On-site Volunteering Opportunities
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| Job Area | Job Description Summary | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Administration (Closed) |
Help out with a variety office work, i.e. filing, answering phones, etc. | as required |
| Childcare/Recreation (Open) |
Facilitate childcare programs under the supervision of the Family Support Worker. Organizing, coordinating and participating in various recreational activites (e.g. sports actvities) with the residents (both women and children) of Harmony House. | Weekdays and weeknights |
| Foodbank (Open) |
Unpack and organize food from the foodbank drop-off | Thursdays 9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
| Facilitate the food bank operations and clean up afterwards | Thursdays 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | |
| Donations (Closed) |
Pick Up, Delivery, Unpacking, Sorting when required Participate in the donation drop off day Organize donations once they are received Pack up the donation room 2 weeks after the drop off date |
Two days a year |
| Resource Gatherer (Closed) |
Gathering and updating community information brochures, which contain educational information, as well as important information pertaining to various community services offered within the city of Ottawa. | Minimum four hours a month Varied and Flexible |
| Legal Advocacy Program (LAP) (Closed) |
Advocate on behalf of women in legal matters Accompany to court as needed Participate in ongoing training. Please fill-out application and indicate interest for new training. |
varies depending on need |
| Special Skills or Special Events (Closed) |
A willingness to teach the residents a special skill that you have, i.e. cooking, crafts, etc. or to help out with special events and fundraisers | varied and flexible |
| Trading Spaces - Unit Preparation (Open) |
Skills in organizing, interior decorating | Weekdays |