Individual Volunteering

Volunteers play a critical role in the success of Wesley.

URGENT: Summer Ambassador Volunteer – Occasional or Lead

Volunteers will help Wesley promote The Great Hamilton Scavenger Hunt App through explaining and distributing post cards/marketing materials about the app at several events throughout the summer
16 years or older, 14-15 with an adult
2-4 hour shifts available at various special events throughout Hamilton, depending on volunteer’s availability
Location: Throughout Hamilton

Child and Family Centre Volunteer

Volunteers will assist with program implementation: set-up and clean-up, snack preparation, washing toys, general tidying, emptying and filling dishwasher, crafts, making sensory play materials
Experience working with children is an asset
18 years or older
2-3 hour shifts available Monday – Saturday during the day
Location: Beasley Community Centre, 145 Wilson St, Hamilton

Program Support Volunteer

Volunteers will assist with program implementation: set-up and clean-up, snack preparation, washing toys, general tidying, emptying and filling dishwasher, crafts, making sensory play materials
Experience working with preschool aged children and their families an asset
18 years or older
2-3 hour shifts available Thursday and Friday mornings
Location: Wesley EarlyON Child and Family Centre, 1900 Main Street West, Hamilton

School Age Program Volunteer

Volunteers will assist with programming: homework help, serving nutritional healthy snacks, provide 1:1 time with children, create & help staff with recreational programming
Previous experience working with youth is an asset
18 years or older
2-3 hour shifts available in the afternoons Monday – Friday
Location: Hess Street School, 107 Hess Street North, Hamilton and St. Luke Catholic Elementary School, 345 Albright Road, Hamilton

Tuesday Night Dinner Volunteer

Volunteers will assist with programming: Set-up and maintain cleanliness of program space, wash tables, set-up chairs, help to prepare meals, interact with children and caregivers
Some cooking experience and preparation an asset
18 years or older
4:30pm – 7:30pm on Tuesdays
Location: Wesley EarlyON Child and Family Centre, 155 Queen Street North, Hamilton

Wesley’s Child and Family Program Volunteer

Volunteers will assist with programming: set-up and clean-up, crafts, sensory play materials, general tidying
Experience working with children an asset
2-3 hour shifts available during the day Monday – Friday
Location: Unit 131, 350 Quigley Road, Hamilton

Hospitality Volunteer at First Start Café

Volunteers will gain experience in hospitality industry by serving coffee, tea, and water to customers, meeting/greeting customers as they arrive, and will develop communication and interpersonal skills through interaction with customers and staff
18 years or older
Shifts available 7 days a week for either lunch shift (11am – 1:30pm) or dinner shift (4pm – 6pm)
Location: Inside First Place Hamilton Seniors Residence, 3rd floor, 360 King Street East, Hamilton

Shopping by Bus – Hamilton or Burlington

Volunteers will support with mobility on and off the bus and in the grocery store as needed, and will provide friendly and attentive communication with clients (mostly older adults)
18 years or older
2-3 hour shifts available (depending on location)
Locations available:
- Hamilton: Fortinos, 50 Dundurn St. and No Frills, 438 Main St.
- Burlington: Fortinos, 1059 Plains Road East and No Frills, 571 Brant St.

Special Events – Multicultural Seniors Outreach Program

Volunteers will assist staff with running special events through friendly and attentive communication with clients, helping with administrative tasks (ex. taking attendance) and interacting/encouraging conversations with clients
18 years or older
Events are held Monday – Friday, time dependent on event
Location: Volunteers will meet clients and staff at Wesley offices, 52 Catharine St N, Hamilton

URGENT: Vietnamese and Cantonese speakers needed for Recreational Programming Volunteer – Transitional Beds Program

Volunteers will assist supervisor with recreational therapy programs, including: card games, leading a social group, board games, etc. and/or provide friendly visits with clients
Some knowledge regarding working with seniors who have Dementia
2-3 hour shifts available Monday – Sunday all day
Location: 3rd Floor of 52 Catharine Street North, Hamilton

Kitchen Volunteer

Helping to prepare meals at the Wesley Day Centre by chopping, cooking, washing dishes, serving, and other duties as assigned
18 years or older OR 14-16 year old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, and 17 year old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or provide a written note that they are allowed to volunteer
4 hours Monday – Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday
Location: Wesley Day Centre, 195 Ferguson Avenue North, Hamilton

Administrative Assistant Volunteer

Volunteers will help with administrative tasks such as: data collection, filing, sorting, organizing data using excel, and other duties as assigned
2-3 hour shifts available Monday – Friday during the day
Location: Wesley, 52 Catharine Street North, Hamilton

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