Opportunités de bénévolat à Kingston

The Kingston Fall Fair loves to promote our area farmers, but we also love our local craftspeople and artisans! That's why we make free booth space available in between the Bennett and Downey barns. This vendor area offers about 24 10 x 10 booth spaces with a roof overhead on a concrete base, so vendors don't even need to bring a tent. We want this area filled with traditional arts and crafts--no third party retailers, no plastic imported items. Preference is given to vendors who can commit to filling their space Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but we are open to vendors who can only participate one or two days as well. We are looking for someone to coordinate all these vendors. Starting in April, reach out to crafting and artisan community contacts, assess applications, answer questions, map out the booths in advance of our September 17 - 20 event. Then when the fair starts, we need this coordinator to be on-site each morning from 8:30 - 10:30, making sure everyone sets up in the right spot and has everything they need. If you have experience in organizing craft shows, this is a great opportunity!

At over 200 years, the Kingston Fall Fair is one of Kingston's longest running events, and it brings together both rural and urban communities. With an annual audience over 24,000, this event provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to participate and support the local agricultural society while also achieving high visibility. Our Board of Directors has developed a list of sponsorship opportunities and we require someone to promote our sponsorship packages to the local business community.

The Kingston Fall Fair hosts many different horse shows--Western Games, Hunter Show, Heavy Horse Pull, Prince Phillip Games, Mini-Horse Derby and new this year--a Precision Riding Drill Team competition! Each show has its own organizers, but we require people to help make sure entry fees are collected and submitted, get the ribbons and prizes to the ring on time, instruct the work crew when and where to bring any equipment needed, etc. There may be some coordination meetings prior to the fair, but most of the work takes place during the event, so our Horse Show coordinator needs to be available throughout, from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, Sept. 20. You should have some experience and knowledge about horses and horse events.

Being a virtual Museum, we need to maintain a significant presence on social media to promote our collections and exhibits. In the past two and a half years, our periodic posts have driven visits to the website from over 80 different countries. Those posts have also generated artifact donations, questions and comments.The Museum is seeking a volunteer to create/post to our existing platforms on a regular basis, in consultation with other Museum volunteers.

Talking Cafés are informal, drop-in gatherings that offer older adults a friendly space to connect, share stories, and enjoy meaningful conversation. Each Café is supported by a volunteer facilitator who gently guides the discussion and helps create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. Facilitators help create warm, welcoming spaces where older adults can connect, share stories, and enjoy meaningful conversations. Volunteers gently guide discussions, foster an inclusive environment, and help reduce social isolation.Your responsibilities include greeting participants, creating a safe and inclusive environment, encouraging but never pressuring participation, and gently guiding discussions with open-ended questions when needed. Before each session, you arrive early to set up the space and refreshments, and during the Café you foster a friendly, respectful atmosphere where everyone feels heard. 

Join our H'art Studio program and work alongside artist participants with intellectual or developmental disabilities and community artist instructors to support inclusive arts workshops in visual arts, theatre, dance, music, storytelling and more. Volunteers will gain hands on experience and contribute to a supportive creative community.Volunteers are asked to commit about half a day per week for six months. This helps ensure a consistent and rewarding experience for everyone.Getting StartedTo join us as a volunteer, you’ll need to: Complete a short volunteer application you can find at www.hartcentre.ca/volunteer Arrange a brief visit and interview with our team Complete a standard Criminal Background Check (CPIC), which can be done online Take part in our introductory MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training (the first four modules) We’ll guide you through each part of the process and are happy to answer any questions along the way.Volunteers: Assist community arts instructors during workshops Support and encourage artist-participants in activities Help set up and clean up workshop spaces Contribute to creating a welcoming, positive, inclusive environmentWhat Will You Gain: Introduction to inclusive arts through the first modules of our MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training program. Volunteers who are artists or arts educators may continue with full training if they wish. Learn and develop skills in inclusive arts facilitation Gain experience in creative, inclusive environments Build confidence and leadership skills Be part of a supportive community of artists, families, and volunteers Enhance career and personal development opportunities Enjoy new experiences and meet a diverse range of people

Ongwanada has been a member of the community since 1948 and has been working in developmental services since 1967. A non-profit, organization, Ongwanada, supports people with developmental disabilities, with a special focus on those with complex needs and their families so that they can lead full lives, effectively supported in their communities.We are currently seeking new volunteers for the Board of Directors. The Board is charged with looking to the future, while ensuring that risk is well managed within the organization.Experience in the following areas is considered an asset:• Legal• Labour Relations• Government RelationsHowever, all qualified applicants with a commitment to strong governance and community impact are encouraged to apply.•Approximately 5–8 hours per month •Apply by 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 • https://www.ongwanada.com/about-ongwanada/governance/join-ongwanadas-board-of-directors/

The Tetra Society is looking for self motivated individuals with the skills to build custom assistive devices for Kingston residents with a disability. We are looking for engineers, carpenters, handymen, seamstress, anyone with the skills to contribute to a project that will give a Kingston resident with a disability, more independence in their life. There are no minimum hours, we appreciate any time that you can share your skills. You decide on the project you wish to work on, alone or with another volunteer. Tetra covers all the cost associated with the project, including transportation costs to and from the store and the client's residence. To sign up, fill out the Tetra Volunteer Registration form: https://rq.nativeforms.app/m0/1YiYaMRLM

Literacy Link Eastern Ontario is seeking volunteers who are passionate about literacy and community service to join us as members of our Board of Directors to help us achieve our mission of empowering literacy service providers and learners in Eastern Ontario. We are a small but mighty organization with a vision that adult literacy service providers have access to excellent education and skill development tools that will support student learners in achieving their goals. We develop connections, communications, resources and collaborations to support adult literacy and adult learning opportunities.Joining our Board of Directors offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organization and the adult education system in Ontario. You will be able to share your knowledge, experience and expertise or develop valuable leadership skills and experience working in a provincially funded nonprofit charity. We offer great professional development opportunities. Time required: 2-4 hours/monthLocation: Our Board meets online monthly and in-person 1-2 times a year. We are located in Brockville and are seeking volunteer Board members from the general area of Southeastern Ontario including Picton, Napanee, Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall areas. How to apply: https://forms.gle/fQKzpxPVSyt7JUwY7Please post and share this open call with your contacts. A full description is attached.Thank you in advance for your support and consideration,Brandy