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Volunteer Opportunities


The Purpose of the Volunteerism Program is to allow individuals to get involved, help others, develop skills, explore opportunities and expand horizons.

"Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society. It is offering time, energy and skills of one's own free will. It is an extension of beign a good neighbour, transforming a collection of houses into a community, as people become involved in the improvement of their surroundings and choose to help others. By caring and contributing to change, volunteers decrease suffering and disparity, while they gain skills, self-esteem, and change their lives. People work to improve the lives of their neighbours and, in return, enhance their own."
- Making a Case for Volunteer Centres - Volunteer Ontario 1996 -

Orientation Sessions are held on a regular basis for new volunteers. Training and Job Descriptions are provided for all volunteer positions.

To find out more about a Volunteer Position, please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 416-847-4127. Please Note: Volunteer Opportunities require a commitment of at least 6 (six) months.

Volunteer Position
Responsibilities
Time Commitment
Meals-On-Wheels Driver
Uses car to collect and deliver meals to seniors and disabled recipients. Reports concerns to Meals-on-Wheels coordinator. 2 hours/once a week
Meals-On-Wheels Runner
Assists drivers with the delivery of meals to seniors and disabled recipients. 2 hours/once a week
Escort For Medical Appointments & Shopping
Escort seniors and disabled clients to and from medical appointments and shopping (transportation is provided by our agency). 2-4 hours weekly depending on client need
Congregate Dining Driver
Pick-up and drive seniors to and from congregate dining sites.
2 hours/twice monthly
Friendly Visitor
Visit with a lonely or isolated senior to read, talk or go for a walk.
1 hour/once a week
Interpreter
Help with translation of documents and interpretation during interviews between staff and clients.
When available
Child Care Assistant (Infants, Toddlers Or Pre-Schoolers)
Prepare crafts, help prepare snacks, read stories, assist at circle time, supervise children, play with children.
2 hours/once a week
Food Bank Client Assessment Staff
Assess clients for eligibility - training provided.
3 hours each morning - Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Income Tax/Chartered Accountant
Assist low-income individuals to fill out their income tax forms.
6 hours/4 days week during tax period
Food Bank Food Collector
Pickup food from various locations including churches, schools, etc. and deliver to the Food Bank.
A few hours/week in the morning
Board Member
When positions become available - various skills needed on the Board.
1 evening/month - September through June
Christmas Helper
Pickup food at various locations/sort food/prepare and distribute hampers.
A few hours a day, December 15th - 24th
Healthier Babies Assistant
Help with interpretation during group programs.
2-4 hours/week



West Hill Community Services
3545 Kingston Road
Scarborough, Ontario M1M 1R6
tel. 416-284-5931
fax 416-724-5205
westhill@westhill-cs.on.ca


A - West Hill
A - Community Services
B - Social Support Centre
C - Family ResourceCentre
D - Supportive Housing

E - Family Resource Centre
Satellite
(3847 Lawrence Ave. E.)
Access Centres:
F -
50 Tuxedo Court
G - 65 Greencrest Circuit
H - 4175 Lawrence Ave. E.
I - 4205 Lawrence Ave. E.


West Hill Community Services provides programming for individuals and families who reside within the following boundaries:
North - Highway 401
South - Lake Ontario
East - Pickering Townline
West - Markham Road

The West Hill Community Health Centre program serves all of Scarborough for those without health insurance coverage.

 

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