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WoodGreen Food Program Volunteer
Help WoodGreen Community Services receive, sort and organize food for distribution at its 43 Pape Ave. site in Toronto. Wednesday shifts of 3 to 4 hours for three weeks; ages 16 and up.
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Volunteer at CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
CAMH offers clinical and research volunteer programs in Toronto, plus specialized roles like Pet Therapy, the Mobile Library Cart and tutoring. Applications are accepted year-round and kept on file for six months.
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Toronto Public Library Adult Literacy Volunteer
Tutor English-speaking adults in reading, writing and math at one of 10 participating Toronto Public Library branches. Volunteers must be 19 or older and commit to six months of weekly two-hour sessions.
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MiVolunteer: Volunteer Opportunities Across Ontario
MiVolunteer lists volunteer shifts with organizations and events across Ontario. Sign up for free, pick a shift and receive a Certificate of Hours that counts toward the 40 community involvement hours Ontario high school students need.
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Canadian Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross to support communities and build new skills. Roles are posted on an ongoing basis, and age requirements depend on the role.
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Sinai Health MAUVE Emergency Department Volunteers
Sinai Health is looking for MAUVE volunteers to support older adults in the Mount Sinai Hospital Emergency Department on Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Sinai Health MAUVE Volunteers on the Units
Sinai Health's MAUVE program is looking for volunteers to support older adults on the units at Mount Sinai Hospital, with weekly shifts on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays.
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Making A Difference In Healthcare: Unity Health Toronto
Unity Health involves a network of healthcare sites, including St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital, and Providence Healthcare. Within these sites, individuals are offered many different types of roles, including patient support, recreational activities, front desk customer service, and more. These responsibilities allow volunteers to learn different tasks and gain hands-on experience that is not only beneficial to themselves, but also creates a positive impact on people’s lives.
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City of Toronto - Digital Citizen Advisor Volunteer Opportunity
The City of Toronto again brings a great opportunity for students. If you want to make a difference without a long-term commitment, becoming a Digital Citizen Advisor is a great volunteer role. This role gives you the chance to share your ideas and feedback to help improve digital services for people in the community. As a Digital Citizen Advisor, you can take part in online surveys, focus groups, one-on-one interviews, and interactive online discussions. You can choose the sessions that interest you and decide how many you want to join. There is no set schedule, so you can volunteer whenever it works for you. Before each session, you will be told how much time it will take, so you can decide if you would like to participate.
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Mackenzie Health Volunteering
Mackenzie Health’s main goal for their volunteers is to improve the patient experience. This means to welcome visitors, assist with registration and directions, and provide the best support possible for others. These responsibilities can be done through the variety of roles offered, including Critical Care Support, Hospital Elderly Life Program, Hospital Operations Support, and more.
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Canadian Cancer Society - Website Lead Research Volunteer
As a Website Lead volunteer, you will help manage website content across 11 RIOT chapters. Your responsibilities may include updating the RIOT website regularly, reviewing materials, and making sure the language and tone follow Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) communication guidelines. You will also attend RIOT Chapter Lead meetings every other month and work with other website volunteers to share ideas and support each other.
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Volunteer At North York Harvest Food Bank
The North York Harvest Food Bank (NYHFB) is the main food bank which serves North York, and it supports 30,000 individuals monthly through direct food deliveries, partnerships with local shelters and community health centers, and meal programs. As food insecurity continues to become more common, volunteers provide an essential role in helping the NYHFB meet growing demands. Volunteers opportunities include sorting donated food at the warehouse and assisting with food distribution at community food spaces all across North York.
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Toronto Wildlife Centre Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a student who is passionate about protecting and caring for animals, then volunteering at Toronto Wildlife Centre may be the right place for you. This organization offers a variety of programs that support a healthy community between humans and wildlife, including a wildlife hotline for emergencies and conflicts, a rescue team that responds to injured animals, a hospital that provides treatment and care, rehabilitation services, and educational programs that promote wildlife conservation.
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Volunteer with the City of Toronto's Community Recreation Programs
The Community Recreation program runs year-round, which provides students with flexibility. Volunteering with Community Recreation is a great way for students to develop new skills, meet new people, and gain valuable experience. Volunteers can help organize programs for older adults, support swimming and camp activities, or assist with special events in their neighbourhoods.
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Canadian Cancer Society - Inventory support Volunteer
The organization is looking for an inventory support volunteer to support its Wig Bank and Breast Prosthesis Services. In this role, volunteers help make sure people affected by cancer can access free wigs and breast accessories. This is a strong and meaningful step towards making a difference in patients' lives. Your everyday tasks will include entering inventory information, registering clients in the management system, processing shipments, and receiving donated or loaned wigs. You may also help tag wigs, take photos, and complete other tasks to keep the service organized.
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WUSC Local Committee Volunteer Opportunities (Toronto Metropolitan University)
If you are a student at Toronto Metropolitan University looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity this summer, the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Local Committee at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) offers students a chance to support refugee students while gaining valuable leadership, communication, and event-planning experience.
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Daily Bread Food Bank All Year Round Volunteer Opportunity
There is no better opportunity than helping thousands of families fighting hunger! Daily Bread Food Bank offers an amazing way to help people facing food insecurity while also gaining valuable experience.
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UHN - Year-Round Volunteers
The University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s best ranked hospital, and it offers year-round volunteer opportunities for individuals who are interested in supporting patients, families, visitors and hospital staff. Volunteers can contribute in a variety of roles including, but not limited to administrative support, patient and familial support and inpatient services. These roles enable volunteers to develop skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving and customer service in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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SickKids TRaCS Research Volunteer Program
SickKids’ Thrombosis Research and Clinical Support Program (TRaCS) gives college and university students clinical and research volunteer experience. It is not accepting new volunteers at the moment.
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Sinai Health MAUVE Support Volunteers
Sinai Health recruited MAUVE Support Volunteers to help its program for hospitalized older adults at Mount Sinai and Hennick Bridgepoint hospitals. The role is no longer listed; see Sinai Health's current volunteer roles.
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SickKids Volunteering Opportunity
SickKids provides research, adult, and high school programs that are suitable for all. The research program is excellent for those who are interested in laboratory work, such as analyzing data and conducting tests. While adult and high school programs both provide healthcare experience, they differ in age requirements, roles and tasks, and time commitments. These programs are especially valuable to students who are considering careers in medicine (particularly pediatrics), nursing, biology or other healthcare fields.
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City of Toronto - The Live Green Toronto Volunteer Program
As a volunteer, you will attend events across Toronto and share information about environmental programs, climate change, recycling, energy and water conservation, urban biodiversity, sustainable transportation, and more. Volunteers take part in over 100 events each year, including community festivals, street events, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and the National Home Show. It's a great way to meet new people, improve your communication skills, and explore different neighbourhoods across the city.
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TRCA Volunteer Opportunity
If you are passionate about helping the environment! TRCA brings an amazing opportunity for you. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of Ontario's leading environmental organizations. It works to protect and restore rivers, forests, and natural spaces across the Greater Toronto Area. Students can gain hands-on experience with conserving nature and also connect with professionals in the environmental conservation field.