Information Sessions

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

6 Ways Volunteering Can Help You Find Work

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 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 and half hour interactive session will focus on the benefits of volunteering and 6 ways volunteering can help you find a job. This session is led by Iona, Community Engagement Manager, who will share her volunteering experiences.

Volunteering As a Newcomer to Canada

Next date coming soon

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 can gain skills and experience? At the same time be part of your community and learn about the Canadian culture. Come to this 1.5 hour interactive workshop that will cover who, why, what, where, and how of volunteering. This session is led by Venus, Community Engagement Assistant, who will share her volunteering experiences with the audience.

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.

Stay tuned for the next "Becoming a Board Member" session!

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.

Strategic Planning - January 15, 2019

Board Recruitment and Growth - February 12, 2019

Your Roles, Responsibilities and Non-Profit Governance - April 9, 2019

Fiduciary Basics and Budgets - April 23, 2019

Strategic Planning - May 7, 2019

Board Recruitment and Growth - May 21, 2019

Full Day Training: All 4 Session in 1 Day - June 15, 2019

Your Roles, Responsibilities and Non-Profit Governance - September 10, 2019

Fiduciary Basics and Budgets - October 8, 2019

Strategic Planning - November 12, 2019

Board Recruitment and Growth - December 3, 2019

Cost per session: $75 for Full Subscriber organization* / $125 Regular Rate

Cost for all 4 sessions (or full-day option) $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 Volunteer Advisor 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!