Members of the Trent Hills Online Community Directory are invited to submit their volunteer needs by completing a short survey before the 15th of each month. For survey link or information about how to join the directory, email us at admin@trenthillschamber.ca.
Special Events and Projects
Inclusion Northumberland and Trent Hills Fire Department Annual Food and Toy Drive
You can drop off a toy or a non-perishable food item at the Campbellford Community Resource Centre until December 6th. The Trent Hills Fire Department will collect the donations on December 6th and distribute them to organizations in Northumberland County that support families in need or facing a crisis. Drop-off is at 65 Bridge St. E., Campbellford.
Donations can also be dropped off at the Trent Hills Emergency Services Base 50 Doxsee Ave S, Campbellford Weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm until December 13, 2024
Contact: Nikki Casey at 705-653-5161 or ncasey@inclusionnorthumberland.ca
Inclusion Northumberland’s Annual Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is now set up and ready for you to help spread some holiday cheer. You are invited to come by, choose a tag, and select a gift to brighten someone’s holiday season. Every gift brings joy, and your kindness will make this season special for all.
Contact: Nikki Casey at 705-653-5161 or ncasey@inclusionnorthumberland.ca
Check out our community events calendar to learn about special events this month that might require volunteers! We encourage you to connect with the organizers to find out available opportunities.
Ongoing Needs
Bike Action Trent Hills
Bicycles are key to a happier, healthier, and more sustainable Trent Hills. Group rides and community events bring people together, while bikes offer an affordable, efficient mode of transport. Bike Action advocates for safe cycling infrastructure and supports all riders through safety and maintenance events.
Volunteer Needs: event coordination; ride leads and sweeps; promotion & social media; event attendance (talking to the public/promoting our rides and events)
Time Commitment: 2hrs a month to 10 hrs a month, depending on role and availability – attend monthly team meetings and monthly group events between May and October
Contact: 647-408-4328 or BikeActionTH@gmail.com
Campbellford Community Resource Centre (CCRC)
Volunteers can submit ideas for classes and activities they feel might benefit the community or if they have heard specific ideas people are interested in. The CCRC will work with volunteers to suggest dates that may work well, or is open to trying something new.
Location: Classes and activities are offered at their 2 locations: 27 Doxsee Ave. N. or 65 Bridge St. E. in Campbellford
Time Commitment: 1-2+ hour classes and activities work best. Volunteers can host weekly classes or even a one-time class. Again, the CCRC works with the volunteers and ideas that are brought forward to see what works best.
Contact: Nikki Casey at 705-653-5161 or ncasey@inclusionnorthumberland.ca
Community Care Northumberland
Meals on Wheel Delivery driver – 4 volunteers needed – deliver meals to clients at least twice a month
Friendly Visitor Volunteers – 3 volunteers needed – visit with clients for about an hour a week
Volunteer Drivers – 3 volunteers needed – out of town drivers
Community Hospice Volunteers – 3 volunteers needed – spend time in client home with the client 2-4 hours once a week or bi-weekly
Community Hospice Vigil supports – 2 volunteers needed – Visit LTC homes when family is not able to be present
Contact: Community Care Northumberland at 905-372-7356 or volunteer@commcare.ca
Promised Land Animal Sanctuary
Farm Helpers: Help needed around the farm, feeding the animals and cleaning stalls and paddocks.
Contact: call 705-977-6897 or email PromisedLandAnimalSanctuary@gmail.com
Rotary Club of Campbellford
New Members Needed: Our Service organization is always looking for new members (entitled to vote and being a member of Rotary International) or for more “Friends of Rotary” who help out from time to time at one of our events. We are a diverse group of dedicated volunteers that love to give back to our wonderful community. We are also fortunate to have our own Rotary Hall that is used by so many local groups at no charge. Our Club meet 2-3 times per month (2nd Tuesday morning @ 6:50am; 4th and 5th Tuesday lunch @ 11:50am) Plus a social evening now and then where we invite our Rotarians and Friends of Rotary.
Contact: call 705-760-1608 or email Info@CampbellfordRotary.ca
St. Paul’s United Church, Warkworth
Volunteer Musicians: We welcome musicians of any age to play with us Sunday mornings! One rehearsal during the week.
Contact: stpaulswarkworth@gmail.com or call 705-924-2840
Upcoming Events and Projects for 2025
2025 Artworth: Trent Hills Arts and Nature Camp and Adult Environmental Program
Volunteer Needs: Six volunteers needed to support groups of children with art and play activities; help with set-up and clean-up of art activities; and help facilitate games and activities as required.
Time Commitment: July 7-25, 2025 – Not all weeks required. Schedule is 9 am to 4 pm but half-days can also be accommodated.
Contact: 416-558-3044 or artworthcamp@gmail.com
2025 SK8 Campbellford Skateboard Competition
Volunteer Needs: Two fit persons to help hang signage, sweep concrete, set out recycling bins, move picnic tables, set up canopy tents in the morning. One or two adults to help with the registration of participants, and sale of raffle tickets, from 11 am to 4 pm, plus one hour of clean up.
Time Commitment: July 19 – 1 day only from 9 am to 5 pm
Contact: 226-668-3184 or shertrophystyle@hotmail.com