You performed a search for: Areas of Interest: Recreation & Sports
There are 8 record(s) that match your criteria.
Click on the Position Title to view the full details of the record
Communities
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 CountyInstruct athletes with varying disabilities to ski or snowboard, we always dedicate two instructors to an athlete. No special certification is required. Track3 provides training for all instructors. You must be able to communicate effectively, the ability to ski or snowboard in control and have patience and understanding of our athletes' needs. The minimum age for instructors is 17, the minimum age for assistants is 15.
The goal of VON’s SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Falls Prevention program is to enable adults 55+ to maintain independence, improve quality of life and to ultimately promote healthy aging. This functional exercise program can be found in various communities throughout Grey-Bruce.
VON SMART and Falls Prevention classes are led by volunteers who VON trains (2 days of practical plus the theory) and certify. Weekly we offer over 50 Level 1 and Level 2 classes in Grey Bruce with over 1,000 participants! We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 hours a week (one class) but have flexible schedules for those who are away for long periods of time. We are looking for volunteer instructors for both levels of classes.
Assist a student with grooming and tacking their horse prior to the lesson. Lead the horse at a walk and trot while the rider is mounted
Side Walkers
Side Walkers are in charge of the rider and making sure that the rider is safe and secure during their lesson.
Recreation Aide
Assist our Recreational Therapist with various program activities such as arts/crafts, outdoor programs and games, etc.
General Maintenance
Gardening, odd jobs, building maintenance
- 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
- Provide companionship and friendship to an isolated senior or adult living with a disability by making at-home or over-the-phone visits on a regular basis
- Assist clients with activities that they are no longer able to do by themselves and which are of interest to the client: reading, writing, playing cards/games
- Provide a periodic monitoring of the client's well being
Volunteer as a camp counselor at one of our two sleepover sites in Waterford (Rainbow Lake) or Rosseau (Muskoka) or day camp in Toronto or Ottawa.
Kids Adventure Games Canada is hosting a two day outdoor obstacle race at Blue Mountain Resort on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. Registered racers will be between 6 and 17 years of age.
There are a variety of positions available to voluneer for, including obstacle help, course marshals, transition area assistants, registration assistant and start/finish help.
Volunteer's Day Overview
Volunteers arrive on-site at 7:00 am for check-in, receive FREE t-shirt and sign waivers. 7:30 am Volunteer meeting and roles assignment.
Youth Racers arrive at 8 am and first wave of racers start at 9:00 am. 15 - 30 minute breaks (snacks provided) between waves (3 waves of competitors).
Complementary Lunch.
2:30 - 3:00 Final Finishers/Sweep
3:00-3:30 Awards
3:30 - 5:00 Clean/Tear Down Obstacles
5:00 - 7:00 Volunteer Departure