Provide hope and support to those in need
What volunteers do
What volunteers do
Every day, we depend on volunteers to help serve meals, support families, care for vulnerable individuals, and strengthen our neighbourhoods. Volunteer opportunities could include sorting items, stocking shelves, making sandwiches and packing bag lunches, assisting in meal preparation and kitchen tasks, organizing community events, or contributing to office administration.
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More volunteer programs
More volunteer programs
We provide a variety of get together events and activities for retired persons, seniors, and elderly individuals. We need volunteers to assist with planning and preparing events and activities for our retired members, as well as general administrative work such as answering phones.
Help load and sort customer donations, and ensure our free boutique remains organized and clean. We are always looking for passionate volunteers who are eager to support Carmichael Outreach’s mission and initiatives.
Sofia House provides support for women and children fleeing interpersonal violence. Volunteers may assist with household operations, providing administrative support, participating in fundraising events, cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a safe living environment for residents.
Background check required
Warehouse assistants primarily help with receiving, sorting, and organizing food donations, preparing food hampers, and maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment. They also assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles and may be involved in other tasks as needed.
Must be 16+
Assist clients with learning basic sewing skills. Classes usually run once a week and are open to women clients only.
We are in need of volunteers for special events and for the Board. Board meetings are held at the Community Centre on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm (except for July, August and December). At the present time, all meetings take place online through the Zoom application.
We are looking for people who are committed to child safety to help us deliver these presentations in schools to Grade K – 5 students. If you’ve ever wanted your inner actor to shine, here is a chance to use your skills and create some positive change. Volunteers who are interested are provided with education about child safety and training to be a puppeteer. You will be well supported by our staff Education and Outreach person and will receive a small honorarium for each presentation you assist with. We will schedule you for presentations according to your availability, so this is ideal for university students, people who are retired, and those with flexible work schedules!
Background check required
Must be 18+
Assist in food order deliveries
You can change a child’s life by being a mentor. Being a Mentor means being a friend and role model. It’s about spending time together, talking, sharing, and creating happy memories.
Assist our Needle Exchange Coordinator at our Needle Exchange. Spaces are limited and are more available in the summer.