L’Arche Toronto
L'Arche Toronto supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through homes and community programs. They believe persons with disabilities strengthen our communities and help build a world where everyone belongs.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Event support (set-up, hosting, clean-up)
Event planning committees
Short-term and flexible roles
Toronto City Mission
Toronto City Mission brings hope to children and families impacted by poverty through preventative programs and mentoring. Since 1879, they've worked to help young people rise above poverty and become leaders in their communities.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Kids in Community (grades 1-6, homework help & activities)
EPIC Tutoring (one-on-one academic support)
Youth Extreme (grades 9-12, peer mentoring & activities)
Long-term commitment roles across three Toronto neighbourhoods
Romero House
Romero House welcomes refugee claimants with transitional housing, legal support, and settlement assistance. They believe in living as good neighbours — providing community, food security, and wraparound support to help refugee families establish themselves in Canada.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Kids Club (children's activities & mentoring)
English tutoring & conversation partners
Computer skills training
Food program & garden support
Flexible interpreting (Spanish, Persian, Ukrainian, Swahili)
Housing search & job mentoring support
WeTogether
WeTogether is a grassroots charity walking alongside the poor, refugees, immigrants, ex-prisoners, and homeless in the Jane and Finch community. They work to transform lives, restore families, and rebuild community through support programs, youth initiatives, and scholarships.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Weekly community support programs (e.g. Loving Package)
Youth programs (basketball, soccer, after-school programs, etc.)
Long-term opportunities, including Events Coordinator, Grant & Sponsorship Writer
Scarborough Women's Centre
Scarborough Women's Centre has served over 175,000 women since 1982. They empower marginalized and at-risk women to become economically and emotionally independent through free counselling, mentoring, workshops, and information services covering abuse, employment, newcomer integration, and emotional health.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Webinar Host (moderating, tech support)
Workshop Host (set-up, registration)
English Conversation Mentoring (one-to-one)
Supportive Mentoring (one-to-one)
