To join a group, visit our Volunteer Registration Fair on Mon Sep 14 or Wed Sep 16, 5:30-7pm in MUSC 311.
| Placement | Description | Day / Time | Group Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food Centre: Mission Services of Hamilton (Good Food Centre) | Help with packaging and preparing hampers according to family size, preparing dairy/perishable and frozen items according to family/cultural requests, stocking of shelves, warehouse organization, and receiving incoming products. Engage with clients, donors and stakeholders as an ambassador of Mission Services. | Mon 9:00am - 12:50pm | 6 |
| Fri 9:00am - 12:50pm | 6 | ||
| Homework Circle Program: Empowerment Squared | Provide help with homework and facilitate activities to develop literacy skills at after school program for newcomer elementary school students. | Tues 4:00pm - 6:35pm | 16 |
| Wed 4:00pm - 6:35pm | 16 | ||
| Thurs 4:00pm - 6:35pm | 16 | ||
| Inasmuch Womens Shelter: Mission Services | Facilitate crafts, games and movies for infants and children in playroom so that mothers can attend educational/therapeutic groups. Some volunteers may also help with a women's group. Note: this group is open to female volunteers only. | Thurs 6:00pm - 8:20pm | 8 |
| LAF (Learning and Fun): Welcome Inn Community Centre | Mentor underserved kids in small groups and one-on-one using creative and fun tools to assist with financial literacy activities, homework completion, and social skills. Help facilitate activities and programming for students from Grades 1-8. A strong proficiency in English is required by volunteers. | Mon 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 10 |
| Tues 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 10 | ||
| Wed 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 10 | ||
| Thurs 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 10 | ||
| Literacy & Math Program: Centre for Diverse Learners | Volunteers provide gentle encouragement, help create a calm and inclusive space, and support the educator by offering 1:1 help or stepping in when a student needs a body break or redirection | Tues 4:30pm - 7:50pm | 8 |
| Wed 4:30pm - 7:50pm | 8 | ||
| Pathways to Education (Big Brothers): Compass Community Health | Tutor high school students through homework assignments, studying, social engagement and conversation. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and a strong proficiency in English is required. | Mon 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 8 |
| Wed 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 8 | ||
| Pathways to Education (Hughson St. N) : Compass Community Health | Tutor high school students through homework assignments, studying, social engagement and conversation. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and a strong proficiency in English is required. | Tues 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 8 |
| Thurs 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 8 |