VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Volunteers play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of North York Seniors Centre (NYSC).

Join us and share you expertise in an instructional role, be a member of a committee, drive seniors to medical appointments or pay a social visit to a homebound senior. The volunteer positions available at the North York Seniors Centre are diverse and fulfilling.

Join Us

We welcome volunteers age 16 and up. If you are retired, a professional in the community, a student looking to do placement hours, a high school student trying to complete OSSD requirements, temporarily unemployed, or new to Canada looking for some Canadian experience, we value your help, generosity and expertise.  

Time commitment for volunteer positions vary depending on the responsibilities of the position. Usually, you will need to commit just a few hours a day, once a week. We do appreciate a minimum 3-month commitment.

How To Get Started 

You are invited to attend one of our Information Sessions to learn more about the Centre, complete an application form and have a short interview in order to get to know you better before matching you with a particular position. Call 416-733-4111 ext. 22 or e-mail volunteer@nyseniors.org to sign up today! 

Volunteer Information Sessions2008

Here are some examples of possible volunteer positions:

Receptionist
Volunteers with good telephone skills and good interpersonal skills assist at our reception desk. Duties include; directing calls, greeting visitors, providing information to callers and visitors, and more. Training is provided.

Friendly Visitors
Flexible Schedule, 1 visit or phone call per week(approx. 1hour per week).  Visit with isolated seniors in their home, chat, play a game, share a cup of tea. Staff support and training is provided for this program.  Female volunteers are primarily needed for this volunteer position.

Please note that not all of our volunteer opportunities are listed here.  If you have a particular talent that you would like to share with North York Seniors Centre, or if you can only provide a service for a short periods of time, please contact the Volunteer Services department. We are always in need of an extra volunteer to help out with special events or projects.

Join the NYSC Team! Share your talents with your community! Become a volunteer today!

For information on volunteer opportunities offered by different organizations, check the following websites:

www.volunteertoronto.on.ca (volunteer opporunties in Toronto)

www.charityvillage.com

 

Updated- February 2008