Volunteers and Students
We are stronger together. You can make a difference.
House of Friendship has a long history of engaged and innovative volunteers who are invested in meeting the needs in our community. Volunteers support and strengthen programs across the entire organization, walking with people who need food, housing, community resources and addiction treatment. Volunteers are vital in fulfilling our vision.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways that you can get involved. The choice is yours!
Ongoing Opportunities
Volunteer in one of our programs to support families and individuals in their time of need.
Special Events and Group Opportunities
Volunteer as a group at one of our special events.
Student Placement
Volunteer with House of Friendship to complete your required student placement hours.
Featured Positions
Ongoing Roles
- Our Supportive and Affordable Housing team is seeking a licensed lawyer to support their aging tenant population with end-of-life planning. This may include organizing personal and financial document, preparing wills, and other related matters. We are open to working with a local law firm or an individual for a monthly legal clinic or one-to-one tenant support. On-site orientation and support will be provided by House of Friendship staff.
- Our Kingsdale Neighbourhood Food Program is looking for volunteers to help weekly with this food hamper distribution program! The program runs on Wednesdays with shift times from 8:30-10:00am, 9:30-11:30am or 11:00am-1:00pm.
- Our Courtland Shelley Neighbourhood Food Program is looking for two Volunteer Drivers to assist with delivering weekly food hampers to folks in the community who are homebound and unable to come onsite to the program. This shift is weekly on Tuesdays from 11:00am-12:30pm. Volunteers must be at least 25, hold a G license, and have access to a reliable vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed).
If you are interested in any of these positions, please fill out the Ongoing Opportunities or the Special Events and Group Opportunities application. When you are completing your application, please reference the volunteer opportunity you are interested in. We look forward to working with you!
Questions About Volunteering?
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at sarahm@houseoffriendship.org or 519-742-8327 x 125.
QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDENT PLACEMENTS?
Please contact our Volunteer Manager at britk@houseoffriendship.org or 519-742-8327 x 141.
