Chapter Member   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
Autism Ontario [Central East]

Welcome to Autism Ontario, the province's leading source for autism information and referral. Our commitment extends beyond just providing information; we offer vital support and learning opportunities to autistic individuals and their families, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and connections at every stage of their lives.

Autism Ontario is more than an organization; it's a community spread across seven regions in the province, with dedicated Care Coordinators in each area. From Central East to West, including Toronto and the North, our team is regionally embedded to provide localized support.

Our mission is clear: To create a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism. We envision the best life and a better world where autism truly matters. This vision is driven by our CARE values:
Collaboration: Working hand in hand with individuals, families, and communities.
Accountability: Upholding high standards of integrity and fiscal responsibility.
Respect: Embracing equity, diversity, inclusion, and understanding.
Evidence-Informed: Guiding our actions with knowledge and research.

Your support and involvement can help us achieve a world where the autism community is fully included, supported, and empowered. For a deeper insight into our work and impact, you can visit the Autism Ontario website or explore our social media.

Hospital Auxiliary   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
Brightshores Health System, Volunteer Services and Auxiliaries
Bruce County

Volunteers work within areas of hospital as well as at many fundraisers.

Sewing Volunteer   Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
Billy Bishop Home: Museum, Archives & National Historic Site
Owen Sound
  • Sew garment bags to protect historic textiles and clothing 
  • Make padded hangers for the historic clothing 
  • Sew historic costumes  
  • Fit and alter costumes for costumed staff  
  • Advise if costumes need to be cleaned and/or laundered 
  • Repair damaged or worn costumes pieces  
  • Maintain a catalogue of costumes
Teen Advisory Group Member   Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
Owen Sound

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) acts as a resource for the Youth Services staff at the Library in areas such as book selection, volunteer support, activity planning and promotion.

Leader/Sidewalker   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians
Owen Sound
    Leader
  • Grooming and tack up of the horse
  • Leading of the horse for warm-up
  • Control of the horse during class
  • Un-tack horse and cleanup of equipment
  • Sidewalker
  • Support the rider as necessary to balance
  • Assist rider to complete skills as needed
  • Assist leader with tack and cleanup
    Board Member   Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce
    Owen Sound

    The board will continuously monitor the organization’s programs and activities to be sure they are aligned with the mission to achieve short-term goals and long-term purpose. They will exercise fiduciary responsibility to obtain and appropriately use resources required to carry out the organization’s mission.

    Coffee Break Ambassador   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
    Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce
    Durham, Walkerton, Meaford/Thornbury, Arran Elderslie, Owen Sound
    • Talk about Coffee Break in their community
    • Deliver Kits to Coffee Break Hosts
    • Collect donations and unused supplies following events
    • Sign up new hosts
    A Night to Remember Gala   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
    Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce
    Owen Sound
    • Assist with shaping the evening (entertainment, meal, location, decor)
    • Help solicit auction items and sponsorship
    • Attend the gala as a volunteer in October
    • This event may be held virtually during the pandemic
    Various Opportunities   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County  Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
    United Way of Bruce Grey
    Owen Sound

    United Way of Bruce Grey has over 100 volunteers each year that participate in a variety of volunteer positions. They play an important role in helping us achieve our vision and mission.

      Some of our volunteer positions include the following:
    • Office Administration
    • Board of Directors
    • Special Event Assistants
    Volunteers for WALK-IT for Parkinson's   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County 
    Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario
    Southwestern Ontario

    Join team members as they plan and organize for our premier fundraising event WALK-IT for Parkinson’s. This event takes place in 14 locations across Southwestern Ontario every September. Have fun and help as we raise funds together to support people and their families who are living with Parkinson’s in Southwestern Ontario.

    Drop-In Leader   Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
    South East Grey Community Health Centre, Markdale
    Markdale
    Set up tables and chairs, play bingo, board games, pool and socialize. Make coffee/tea.
    Gutsy Walk Planning Committee Member   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County 
    Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Mailing Address, Northern Ontario

    Across the country, the Gutsy Walk is made possible due to the time and talents shared by thousands of volunteers in their communities. With a collective goal to deliver our mission of finding a cure for Crohn's and colitis, we are greatly appreciative and thankful for our volunteers who have continuously led the Gutsy Walk to success each year.

    As a Gutsy Walk Planning Committee Member, you’ll be working closely with a team of other volunteers to plan and promote your local Gutsy Walk. Your efforts in connecting and engaging your community—whatever your volunteer role with Gutsy Walk—will make a big impact in raising awareness about IBD and finding cures.
    In particular, we’re looking for volunteers to support their local Gutsy Walk in the following ways:

    • Community Outreach –inspire people to sign up and participate in the local Gutsy Walk
    • Media Relations –connect with local media outlets to promote the Gutsy Walk
    • Social Media –raise awareness about IBD and the Gutsy Walk through social media
    • Fundraising –organize exciting fundraisers in your community
    • Corporate Sponsorship –engage with local businesses to promote donations of sponsorship and gifts in kind
    • Stewardship –build relationships with Gutsy Walk participants and encourage engagement
    Mentors and Non-Mentor Volunteers   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County 
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron

    We are in need of Mentor and non-Mentor volunteers. Mentors are needed for all of our programs - Community Based (matched 1:1 with a young person); School Based (matched 1:1 with a young person and meet on school property, during the school day, September through June) or Group Mentor (1:3 ratio, locations in Kincardine or Wingham; 2-3 times per month).

    Non-Mentor volunteers include Board Members, FUN Developers or Community Builder volunteer groups. The FUN Developers plan activities and events for our Mentees and Mentors to do (e.g.: The Factory in London, Blue Jays Game, Camp Kintail, museum trips, Christmas and Halloween parties, etc.). The Community Builders help plan and execute our fundraising events, such as Dancing with the Stars, Golf Tournaments, etc. They can also volunteer on the day of the event, for example, with the Christmas Yard Sale, etc. 

    All volunteers must complete the application process which includes a Police Records Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and training. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older. 

    Secretary   Bruce - Central (incl Arran-Elderslie & Saugeen Shores Twnshps; Sa 1st Nation,  P. Elgin Southampton  Bruce - North (incl. North and South Bruce Peninsula Townships; Tobermory, Lion's Head)  Bruce - South (incl. Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Brockton & South Bruce Twnshps; Walkerton, Teeswater)  Bruce County 
    Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club
    the Blue Mountains
    • Assist the president to prepare, ciculate and implement the agenda, manage meetings
    • Document and store electronically the minutes of Board meetings in Google Drive
    • Arrange locations ad ensure proper booking of facilities for Club meetings and events
    • Communicate to BTC meeting minutes, Board member contact information, and respond to requests for information from Board members and membership
    • Other duties as assigned
    Secretary   Grey - Central (incl. Chatsworth and Grey Highlands Townships; Feversham, Markdale)  Grey - North (incl. Georgian Bluffs,  Meaford and Blue Mountains Townships; Owen Sound, Thornbury)  Grey - South (incl West Grey and Southgate Townships; Hanover, Neustadt, Dundalk)  Grey County 
    Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club (The)
    the Blue Mountains
    • Assist the president to prepare, ciculate and implement the agenda, manage meetings
    • Document and store electronically the minutes of Board meetings in Google Drive
    • Arrange locations ad ensure proper booking of facilities for Club meetings and events
    • Communicate to BTC meeting minutes, Board member contact information, and respond to requests for information from Board members and membership
    • other duties as assigned