Information Sessions and Workshops

Information Sessions 

These information sessions are for people interested in learning more about volunteering. They are free to attend.

6 Ways Volunteering Can Help You Find Work

Wednesday, August 30 from 6:00PM-7:30PM, Downtown Toronto

Are you looking for work? Curious how volunteering can help? Volunteering is a great way to gain skills and experience for the job market. Find out how to volunteer and 6 concrete ways volunteering can help you when looking for work at this information session. 

Learning About Volunteering From Volunteers

Wednesday, September 27 from 6:00PM-7:30PM, Downtown Toronto

Do you want to start volunteering? Are you wondering how to find a great volunteer position? What kind of opportunities exist? Come to our information session to learn all about volunteering including what volunteering is, how to get started, where to find a great position and the many benefits of volunteering. This session will be led by three volunteers who will speak from their own experience about why they volunteer and what they've learned. 

Are you an experienced professional interested in volunteering in a leadership role? Volunteering as a non-profit board member may be the role for you. Come to one of our upcoming workshops to find out what's involved and have all your questions answered.
Book your place for one of the upcoming sessions below:

Thursday August 10, Downtown Toronto

Wednesday August 16, Downtown Toronto -  CANCELLED

Wednesday September 6, Downtown Toronto

Thursday September 14, Downtown Toronto

Special Events

Seniors Volunteer Fair

Are you a senior? Looking to give back in your community?

Come to our free Seniors Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, August 15 from 12-3pm to connect face-to-face with 25+ non-profits looking for volunteers. This event is taking place at the North York Seniors Centre, 21 Hendon Avenue near Finch Station. 

This is a free event with a focus on volunteer opportunities for seniors living in North York. 

Visit the Seniors Volunteer Fair page to learn more. 

If you are interested in volunteering and need some help, please contact us! We can answer all your questions and suggest volunteer opportunities that are right for you.

You can either:

• Book an appointment to have a one-on-one session to speak to a Referral Counsellor where they provide suggestions, tips and information on volunteering in Toronto. Please note that a Referral Counsellor will not match you with a volunteer opportunity, but will instead provide suggestions of positions for you to apply for. You can arrange for a Counsellor to call you, or you can schedule an appointment where you visit our office to speak with a Counsellor
  
  
• Give us a call during business hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm at 416 961 6888
  

• Send us an email at referral@volunteertoronto.ca 
  
  
• Get regular updates on our upcoming sessions create a profile on our website to be automatically subscribed to our Volunteer Times Newsletter!