Be a Volunteer

Smiths Falls 2024 Volunteer Fair to take place Wednesday, November 27th from 3-6pm at the Memorial Community Centre (upstairs)

Smiths Falls and area residents are invited to attend the Volunteer Fair taking place on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Memorial Community Center, in the upstairs hall. This event offers a unique opportunity for individuals to engage with various community service organizations, learn about their programs, and explore volunteer opportunities available within the community.

The Volunteer Fair is also an excellent platform for high school students seeking to fulfill their mandatory community volunteer hours required for graduation. With a wide range of organizations in attendance, students can find meaningful volunteering experiences that align with their interests and contribute to their personal and professional development.

Whether you're passionate about sports, social causes, mentoring, local businesses, or animal welfare, the Volunteer Fair promises to connect you with like-minded organizations that make a positive impact in Smiths Falls. Attendees will have the chance to engage in one-on-one conversations with representatives from the following organizations:

2024 Organization List Coming Soon!

"The Volunteer Fair is a wonderful opportunity for people to find out how to get involved and make a difference in Smiths Falls," said Mayor Shawn Pankow. ”We encourage all residents, including our high school students to attend this event and discover the countless ways to support and learn more about the community."

Community service clubs and volunteer organizations interested in hosting a booth at the fair are encouraged to register online HERE. If you have any questions, contact Kerri Barlow, Economic and Community Development Coordinator at kbarlow@smithsfalls.ca or call 613-283-4124 x1127.

For more information about the Volunteer Fair, please visit the Smiths Falls official website at www.smithsfalls.ca/volunteerfair. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with your community and make a meaningful difference.

Join us at the Smiths Falls Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, November 27th, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Memorial Community Center, upstairs hall.

Together, let's build a stronger and more vibrant Smiths Falls!

Do You Have Time to Share?

The contributions and dedication of our volunteers creates a strong, inclusive and vibrant community for all. If you are interested in volunteering, there are many opportunities in the Smiths Falls area. Below is a list of organizations seeking volunteers, including contact information.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County

613-283-0570

Email: cliff.woods@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

Website: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

Canadian Cancer Society

613-267-3830

Children's Resources on Wheels (CROW)

Website: https://crowlanark.com/

Email: info@crowlanark.com

Phone: (613) 283-0095 or 1-800-267-9252

Community Home Support

VOLUNTEERS are the heart and soul of our agency.

Are you interested in volunteering with seniors or people living with a life-limiting illness? If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity, we would love to have you! Volunteers are needed for the following:

Hospice Home/Hospital Visiting

Bereavement Peer Support

Delivering Meals on Wheels

Assisted Transportation

We'll work around your schedule to find a volunteer position that best suits your interests and skill set.

Please call the office nearest you, or visit one of our offices and fill-out an application to get started (or print and fill out the Application ).

Heritage House Museum

We love our Volunteers!

With the many events hosted at and by Heritage House Museum throughout the year, we have many Volunteer opportunities available!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeritageHouseMuseum

Email: heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca

Phone: (613) 283-6311

Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS)

Website: http://www.lanarkanimals.ca/

Email: shelter@lanarkanimals.ca

Phone: (613) 283-9308

Ontario 55+ Games Association

Ontario Early Years Centre, Smiths Falls

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. These centres will offer safe and welcoming environments open to all families across Ontario, with qualified professionals and quality programs. Families and caregivers will be able to find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources.

Website: https://crowlanark.com/earlyon-overview/

Email: info@crowlanark.com

Phone:613-283-0095 extension 300

Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario

Website: www.rmeo.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RMEOLanarkCounty

Phone: (613) 283-5696

Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL)

Website: https://www.realaction.ca/

Email: info@REALaction.ca

Volunteer Application Form

Rotary Club of Smiths Falls

Website: https://smithsfallsrotary.ca/

Salvation Army

Website:

www.samississippirideaulakes.com

Phone:

613-283-3563

Major Gerald Reilly - Corps Officer
Gerald.Reilly@savationarmy.ca

Major Laurie Reilly - Community and Family Services Officer
Laurie.Reilly@salvationarmy.ca

Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is now celebrating 130 years as the Voice of Business in Smiths Falls and continues to take great pride in the role it plays today in remaining a proactive, energetic and visionary organization that helps to advance economic development and prosperity. From masonry and mills, turkey farms and a chocolate factory; the Chamber still plays a vital role in shaping the business community today.

Website: https://smithsfallschamber.com/

Smiths Falls Arts & Culture

Sheldon Giff

613-795-6203

sheldon_16@hotmail.com

Website: https://www.smithsfallsarts.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smithsfallsarts/

Smiths Falls Civitan Club

613-284-0818

Email: infosmithsfallscivitanclub@gmail.com

Website: https://www.smithsfallscivitanclub.com/

The Smiths Falls Civitan is a group of volunteers who hold events and functions to raise money to support charities in the community. Last year we gave away over $ 23,000 and this list is some of the many organizations we support.

Events include weekly Bingo, Spring and Fall Craft and Bake Sales, Festival of the Trees, Bingo Canteen, Annual fish Fry, Bake Project - Macmillan, Ice sales, Catering and Bar just to name a few.

Donations were to:

Friends for Seniors, Community Living. Smiths Falls Special Olympics, Heart Telethon, Smiths Falls Tennis Tournament, Smiths Falls Lawn Bowling, Relay For Life, SFDCI & St. John's Bursaries, Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation, Smiths Falls Food Bank, Friends of the Rideau, Big Brothers/Sisters, REAL - Rideau Environmental Action League, Therapeutic Riding, ALS, Camp Merrywood, Camp Quality, Prostate Cancer, Alzheimer's Society, CHEO Telethon, and the Salvation Army Hamper program.

We receive requests on a regular basis and these are brought to our monthly Board Meeting where we decide who to give to and how much to donate; we give as much as we can!

Smiths Falls Community Food Bank

Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-3

Open Monday and Thursday Evenings from 5-7

Website: https://www.smithsfallscommunityfoodbank.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smithsfallscommunityfoodbank

Phone: 613-283-6695

Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation

Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm

For General Inquiries
info@psfdhfoundation.com
343-881-GIVE (4483)

Margot Hallam
Executive Director
Margot.hallam@psfdhfoundation.com
343-881-GIVE (4483) x 227

Volunteer Application FORM

Smiths Falls Community Theatre

Website: https://smithsfallstheatre.com/

Email: thestationtheatre@gmail.com

Phone: 613-283-0300

Smiths Falls Friends of the Library

Website: https://www.smithsfallslibrary.ca/friends-of-the-library/

Email: friends@smithsfallslibrary.ca

Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band

Website: http://www.gordonpipeband.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333045096746613

Contact: For all general queries, contact: the Band Manager, DonnaTugnett manager@gordonpipeband.com

or contact the Pipe Major,

Steve Brooke: 613-207-9306 pipemajor@gordonpipeband.com

Smiths Falls Horticultural Society

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfHorticulturalSociety

Regular Meetings at Smith’s Falls Legion @ 7:00 pm 3rd. Tuesday of every month. Starting February 21,2023. EVERYONE WELCOME

Smiths Falls Hospital Auxilliary

The Smiths Falls Community Hospital Auxiliary (the “Auxiliary”) supports various projects, programs and services of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. There are presently 107 volunteers and this number continues to grow daily.

Hours:

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30

Thursday 10:00 - 16:00

Friday 10:00 - 16:30

Saturday 10:00 - 15:30

Sunday CLOSED

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070514741346

Phone: (613) 207-9770

Smiths Falls Kinsmen Club

Website: https://www.smithsfallskinsmen.ca/