Volunteer Toronto
721 Bloor Street West, Suite 202 M6G1L5 Toronto, ON, Canada

#VolunteersofTO: Through 25+ years of volunteering, Kimya has always succeeded in creating a sense of belonging, unity, and acceptance for her community. At 16 years old, she began volunteering as an after school English teacher to foreign exchange students. After college, she co-led The Power to Be Int'l, a charity dedicated to building the capacity of youth through literacy and leadership programs. Today, Kimya is a proud mother who works 40-hour weeks, and still manages to run her own empowerment and outreach focused non-profit organization, PowerFilled Youth. She's an invaluable gift that never stops giving. @powerfilledyouth.to Kimya is a short-list nominee for the 2020 #LegacyAwards celebrating exceptional volunteers in Toronto. Read about the recipients here: https://info.volunteertoronto.ca/LegacyAwards2020"

"During the holiday season people often want to volunteer their time to serve a Christmas meal or help out at food drives, but this year Toronto organizations have changed traditional plans due to COVID-19. In past years, several organizations have sought out volunteers for a host of programs, from putting together food hampers to preparing turkey dinners. However, the lockdown measures in Toronto have put volunteer programs on hold and have organizations turning help away." blogTO We're working with non-profits to help them adapt to engage volunteers safely during the pandemic. Unfortunately, many volunteers will be turned away over the holidays. We recommend you donate instead as a meaningful way to give back.

It is a Toronto tradition to give back during the holiday season. This year, however, things look a bit different. Many non-profits that organize holiday volunteer opportunities, such as mall gift wrappers, group shifts at food banks, and holiday event roles, are not able to engage volunteers due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Volunteer Toronto encourages every Torontonian and non-profit to follow local safety bylaws. This year, we recommend you donate to a non-profit or cause in your community to make a meaningful contribution over the holiday season. We've compiled a list of organizations actively accepting donations. Learn more: https://www.volunteertoronto.ca//Holiday-Volunteer-Opportu

Canadian Blood Services is in need of new donors and long-time donors to book and honour their appointments in December. Thousands of donors are needed to fill every available appointment this holiday season. Your support through blood, plasma, platelet and financial donations ensures a strong national inventory of blood and blood products for patients across Canada. Saving a life can be your greatest gift. All blood types are needed. Everyone who is able to is encouraged to ...donate. Encourage a family member, friend or colleague to book an appointment to donate as well. Together, apart, you can make donating blood, plasma or platelets a new meaningful tradition. Appointments are required to ensure physical distancing. For more information, visit blood.ca/COVID19

Do you remember your joyous days at the playground? Unfortunately, not everyone gets to make those same memories. Raise money to build a playground by becoming an Event Worker at Play4All.MertonProject’s upcoming fundraisers. Let’s eliminate this barrier to physical activity and make play accessible for all. Get involved and get playing! ... https://bit.ly/playforallevents #Play4All.MertonProject #PhysicalHealth #MentalHealth

Do you drive in the Toronto area? Deliver necessary food hampers to high-risk seniors. The community-based organization Jane Finch Centre needs drivers like you to provide essential goods for community members. Don’t wait, these seniors need your support! https://bit.ly/JFCFoodHamper... #FoodDelivery #EssentialService #SeniorSupport See more

Looking where to apply your professional skill sets? North York Community House (NYCH online) is looking for volunteer mentors, who will provide newcomers with guidance in specific industries. The mentorship program will match you with the person familiar with your particular working sphere. Don’t miss the chance to help people today by sharing your knowledge. Click the link for more information! http://bit.ly/MentorNYCH

Reminder: We're going LIVE today at 6pm for A Conversation About Volunteering in Food Insecurity. Join us to hear from food banks and active volunteers in the community responding to #COVID19.

Have you participated in grassroots organizing? Are you looking for a meaningful employment opportunity? We're hiring a Project Coordinator, Grassroots Engagement. Join our team full-time for the next three months. Apply before Monday, December 21st: https://www.volunteertoronto.ca//Now-Hiring-Grassroots-Pro

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We're going LIVE today at 6PM for A Conversation About Volunteering in Food Insecurity. Joining us will be active volunteers and volunteer managers supporting the GTA's #foodbanks. If you're thinking about how to support food insecurity this winter, tune in to hear from Knights Table & Yonge Street Missiontwo organizations ensuring our communities are fed when they need it most. See you there! https://fb.me/e/gU8zWsiMP... Volunteer MBC Volunteer Markham