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.
- We are currently seeking a volunteer Art/Music Therapist to lead therapeutic programming for participants in our Transitional Housing Program. This is a wonderful opportunity for an art or music therapy student to gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact. Scheduling is flexible.
- Our Addictions Services Day Treatment Program is looking for two Lived Experience Guest Speakers (one male-identifying speaker and one female-identifying speaker). Day Treatment primarily provides group-based counselling to support taking steps to make change or maintain changes to substance use. The Lived Experience Guest Speaker will share their personal journey of recovery with participants in a group setting, normalizing experiences and inspiring hope. Interested candidates must be available and comfortable presenting in-person (Kitchener, Cambridge) and virtual (via Zoom) and must be available for one hour between Monday-Friday up to 10 times per year (scheduled in advance). Volunteers must have completed services with House of Friendship Addiction Services prior to becoming a volunteer within Addiction Services.
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.
