Potential Community Involvement Opportunities for ECSS Students

The following list of community involvement opportunities is provided for students to use as a starting point in their search. Students are encouraged to listen to the morning announcements for occasional updates on new community opportunities and to check the volunteer table inside the guidance office regularly for additional postings. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each student to find and complete their 40 required community involvement hours.

Some national and international opportunities are provided on the last page of this chart. Please explore the following excellent and comprehensive websites for a database search of volunteer opportunities in the Vaughan area:

York Info Community Information and Volunteer Centre

Organization / Position / Contact Information
Alzheimer Society of York Region / Fundraising
Manulife Walk for Memories / 905 895-1337

Contact: Mary Squires
Best Buddies Canada - High School Program / Fosters Friendship between high school student and individual with intellectual disability. / Phone: 416 531-0003
Toll Free: 1-888-779-0061
Gemma
Big Brothers and Sisters of York / Office Assistant
Sports / 905 726-2149 X310
Contact: Alison Haskin
Canadian Cancer Society – South Central Region / Canvassing; Coin Box Coordinator
Daffodil Days Sales; Relay for Life
Special Events / 905 709-4978
1-866-889-2345
Contact: Ashley Ferguson
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation / Great Strides Walk
Kin Canada / 416-932-3900 X 223
Contact: Laura Ferguson
Canadian Diabetes Association- York Region Branch / Clothesline Event
November Diabetes Blitz Day
Team Diabetes / 416 408-7155
1-800-226-8464

Volunteer Contact: Marcella Thomas
Canadian National Institute for the Blind / Focus Campaign Activities
Fundraising / 905 275-5332 x 5379
1-800-563-2642
Contact: Susan Cheesman - Mississauga office
Canadian Red Cross Society – Region of York Branch / Fundraising
Youth Leadership Programs / 905 830-9565 X 225
1-800-361-9448
Contact: Lynda Watson
Charity Village / Various Projects /
CARD
Community Association for Riding for the Disabled / Barn Coach
Leader/Sidewalker
Tack Room Volunteer
Volunteer Coach / 416 667-8600 X 74
for application Contact: Judy Wanless
CHATS (Community Home Assistance for Seniors) / Fundraising
Office Assistant
Visiting Seniors
Inaugural Run / 905-713-3494
Contact: Christine McGregor Muriel Massey (until end of October 2012)
Children’s Wish Foundation – Ontario Chapter / Fundraising / Chapter Volunteer Coordinator: Cathy Sloan
905-505-0627
Community Living York South / Various program opportunities / 905-884-9110 X523
Contact: RituBhasin
Daily Bread Food Drive / Food Sorter
Organize Food Drive / 416-203-0050 X 4

Epilepsy York Region / Fundraising/Special Events
General Office Help / 905 508-5404
Contact: David Harper
Faith Communities / Youth Groups
Religious Education
Special Events/Retreats / Contact your local Faith organization for more information
Friuli Terrace (assistance to seniors) / Assist seniors
(6 month commitment) / 905 856-4922
Contact: Elizabeth Anthony
Girls Incorporated of York Region
(formerly Big Sisters of York) / Administration,
Fundraising/Special Events / 905-830-0776
Contact: Sonia Ashton
Habitat for Humanity York Region / Manual Labour / 905 868-8722 X 22
Contact: Kate Higgins
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario – York South / Fundraising/Special Events / 905 709-4899
Contact: Nadia Zoretich
Hospice Vaughan / Guest Service
(painting, organizing books, planting tulips, working with kids) / 905 850-6266
Contact: Carmella Sisto
Idealist / Various Projects /
Kerry’s Place Autism Services / Handy Person; Social Support; Special Events;Telephone Calls / 905 713-6808
Contact: Sue Townsend x360
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada – York South Chapter / MS Read a Thon
MS Carnation Campaign
Special Events
Walk for MS / 905 770-1549 X 5
1-800-268-7582

Oak Ridges Trail Association / Bookbinding
Fundraising
Hike Leader
Trail Worker / 905 833-6600
1-877-319-0285

Ontario March of Dimes – York Region Chapter / Door to Door Canvasser / 1-800-263-3463 X7713
Contact: Susan Jones

Pine Grove Lodge (long-term care facility) / Coffee Club Organizer
Facilitating BINGO
Helping out with activities
Police check and Step 1 & 2 TB Tests required. / 905 850-3605 X 223
Contact: Elizabeth Minichillo Recreation Manager

Rogers Television York Region / Production Crew Volunteers (camera operators, graphics, audio operators, video tape operators, floor directors, call in communications, guest
liaisons)
Special Events for the Community /
To complete the online application
Sports Associations and Leagues / Coach
Fundraising
Special Events
Team Manager / Contact your local associations for more information
Toronto Wildlife Centre / Animal Care Volunteer / 416 631-0662 X3211
Contact: Jamie Stephenson
Vaughan Food Banks / Sorting of Food / 905 851-2333
Contact: Peter Wixson
Vaughan, City of Vaughan Libraries / 1)Reading Buddies Program
2)TRAC
3)Podcasters /
Pierre Burton Resource Library click on: Participate
Vaughan, City of Vaughan Recreation and Culture Department / Canada Day Celebration
Winterfest / 905 832-8500 X 8457
Contact: Adrianna MacPherson
Villa Leonardo Gambin
(long-term care facility) / Assist with Bingo
Visiting with the Patients
Ages: 16 and over
Police check and Step 1 & 2 TB Tests required.
Fill out application form in Guidance Office. / 905 856-3939 X 755
Contact: SonyaRoul
Work in Nonprofits / Various Projects /
Yellow Brick House / Fundraising
Sorting and organizing donated food, toys, clothes, and household goods
Representing YBH at Public Events / 905 709-0900 x 252
Contact: Kathy Powers
York Central Hospital / Various Volunteer and Community Resources / 905 883-2207 X3208
Contact: Anna Dagg
York Region Alliance to End Homelessness / Various Projects / 905 967-0539 X203

Contact:
Youth Assisting Youth / Community-based program matching youth volunteers to a one-on-one relationship with "at risk" children. Ages: 16-29 / 416 932-1919 X234
1-877-932-1919
Contact: Paula Darocha

The following National and International Opportunities have been prepared by the Social Economy Centre of the University of Toronto. For your consideration:

Volunteer Canada

National Volunteer week

United Nations International Volunteer Day

TVO Get Involved

Imagine Canada

Canadian Cooperative Association

Ontario Cooperative Association

Youth Connect Ontario

Last updated: October 2012