Information Sessions

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

Learning About Volunteering

Wednesday, September 26 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Downtown)

Are you interested in volunteering? Do you want to learn more about what volunteering is? How to get started? What is the best way to apply? What are the benefits? How can you gain skills and experience? At the same time be part of your community. Come to this 1 hour interactive workshop that will cover who, why, what, where, and how of volunteering.This session is led by Venus, Community Engagement Assistant, and Colin, Community Engagement Volunteer, who will share their volunteering experiences with the audience.

Volunteering As a Newcomer to Canada

Thursday, September 27 from 1:00 PM -2:30 PM (Downtown)

Volunteering is a way to help you gain skills and experience for the job-market. It also allows you to try out new things, network with people and have fun! This one hour interactive session will focus on the benefits of volunteering and who, what, when, where and how to volunteer as a newcomer. This session is led by Venus, Community Engagement Volunteer, who will share her volunteering experiences.

Becoming a Board Member

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.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Training for Board Members

Are you a new member of a non-profit organization's Board of Directors? This training series will teach you everything you need to know to be a great Board member across four sessions. Choose the session relevant to you, or attend all four (for a special discounted price!)

Your Role, Responsibilities and Non-Profit Governance - October 9, 2018

Fiduciary Basics and Budgets - November 13, 2018

Strategic Planning - January 15, 2019

Board Recruitment and Growth - February 12, 2019

Cost per session: $75 for Full Subscriber organization* / $125 Regular Rate
Cost for the series: $240 for Full Subscriber organization* / $400 Regular Rate
*Click each session to learn more and register!

If you are interested in volunteering and need some help, please contact us! 

You can:

• Book an appointment to speak with a Referral Counsellor who will provide suggestions, tips and information on volunteering in Toronto.
  
  
• Give us a call 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 by creating a profile on our website to subscribe to our newsletter!