What volunteers do
What volunteers do
If you’re 18 or older and passionate about helping immigrants and refugees feel at home, we need you. Ways to volunteer include: mentoring, language interpreting, helping newcomers with taxes, providing assistance during events, etc. Become a key part of our welcoming community and support newcomers as they settle into their new life.
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More volunteer programs
More volunteer programs
Assist with the preparation, delivery, and distribution of food hampers to individuals and families in need.
Must be 16+
Assist clients who are absolute beginners to English learn the letters and sounds of the alphabet. Help clients develop specific English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking). Scheduling is based on volunteer/client availability.
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.
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+
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.
Assist with cooking and cleaning for our meal service, as well as serving meals to community members. We are always looking for passionate volunteers who are eager to support Carmichael Outreach’s mission and initiatives.
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.
Assist clients with learning basic sewing skills. Classes usually run once a week and are open to women clients only.
Assist REACH Food Education staff with the running of cooking classes (help with setup and teardown, assist cooking class participants as needed)
Bag dry goods such as pasta, rice,cereal, etc. Clean and build boxes
