Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Leadership Conference

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:50:58 -0500

"Developing Your Leadership Potential"

Thursday, November 27, 2008
Registration - 8:30 - 9:00 am
Conference - 9:00am - 3:30pm

North Toronto Memorial Community Centre
200 Eglinton Avenue West, 1st Floor
(3 short blocks from Yonge-Eglinton subway
& bus stop in front of Community Centre)

Youth Activism:
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Junior League of Toronto

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:49:58 -0400
Office phone: 416-485-4218
Fax: 416-485-5949
E-mail: info@jlt.org
Web site: www.jlt.org
Address: 539A Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON, M4S 2M5
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Brenda Hogan, President
Hours: Mon-Thu 9-4, Fri 9-12 noon
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Women 18 years and over
Fees: Membership
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Contributes funds and volunteers to community projects

promotes volunteerism

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects Volunteer opportunities; Women
Record ID MET0571
Last complete update 2007-03-08
Last modification date 2008-03-31

SAINTS

admin — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:00:43 -0400

Office phone: 416-481-6284
Fax: 416-481-4770
E-mail: saints@look.ca
Web site: www.saintstoronto.ca
Address: 100 Ranleigh Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1W9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Contacts: Christine Hurlbut, Program Administrator
Hours: Monday - Friday 10-5
Area served: Highway 401-Bloor St; Bayview Ave-Bathurst St
Languages of service: English, other languages may be available
Eligibility: Seniors 65 years and over - adults with short or long term physical disabilities
Fees: Nominal fee - some subsidies available
Physical access: Office not wheelchair accessible - programs provided in the community
Service description: Student Assistance in North Toronto for Seniors -- home help, including light housekeeping, shopping, grass and garden maintenance, snow shovelling, odd jobs, errands

services provided after school and on weekends by high school students

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects: Home help; Shopping services; Snow removal
Record ID: MET0984
Last complete update: 2008-04-29
Last modification date: 2008-04-29

Ontario March of Dimes

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:23:53 -0400

Office phone 416-425-3463 ; 416-425-DIME
Toll-free phone 1-800-263-3463
Fax 416-425-1920
E-mail info@dimes.on.ca
Web site www.marchofdimes.ca
Address 10 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1A4
Location (Intersection) East York (Millwood Rd-Overlea Blvd)
Ward Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers
Andria Spindel, President and Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Manderson, Vice President of Corporate Resources
Contacts Ruth Kapelus, Public Relations Coordinator
Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Area served Ontario
Languages of service English ; French
Eligibility Children and adults with physical disabilities
Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description Variety of services including:
DesignAbility ext 227 -- skilled volunteers develop assistive aids not available in the marketplace
Home and Vehicle Modification Program 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) to Ontario residents 18 years and over with ongoing mobility impairments, their families or landlords

in partnership with the Government of Ontario

Post Polio Program ext 227 -- support for polio survivors

information on post-polio syndrome

Recreation Programs ext 227 -- outings, day trips, holiday programs

Also serves as provincial office Organization type Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Assistive devices; Attendant care; Employment; Financial assistance; Home adaptations; Literacy instruction; Physical disabilities; Polio; Recreation; Vehicle adaptations Other Services See List Record ID MET0795 Last complete update 2007-09-19 Last modification date 2008-03-31

East York Meals on Wheels

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:52:07 -0400

Office phone: 416-424-3322
Fax: 416-424-4627
E-mail: info@eastyorkmealsonwheels.org
Web site: www.leaside.info/mealsonwheels.html
Address: 2 Thorncliffe Park Dr, Unit 52, East York, ON, M4H 1H2
Location: (Intersection) East York (Thorncliffe Park Dr-Overlea Blvd)

POINT

admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:16:02 -0400

Office phone: 416-487-2390 ; 416-487-2427 Community Information Service
Fax: 416-487-9276
E-mail: point@pointinc.org
Web site: www.pointinc.org
Address: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave W, 1st Fl, Toronto, ON, M4R 1A7
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Avenue Rd-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 16)
Officers: Diane Werner, Executive Director
Hours: Office -- Mon-Fri 9-5 - computer room -- Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30 - also one evening per week
Area served: Hwy 401-St Clair Ave; Don River/Leaside-Bathurst St
Languages of service: English
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and tone elevator, lowered buttons ~ designated parking
Service description: People and Organizations in North Toronto -- community information and referral in person and by telephone

local (north Toronto) information database
computers, fax, photocopier and employment information
participates in CAP (Community Access Program) -- free Internet access and Internet/e-mail/scanner classes
income tax clinic
registries -- babysitting, child care, tutors, caregiver relief for seniors
Legal Advice Clinic
publications for seniors, youth and parents
access centre for Housing Connections -- see separate entry
form filling including government and housing applications
information on landlord/tenant issues
advocacy
summer program for children
workshops and information sessions on community issues
social planning and development of social and health services
identifies gaps in services and initiates programs
Newcomer services -- citizenship classes, nannies and caregivers support group, peer nutrition program

Organization type: Non Profit ; Community Information ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Babysitting; Caregiver support; Child care; Children; Citizenship; Community development; Community information centres; Computers; Employment; Fax machines; Form filling; Free services; Housing facilities; Income tax clinics; Information and referral; Internet access; Landlord and tenant rights; Legal information; Nutrition; Photocopiers; Recreation; Registries; Respite care; Settlement services; Social action; Special libraries; Tutoring Record ID MET0923 Last complete update 2007-09-20 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Fall Fair

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:56:44 -0400

North Toronto

Community Fair

Hosted by POINT Inc.
(People and Organizations in North Toronto)

Thursday, October 23,2008
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Volunteer Opportunities for Saturday Cafe Socials

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:22:13 -0400

People and Organizations in North Toronto
    Offers
Volunteer Opportunities
for
Saturday Cafe Socials

Have fun in an informal group setting while you
Help nannies/caregivers unwind

Share your time & talent on
Arts & Crafts    Self Care

Life Skills    Dance / Fitness

Image Consultant

Aesthetics
Home Making

If you are friendly and outgoing
• Available to volunteer at least once or twice a month,
we welcome you to call
416 487 2390, submit your resume to lbalce@pointinc.org
Where: MEDLINK, Suite 400, 1 Eglinton Ave, East
Subway Concourse, Toronto
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Volunteer Toronto

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:44:32 -0400
Office phone: 416-961-6888
Fax: 416-961-6859
E-mail: info@volunteertoronto.on.ca
Web site: www.volunteertoronto.on.ca
Address: 344 Bloor St W, Ste 404, Toronto, ON, M5S 3A7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Bloor St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Officers: Deborah Gardner, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto and surrounding area
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance parking lot and street parking close to entrance
Service description Recruits and refers volunteers
information on volunteer opportunities
consults with agencies about volunteer program development
training and consultation

55 Plus -- service for older men and women
encourages recruitment of older people
promotes effective use of senior volunteers

ABCs of Fraud -- group presentations on how to identify and prevent fraud in areas such as Internet fraud, identity theft, consumer, investment and employment scams
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Consultants; Crime prevention; Fraud; Seniors; Training programs; Volunteer opportunities; Volunteering Record ID MET1216 Last complete update 2007-07-11 Last modification date 2008-03-31
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Community Living Toronto

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:49:35 -0400
Office phone: 416-968-0650
Fax: 416-968-6463
E-mail: asamler@cltoronto.ca
Web site: www.communitylivingtoronto.ca
Address: 20 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Bloor St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
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Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Leadership Conference

"Developing Your Leadership Potential"

Junior League of Toronto

SAINTS

Ontario March of Dimes

East York Meals on Wheels

POINT

Fall Fair

North Toronto Community Fair

Hosted by POINT Inc.(People and Organizations in North Toronto)

Volunteer Opportunities for Saturday Cafe Socials

People and Organizations in North Toronto

Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday Cafe Socials

Have fun in an informal group setting while you Help nannies/caregivers unwindShare your time & talent on Arts & Crafts Self Care Life Skills Dance / Fitness Image ConsultantAesthetics Home Making

Share your time & talent on

Volunteer Toronto

Community Living Toronto

North Toronto

Community Fair

Hosted by POINT Inc.
(People and Organizations in North Toronto)

Have fun in an informal group setting while you
Help nannies/caregivers unwind

Share your time & talent on
Arts & Crafts Self Care

Life Skills Dance / Fitness

Image Consultant

Aesthetics
Home Making