Volunteer | Township of Huron-Kinloss

Volunteers are the backbone of our community, they make a difference in Huron-Kinloss every day. New to the community? Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people or even learn a new skill.

Why Volunteer?

Huron-Kinloss strives to be an unified, caring and engaged community and we can't do that without you!

Volunteering creates strong communities. By volunteering you help make Huron-Kinloss an amazing place to live and you help community organizations meet their goals.

Whether you’re looking for a short term project or a long term commitment, there are many ways you can get involved.

Volunteers making pancakes

Current Opportunities

Lucknow & District Chamber of Commerce

Volunteer Position: Secretary

Description: The secretary is part of the executive and will attend all meetings. General meetings occur 4 times a year and some extra executive meetings may occur in between. Decisions and communication also occurs via email on a regular basis. The volunteer would be responsible for recording the minutes. Assistance or training is available.

Skills: Good computer and communication skills.

Time Commitment: Four meetings per year.

Contact: Dionne Smith, President

Email: lucknowcoc@hurontel.on.ca

Ripley Agricultural Society Fall Fair

Volunteer Position: Fall Fair Volunteers

Description: Looking for volunteers to help with the success of the Ripley Huron Fall Fair. Need assistance with set up of the fairgrounds, volunteers for the exhibit hall and to work fair gates into the fairgrounds. We welcome community groups and local youth that need to volunteer for their community hours.

Time Commitment: September 22nd to September 29th, multiple shifts available to prepare for and volunteer at the Fall Fair.

Number of Volunteers Required: Multiple

Contact: James MacDonald

Email: ripleyfair@hurontel.on.ca

Phone Number: 519-524-3738

Bruce Botanical Food Gardens

Volunteer Position: Garden Helpers

Description: We are always looking for volunteers at BBFG! If you like to weed, we have a job for you! If you like to haul wood mulch or compost, we need you! Do you love to harvest fresh produce? We got the perfect job for you! Not into weeding but would like to help with our workshops, plant sale or events? We would love to hear from you! We are always looking for volunteers from May to October, depending on your schedule.

Skills Required for the Position: No skills are required! We love to share our knowledge and experience, so if you are new to gardening and would like to learn, we can help you with that!

Are there any other requirements the volunteer should meet? We have an assortment of jobs that can accommodate skill level, physical ability and time availability of the volunteer. We do require a volunteer form to be completed and signed.

Time Commitment: Completely up to the volunteers availability.

Contact: Aprille Fox

Email: gardenmanager@bbfg.org

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our volunteer form at http://bbfg.org/volunteer.cfm, or drop by the garden Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 2pm to complete a paper form.

Lucknow Agricultural Society Fall Fair

Volunteer Position: Fall Fair Volunteers

Description: Volunteer the day or weekend of fair: Sept.13, 14, 15

Help putting up fencing or taking it down, help take admission at gates, help run events
Help out on a committee such as Parade, Home Craft, grounds, inflatables
Help out and become a board member we meet once a month and little more closer to fair.

Time Commitment: September 13th to September 15th, multiple shifts available to prepare for and volunteer at the Fall Fair.

Number of Volunteers Required: Multiple

Contact: Jim Finnigan

Email: lucknowff@gmail.com

Phone Number: 519 441 2903

Home & Community Support Services Grey-Bruce

Volunteer Position: Friendly Visiting

Description: Friendly Visitors are matched with clients who are seniors or adults-with-disabilities that are experiencing isolation and loneliness. Our Friendly Visitors provide friendship and social connection to relieve the isolation our clients are experiencing. The client and volunteer are carefully matched so that they complement each other in their hobbies and interests. Visits are recommended weekly to provide good company to alleviate experiences of loneliness.

Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a few times a month.

Requirements: Vulnerable sector check

Number of Volunteers Required: 4

Contact: Cody Hay

Email: chay@hcssgreybruce.com

Phone Number: 519-372-2091 ext. 6

Please note, the Township of Huron-Kinloss is providing this information on behalf of our Community Organizations. If you would like more information about an opportunity or wish to apply for an opportunity please contact the community organization directly.

Submit a Volunteer Opportunity

Eligible Community Organizations can submit volunteer opportunities to be posted on this web page. To be eligible the organization must be listed in our Community Organization Registry and the volunteer opportunity must take place in Huron-Kinloss or benefit Huron-Kinloss residents.

To submit an opportunity please complete the Volunteer Opportunity Form.

The submitting organization is responsible for the content displayed in the listing. Interested volunteers will contact the organization directly. The Township reviews submissions for eligibility and posts to the website within 3 business days of receiving it. If you have questions about your submission or require assistance completing the form, please contact the Communications Coordinator at kprentice@huronkinloss.com or 519-395-3735.

Submit a Volunteer Opportunity

Community Organizations

Huron-Kinloss is fortunate to be home to many community organizations. Community Organizations plan events, provide services and offer programs that make Huron-Kinloss an amazing place to live, work and play.

View a list of Community Organizations including their contact information on our Community Organizations webpage.

To update your listing or apply to be included in our Community Organization listing please complete the Community Organization Registry form.

Questions?

If you have questions about how you can get involved, how to join the Community Organization Registry, or how to post a volunteer opportunity please contact the Kristen at kprentice@huronkinloss.com or 519-395-3735.