Virtual Volunteer Fair – October 2025

Check out October’s virtual volunteer fair. There are great ways to volunteer and support your community in Trent Hills this month!

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

Campbellford Gratitude Project

Volunteers are needed to help hang gratitude ribbons in Old Mill Park and the Town Square on October 10, then collect them on October 14.

Contact: Marg Graham – email campbellfordgratitudeproject@gmail.com or text (905) 396-5715.

Warkworth Gratitude Project

Volunteers are needed to help hang gratitude ribbons on Main Street on October 10, then collect them on October 14.

Contact: Jodi Adams – text (289) 404-9492.

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

Aron Theatre Co-operative

The Aron Theatre Co-operative offers a range of volunteer opportunities that support its mission to serve as a vibrant cultural hub. Volunteers assist in organizing and facilitating events such as movie screenings, live performances, and community discussions. They also contribute to special programs like the Aron Indigenous Circle, which presents monthly programming focused on Indigenous culture and reconciliation, and Aron Talks, a series of community science and cultural talks. Volunteers play a crucial role in helping to shape and support these initiatives, fostering a sense of community and cultural engagement. Those interested in volunteering can apply by completing an online application form or downloading and submitting a PDF version via email.

Contact: email info@arontheatre.com

CKOL 93.7 FM Radio

CKOL is a community radio station that has been on-air since 1992. CKOL is volunteer-based and always looking for more volunteers. New radio hosts and behind-the-scenes volunteers are needed!

Volunteers Needs: one to three hours per week

Contact: 705-653-1089 or email ckol-radio@bell.net

Campbellford Seymour Heritage Society

We’re looking for volunteers to help open the Heritage Centre at 113 Front Street North in Campbellford on Wednesdays. Volunteers respond to phone calls and email inquiries, and occasionally meet with visitors by appointment. If you enjoy local history and connecting with the community, we’d love to have you join our team!

Volunteers Needs: The Heritage Centre is open Wednesdays from 10 am to 4 pm

Contact: 705-653-2634 or email csheritage@persona.ca

Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation (CMHF)

Join the Catch the Ace Raffle Volunteer Team! Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation is looking for 3 to 5 passionate, enthusiastic volunteers to help make the Catch the Ace Raffle a huge success! Shifts can be as little as 1-2 hours or more if wanted. CMHF is flexible and happy to accept what works with people’s schedules. They have the opportunity to sell tickets 7 days a week so they can accommodate your schedule.

Volunteer Needs: Sell tickets at various community pop-up locations (including Sharpe’s Food Market and Giant Tiger); Drop off and pick up tickets from our retail partners; Bring energy and excitement to the raffle while helping us support the amazing work of Campbellford Memorial Hospital!

Contact: Call the Foundation at 705-653-1140 ext. 2116

Trent Hills Public Library

The Campbellford and Hastings library branches are looking for volunteers for “Conversation Circle” programs to support new Canadians who are learning to speak English.

Volunteers Needs: two hours per week (dates to be determined)

Contact: Campbellford – graeme.peters@trenthills.ca; Hastings – jennifer.madden@trenthills.ca

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

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