WHOLE Seniors empowers adults 55 and over to build meaningful connections within their community. Through volunteering, mentorship, skill-sharing, and community activities, participants gain a sense of belonging, improve their social and professional well-being, and keep growing.

The program recognizes the skills, knowledge, and life experience you bring. It creates real opportunities to connect, contribute, and stay engaged, while helping to reduce social isolation and support healthy aging for everyone involved.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

Event Volunteer

• The Event Volunteer will assist in setting up, tearing down, manning booths at events and answer public questions about Spark’s services. Volunteers will represent Spark in ways that align with the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
• Training will be provided based on the volunteers’ needs. This role directly translates to Spark’s overall mission because it acts as an outreach and promotion for our services to reach as many people within our community as possible.
• The location of this position can be anywhere in the vicinity of Greater Sudbury. If a bus or GOVA bus pass is required it will be provided, if the volunteer uses their personal vehicle mileage reimbursement will be provided. Reimbursement will be provided to every volunteer for their required Vulnerable Sector Check. The volunteers will be required to participate in orientation.
• This role is best suited for those who enjoy organization, socialization, people, helping others, answering questions, providing support, and busy environments. This volunteer role requires an English Speaker, preferably French.

Volunteer Administrative Assistant

• The Volunteer administrative assistant will support and relieve administrative duties from reception, marketing, and other staff by building workbooks, putting pages together, filing, and organizing. The volunteer will work out of the Spark office.
• This position requires an English speaker. The role is best suited for someone who enjoys independent work, detail-oriented tasks, mentally and physically light tasks, more flexibility, and a calm environment.
• If a bus or Gova pass is required it will be provided, if the volunteer is using a personal vehicle mileage reimbursement will be provided. This position does not require the volunteer to receive a Vulnerable Sector Check, as they will not interact with clients or visitors directly.
• This role translates to Spark’s overall mission very closely as this volunteer will be directly helping staff with daily tasks and relieving stress and pressure on them, so they can better support their clients.

Volunteer Client Coach

• The Volunteer Client Coach supports clients in developing practical job readiness skills through individualized or small group sessions. This may include resume support, job search tools, industry specific support, and general employability skills.
• The volunteer will be working within the Spark office. This role is best suited to someone who enjoys 1-1 support, is patient, enjoys teaching, helping others, and has good attention to detail. The volunteer will need to have basic computer skills, the ability to help write resumes and cover letters, and/or the ability to assist in the creation and editing of LinkedIn profiles.
• If bus or Gova passes are required they can be provided, if the volunteer is using their personal vehicle mileage reimbursement can also be provided. Volunteers will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check which will be reimbursed, they will also have to complete orientation. This position requires an English speaker, preferably French bilingual.
• This role directly translates to Spark’s overall mission because the volunteers will be providing individualized learning solutions and preparing the clients for the work force.

Volunteer Mentor Coach

• The Volunteer Mentor provides guidance and peer-based support to program participants who are newly employed or preparing to enter the workforce. Drawing on their own lived and professional experience, mentors help participants navigate workplace expectations, build confidence, and sustain long-term employment.
• The volunteers will work within the Spark office as well as at the client’s placement location. This position requires an English speaker, preferably French bilingual.
• This role is best suited for someone who enjoys 1-1 interaction, relationship building, teaching, and collaboration. This role translates to Spark’s overall mission very closely as this volunteer will be directly helping jobseekers successfully complete their placement opportunities, learn key job retention skills, and skills related to obtaining employment opportunities.
• If a bus or Gova pass is required it will be provided, if the volunteer is using a personal vehicle mileage reimbursement will be provided. Reimbursement will also be provided to volunteers for their required Vulnerable Sector Check. Volunteers will also be required to complete orientation and skills training.

Volunteer Reception Support

• The Volunteer Mentor provides guidance and peer-based support to program participants who are newly employed or preparing to enter the workforce. Drawing on their own lived and professional experience, mentors help participants navigate workplace expectations, build confidence, and sustain long-term employment.
• The volunteers will work within the Spark office as well as at the client’s placement location. This position requires an English speaker, preferably French bilingual.
• This role is best suited for someone who enjoys 1-1 interaction, relationship building, teaching, and collaboration. This role translates to Spark’s overall mission very closely as this volunteer will be directly helping jobseekers successfully complete their placement opportunities, learn key job retention skills, and skills related to obtaining employment opportunities.
• If a bus or Gova pass is required it will be provided, if the volunteer is using a personal vehicle mileage reimbursement will be provided. Reimbursement will also be provided to volunteers for their required Vulnerable Sector Check. Volunteers will also be required to complete orientation and skills training.

Other roles can be arranged based on your needs and interests.

Volunteering at Spark is more than giving your time; it is about making a real difference in the lives of job seekers and the community. As a volunteer, you will help individuals gain confidence, build skills, and take steps toward meaningful employment.