Community Outreach
Woodsworth College’s Community Outreach Program aims to create a partnership between Woodsworth students and the larger community. This program offers students a chance to make meaningful connections within the community, and connect with various groups and organizations that require volunteers. In giving back to the community, students who participate will also gain valuable experiences required by many graduate and Masters programs. We will offer two separate and distinct Outreach Programs. One which will offer a weekly opportunity with the same community partner each week. The other will offer an opportunity to volunteer at a variety of different partnerships twice a month.
Our Partners:
Sunshine Centre for Seniors on Wards Island
Sunshine Centre for Seniors is a volunteer driven organization serving isolated seniors with a variety of health promotion, social and recreational opportunities at two fully accessible centers. These volunteer sessions will be sporadic throughout the summer.
For more information or to apply, go to http://www.sunshinecentres.com/ or click here.
Toronto Youth Development
The mission of TYD is to empower at-risk inner city youth through education, sports and character development so they may go on to lead productive lives and create healthy families. TYD is looking for volunteers to help with their summer camp and after-school program during the year, in particular.
For more information or to apply, go to www.torontoyouth.org or click here. There is also a link with more information on the right.
TYD is currently searching for a volunteer Junior Multimedia Specialist. This position includes assisting in helping to improve current TYD programs by implementing graphic design and video editing aspects. If interested, contact brian.keaney@torontoyouth.org.
Scadding Court Community Centre
Located in the heart of downtown west Toronto, Scadding Court offers a wide range of programs, services and opportunities for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Their work is about supporting individuals and families, strengthening communities and building a better Toronto.
For more information or to apply, go to http://www.scaddingcourt.org/ or click here.
There is currently a need for volunteers to assist in the "Nobody's Perfect" project, in which registered nurses from Toronto Public Health run workshops about parenting skills. Volunteers are needed to translate information between nurses and participants (parents) in Spanish or Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) or to look after the children that accompany parents attending this workshop. This event happens every Wednesday from 6-8. If interested, please contact Areej Hasso at areej@scaddingcourt.org.
Scott Mission
Scott Mission is a Christian, non-denominational organization that works to support and provide for those who are in need, such as the homeless, low-income families, shut-ins and children and youth. They are looking particularly for kitchen volunteers to help serve and prepare meals throughout the year and the summer but they have other
positions available as well.
For more information or to apply, go to http://www.scottmission.com/ or click here.
St. Felix Centre
This centre is dedicated to helping individuals, families and children experiencing challenges such as poverty, abuse, homelessness, mental illness and addiction. By supporting the emotional, social, cultural, economic and spiritual needs of individuals, they work to strengthen the entire community. They are looking particularly for volunteers to help out with their afterschool program, dinner program and clothing exchance program.
For more information, go to http://www.stfelixcentre.ca/.