Program-related Volunteers

Type: Program Management
Title: Program Facilitator
Description: We are looking for a motivated, engaged and outgoing individual to fill the position of volunteer program facilitator. This position will offer the opportunity to get to know our members and staff through regular program activities.
Purpose: The program facilitator will work closely with the Executive Director and staff to implement and facilitate the social and recreational programs at the centre. There is also the opportunity to assist staff on trips and recreational outings

Coffee Counter Volunteers

Title: Coffee Counter Volunteers
Description: We offer this excellent opportunity to work closely with our members in a welcoming and friendly environment. Those interested in this position will be comfortable getting to know our members through regular conversation and social interaction.
Purpose: Volunteers at the coffee counter help Our Place fulfill its ministry of hospitality by serving coffee, soup, food, snacks and juice. Friendly conversation with the members always makes this volunteer position enjoyable and rewarding.

Musicians and Disc Jockeys

Type: Event Management
Title: Musicians and Disc Jockeys
Description: This is a wonderful opportunity to apply your skills and talents as a musician and/or disc jockey. You will see Our Place really come to life with laughter and noise as this is, by far, the most favorite weekly activity on our members' social calendars.
Purpose: On Friday nights for dance nights and on Saturday nights for live entertainment, volunteer musicians and disc jockeys entertain the members with various selections of music


Afternoon and Evening Volunteers

Title: Afternoon and Evening Volunteers
Description: This position will be of interest to those who may have a greater understanding of the challenges faced by individuals struggling with mental health issues. It is a rewarding opportunity and a simple way to give back to some of the more vulnerable members of our community.
Purpose: Volunteers are needed to be friends with the members; to talk to them, listen to their stories, play games with them, laugh with them...and more simply - celebrate life together. The members appreciate volunteers who come to have fun and who simply want to be friends with them.

Office Assistant Volunteers

Type: Administration
Title: Office Assistant Volunteer
Description: This is an opportunity for enthusiastic people with an interest in administration and/or finance and accounting. This position will challenge the individual by working with the executive director and coordinating staff, volunteers and programming. There is also the need for individuals to assist in billing, payments and maintaing our financial records.
Purpose: Our Executive Director is always in need of volunteers who are willing and able to assist with clerical and office related duties at Our Place. This role can be filled on a regular basis or as often as the volunteer is able to offer his/her services.

Board Members

Type: Board Position
Title: Member of the Board of Directors
Description: The board of directors is made up of 12 volunteers from a variety of industry backgrounds including finance, occupational therapy, and consulting. We meet on a monthly basis and work with the Executive Director to set the strategic direction for Our Place. This position is an excellent opportunity for those who are currently seeking to build and apply their skills while gaining and offering insights into the unique challenges of managing a not-for-profit organization.
Purpose: This past year the board has worked to develop a new fundraising strategy, contributed to the development of a volunteer management program, assisted in the development of a website for Our Place and worked with the executive director in redesigning the centre's organizational structure while also fulfilling its fudiciary responsibilities.


For more information regarding volunteer opportunities with Our Place please contact Bary Brown at (416) 598 2919.