Volunteer Kingston Make a Difference in Your Community

Make a difference, one shift at a time! What if just two hours of your time could help someone living with kidney disease manage essential expenses? The Kidney Foundation of Canada partners with Play! Gaming and Entertainment to raise funds for our Short-Term Financial Assistance (STFA) Program, which helps people living with kidney disease manage the financial challenges associated with their condition. In 2025, charitable gaming revenue helped support patients and families across Ontario through: $426,209 in financial assistance provided through 953 grants to people living with kidney disease $77,289 in camp funding to support children and families Four food cupboards established to help patients and families cope with rising food costs As a Bingo Volunteer, you'll help make this impact possible. By representing The Kidney Foundation at gaming centers, you'll support our charitable gaming partnership and help generate vital funds for people who need them most. We're looking for reliable, enthusiastic volunteers who want to turn a little of their time into meaningful community impact! About the opportunity As a Bingo Volunteer, you'll represent The Kidney Foundation of Canada at Play! Gaming and Entertainment in Kingston, helping create a welcoming experience for guests and supporting gaming activities that raise funds for our programs. Volunteer Duties: Provide great customer service and be a customer ambassador. Welcome customers at the main entrance and thank them for supporting Kidney Foundation and assisting with doors. Circulate in Cabinet Game area to engage customers when appropriate. When a player has a question, find a Play! Gaming and Entertainment staff member to assist. Help with light clean-up, remove food trays and non-alcoholic beverages, return trays to the kitchen area, and push chairs in. Volunteers DO NOT: Handle money, process payments, check winning bingo cards Assist with gaming technology Call bingo Volunteer Details: Location: Play! Gaming and Entertainment, 1600 Bath Rd, Kingston, ON (This is an in-person opportunity. Volunteers residing in Kingston are preferred.) Age Requirement: 18 years or older Time Commitment: There are typically one to two shifts per month. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the schedule is sent out to all volunteers. We ask that volunteers let us know what dates work for them and we try to ensure there are always back up volunteers in case of any last-minute cancellations. There must be two volunteers per shift. November 27, 2026 (Fri) – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM December 10, 2026 (Thu) – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM December 18, 2026 (Fri) – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM January 1, 2027 (Fri) – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM January 29, 2027 (Fri) – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM February 26, 2027 (Fri) – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM March 18, 2027 (Thu) – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Please note: Charitable gaming revenue depends on scheduled volunteer coverage. Your commitment to attending your shifts helps ensure we don't miss valuable fundraising opportunities to support our programs. Dress Code: A Kidney Foundation golf shirt will be provided and must be worn at every shift. Black or dark pants and comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required. Denim, tank tops, sweatpants, yoga pants, shorts, skirts, hats, and clothing with bright patterns or excessive wear are not permitted. Training: A 30 minutes online training course and one shadowing shift are required. Why volunteer with us? Make a meaningful impact: Help raise funds for financial assistance and support services for people living with kidney disease. Give back to your community: Support a meaningful cause with just two hours per shift. Build valuable skills: Gain experience in customer service, fundraising support, communication and event operations. Connect with others: Meet fellow volunteers and community members who share your commitment to making a difference. About the Kidney Foundation The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through funding and stimulating innovative research; providing education and support; promoting access to quality healthcare; and increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation. Ready to make a difference? Send us an email! Resume is preferred and please let us know your preferred bingo shifts. Contact: Olivia Jelley Fund and Community Development Officer, Kingston Email: olivia.jelley@kidney.ca

Become a part of an enthusiastic planning team responsible for the Kingston Belleville Gutsy Walk that takes place on Sunday June 6 2027 . If party and event planning are something you love or want to do more of, this is for you.Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is the country’s largest community event for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Since 1996, thousands of Canadians from coast to coast have stepped out—rain or shine—to take meaningful steps toward a future free from Crohn’s and colitis. For 30 years, participants, donors, volunteers, and sponsors have raised more than $57 million to fund life-changing research, patient programs, and advocacy efforts.

Volunteers are matched with clients and provide one to one friendly visits in the clients home and/or community.One to two-hour friendly visits occur on a regular weekly or biweekly basis. Clients and volunteers may visit in the client’s home for things like conversation or playing cards, the volunteer can run errands with the client, or they can enjoy activities outside the home, like walking or visiting local parks. Visits are held Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm