Volunteer Opportunities

The North York Women’s Centre welcomes your involvement as a volunteer. You will have the opportunity to meet new people, explore your interests, use and improve your skills. We try our best to match each person with their first choice of volunteer position, but factors such as program needs, specific skills, and amount of opportunities available may come into play.

Facilitator Training

Are you interested in supporting other women and becoming a group co-facilitator? The North York Women’s Centre is looking for volunteer co-facilitators to help facilitate our support groups. If you wish to apply as a co-facilitator, please submit a resume and complete the online volunteer application form found on our website: www.nywc.org. After successful completion of the Facilitator Training, a commitment to co-facilitate at least two North York Women’s Centre programs is required. A certificate will be presented to you at the end of your commitment. Our Facilitator Training Program consists of 28 hours of training. A commitment to attend all sessions is required. If you are interested in applying, please fill out the online volunteer application. For the dates of the next Facilitator Training, please call the North York Women’s Centre and speak with our Volunteer Coordinator.

Telephone Volunteer (10am – 4pm, Monday-Thursday)

Provide information, referral, and emotional support to women who call or drop into our center. There are some office reception and administrative duties. A two day training is provided.

Commitment: 3 hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months

Outreach (daytime or evenings)

Work with staff and students doing outreach in particular communities or with certain groups. This may involve helping with displays, attending and/or speaking a community meetings, distributing NYWC flyers, or representing The NYWC at community events.

Commitment: minimum of 6 months — times are varied depending on need

Co-Facilitator (day or evening)

Facilitate one of The NYWC ’s support groups or workshops with a co-facilitator. Previous group work experience is needed. Please submit a cover letter and resume as well as the volunteer application form if you wish to apply as a co-facilitator. Regular attendance at the group is required.

Commitment: 3 hour per week for a minimum of 6 months

Legal Clinic Receptionist (6pm-8pm, Tuesdays)

Welcome women attending our Legal Clinic and help them feel at ease while awaiting their appointment with the lawyer, and make referrals to other supports in the community. Referral training is provided. Minimum paperwork is required. Childminding is also a duty of the legal clinic receptionists.

Commitment: 3-6 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months

Office Support (daytime)

About three times a year to help with our mail-out, folding brochures, stuffing envelopes, etc.

Any Other Area of Volunteer Help
Please indicate your interest in your Volunteer Application. All ideas are welcome!