About WoodGreen

WoodGreen has been meeting the UNMET needs of Toronto residents for over 85 years. As a leading social services agency, we provide integrated programs such as physical and mental health services, affordable housing, employment support, financial counselling, childcare, seniors and youth programs and more. Discover how we can support you today.

Program Overview

The Health Promotion Program provides health education and wellness programming designed to support newcomers in Toronto. Our goal is to offer accessible, culturally responsive activities that promote overall well-being, and build community. Programs may include stretching, breathing exercises, meditation, art-based wellness activities, and other presentations on diabetes preventions, healthy eating and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate art-based wellness activities that encourage creative expression, stress reduction, and emotional well-being.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where participants can explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences through art.
• Guide participants through structured and open-ended art activities that promote self-expression, mindfulness, resilience, and social connection.
• Adapt art activities to accommodate participants of varying abilities, cultural backgrounds, and artistic experience levels.

Requirements

• Background in art facilitation, visual arts, creative wellness, community arts, or a related field.
• Experience leading art-based activities that promote creativity, self-expression, and well-being.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and participant-centered approaches.
• Strong group facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities, including newcomers, immigrants, and refugees, is an asset.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
• Art Therapy certification, registration, or professional licensure is considered an asset.

Screening Requirements

• Online Application and answering position-related questions
• Resume
• Interview
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (instructions will be provided upon application)
• 2 references (1 personal and 1 professional)

Commitment

• Must commit to 2 hours per week for a 6-month period starting September 2026
• You must take the training and abide by the code of conduct of WoodGreen, see in application.

Location

1491 Danforth Ave, 260 Wellesley Ave, and 2930 Lakeshore Blvd West