FAQs

Once you have successfully completed your interview, the following will be requested by the Manager of Volunteer Services:

• Police Information Check (if you are under 18 years of age) OR a Police Check with Vulnerable Screening (if you are 18 years of age or older). Please note that the Manager of Volunteer Services will need to see the original copy and this cannot be older than six months.
• TB Testing – 2-Step: This test can be completed at your doctor’s office. Verification that this test was completed with results must be presented to the Manager of Volunteer Services. This cannot be older than one year.
• Orientation – Participation in an orientation session must be completed before volunteering can start. A scheduled date is confirmed once all documents have been received.
• Two Positive Reference Checks

We recommend that you volunteer a minimum of once per week. However, we do our best to accommodate you and your current schedule.

Definitely. However, we do require everyone to successfully complete all requirements prior to volunteering. We will do our best to accommodate these requests.

We count on our volunteers just as our residents do! Provided you are successful during the interview process and have all the proper checks and screening in order, we’ll make a choice based on your interests, skills, availability, opportunities and where we need you most! Our residents thank you! Not everyone who completes an application is successful but we appreciate your passion to get involved.

Yes, we do offer unpaid student placements. We try to accommodate as many student placements as possible. Our positions offer opportunities for you to acquire new skills, interests, increase self-esteem and leadership skills.

Different qualities are needed based on the role you are assigned to. However, we do look for individuals who are committed, dependable, independent, friendly and compassionate.

Please feel free to contact the Manager of Volunteer Services at 905-627-3541 x2240.