What volunteers do
What volunteers do
Promptly answer the sexual assault crisis line when a call comes through. Provide immediate emotional support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and historical abuse, as well as any secondary victims who may call the line. Facilitate accompaniment to the hospital and police station as requested by the caller. Provide survivors the opportunity to make informed choices.
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Special requirements
Special requirements
Background check required
Must be 18+
More volunteer programs
More volunteer programs
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.
Help us to package condoms, Needle Exchange supplies, stamping pamphlets, and so much more! Twice a month (1st and 3rd Thursday) 5-8pm held at the APSS office.
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.
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.
Bag dry goods such as pasta, rice,cereal, etc. Clean and build boxes
This is a great way to help out the organization if you cannot commit to regular volunteering hours. Throughout the year, we have a few awareness events as well as our annual fundraising events:
– The Amazing Race Against HIV – held on a Saturday in August or September
– The Annual AIDS Benefit – held at the GLCR the Friday evening closest to December 1st
Assist REACH Food Education staff with the running of cooking classes (help with setup and teardown, assist cooking class participants as needed)
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
Meet regularly with ex-offenders to develop a bond of friendship; advocate and stand with them during times of crisis; confront them respectfully about inappropriate attitudes and behaviours; celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and milestones.
Background check required
Play games and do art activities with children while their mothers attend our workshops. Volunteers are required for workshops every Saturday morning from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.