Individual Volunteering

Special Events

• URGENT Mandarin-speaking volunteers needed!
  • Help with interpretation for Wesley’s Upcoming Christmas & Holiday Store on Wednesday, December 12, 2018
  • Working one-on-one with clients to help them pick out food and gift items
  • Shifts are available between 10am and 4pm
  • The Christmas & Holiday Store is held at Pioneer Memorial United Church, 1974 King Street East
  • For more information about the store, please visit Wesley.ca/xmas

Children, Youth & Family Services

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

Newcomer & Community Services

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

Housing & Homelessness Services

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

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