Volunteering is so important that in some provinces, students need mandatory volunteer work hours to graduate. Here are website links to volunteering anywhere in Canada and the world. Tthe volunteering ads below are for opportunities mainly in Toronto and the GTA, but there might be a branch of the organization in your city too. Give them a call.
Albion Lodge: Visit home for the aged one hour a week. For more information call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Animal Crusaders of Ontario: Foster homes are needed for shy cats (aged 8 months to 5 years) that need affection and love to prepare them for adoption. Call (416) 264-6007 or (416) 724-8089.
Annex Cat Rescue: Provide temporary foster homes for stray cats. Expenses covered. Call (416) 410-3835.
Art Gallery of Ontario: Greeters, audio guide attendants, visitor survey attendants, gallery shop, Grange historical interpreters and tour guides are needed. Call volunteer office, (416) 979-6661.
Arts Carousel: Non-profit agency providing opportunities for physically challenged adults to visit theatres and museums needs volunteers with human resources, public relations and fundraising experience for board. Three to four hours a month. Call (416) 391-2086.
Association For Neurologically Disabled: Help with fundraising and planning a golf tournament. For more' information, call Volunteers, Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Baycrest Centre For Geriatric Care: Therapeutic recreation pool volunteers needed on Thursdays. Training provided. Call Sheri at (416) 785-2500, extension 2575.
Baycrest Centre For Geriatric Care: Volunteers between the ages of 50 and 85 are needed for a research study of Alzheimer's disease. Minimum 10 hours. Call (416) 785-2500, extension 2836.
Baycrest Centre: Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 to I I a.m., assist with the physiotherapy pool program. Or work with cognitively impaired clients. Training: June 14 and 16. Call Sandy Frankel, (416) 785-2500, extension 2576.
Bayview Community Hospice: Help support terminally ill clients in their homes. Register for training. Contact the coordinator at 416-385-8885 or visit: www.bayviewhospice.org
Bernard Betel Centre For Creative Living: Non-profit seniors' centre needs volunteers to visit blind or housebound seniors. One to three hours a week. Call Paula Mintzberg at (416) 225-2112, extension 118.
Brampton Fibromyalgia Support Group: Help with a variety of duties. Members' meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Volunteers' meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. Call Carol, (905) 450-6771.
Canadian Cancer Society: Etobicoke unit has several volunteer opportunities. Call Jan Walker, (416) 23 1 1118.
Canadian National Institute For The Blind: Promote services of the institute to corporations and media. Daytime only. Training provided. Area: Markham and Ellesmere Ave. Call Volunteer Centre, Scarborough branch, (416) 439-1919.
Carefree Lodge: Seniors residence in Bayview and Finch Ave. area needs gift shop convenor. Call Volunteer Centre, North York branch, (416) 631-6117.
Catholic Children's Aid Society: Tutor children or youths, driving them to visits and working one-on-one with them or help their parents. Call Volunteer Centre, East York branch, (416) 467-1327.
CNIB Readers: Volunteers needed for new quick response service with two to four day deadlines. One year commitment. Call Volunteer Centre, York branch, at (416) 781-0902.
CNIB: Help staff teaching in-line skating in Swansea to blind or visually impaired persons. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Community Occupational Therapist & Associates: Visitors needed for people across Toronto coping with physical or psycho-social disabilities. For details, call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Community Older Persons Alcohol Program: Visit or escort clients or to do filing in small office. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Court Volunteer Support Services: Volunteers needed to help out at East Mall Court. One day weekly for a minimum of six months. Call Volunteers Etobicoke at (416) 620-7837.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: Brampton/North Peel chapter needs volunteers for executive committee and for special events. Call Simone, (416) 920-5035, extension 10.
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre: Refined English teacher is needed to tutor high school students, to upgrade grammar, spelling and reading skills. Call (416) 781-0902.
Downsview Services To Seniors: Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels and transportation programs. Gas allowance. Call Angela at (416) 398-5510.
Durham Family Respite Services: Volunteers needed in Ajax to provide respite care to children or adults with special needs. Training provided. Honorarium to cover expenses. For information, call (905) 427-3541.
Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre: Look after and play with children ages 2 to 6 while their parents participate in ESL classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call Shiyan, (416) 392-1750.
Epilepsy Association: Toronto association needs volunteers for gift-wrapping service at two shopping malls from Dec. 4 to 24. Call Mark Savage at (416) 966-0954.
Etobicoke Christmas Parade: Help with the parade along Lake Shore Blvd. W. on Dec. 5 starting at 10 a.m. Call Liz Poritt at (416) 259-9639.
Etobicoke Community Care Access Centre: Board members with senior management skills needed. Call Maureen Kapral, (416) 243-7363.
Etobicoke Humane Society: Speak to schoolchildren on behalf of the society or join the public relations committee. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Etobicoke Humane Society: Work independently in office answering telephones or transport animals and supplies. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Family Service Association of Toronto: Members needed for lesbian and gay HIV/AIDS community advisory committees. Persons with knowledge of HIV/AIDS and those from diverse ethno-racial communities are encouraged to apply. Call Volunteer Centre, York branch, (416) 781-0902.
FIFE House: Volunteers needed by this organization providing supportive housing in four locations across the city to people living with HIV/AIDS. Three to four hours weekly. Help with meals, shopping, housekeeping and other chores. Call Michael Large at (416) 205-9888, ext. 16.
Fringe of Toronto Festival: Volunteers age 17 and up are needed for festival from July I to 11. Receive play vouchers and T-shirt. Call (416) 534-5919.
Hazel Burns Hospice: If you are interested in working in the hospice/palliative care field, free certified training will be provided next month. To register, call (416) 782-5915.
Heart & Stroke Foundation: Canvas homes in Heart Month in February. Call Volunteer Centre, East York branch, (416) 467-1327.
Heart & Stroke Foundation: Join the Ride for Heart committee, work at registration centres or help at various jobs at in-line skating/bicycling fundraiser on traffic-free Don Valley Parkway June 6. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Help Youths: Apply before April 14 to train to participate in evening programs for youths in conflict with the law. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Hospice of Peel: Train to provide in-home assistance for terminally ill persons and their families in Mississauga and Brampton. Access to a car is necessary. Nine-week training course is provided. Interviews are required. Call Barb, (905) 712-8119.
Hospital For Sick Children: Volunteers aged 6 to 18 are needed for neuroimaging research studies. Contact Marion Malone at 416-813-7654 ext.4299 or marion.malone@sickkids.ca or Dr. Margot J. Taylor at 416-813-6321 or margot.taylor@sickkids.ca
Jewish Vocational Services: Summer volunteers are needed to do administration, be computer tutors and assist with general clerical duties in the Dufferin St. and Lawrence Ave. area. Individuals must be computer-literate, hard-working, self-motivated, with good English skills and willingness to try new things. Call Volunteer Centre of Toronto, North York branch, (416) 631-6117.
Kinark Child & Family Services: Prince of Peace Child Care Centre in Keswick needs volunteers. Call Ian, (905) 476-7961.
Lakeshore Community Childcare Centre: Volunteers needed in Lakeshore/Islington area to help children in sports activities. Weekdays at 6 p.m. Call Volunteer Centre, Etobicoke branch, at (416) 236-0683.
Lakeshore Lodge: Alzheimer unit needs leaders to run activities, two to four hours a week. Training provided. Call Volunteer Centre, Etobicoke branch, (416) 236-0683.
Let's Discuss It: Women needed to supervise preschoolers for two hours while their mothers take a break. Scarborough Area. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings. For information, call Jan Renwicke at (416) 789-7957, extension 256. An honorarium is paid.
Meals On Wheels & More: Friendly, outgoing, patient people are needed for the Lunch Companion Program. Call Carolyn, (416) 225-6041.
Milk International Children's Festival: Recruitment for eight day celebration of theatre, dance and music (May 23 to 30) begins April 24 at 11 a.m. and April 27 and May 4 at 6 p.m. at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., Toronto. French-speaking volunteers are also needed for festival's Francophone Day. Recruitment held May 6 at 6 p.m. Call (416) 952-3625.
Mimico Correctional Complex: Provide education in parenting and child care to a small group of inmates Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Montage Support Services: Personable, caring individuals are needed to support and socialize with clients. Minimum age: 2 1. Orientation is provided. Call Volunteer Centre of Toronto, Etobicoke branch, (416) 236-0683.
Mothers Against Poverty: Mature, responsible volunteers with good English are needed in these areas: newsletter production, research and Internet, outreach to corporations, fundraising, group leaders, mailing, marketing, driving. Training is provided. TTC fares are paid. Call Volunteer Centre of Toronto, (416) 961-6888.
North York Harvest Food Bank: Volunteer needed to drive 5 tonne truck and to help with deliveries and pick-ups. Four hours weekly. Call (416) 635-7771.
North York Women's Centre: Two experienced group facilitators needed. Topics to be covered include family, relationships, self-esteem and effective communication. Call Jessica, (416) 781-0479.
North York Women's Shelter: Board members are needed to work with staff on committees and attend monthly meetings. Particularly sought are women from Southeast Asia, Ghana, Somalia and Ethiopia, with skills in social action, human resources, finance or fundraising and an understanding of violence against women and racism. Call Maria, (416) 635-9675, or Irene, (416) 635-9427.
Opera Atelier: Baroque Theatre Company needs energetic, organized volunteers to get involved in the office, at events/performances and behind the scenes. Call Sue, (416) 925-3767, extension 22.
Out of The Cold: Organization providing shelter, food and clothing to homeless young people needs help preparing and serving food in three-hour shifts Wednesday or Friday. Areas: Queensway and Roncesvalles Ave. and Prince Edward Drive and Bloor St. For more information, call Volunteer Centre, Etobicoke branch. 416-236-0683.
Peace Ranch: Activity volunteers and board members are needed by this rural home in north Peel for people living with schizophrenia. Call Susan Barrington at (905) 584-9156.
Peel Hospice: Provide daytime, in home assistance for terminally ill persons and their families in Mississauga and Brampton. Call Barb, (905) 712-8119.
Peel Literacy Guild: Volunteers needed for literacy programs in Brampton and Mississauga offices. Training provided. Call (905) 793-5400.
Peel Volunteer Centre: Volunteers needed for speakers' bureau and other positions. Call (905) 306-0668.
Providence Centre: Help in the gift shop/coffee shop/general store of home for the aged, chronic care and rehabilitation hospital. One-year commitment is required. Call (416) 285-3749.
REENA: Work one-to-one with people who have developmental disabilities. Call Arlene Margolese at (905) 889-2690, extension 2229.
Revenue Canada Tax Helpers: Help individuals, families and seniors file their returns in March and April. Get a 1-day training session. Call 416-469-5211.
Rexdale Community Health Centre: Friendly, reliable and outgoing gardeners are needed. Call Volunteer Centre of Toronto, Etobicoke branch, (416) 236-0683.
Safe Neighbourhood Network: Help organize a wide range of youth programs, special events and workshops in south Riverdale. Call Susan Lewis at (416) 463-0895.
Safehaven Project For Community Living: Help multi-handicapped children in group homes in Etobicoke, North York or Aurora. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Scarborough Support Services For The Elderly: Visitor's needed, one hour a week. Minimum age: 18. Call Volunteer Centre, Scarborough branch, (416) 439-1919.
Seasons Centre For Grieving/Traumatized Children: York Region is looking for fundraising volunteers or grief facilitators to help children in peer support groups. Personal experience helpful. Teens, women and men. Call Sue Regan, (416) 878-5437.
Second Mile Club of Toronto: Volunteers needed for expanded visiting program for seniors downtown. Experience in mental health field is an asset. Training provided. Commitment: One to two hours a week for at least six months. Call Cheryl, (416) 597-0841.
Sexual Assault, Rape Crisis Centre of Peel County: Provide crisis line help to females. Training provided. 905-273-3337.
Shepherd Village: Long-term care centre seeks friendly volunteers to work with seniors, assisting with activities, meals and friendly visiting, daytime, evenings and weekends. Call volunteer coordinator, (416) 609-5700.
Shout Clinic: Community health centre working with street youth needs help with reception, presentations, fundraising, special events, developing resources and general office/computer work as well as direct service. If you are 18 years or older, call Michelle, (416) 927-8553, ext. 34.
Skylight Theatre: Volunteers needed for summer season. Earl Bales Park, Bathurst St. and Sheppard Ave., June 26 to Aug. 9. Call Shayna at (416) 536-3127.
Speakeasy: Help immigrants learn English. Call Mike at (416) 285-6967.
Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus Association: Volunteers needed to help with the 25th Anniversary Family Conference, Aug. 12 to 15. Call the Volunteer Centre, Toronto branch, at (416) 961-6888.
Sprockets Film Festival For Children: Volunteers 17 and older are required for festival from April 10 to 18. A minimum of two shifts is requested. Call (416) 967-7371, extension 2220.
Storefront Humber: Visit older resident in south Etobicoke. call volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Summer Day Care Program: Volunteers needed to be teaching assistants and work with children 2 to 5. Call Volunteer Centre, North York branch, at (416) 631-6117.
Summer Sports Camps: Volunteers needed to work with leaders teaching sports to children. Four parks and recreation locations in Etobicoke. Call Volunteers Etobicoke at (416) 620-7837.
Toronto Grace Hospital: Chronic and palliative care hospital at Bloor and Church Sts. needs volunteers to assist patients and staff in the new resource centre. Training is provided. Call volunteer resources, (416) 925-2251, ext. 256.
Toronto Grace Hospital: If you're interested in pursuing a career in health care or just want to help, the Student Volunteer Program has a variety of placements. Call (416) 925-2251, extension 256.
Toronto's Board of Health: Six volunteers needed to serve a two-year term. Introductory meeting Nov. 16. For details, call (416) 392-7039.
True Davidson Acres: Home for the aged needs volunteers for board. Knowledge of accounting or retail experience helpful. Call (416) 397-0353.
Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre: English/Ukrainian-speaking adults needed to help senior residents with recreational activities. Weekdays or Saturday mornings. Call volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Villa Colombo: Feeding assistants needed to help seniors in the Dufferin St. and Lawrence Ave. area. Drivers with cars and helpers for palliative care program also needed. Call Volunteer Centre, North York branch, (416) 631-6117.
West Toronto Support Services: Agency caring for seniors living at home seeks volunteers who can give three hours twice a month to drive seniors to medical appointments. Mileage is reimbursed. Call (416) 653-3535.
York Professional Day Care Inc.: Volunteers are needed for the 16th Avenue Child Care Centre (ages 21/2 to 12) in Richmond Hill. Contact Margaret, (905) 884-8588.
York Region United Way: Help in reviewing agencies and making agency funding recommendations. Call Vicky Norman at (905) 474-9974, extension 222.
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How To Find a Volunteering Position
- check the daily newspapers for volunteer positions.
- find a neighbour who might like some help.
- start your own volunteer service in the neighbourhood. Recruit kids.
- volunteer as a peer tutor or homework helper.
- volunteer at your local church. Start a youth group.
- volunteer to visit the sick and/or elderly in a hospital, retirement or nursing home.
Volunteering Opportunities
- Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects - volunteer in Canada and the rest of the world
- Canadian Volunteering Links - everything about volunteering in Canada
- Charity Focus: Helping Nonprofits Grow Program
- Katimavik National Youth Volunteer Program
- National Volunteering-Canada - provides links to volunteering, social services, human rights, environmental and social issues
- Stand Up for Kids Outreach Programs
Albion Lodge: Visit home for the aged one hour a week. For more information call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Animal Crusaders of Ontario: Foster homes are needed for shy cats (aged 8 months to 5 years) that need affection and love to prepare them for adoption. Call (416) 264-6007 or (416) 724-8089.
Annex Cat Rescue: Provide temporary foster homes for stray cats. Expenses covered. Call (416) 410-3835.
Art Gallery of Ontario: Greeters, audio guide attendants, visitor survey attendants, gallery shop, Grange historical interpreters and tour guides are needed. Call volunteer office, (416) 979-6661.
Arts Carousel: Non-profit agency providing opportunities for physically challenged adults to visit theatres and museums needs volunteers with human resources, public relations and fundraising experience for board. Three to four hours a month. Call (416) 391-2086.
Association For Neurologically Disabled: Help with fundraising and planning a golf tournament. For more' information, call Volunteers, Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Baycrest Centre For Geriatric Care: Therapeutic recreation pool volunteers needed on Thursdays. Training provided. Call Sheri at (416) 785-2500, extension 2575.
Baycrest Centre For Geriatric Care: Volunteers between the ages of 50 and 85 are needed for a research study of Alzheimer's disease. Minimum 10 hours. Call (416) 785-2500, extension 2836.
Baycrest Centre: Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 to I I a.m., assist with the physiotherapy pool program. Or work with cognitively impaired clients. Training: June 14 and 16. Call Sandy Frankel, (416) 785-2500, extension 2576.
Bayview Community Hospice: Help support terminally ill clients in their homes. Register for training. Contact the coordinator at 416-385-8885 or visit: www.bayviewhospice.org
Bernard Betel Centre For Creative Living: Non-profit seniors' centre needs volunteers to visit blind or housebound seniors. One to three hours a week. Call Paula Mintzberg at (416) 225-2112, extension 118.
Brampton Fibromyalgia Support Group: Help with a variety of duties. Members' meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Volunteers' meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. Call Carol, (905) 450-6771.
Canadian Cancer Society: Etobicoke unit has several volunteer opportunities. Call Jan Walker, (416) 23 1 1118.
Canadian National Institute For The Blind: Promote services of the institute to corporations and media. Daytime only. Training provided. Area: Markham and Ellesmere Ave. Call Volunteer Centre, Scarborough branch, (416) 439-1919.
Carefree Lodge: Seniors residence in Bayview and Finch Ave. area needs gift shop convenor. Call Volunteer Centre, North York branch, (416) 631-6117.
Catholic Children's Aid Society: Tutor children or youths, driving them to visits and working one-on-one with them or help their parents. Call Volunteer Centre, East York branch, (416) 467-1327.
CNIB Readers: Volunteers needed for new quick response service with two to four day deadlines. One year commitment. Call Volunteer Centre, York branch, at (416) 781-0902.
CNIB: Help staff teaching in-line skating in Swansea to blind or visually impaired persons. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Community Occupational Therapist & Associates: Visitors needed for people across Toronto coping with physical or psycho-social disabilities. For details, call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Community Older Persons Alcohol Program: Visit or escort clients or to do filing in small office. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Court Volunteer Support Services: Volunteers needed to help out at East Mall Court. One day weekly for a minimum of six months. Call Volunteers Etobicoke at (416) 620-7837.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: Brampton/North Peel chapter needs volunteers for executive committee and for special events. Call Simone, (416) 920-5035, extension 10.
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre: Refined English teacher is needed to tutor high school students, to upgrade grammar, spelling and reading skills. Call (416) 781-0902.
Downsview Services To Seniors: Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels and transportation programs. Gas allowance. Call Angela at (416) 398-5510.
Durham Family Respite Services: Volunteers needed in Ajax to provide respite care to children or adults with special needs. Training provided. Honorarium to cover expenses. For information, call (905) 427-3541.
Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre: Look after and play with children ages 2 to 6 while their parents participate in ESL classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call Shiyan, (416) 392-1750.
Epilepsy Association: Toronto association needs volunteers for gift-wrapping service at two shopping malls from Dec. 4 to 24. Call Mark Savage at (416) 966-0954.
Etobicoke Christmas Parade: Help with the parade along Lake Shore Blvd. W. on Dec. 5 starting at 10 a.m. Call Liz Poritt at (416) 259-9639.
Etobicoke Community Care Access Centre: Board members with senior management skills needed. Call Maureen Kapral, (416) 243-7363.
Etobicoke Humane Society: Speak to schoolchildren on behalf of the society or join the public relations committee. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Etobicoke Humane Society: Work independently in office answering telephones or transport animals and supplies. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Family Service Association of Toronto: Members needed for lesbian and gay HIV/AIDS community advisory committees. Persons with knowledge of HIV/AIDS and those from diverse ethno-racial communities are encouraged to apply. Call Volunteer Centre, York branch, (416) 781-0902.
FIFE House: Volunteers needed by this organization providing supportive housing in four locations across the city to people living with HIV/AIDS. Three to four hours weekly. Help with meals, shopping, housekeeping and other chores. Call Michael Large at (416) 205-9888, ext. 16.
Fringe of Toronto Festival: Volunteers age 17 and up are needed for festival from July I to 11. Receive play vouchers and T-shirt. Call (416) 534-5919.
Hazel Burns Hospice: If you are interested in working in the hospice/palliative care field, free certified training will be provided next month. To register, call (416) 782-5915.
Heart & Stroke Foundation: Canvas homes in Heart Month in February. Call Volunteer Centre, East York branch, (416) 467-1327.
Heart & Stroke Foundation: Join the Ride for Heart committee, work at registration centres or help at various jobs at in-line skating/bicycling fundraiser on traffic-free Don Valley Parkway June 6. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Help Youths: Apply before April 14 to train to participate in evening programs for youths in conflict with the law. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Hospice of Peel: Train to provide in-home assistance for terminally ill persons and their families in Mississauga and Brampton. Access to a car is necessary. Nine-week training course is provided. Interviews are required. Call Barb, (905) 712-8119.
Hospital For Sick Children: Volunteers aged 6 to 18 are needed for neuroimaging research studies. Contact Marion Malone at 416-813-7654 ext.4299 or marion.malone@sickkids.ca or Dr. Margot J. Taylor at 416-813-6321 or margot.taylor@sickkids.ca
Jewish Vocational Services: Summer volunteers are needed to do administration, be computer tutors and assist with general clerical duties in the Dufferin St. and Lawrence Ave. area. Individuals must be computer-literate, hard-working, self-motivated, with good English skills and willingness to try new things. Call Volunteer Centre of Toronto, North York branch, (416) 631-6117.
Kinark Child & Family Services: Prince of Peace Child Care Centre in Keswick needs volunteers. Call Ian, (905) 476-7961.
Lakeshore Community Childcare Centre: Volunteers needed in Lakeshore/Islington area to help children in sports activities. Weekdays at 6 p.m. Call Volunteer Centre, Etobicoke branch, at (416) 236-0683.
Lakeshore Lodge: Alzheimer unit needs leaders to run activities, two to four hours a week. Training provided. Call Volunteer Centre, Etobicoke branch, (416) 236-0683.
Let's Discuss It: Women needed to supervise preschoolers for two hours while their mothers take a break. Scarborough Area. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings. For information, call Jan Renwicke at (416) 789-7957, extension 256. An honorarium is paid.
Meals On Wheels & More: Friendly, outgoing, patient people are needed for the Lunch Companion Program. Call Carolyn, (416) 225-6041.
Milk International Children's Festival: Recruitment for eight day celebration of theatre, dance and music (May 23 to 30) begins April 24 at 11 a.m. and April 27 and May 4 at 6 p.m. at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., Toronto. French-speaking volunteers are also needed for festival's Francophone Day. Recruitment held May 6 at 6 p.m. Call (416) 952-3625.
Mimico Correctional Complex: Provide education in parenting and child care to a small group of inmates Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Montage Support Services: Personable, caring individuals are needed to support and socialize with clients. Minimum age: 2 1. Orientation is provided. Call Volunteer Centre of Toronto, Etobicoke branch, (416) 236-0683.
Mothers Against Poverty: Mature, responsible volunteers with good English are needed in these areas: newsletter production, research and Internet, outreach to corporations, fundraising, group leaders, mailing, marketing, driving. Training is provided. TTC fares are paid. Call Volunteer Centre of Toronto, (416) 961-6888.
North York Harvest Food Bank: Volunteer needed to drive 5 tonne truck and to help with deliveries and pick-ups. Four hours weekly. Call (416) 635-7771.
North York Women's Centre: Two experienced group facilitators needed. Topics to be covered include family, relationships, self-esteem and effective communication. Call Jessica, (416) 781-0479.
North York Women's Shelter: Board members are needed to work with staff on committees and attend monthly meetings. Particularly sought are women from Southeast Asia, Ghana, Somalia and Ethiopia, with skills in social action, human resources, finance or fundraising and an understanding of violence against women and racism. Call Maria, (416) 635-9675, or Irene, (416) 635-9427.
Opera Atelier: Baroque Theatre Company needs energetic, organized volunteers to get involved in the office, at events/performances and behind the scenes. Call Sue, (416) 925-3767, extension 22.
Out of The Cold: Organization providing shelter, food and clothing to homeless young people needs help preparing and serving food in three-hour shifts Wednesday or Friday. Areas: Queensway and Roncesvalles Ave. and Prince Edward Drive and Bloor St. For more information, call Volunteer Centre, Etobicoke branch. 416-236-0683.
Peace Ranch: Activity volunteers and board members are needed by this rural home in north Peel for people living with schizophrenia. Call Susan Barrington at (905) 584-9156.
Peel Hospice: Provide daytime, in home assistance for terminally ill persons and their families in Mississauga and Brampton. Call Barb, (905) 712-8119.
Peel Literacy Guild: Volunteers needed for literacy programs in Brampton and Mississauga offices. Training provided. Call (905) 793-5400.
Peel Volunteer Centre: Volunteers needed for speakers' bureau and other positions. Call (905) 306-0668.
Providence Centre: Help in the gift shop/coffee shop/general store of home for the aged, chronic care and rehabilitation hospital. One-year commitment is required. Call (416) 285-3749.
REENA: Work one-to-one with people who have developmental disabilities. Call Arlene Margolese at (905) 889-2690, extension 2229.
Revenue Canada Tax Helpers: Help individuals, families and seniors file their returns in March and April. Get a 1-day training session. Call 416-469-5211.
Rexdale Community Health Centre: Friendly, reliable and outgoing gardeners are needed. Call Volunteer Centre of Toronto, Etobicoke branch, (416) 236-0683.
Safe Neighbourhood Network: Help organize a wide range of youth programs, special events and workshops in south Riverdale. Call Susan Lewis at (416) 463-0895.
Safehaven Project For Community Living: Help multi-handicapped children in group homes in Etobicoke, North York or Aurora. Call Volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Scarborough Support Services For The Elderly: Visitor's needed, one hour a week. Minimum age: 18. Call Volunteer Centre, Scarborough branch, (416) 439-1919.
Seasons Centre For Grieving/Traumatized Children: York Region is looking for fundraising volunteers or grief facilitators to help children in peer support groups. Personal experience helpful. Teens, women and men. Call Sue Regan, (416) 878-5437.
Second Mile Club of Toronto: Volunteers needed for expanded visiting program for seniors downtown. Experience in mental health field is an asset. Training provided. Commitment: One to two hours a week for at least six months. Call Cheryl, (416) 597-0841.
Sexual Assault, Rape Crisis Centre of Peel County: Provide crisis line help to females. Training provided. 905-273-3337.
Shepherd Village: Long-term care centre seeks friendly volunteers to work with seniors, assisting with activities, meals and friendly visiting, daytime, evenings and weekends. Call volunteer coordinator, (416) 609-5700.
Shout Clinic: Community health centre working with street youth needs help with reception, presentations, fundraising, special events, developing resources and general office/computer work as well as direct service. If you are 18 years or older, call Michelle, (416) 927-8553, ext. 34.
Skylight Theatre: Volunteers needed for summer season. Earl Bales Park, Bathurst St. and Sheppard Ave., June 26 to Aug. 9. Call Shayna at (416) 536-3127.
Speakeasy: Help immigrants learn English. Call Mike at (416) 285-6967.
Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus Association: Volunteers needed to help with the 25th Anniversary Family Conference, Aug. 12 to 15. Call the Volunteer Centre, Toronto branch, at (416) 961-6888.
Sprockets Film Festival For Children: Volunteers 17 and older are required for festival from April 10 to 18. A minimum of two shifts is requested. Call (416) 967-7371, extension 2220.
Storefront Humber: Visit older resident in south Etobicoke. call volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Summer Day Care Program: Volunteers needed to be teaching assistants and work with children 2 to 5. Call Volunteer Centre, North York branch, at (416) 631-6117.
Summer Sports Camps: Volunteers needed to work with leaders teaching sports to children. Four parks and recreation locations in Etobicoke. Call Volunteers Etobicoke at (416) 620-7837.
Toronto Grace Hospital: Chronic and palliative care hospital at Bloor and Church Sts. needs volunteers to assist patients and staff in the new resource centre. Training is provided. Call volunteer resources, (416) 925-2251, ext. 256.
Toronto Grace Hospital: If you're interested in pursuing a career in health care or just want to help, the Student Volunteer Program has a variety of placements. Call (416) 925-2251, extension 256.
Toronto's Board of Health: Six volunteers needed to serve a two-year term. Introductory meeting Nov. 16. For details, call (416) 392-7039.
True Davidson Acres: Home for the aged needs volunteers for board. Knowledge of accounting or retail experience helpful. Call (416) 397-0353.
Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre: English/Ukrainian-speaking adults needed to help senior residents with recreational activities. Weekdays or Saturday mornings. Call volunteers Etobicoke, (416) 620-7837.
Villa Colombo: Feeding assistants needed to help seniors in the Dufferin St. and Lawrence Ave. area. Drivers with cars and helpers for palliative care program also needed. Call Volunteer Centre, North York branch, (416) 631-6117.
West Toronto Support Services: Agency caring for seniors living at home seeks volunteers who can give three hours twice a month to drive seniors to medical appointments. Mileage is reimbursed. Call (416) 653-3535.
York Professional Day Care Inc.: Volunteers are needed for the 16th Avenue Child Care Centre (ages 21/2 to 12) in Richmond Hill. Contact Margaret, (905) 884-8588.
York Region United Way: Help in reviewing agencies and making agency funding recommendations. Call Vicky Norman at (905) 474-9974, extension 222.