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
Warkworth Community Service Club
Event: Donnybrook Auction
Date and Time: Saturday, June 15 at 5:30 pm
Volunteer Needs: Work with the auctioneers to identify what is “on the block,” collect money and hand items to the buyers.
Contact: Doug – 705-632-1484
Donations for the Donnybrook can be dropped off at the arena on June 12 (1o am to 8 pm), June 13 (1o am to 8 pm) or June 14 (10 am to 5 pm). Special pick-ups can be arranged by calling Carol at 705-924-1993.
Hastings Revitalization Association
Event: Celebrate Canada
Date and Time: Monday, July 1
Volunteer Needs: various roles to support July 1st celebrations in Hastings
Contact: info@hastingsvillage.ca
St. Paul’s United Church, Warkworth
Project: Flooring Renovations
Date and Time: July 8 to 17, various shifts
Volunteer Needs: Looking for help removing carpeting and replacing with vinyl flooring. Volunteer for a few hours or a few days! Any help is welcome.
Contact: stpaulswarkworth@gmail.com or call 705-924-2840
IncrEdible Trent Hills
Event: Incredible Edible Festival
Date and Time: Saturday, July 13, various shifts
Volunteer Needs:
- Volunteer individually or with your friends and family – the more, the merrier! Students in grade 8 and up can earn up to 15 volunteer hours. From the beer tent to the main stage, greeting guests, children’s area, and more, there’s a role for everyone!
Contact: events@incredibletrenthills.ca
Campbellford Seymour Agricultural Society
Event: Campbellford Fair
Date and Time: August 9 to 11, various shifts
Volunteer Needs:
- Set up and clean up
- Beer gardens
- Food booth
- Student opportunities
Contact: 705-653-5338
Hastings Revitalization Association
Event: Hastings Waterfront Festival
Date and Time: Saturday, August 17
Volunteer Needs: various roles to support the Hastings Waterfront Festival
Contact: info@hastingsvillage.ca
Promised Land Animal Sanctuary
Event: Hearts + Hooves Fundraiser
Date and Time: Saturday, September 21
Volunteer Needs: Annual festival fundraiser, with vendors, food and entertainment. Need volunteers to cook and serve veggie burgers, ticket sales and grounds.
Contact: call 705-977-6897 or email PromisedLandAnimalSanctuary@gmail.com
Ongoing Needs
Community Care Northumberland
- Volunteer Drivers provide transportation for clients who are unable to drive for themselves. A reimbursement of $0.50/kilometre for drivers’ out of pocket expenses such as fuel, insurance and vehicle maintenance is paid by the client or the client’s coverage directly to the volunteer.
- Shopping Helpers take seniors to grocery stores, banks, etc. and “volunteers” are paid $20 per hour or $10 per half hour.
- Meals on Wheels Volunteers assist with picking up hot meals from Sharpe’s and delivering them to clients. Route takes approximately 1 hour and 15 mins. Mileage reimbursement is available.
- Telephone Reassurance Phone Calls – volunteer from the comfort of your own home. Two hours per week commitment.
- Home Maintenance Brokered Workers assist with outdoor and odd jobs such as snow shovelling, home clean up, etc… They receive a fee that is negotiable and agreed upon by the worker and client.
Contact: Sarah Higgins at 249-503-3244 or shiggins@CommCare.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
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