Volunteering

Canadian Red Cross – Volunteer driver

We need volunteers to drive the frail, elderly and/or adults with physical disabilities to and from medical appointments.

Call 519-332-6380 for details or to volunteer.

Canadian Red Cross volunteer driver job description

Friends of Pinery Park – Various positions

We need volunteers for various activities in the Park. Some activities include: dune grass dig, fish fries, Nature Store help and special events.

To volunteer, email fopp@oxford.net and include ‘Volunteer Opportunities' in the subject line.

Grand Bend Community Foundation – Board and committee members

We need volunteers for the Foundation Board and our committee. For details, call 519-238-2190.

Visit the Grand Bend Community Foundation website.

Grand Bend Community Health Centre – Walking program instructors

We need of an instructor for the walking program that takes place at the Lambton Heritage Museum. We will provide all training. Call Cindy Maxfield, Health Promoter at 519-238-1556 ext. 231 for details.

Grand Bend Horticultural Society – Gardeners

We need volunteers to help maintain several gardens throughout Grand Bend. For details email gbhort_pres@yahoo.com.

Grand Bend Jingle Bells Group - Lighting Coordinator

The Grand Bend Jingle Bells Group is looking for a motivated volunteer to coordinate teams of volunteers to put up and take down Christmas lights and displays in various parks in Grand Bend. An individual with an electrical background would be ideal, however this is not a requirement. Interested persons should contact Jane Girodat at 519-317-6368 or email bcr@hay.net.

Ipperwash Phrag Phighters

Volunteers are a vital part of the group. For a short term commitment, the group will be needing volunteers in late June and late September each year to spade Phragmites on the beach and dunes. High school students are welcome! Anyone looking to become a committee member is also welcome. Please email ipperwashphragphighters@gmail.com for more information

Lambton Shores Phragmites Community Group – Various positions

We need volunteers to:

Help cut seed heads and stems and spade Phragmites along the shoreline, locate and identify Phragmites, distribute information and to monitor and take pictures. All jobs are weather dependent.

Lambton Shores Nature Trails – Various Positions

LSNT is growing organization and always looking for volunteers!

Lambton Shores Nature Trails is dedicated to protecting and preserving invironmentally sensitive areas of Lambton Shores and vicinity.

To achieve this we established a network of nature trails in partnership with the owners of these special lands.

LSNT is currently looking for volunteers for the following positions:

• Trail blazing and clearing 
• Hike Leaders
• Licensed chain saw persons

On our Committees we are looking for:

• Committee Secretary for minutes and agenda
• Email Newsletter and Social Media 
• Marketing & Fundraising Group
• Working with youth programs

Please contact Marilyn Keunecke-Smith 519-518-7229 or marilyns4trails@gmail.com

North Lambton Community Health Centre – Various positions

Various volunteer positions are available. The North Lambton Community Health Centre webpage has details, or call 519-786-4545 ext. 273.

One Care – Various positions

We are looking for volunteers in the Grand Bend area to support seniors through home visits, as drivers, assisting at the dining program and the day program. Call 1-877-502-8277 ext. 2001 or email ggowanlock@onecaresupport.ca.

Thedford Garden Club - New members

Thedford Garden Club is in need of new members!!! We are a fun, energetic small group that meet/work/laugh a couple nights a month. No need to have a green thumb.. just come out and get involved and help make Thedford the prettiest little town in Lambton Shores! Contact Darlene Lacey for more information at darlenelacey1969@msn.com. 

Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario – Walk-it event committee members

We need volunteers for the Walk-it event planning committee. For details, contact Steve Hickson at steve.hickson@parkinsonsociety.ca or 1-888-851-7376.

Victim Services of Sarnia-Lambton – Crisis response team

We are looking for volunteers to join our crisis response team. For details visit the Victim Services of Sarnia-Lambton website or call 519-344-8861 ext. 5238.