If you are a youth aged 14-19, this could be for you! By joining our Youth in Food Systems team, you can learn about and explore food systems while creating content for empowering and inspiring your peers to do the same.

Do you have a way with words, or just an interest in writing? Or perhaps you enjoy providing thoughtful feedback? Or have a knack for design? 

Are you eager to learn about and share knowledge about food systems and sustainability with your peers?
 

Join the youth-led blog as a Writer, Editor, Designer, or Publisher!

We are bringing youth on for each role within the youth-led blog team this year! Visit www.seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/blog to see the project. 

WRITERS

Do you have a way with words, or just an interest in writing? We have an opportunity for you to write about food- and sustainability-related topics for the blog! It’s written for young people, by young people, to educate and inspire your peers. 

EDITORS

The essence of the blog lies in having high quality content, and that shouldn’t fall solely on the blog writers. Our editors are responsible for reviewing each post and providing suggestions and feedback before the posts get published. 

DESIGNERS & PUBLISHERS

The aesthetic of the blog is important for capturing readers’ attention. This means having a featured image for each and every blog post created; and publishing each post in a way that is user friendly and appealing. If you have a creative eye and want to produce final pieces that are inviting, this role could be the perfect fit for you! 

The Treasurer's duties include, but are not limited to:

● Prepare an annual budget and present to the Board of DIrectors at the beginning of each season.

● Liaise with Accounting firm to prepare annual Financial Statements and present at the Club AGM.

● Manage the bookkeeper.

● Keep an accurate historical record of transactions in Quickbooks covering income such as membership
payments through RAMP, fundraising income, sponsorship income, and payments to employees, third
parties, and CKC/CKO affiliates.
○ Manage Chart of Accounts to ensure all transactions are itemized appropriately
○ Liaise with the bookkeeper to ensure:
■ Run reports on program registration through RAMP to reconcile daily Credit Card
deposits and e-transfers in Quickbooks
■ Ensure digital image of all invoices and receipts are uploaded to Quickbooks and
attached the the applicable transaction to be retained in file digitally.
■ Reconcile all transactions in a timely manner to ensure all reporting options are
up-to-date

● Maintain the club’s bank records.
○ Accept e-transfers for membership payments
○ Reconcile income from RAMP
○ Pay utility bills (auto withdrawal)
○ Prepare payments for CKO/CKC participation/regattas
○ Liaise with bookkeeper to ensure:
■ Reconcile transaction fees paid out to Global Payments on the first of each month
○ Reimburse member expenses in a timely manner and ensure an effective reimbursement
program is in place
○ Prepare funds for capital expenditures
○ Liaise with account representative at bank to ensure the Club accounts provide the best
possible services for the lowest fee
○ Liaise with the account representative at the bank to apply for Club Credit Cards.

● Manage all payroll functions.
○ Ensure all employees complete applicable forms including Employee Information, TD1 Tax
Form, Direct Deposit Form

○ Liaise with bookkeeper to ensure:
■ Accurately input all Employee information into Quickbooks and set up bi-weekly pay
structure
■ Receive timesheets from Boat House Manager electronically and import into Quickbooks
to ensure historical records are maintained for hours worked
■ Process payroll bi-weekly by direct deposit
■ Ensure all government guidelines are followed with respect to Statutory Holiday Pay and
Vacation Pay (as necessary).
○ Process and send T4 slips in a timely manner
○ Report and make payments to WSIB
○ Complete and submit ROE to Service Canada for each employee at the end of his/her summer
work period
○ Send monthly bank statements to bookkeeper

● Manage Club Insurance Policies.
○ Complete all necessary forms and submit to A. Gallagher as requested
○ Make premium payments in a timely manner to ensure all coverages are in place
○ Have full knowledge of the current Club Insurance policies and make recommendations to the Board of Directors as necessary regarding coverage updates

● Prepare a monthly Treasurer Report to be presented at the monthly Board Meeting.
○ YTD P&L Statement to Budget
○ Current Balance Sheet
○ A presentation of current trends, missing targets, or other financial updates

● Monitor the RAMP registration system and follow-up on non-payment of program fees. Liaise with CPC
Registrar as necessary to ensure registration accounts are up-to-date and outstanding accounts have
follow-up.

● Add program fees to member accounts during the season, as necessary, and follow-up on payment options.

Please send resume and cover letter to collingwoodpaddletreasurer@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions and/or to arrange a call or meeting to discuss the role. 

The Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit group that maintains and stewards the Bruce Trail and its lands from the western edge of the Blue Mountains to Blantyre. Volunteers have the opportunity to contribute to conservation and the Bruce Trail in a variety of ways.

Trail Maintenance volunteers are part of a roster that may include: sawyers, trail builders, grass-cutters and trimmers, trail clean-up, etc.

Volunteer Land Stewards actively care for each of the properties that are owned or managed by the Bruce Trail Conservancy by visiting an assigned property at least twice a year, completing annual reports on the conditions of the land, and providing input into the stewardship plans.

Hike Leaders plan and guide hikers on the trail in organized hikes approximately once per month, in all four seasons if possible.

Other opportunities to volunteer in Communications and Publicity, Outreach, or on the Board are available as well.

All volunteers will receive training and equipment as necessary. Commitment times are flexible. Please contact the Club to find the opportunity that's right for you! 

Join an exciting community project connecting adults 55+ with events throughout Simcoe County! We're seeking to grow the volunteer team that keeps the Calendar of Activities for Older Adults vibrant and relevant. Check out the Calendar here Simcoe County Calendar of Activities for Older Adults

What you will be doing:

• Monitoring websites and social media accounts of community centres, senior centres, libraries and more for public activities appropriate for older adults.
• Occasionally calling organizations that offer social activities for older adults to get accurate information about their offerings
• Entering these events into Google Docs and WorkPress to publish on the website for public viewing. 

Ready to apply? County of Simcoe LTC Volunteer Application Form - Simcoe Strong Volunteer Program - County of Simcoe

Overview & Impact: The Georgian Triangle Humane society is a not-for-profit charity that works to provide innovative programs and compassionate services to pets and people in the south Georgian Bay region and beyond. Because the GTHS receives no government funding, we rely on the generosity of our donors and supporters to fulfil our mission of delivering innovative programs and compassionate services that enhance the lives of pets in need and the people that care for them. We are immensely grateful to the donors who support our organization.

Position Summary: Donor Engagement Volunteers report to the Senior Manager of Philanthropy (or delegate) to gain guidance in fostering positive relationships with donors. by contacting them upon becoming a regular donor or after donating to a ‘signature’ event or campaign. These volunteers will contact identified regular donors or signature event donors and may participate in regular Donor Relations Team meetings to collaborate on ideas that will enhance the relationships that leadership and legacy donors have with the GTHS, to inspire higher levels of giving.

This is a remote volunteer position (with occasional onsite activities) and volunteers will utilize their own computer or tablet, telephone and internet.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participation in monthly Donor Relations Team meeting – virtual or in-person
• Independent conversations with donor contacts via email, in person, and / or telephone
• Performs independent research on subject matter when required
• May be asked to participate in donor engagement activities such as donor tours of the Animal Centre
• Networking and relationship building
• Acquiring a solid knowledge of the GTHS and fundraising best practices