Volunteer Opportunities in North Toronto

The following suggestions are extensive and varied, but this is in no way an exhaustive list. If your interests include community and social service, children/youth and family issues, cultural and heritage institutions, education, environmental issues, animal rights, health, social justice programmes, seniors' issues, or sports and recreation, you may find an idea in this list. If you desire additional opportunities, POINT encourages you to investigate them with the assistance of your school, The Volunteer Centre of Toronto, POINT, or on your own.

Please note that each organization has been contacted and its specific information updated. If a certain category is not included in a volunteer opportunity listing, then either the organization did not provide that information or the specific category was not relevant to the volunteer position (s) available.

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF TORONTO 20 Eglinton Ave W 16th Floor Phone Number:416-322-6560 Ext:233 Contact Person:Volunteer Program Director Website Address: www.asmt.org E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Take part in telephone or face to face counselling, on site or at person's home, support groups for family members and individuals with dementia, resource centre, professional education, speakers, public education and forums, videos and publications in over 32 languages Time Required:Varies Training:Available based on volunteer position Minimum Age: 16 Supplementary:Centre is wheelchair accessible building including main entrance but not washrooms.

BLOORVIEW KIDS REHAB 150 Kilgour Road Main Phone Number:(416) 425-6220 Contact Person:Volunteer Resources Department Volunteer Resources Office:416-422-7031 Website Address: www.bloorview.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Participate in March break camps, hospital reception, therapeutic playroom, recreation activities, swimming etc. Time Required:Varies Training:Available Minimum Age: 16 Supplementary:Centre is wheelchair accessible.

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 55 St Clair Ave W, Suite 500 Phone Number:(416) 480-7901 Contact Person:Volunteer Coordinator Website Address: www.cancer.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer opportunities:Assist in daffodil sales, Relay for Life teams set-up, special events and fundraising, Youth Leadership council, and information outreach. Time Required:Varies, always in need of volunteers especially in Mid March to end of April - weekends and after school Training:Available Minimum Age: 14 Supplementary:Wheelchair accessible. Contact local Canadian Cancer offices for area volunteer opportunities.

CANADIAN CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION 2323 Yonge Street, Suite 800 Phone Number:(416) 485-9149 ext.395 Contact Person:Rebecca Tompkins Website Address: www.cysticfibrosis.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Office work or special events, such as registration, selling ticekts, committee meetings, event planning, set up & clean up etc. Time Required:Varies Training:Available Minimum Age: None Supplementary:Agency is wheelchair accessible. Application:www.surveymonkey.com/CFCSWCOntarioVolunteer

CENTENNIAL INFANT AND CHILD CENTRE 1580 Yonge Street Phone Number:416-935-0200 ext.221 Contact Person:Candy Keillor Website Address: www.cicc.on.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Participate in pre-school programs with children 2-4 years old diagnosed with a variety of special needs Time Required:1 shift per week for duration of pre-school year Training:Available Minimum Age: 16 Supplementary:Wheelchair accessible

DELISLE YOUTH SERVICES 40 Orchard View Boulevard, Suite 255 Phone Number:(416) 482-0081 Ext 227 Contact Person:Volunteer Coordinator Website Address: www.delisleyouth.org E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Participate in programs such as:Youth groups, youth gallery, individual counselling, walk-in counselling, day treatment program and special needs program Time Required:Varies Training:Available Minimum Age: 13 Supplementary:Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; Braille elevator with lowered buttons

DYING WITH DIGNITY 55 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 802 Phone Number:416-486-3998 Contact Person:Donald Babey Website Address: www.dyingwithdignity.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Social media marketing (facebook page, twitter, website), administrative assistance, data entry, research and writing unique content for blog. Time Required:Varies Training:Available Minimum Age: 16 Supplementary:Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier-free washrooms, except 7th floor Braille elevator with lowered buttons

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CANADA 2345 Yonge Street, Suite 900 Phone Number:(416) 488-2699 or 1-866-MUSCLE-8 Contact Person:Events and Campaign Coordinator Website Address: www.muscle.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Helping with data entry, filing, packaging campaign materials, telemarketing, preparing mailings to stakeholders, work on peer support, fundraising, public relations, and social events Time Required:Varies Training:Available Minimum Age: 13 Supplementary:Office and washrooms wheelchair accessible. A reference letter and certificate of recognition is provided. top

NORTH TORONTO MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE 200 Eglinton Avenue West Phone Number:(416) 392-6591 Contact Person:Recreation Coordinator Volunteer Opportunities:After-school sports and pre-school programming Time Required:4:00 pm-6:00 pm Training:Available Minimum Age: 14 Supplementary:Organization is wheelchair accessible.

P.O.I.N.T (People and Organizations in North Toronto) 200 Eglinton Avenue West, First Floor Phone Number:(416) 487-2390 Contact Person:Community Information Service Coordinator Website Address: pointinc.org E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Internet Instructor, Community Information Service Volunteer, youth projects, student representation on the Board, assist with fundraising and community outreach projects, assist with Saturday café socials, performing administrative duties, and helping with the Citizenship preparation workshops. Time Required:Varies. Student 40 hour community service may be completed here. Training:Available Minimum Age: 16 Supplementary:Agency is wheelchair accessible

S.A.I.N.T.S (Student Assistance in North Toronto for Seniors) 100 Ranleigh Avenue Phone Number:(416) 481-6284 Contact Person:Christine Hurlbut Website Address: www.saintstoronto.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Home help, including light housekeeping, shopping, grass and garden maintenance, snow shovelling, odd jobs, and errands. Services provided after school and on weekends by high school students. Time Required:Varies. Year round (after school and weekends) Training:Available Minimum Age: 14 or Grade 9 Supplementary:Office not wheelchair accessible. Programs provided in the community. Provide telephone or written references for jobs or educational institutions. top

SAVE THE CHILDREN CANADA 4141 Yonge Street, Suite 300 Phone Number:(416) 221-5501 Contact Person:Director of Community Affairs Website Address: www.savethechildren.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Various opportunities to engage with the staff, as well as, support within many departments Time Required:Varies, 2 hours per week (minimum) Training: Available Minimum Age: 14 Supplementary:Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier-free washrooms Braille elevator

SELF - HELP RESOURCE CENTER 40 St.Clair Avenue East, Suite 307 Phone Number:(416) 487-4355, 1-888-283-8806 Contact Person:Volunteer Coordinator Website Address: www.selfhelp.on.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Social media, website management, video editing, communications, resource development, graphic design, general office work, information referral, fund-raising, database development and event planning. Time Required:Varies Training:Available Minimum Age: 16 Supplementary:Wheelchair - accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms. Braille and tone elevators with lowered buttons

S.P.R.I.N.T (Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto) 140 Merton Street, Second Floor Phone Number:(416) 481-0669 ext.252 Contact Person:Menaka Kulendran Website Address: www.sprintseniorcare.org E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Assisting with the Community Dining Program, administrative assistance, social support at adult day program, Meals on Wheels. Time Required:Varies Training:Available for friendly visiting. Orientation is available for other volunteer positions. Minimum Age: 14 Supplementary:Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms Braille and tone elevator, lowered buttons top

SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE 2075 Bayview Avenue Phone number:(416) 480-6100 or 416-480-4129 Contact Person:Volunteer Resources Dept. Website Address: www.sunnybrook.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Support services, e.g., wheelchair escorts, fundraising. Also summer volunteer program available Dates Available:Key recruiting times:September - June Time Required:2-3 hour per week, 6 months to 1year commitment Training:Available Minimum Age: 14 Supplementary:Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms. Information session and orientation training session available

TEDDINGTON PARK AVENUE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 4 Teddington Park Avenue Phone Number:(416) 481-2986 Contact Person:Activities Coordinator Website Address: chartwellreit.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Teaching seniors how to use the Internet, e-mail and other computer related skills. Time Available:Varies Training:Available Minimum Age: 16 Supplementary:Agency is wheelchair accessible.

THE ANNE JOHNSTON HEALTH STATION 2398 Yonge Street Phone Number:(416) 486-8666 Contact Person:Jean Edmond Website Address: www.ajhs.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Board of directors, barrier free consumer advisory committee, seniors consumer advisory committee, youth consumer advisory committee Times Required:Varies Training:Available Minimum Age: 13 Supplementary:Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washroom, modified examination chair, handrails throughout, Braille and tone elevator with lowered buttons

THE CANADIAN PEREGRINE FOUNDATION 1450 O'Connor Drive, Suite 214, Building B Phone:(416) 481-1233 Contact Person:Director Website Address: www.peregrine-foundation.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Mailings, maintaining data bases and also for "Fledgling Watch" and at the Raptor Centre Time Required:Varies, minimum 3 hours Training:Orientation and training available dependent on position Minimum Age: 16 Supplementary:Organization is wheelchair accessible. Volunteers can apply directly through the organizations website.

THE FAIRLAWN NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE 28 Fairlawn Avenue Phone Number:(416) 488-3446 Contact Person:Volunteer Coordinator Website Address: www.fairlawnneighbourhoodcentre.com E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Welcome desk, special events, marketing, publicity helper, drama & arts program Time Required:Varies, not to exceed 3 hours per week Training:Available Minimum Age: 14 Supplementary:Agency is wheelchair accessible.

THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 1300 Phone Number:(416) 489-7111 Contact Person:Volunteer Coordinator Website Address: www.heartandstroke.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:In the Fall--Mother- Daughter Walk; in Winter--Paint the Town Red and Person to Person Campaign; in Spring/Summer--Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart, Big Bike for Stroke, Fit for Heart, Becel Ride for Heart, Polo Ball; Yearlong--"Sales" opportunities, delivery opportunities, general office duties Time Required:Varies, preferably 1 hour or more Training:Available Supplementary:Organization is wheelchair accessible, and there are appropriate accommodations for youth with disabilities.

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND 245 Eglinton Avenue. East, Suite 410 Phone Number:(416) 489-8800 Contact Person:Volunteer & Human Resources Website Address: www.wwf.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Event assistance and clerical assistance Time Required:Varies, depends on position Training:Orientation available Minimum Age: See website for details Supplementary:Agency is wheelchair accessible.

YORKMINSTER PARK MEALS ON WHEELS 1585 Yonge Street Phone Number:(416) 482-0549 Contact Person:Executive Director Website Address: www.sprint-homecare.ca E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Delivering meals on wheels to elderly clients Time Required:Varies. Mostly 2 hours between 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Minimum Age: 12 Supplementary:Agency is wheelchair accessible.

YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO 2200 Yonge St. Suite 300 Phone Number: (416) 928-3362 ext.22587 Contact Person:Volunteer Coordinator Website Address: www.ywcatoronto.org E-Mail Address: Volunteer Opportunities:Community involvement leadership Times Required:Varies Training:Available if needed Minimum Age: 15 Supplementary:For additional information visit ywcagta.org/en/volunteer/how-to-become-volunteer.html