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.
Governance Opportunities
Volunteer to be part of House of Friendship’s Board of Directors and committees.
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 Addictions Services Day Treatment Program is looking for a male-identifying Lived Experience Guest 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). Applicants must not have accessed House of Friendship Addiction Services programs within the past 2 years to volunteer in this position
- Our Residential Addiction Treatment Program is going to Hidden Acres on September 23rd and is looking for a certified lifeguard who can assist from 1:00pm-4:00pm so the participants can go swimming. Volunteer must be a Certified Lifeguard in Canada.
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.
