VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATION

be the ray of sunshine they need

VINCENT’S VALUE STORE

·         WHERE: 696 King St. E (across the street from Cathedral)

·         CONTACT: Call               905 522 7045       

·         DUTIES: Store support, Clothes sorter, Cleaner

 

WELCOMER (WELCOME INN COMMUNITY CENTRE)

·         WHERE: 40 Wood St. E

·         CONTACT: Call               905-525-5824       

·         DUTIES: Welcome visitors; answer phones; take messages; small office tasks; create a welcoming environment for friends.

·         APPLICATIONS: Email them this form (http://www.welcomeinn.ca/help/volunteer_form.php) or contact through phone (              905 525 5824       ). Come to Welcome Inn for an interview. Then, complete an application form with references. Submit a criminal reference check. And voila, you can start!

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://www.welcomeinn.ca/help/volunteer.php 

 

AFTER SCHOOL MENTOR (WELCOME INN COMMUNITY CENTRE)

·         WHERE: 40 Wood St. E

·         CONTACT: Call               905-525-5824       

·         DUTIES: Work one-on-one with a student on homework and other academically weak subject areas; build a friendship with a student; assist with leading group activities as desired; prepare snack; set-up and clean-up as required.

·         APPLICATIONS: Email them this form (http://www.welcomeinn.ca/help/volunteer_form.php) or contact through phone (              905 525 5824       ). Come to Welcome Inn for an interview. Then, complete an application form with references. Submit a criminal reference check. And voila, you can start!

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://www.welcomeinn.ca/help/volunteer.php 

 

THE HAMILTON DREAM CENTRE

·         WHERE: 627 Main St. E

·         CONTACT: Email info@thehamiltondreamcentre.org or Call               905 527 8605       

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://www.thehamiltondreamcenter.org/

 

ADDICTION SERVICES (MISSION SERVICES HAMILTON)

·        WHERE: 293 Wellington St N

·        CONTACT: Email volunteer@mission-services.com or Call               905 528 4211        x106

·         DUTIES: Front Desk Volunteers for Suntrac’s evening program, assembling care packages, painting and light maintenance to prepare transitional housing rooms.

·         APPLICATIONS: There is an online application that can be filled out, click http://mission-services.com/volunteerregistration.php?id=volunteer

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://mission-services.com/volunteer.php?id=volunteer

 

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE (MISSION SERVICES HAMILTON)

·        WHERE: 293 Wellington St N

·        CONTACT: Email volunteer@mission-services.com or Call               905 528 4211        x106

·         DUTIES: Reception and administrative duties.

·         APPLICATIONS: There is an online application that can be filled out, click http://mission-services.com/volunteerregistration.php?id=volunteer

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://mission-services.com/volunteer.php?id=volunteer

 

COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES (MISSION SERVICES HAMILTON)

·   WHERE: 293 Wellington St N

·   CONTACT: Email volunteer@mission-services.com or Call               905 528 4211       x106

·         DUTIES: Front Desk Assistants, Emergency Food Assistants, work with children in True North children’s programs and summer camps.

·         APPLICATIONS: There is an online application that can be filled out, click http://mission-services.com/volunteerregistration.php?id=volunteer

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://mission-services.com/volunteer.php?id=volunteer

 

JAMESVILLE 2 KITCHEN (MISSION SERVICES HAMILTON)

·        WHERE: 293 Wellington St N

·        CONTACT: Email volunteer@mission-services.com or Call               905 528 4211    x106

·         DUTIES: Assisting in kitchen with food preparations and dishwashing, donations sorting and organizing.

·         APPLICATIONS: There is an online application that can be filled out, click http://mission-services.com/volunteerregistration.php?id=volunteer

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://mission-services.com/volunteer.php?id=volunteer

 

MEN’S SERVICES (MISSION SERVICES HAMILTON)

·        WHERE: 293 Wellington St N

·        CONTACT: Email volunteer@mission-services.com or Call               905 528 4211    x106

·         DUTIES: Front Desk Assistance, donation sorting and organizing clothing room.

·         APPLICATIONS: There is an online application that can be filled out, click http://mission-services.com/volunteerregistration.php?id=volunteer

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://mission-services.com/volunteer.php?id=volunteer

 

WOMEN’S SERVICES (MISSION SERVICES HAMILTON)

·        WHERE: 293 Wellington St N

·        CONTACT: Email volunteer@mission-services.com or Call               905 528 4211      x106

·         DUTIES: Answering phones and doors, kitchen support, activity time for children, donations room organizing.

·         APPLICATIONS: There is an online application that can be filled out, click http://mission-services.com/volunteerregistration.php?id=volunteer

·         MORE INFORMATION: Must be at least 18 years old and female; http://mission-services.com/volunteer.php?id=volunteer

 

MONTHLY COMMUNITY DINNERS (MISSION SERVICES HAMILTON)

·        WHERE: Jamesville 2 Building, corner Barton St and James St N

·        WHEN: Every fourth Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm

·        CONTACT: Email volunteer@mission-services.com or Call               905 528 4211     x106

·         DUTIES: Serving and cleaning

·         APPLICATIONS: There is an online application that can be filled out, click http://mission-services.com/volunteerregistration.php?id=volunteer

·         MORE INFORMATION: Must be at least 16 years old; http://mission-services.com/volunteer.php?id=volunteer

 

FOOD ROOM ASSISTANTS AT FAMILY SERVICES FOOD BANK (GOOD SHEPHER CENTRES)

·         WHERE: 120 Cannon St. E

·         CONTACT: Email volunteer@goodshepherdcentres.ca or call 905 57 ANGEL (              905 572 6435       )

·         DUTIES: Bagging groceries, stocking shelves, and greeting guests.

·         APPLICATIONS: Complete application (http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/pdfs/Volunteer%20Application%20_Oct%2007_.pdf) and send it to the appropriate centre.

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/volunteeropps.htm

 

FOODLINE ASSISTANTS AT MEN’S CENTRE (GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRES)

·         WHERE: 135 Mary St

·         CONTACT: Email volunteer@goodshepherdcentres.ca or call 905 57 ANGEL (              905 572 6435       )

·         DUTIES: Serve a daily hot meal.

·         APPLICATIONS: Complete application (http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/pdfs/Volunteer%20Application%20_Oct%2007_.pdf) and send it to the appropriate centre.

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/volunteeropps.htm

 

FOOD PREPARATION AT MEN’S CENTRE (GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRES)

·         WHERE: 135 Mary St

·         CONTACT: Email volunteer@goodshepherdcentres.ca or call 905 57 ANGEL (              905 572 6435       )

·         DUTIES: Prepare a daily hot meal.

·         APPLICATIONS: Complete application (http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/pdfs/Volunteer%20Application%20_Oct%2007_.pdf) and send it to the appropriate centre.

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/volunteeropps.htm

 

CLOTHING ROOM ASSISTANTS AT MEN’S CENTRE (GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRES)

·         WHERE: 135 Mary St

·         CONTACT: Email volunteer@goodshepherdcentres.ca or call 905 57 ANGEL (              905 572 6435       )

·         DUTIES: Assist guests with their clothing needs

·         APPLICATIONS: Complete application (http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/pdfs/Volunteer%20Application%20_Oct%2007_.pdf) and send it to the appropriate centre.

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/volunteeropps.htm

 

FOOD PREPARATION AT MEN’S CENTRE (GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRES)

·         WHERE: 135 Mary St

·         CONTACT: Email volunteer@goodshepherdcentres.ca or call 905 57 ANGEL (              905 572 6435       )

·         DUTIES: Prepare a daily hot meal.

·         APPLICATIONS: Complete application (http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/pdfs/Volunteer%20Application%20_Oct%2007_.pdf) and send it to the appropriate centre.

·         MORE INFORMATION: http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/volunteeropps.htm

 

L’ARCHE HAMILTON

  • WHAT: L’Arche Hamilton is part of an international community founded by Jean Vanier. L’Arche creates homes and day programs with people with developmental disabilities and those who live, work, and share life with them.
  • DUTIES: Clean community vehicles, join the Garden Group by doing landscaping and upkeeping, help serve at community fundraisers and special gatherings, moving furniture, help with spring cleaning, organize a pantry or storage room, assist with laundry, accompany core members on an evening stroll, and share music at community worship.
  • CONTACT: Karen Dennison, Assistant Coordinator at 905 312 0162 x222, fax: 905 312 0165, email: k.dennison@larcheham.com