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Volunteers play an integral part of our organization's efforts to provide practical help and hope to homeless, hungry and hurting people in the Hamilton community. All of the opportunities listed below require that applicants be a minimum of 18 years of age. Applicants to the women's shelter must be female.
Women's Services Opportunity Centre
Female volunteer opportunities are available at Inasmuch House (women's shelter). Training sessions will be held approximately every 4 to 6 weeks. Opportunities include:
- Homework Club for the children.
- Answering telephones and doors.
- Providing kitchen support.
- Involvement in activity time for the children.
- Sorting and organizing donations.
Community Services Opportunity Centre (196 Wentworth Street North)
Volunteers required during hours of service: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (9:00 - 11:00am) and Wednesday afternoon (1:00 – 3:00pm) to either greet, interview (some computer experience required), or assist in the distribution of food, clothing, and basic household items. Applicants should be fluent in writing, speaking, and reading English. Knowledge of another language is helpful. Applicants should be friendly and have good customer service skills.
Suntrac Wellness Centre (293 Wellington Street North)
Providing Day/Evening Addiction Treatment
Front Desk Volunteer (phone, light office work, greeting clients) needed for evenings from 4:30 or 5:00 pm to about 8:45pm (start time can be a bit flexible). Knowledge of WORD and EXCEL are an asset. Shifts are currently available for Wednesday and Thursday evenings. This position requires a weekly commitment. Ideal for student studying Addictions or Social Work as slow-pace environment often allows for reading or school work to be done while volunteering in their field of study.
Click here to fill out an online volunteer application. If you are unable to access the application online or if you prefer to complete a handwritten version, click here to download a printable copy. Mail to: Mission Services Volunteer Administrator, Box 368, Hamilton, ON, L8L 7W2.
Who do you turn to when someone you love is struggling with addictions and you feel like your life is falling apart?
Kathryn came to the mission terrified and angry, feeling alone and without hope. She could think of nothing to do that would help her son. Jason was struggling with addiction and mental health issues, and Kathryn did not know where to turn.
Mission Servies Opportunity Centres has received positive feedback from the community regarding our decision to commission a report from the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton on Homeless Women in Hamilton
Not to Be Forgotten: Homeless Women in Hamilton is accessible HERE.
I encourage you to read the report and share it with your friends. Any comments or observations about the report are appreciated.
Where did you volunteer last?
- Family Event
- Church Function
- Christmas Party
- Community Meal
