recruiting dynamic community members who are passionate about supporting the arts. Our team of dedicated volunteer Directors works together to support interesting, exciting orchestral and small ensemble performances that engage and inspire large and diverse audiences in the local area.

To complement the existing slate of Directors, the BSO is looking for individuals with experience in donor relations and fundraising. Previous governance experience is an asset.

The Board meets virtually on the third Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm. Directors are encouraged to attend BSO concerts whenever possible.

• Actively participates in all monthly FOL Committee meetings, whether conducted virtually or in person 
• Assumes the leadership role in FOL fundraising activities, including book sales, pop-ups, and book donation events
• Leads and guides a team of volunteers, with valuable support from the Chair and the committee. This includes creating volunteer schedules and providing orientations for book sales
• Provides support to all Shift Leaders during book sales
• Collaborates with the Chair and FOL Committee to compile reports on fundraising results, along with valuable recommendations, to OPL
• Proactively seeks methods to enhance the efficiency and success of book sales, offering recommendations and updating work plans for fundraising initiatives, thus contributing to the planning of future events

• Establishes the monthly meeting schedule and chairs the meeting, whether conducted virtually or in-person
• Collaborates with the secretary to set the agenda for all scheduled meetings, preparing and distributing meeting minutes and agendas incorporating input from the committee and OPL Management
• Provides guidance and support to committee leads to ensure the successful planning and execution of fundraising activities
• Takes an active leadership role in recruiting committee members, including the Chair, and identifying suitable committee leads
• Offers support to the Book Sale Lead, Communications Lead, and Sorting Room Lead within the committee
• Collaborates closely with the Book Sale Lead to plan and run book sales, volunteers and other pop-up fundraising activities
• Compiles reports on fundraising results and offers recommendations to the Manager, Community Development & Engagement for consideration
• Contributes content for promotion in the OPL Newsletter and Social Media platforms
• Represents FOL within the community and with OPL staff
• May assume additional responsibilities as needed, based on individual capabilities and capacity

The Support House Board of Directors is composed of volunteers who work and/or live in Halton and surrounding communities. The Board is responsible for effective governance and leadership for the organization.

The time commitment required for a director of the Board is approximately 60–70 hours per year. Meetings are held monthly on the last Monday of a month, in the evening, at the Oakville office or virtually.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with any of the following:

If you enjoy speaking with the community, working outdoors, and helping out with a variety of tasks then this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity you’ve been looking for! 

We are looking for a small diverse team to accompany our team members providing information, resources and educational, hands-on activities at our Burlington Beach Eco Hub and other locations, primarily in late Spring, Summer, and early Fall.

This opportunity is suitable for adults of all ages, and for post-secondary and older high school students with communication skills, lots of energy, reliability, passion for the environment, responsibility and a willingness to learn. Formal related experience or education is not required.

If you are selected for this opportunity, we will ask you to commit to a schedule of weekday and/or weekend shifts for a two month period. Training will be provided.

Duties may include:

• Set up and take down of outreach table/supplies and eco-activity materials

• Being a friendly and helpful ambassador for BurlingtonGreen, providing awareness and eco-action information to members of the public

• Leading and/or co-leading eco-actions with diverse community member of all ages

• Referring questions to staff members or other volunteers as needed

• Maintain confidentiality as needed

• Other duties as needed

For more information, please contact Sue at volunteer@burlingtongreen.org. 

Please use our volunteer application form to share your interests, passions and related experience/skills. Information sessions and interviews will be available.

All volunteers must have a completed waiver and release on file with BurlingtonGreen before participating.

All volunteers are required to review our Accessible Customer Service Handbook and complete this form to confirm completion.