Message to the Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in supporting WoodGreen!

 

WoodGreen offers volunteer opportunities in Toronto for people who want to give back, build new skills, and connect with their community. If you are searching for places to volunteer near you, our programs make it easy to get involved. Whether you are a student, a newcomer, or a retiree, there are flexible volunteering roles across more than 20 programs and services.

 

View our current Toronto volunteer opportunities below to see how you can make a difference.

If the scheduling requirements do not fit your availability, we are open to exploring alternative arrangements that align with your availability.

 

Our Process

1. Application

Select a volunteer opportunity and click "Apply." You will be redirected to our Volunteer Portal to complete the application.

2. Police check

Some positions require a police check to ensure the safety of volunteers and clients.

3. Reference check

Two references (personal or professional) are required before starting your volunteer journey.

All Position Types

All Program Types

Virtual Community Connections

Peer Leader Volunteer For Mentorship

The Peer Mentor initiative expands the current one-on-one mentorship model to include graduate students and recent graduates from Canadian colleges and universities who possess leadership potential, sector-specific knowledge, and cultural insights

4 Month Commitment |1-2 Hours per week
Virtual
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On-site Community Connections

English Conversation Circle Facilitator Volunteers (Multiple positions)

Lead small group sessions for job seekers with beginner-level English skills, helping them build confidence, practice speaking, and connect with their new communities.

4-month commitment | 3-5 hours per week
1491 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON
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Hybrid Walk-in counselling services

Walk In Counselling (WIC) Advisory Council Member

The service offers free, same-day access to high-quality mental health support both in person and virtually.

Tuesday and Wednesday | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
815 Danforth Ave. , Toronto, ON
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Hybrid Community Connections

Career Mentor Volunteer (Various Industries)

Mentors with various backgrounds to assist skilled newcomers transitioning and succeeding in the Canadian workplace.

1-2 hours per week, 3 months commitment at least
1491 Danforth Ave. and 815 Danforth Ave.
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Hybrid Financial Empowerment

Tax Preparer Volunteer

Support low-income clients to file their taxes and address financial challenges.

Additional training will be provided
815 Danforth Ave, 2930 Lakeshore Blvd W, 1533 Victoria Park , and Remote
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On-site Mental Health Services

Therapist Volunteer Walk-in Counselling Clinic

Lend your professional skills as a therapist to help our counselling team meet a critical need for community mental health services.

2–4 hours per week, 12-month commitment
815 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
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Volunteer Office

Location

815 Danforth Ave. , Suite 300
Toronto, ON
M4J 1L2

Hours

Monday to Friday

9AM – 5PM

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