Love chatting with people, sharing stories and educating all ages about wildlife and cohabitating with them? Consider becoming a tour guide (don’t worry if you don’t know much about wildlife, we provide you with training).  

The public can book guided group tours with us any time of the year. It’s wonderful to see their reactions upon seeing a Moose or bear for the first time!  

Guided tours are a great way for us to educate the public and create awareness of what we do and it’s also a good way to raise funds for our registered charity.                                                                                                           

Guided tours are outdoor walking events on unpaved paths. One tour take approx. 2 hours

Time committment: Minimum one morning per week 8:30 am-1 pm. Training will be provided. 

Position Overview:

The Event Planning Volunteer will assist with the coordination and execution of various events that help raise awareness and support for Christine's Place. These events include various fundraising events, community outreach programs, workshops and more. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for community engagement, event planning and supporting a good cause.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Coordination:

  • Assist with the planning, organization and execution of charity events.

  • Help secure event venues, coordinate logistics (e.g., catering, transportation, equipment) and ensure all event materials are ready.

  • Work with vendors, suppliers and sponsors to ensure smooth event operations.

• Volunteer Management:

  • Help recruit, train and manage event volunteers.

  • Ensure volunteers understand their roles and responsibilities during the event.

• Marketing & Promotion:

  • Assist with promoting events through social media, MailChimp newsletters and local community outreach.

  • Help design and distribute event flyers and promotional materials.

• Guest Services:

  • Coordinate guest lists and registration for events.

  • Assist with attendee inquiries, including providing information about the event schedule, location and logistics.

• On-Site Event Support:

  • Be present at events to assist with setup, registration and smooth running of activities.

  • Handle unexpected challenges or issues as they arise during the event.

• Post-Event Activities:

  • Assist with thank-you notes, follow-up emails and post-event surveys.

  • Help with arranging a team of volunteers for the breakdown and clean-up of the event site.

Qualifications:

• Skills and Experience:

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience in event planning or volunteer coordination is an asset but not required.

  • Basic knowledge of Canva,  Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Drive and/or event management tools are an asset.

• Personal Attributes:

  • Passion for supporting the mission and values of Christine's Place

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

  • Positive, proactive and flexible attitude, especially in fast-paced environments.

  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

https://ontariospca.ca/animalsmart/

As a Humane Education Volunteer Team Member, you would deliver presentations (60-75 minutes in length) primarily to local schools. The content for presentations will cover the Ontario SPCA mission and reflect humane education`s goal to inspire compassion, empathy, and respect for all animals, inspiring a connection with animals.

AnimalSmart™ presentations take a student-centred approach, aiming to foster meaningful conversations about animals through discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections. 

Previous teaching, presenting or experience working in a school setting would be an asset. 

 -Have good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation software.  

-Ability to clearly communicate instructions to students.   

-Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check. 

-A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.   

-Must reside within our Animal Centre communities (York, Durham, Barrie, Lennox & Addington, Leeds & Grenville, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Renfrew County, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, & Sudbury.  

-Must be able to provide daytime availability (during school hours). 

-Must be available to deliver 4 presentations a month.  

-Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network. 

We are bringing on several high school youth to join Season 5 of our Food Leader Interview Series! Our youth Interviewers conduct virtual video interviews with professionals working in our food systems (aka Canadian food leaders). This role is responsible for participating in virtual training sessions, designing interview questions, communicating with their selected Interviewee, and carrying out an interview over Zoom. 

No prior experience is required! You must currently be a high school student or of high school age (14-19). 

Our goal is to provide a flexible and self-driven atmosphere where you’re free to explore your interests, gain new skills, and ultimately contribute to an important youth-driven project to inspire and educate youth about agri-food careers!

Volunteers visit seniors' centres, hospitals and schools with properly evaluated dogs, no less than 1 year old, providing residents and patients the companionship of a pet.