As a result of the rapidly changing situation with COVID-19, all college events and facility rentals on and off campus are cancelled until further notice. Information regarding events can be found at our Mohawk College COVID-19 information website and will be updated frequently.
Please contact student.life@mohawkcollege.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
A positive volunteer experience is our first priority. Whether you are volunteering with Mohawk or a community group, we encourage you to do your due diligence and ask the following questions before getting involved:
What health and safety protocols, including any COVID-19 related protocols, are put in place to protect volunteers?
How will I receive training for this volunteer role?
Who will be my direct supervisor? Who can I contact if I have questions or concerns and my supervisor is unavailable?
Disclaimer: External organizations listed on this site are not always affiliated with Mohawk College. Volunteers should visit community organization websites to learn more about them. Volunteers should never send money or banking information to these organizations.
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Youth Strategy Focus Group Participant
The City of Hamilton is working on creating a Youth Strategy. The Youth Strategy will report back to Council on recommendations for enhancing youth engagement at the City. It will also identify the top five youth priorities for the City. Have your voice heard and tell us what Hamilton is [...]
All youth participants will receive a $10.00 gift card for participating.
The focus groups will take place:
Saturday September 25 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesday September 29 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
When: Various shifts available
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual Leadership in the Community
Start2Finish Club Coach
Start2Finish Club coaches have a significant role to encourage students on a weekly basis for positive change physically, mentally, and emotionally through fitness and literacy. Coaches help to build confidence and motivate students to achieve success, stay in school, and build lasting friendships with peers and mentors. Virtual Coaches:
- 30-40 [...]
If you are interested, please apply on our volunteer portal:
When: Various shifts available
Categories: Community Volunteer In-person Virtual
Language and Culture Centre (LCC) Volunteer
The Language and Culture Centre (LCC) is your destination for meeting new friends, getting involved through volunteer experiences, joining in for social and cultural events throughout the year, and find supports for your transition to life in Canada. We are currently looking for volunteers to join our team during the [...]
How to apply?
Fill in the application form available below
When: Various shifts available. Expected time commitment is 5-20 hours per semester
Address: 135 Fennell Ave West, Ontario, Canada L9C0E5
Care Through Tech- Various Volunteer Positions
Care Through Tech is a federally-recognized non-profit hoping to connect people experiencing unstable housing with essential resources, such as healthcare, social supports, and more. We’re looking to fill a variety of positions, listed below. This is a remote volunteer position. Strategic Planning Committee
Responsibilities include:
Synthesizing and amending internal documents, including constitution [...]
https://carethroughtech.wixsite.com/home
When: Various shifts available
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual
Hamilton Literacy Council Tutor
The Hamilton Literacy Council is looking for volunteer tutors to teach English speaking adults basic reading, writing, math and/or computer skills. Our next workshop is Saturday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 30th from 9:00 to 3:00p.m. (must attend both sessions in person) Please call or email for the necessary documents.
When: Various shifts available
Address: 75 MacNab St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1, Canada
Categories: Community Volunteer In-person
Learning and Fun (LAF) After School Program Mentor
The LAF After School Program Mentor will work with children from grades 1-8 one-on-one or in small group settings one or more days per week. The program runs from 2:45pm-4:30pm Monday through Thursday from September to June. Students in grades 1-4 attend on Mondays and Wednesdays, students in grades 5-8 [...]
When: Various shifts available
Address: 40 Wood St E, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Categories: Community Volunteer In-person
Seabin Waste Characterization Volunteer
Join BARC staff on a Sunday Morning to sort and count the waste captured in Harbour West Marina's 3 sea bins. Please look for a BARC staff member in a blue shirt, who will be in front of the Harbour West Marina Entrance (1 Guise St W, Hamilton, ON [...]
Event dates:
- Sunday September 19, 2021 9:00am-11:30am
- Sunday September 26, 2021 9:00am-11:30am
- Sunday October 17, 2021 9:00am-11:30am
- Sunday October 24, 2021 9:00am-11:30am
When: Various shifts available
Address: 1 Guise St W, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Categories: Community Volunteer In-person
Bay Area Restoration Shoreline Clean Ups
Help the Bay Area Restoration Council improve our local water quality! Let's work together to get all those coffee cups, wrappers, and cigarette butts before they end up in our water! Register on eventbrite using link below. Join us on: Saturday September 18th at Bayfront Park (200 harbourfront drive). Please meet us [...]
When: Various shifts available
Categories: Community Volunteer In-person
Pathways to Education Volunteer Tutor
Pathways to Education is a community based program designed to reduce poverty and its effects by increasing the graduation rate among high school students from economically disadvantaged communities. The program offers academic, social, financial, and advocacy support to youth in order to increase their opportunity for success in high [...]
When: 1-5 hours/week, Sept 20, 2021 - Jan 28, 2022
Categories: Community Volunteer In-person Virtual
Sponsorship Committee Member (Remote)
The Hamilton HIVE Sponsorship Committee is seeking friendly, enthusiastic new members who are passionate about empowering professionals in the Hamilton area! The Hamilton Hive is a professional organization that takes pride in building a community of emerging leaders that work together to learn and grow. We are searching for volunteer [...]
When: 1-3 hours/week
Categories: Virtual Leadership in the Community
Retail Assistant & Donation Processor (In-Person)
Mission Thrift Store Hamilton has been open for over 25 years and offers quality new and gently used clothing, furniture, books, toys, and other household goods. The store is staffed with volunteers who are passionate about the community, and many of the regular customers say they love shopping at [...]
When: 1-5 hours/week
Categories: Community Volunteer In-person
Financial Literacy Workshop Student Facilitator (Remote)
Mohawk's Mo'Money Financial Literacy Resource Centre is partnering with the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) and the National Bank this fall to provide paid opportunities for students to present and facilitate their online financial education Zoom webinars to Mohawk College Students. This opportunity is remote, allowing you to work [...]
When: Sept 20, 2021 - Nov 24, 2021 (5 - 10 hours)
Categories: Virtual Mohawk Student Leader
Future Ready Premium Program Student Micro-Certificate (Remote)
Ready to take the next step in your career development journey and gain skills to help you succeed in the workplace? The Future Ready Premium Program is a FREE professional development and career preparation course offered through MyCanvas! Five self-paced modules cover the following topics: • Employability Skills
• The Job [...]
When: Take the course at your own pace!
Categories: Virtual Leadership Course
Summer Online Mentor (Remote)
Join us this summer as we offer virtual educational programming for youth between the ages of 5 and 13. Through Summer literacy we will be developing reading strategies with students who are struggling with their learning skills, work habits and language. While empowering youth to make confident choices, handle [...]
When: 1-5 hours/week, July 13, 2021 - August 26, 2021
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual
Digital Fringe Club Volunteer (Remote)
The 2021 Hamilton Fringe Festival is seeking online volunteers for their event, with two positions available! Artist Liaison/Production Assistant
● Communicate with artists and staff prior to Digital Fringe Club events via online messaging and phone
● Be available to answer artist questions related to artists' appearances and the event/performance format (e.g. [...]
When: July 9 - July 26
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual
First Year Experience Leader (Remote)
Are you a Mohawk student who knows what’s up? Are you looking for a chance to practice your leadership skills and support new students joining us this fall? Apply now to be a First Year Experience (FYE) Leader! FYE Leaders will: Welcome new students to Mohawk College
Share their Mohawk [...]
When: 5-10 hours/week (Jul 26 - Nov 26, 2021)
Address: 135 Fennell Ave W, Canada L9C 0E5
Categories: Virtual Mohawk Student Leader
Emerging Leaders Program (Remote)
The Michael G. DeGroote Health Leadership Academy (HLA) offers leadership programming for aspiring and current health leaders that focuses on learning, and unlearning, the necessary skills to navigate and adapt to our ever-changing health environment. We invite you to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program to advance your leadership potential. [...]
When: August 15-22, 2021
Categories: Virtual Leadership Course
Sustainability Leadership Program (Remote)
Employers and communities need sustainability leaders! Learn how to become a sustainability-focused leader at home, work, and in your community and earn credit towards your Co-Curricular Record! The Sustainability Leadership Program is a free, self-guided program that is hosted on MyCanvas. You’ll learn about food systems, waste, recycling and community [...]
When: 5 - 10 hours
Categories: Virtual Leadership Course
Money Matters Course (Remote)
Whether it’s saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. This module was designed to introduce you to a variety of money management ideas and concepts to build your knowledge and give you confidence in taking control of your [...]
When: 2 hours
Categories: Virtual Webinars & Workshops
Study Smart Course (Remote)
The Study Smart program allows students to learn new skills and habits to help them be successful for the semesters ahead. There are 9 modules that students can self-select; each module takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Students can access Study Smart on MyCanvas by logging in, clicking on Account [...]
When: 1-5 hours
Categories: Virtual Leadership Course
Social Media Volunteer (Remote)
Certified Listeners Society is a not-for-profit organization built by a community of people dedicated to providing early-stage emotional support to anyone who needs it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are not a crisis helpline. We believe that by serving the masses [...]
Interested volunteers who would love to volunteer with us should apply by sending your resume to volunteer@certifiedlisteners.org. We appreciate all applications, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted for an interview.
When: 5-10 hours per week (flexible hours)
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual
Graphic Design Volunteer (Remote)
Certified Listeners Society is a not-for-profit organization built by a community of people dedicated to providing early-stage emotional support to anyone who needs it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are not a crisis helpline. We believe that by serving the masses [...]
Interested people who would love to volunteer with us should apply by sending your resume, cover letter and portfolio to volunteer@certifiedlisteners.org. We appreciate all applications, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted for an interview.
When: 5-10 hours per week (flexible hours)
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual
Copywriter- Google ADs Volunteer (Remote)
Certified Listeners Society is a not-for-profit organization built by a community of people dedicated to providing early-stage emotional support to anyone who needs it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are not a crisis helpline. We believe that by serving the masses [...]
When: Flexible hours
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual
Segment Producer (Remote)
GMIHub Online is a weekly online production of Gospel Music Industry Hub. We are seeking four volunteer Segment Producers to assist with creating highlight videos from our existing episode footage. The highlight videos will be used for: Marketing on our social media platforms
Providing elite footage for GMIHub members [...]
When: 5-10 hours/week starting May 31, 2021
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual
Elevate Program Participant (Virtual)
The Elevate program is designed to respond to a range of challenges faced by newcomer women, including international students. The program offers digital upskilling and critical support that will help you create more opportunities and reach your career goals. Program features include: G Suite and Cyber Security 101 (digital upskilling) [...]
When: 5-10 hours/week, May 17 - July 30, 2021
Categories: Virtual Webinars & Workshops
Youth LEaD Volunteer (Virtual)
The Youth LEaD program is designed for youth aged 15-24, living in PEEL, with an interest in event planning and marketing! In the program, participants will help plan a Career Exploration Fair and a Political Townhall event for the community. Last year, the program hosted an online Career Fair that [...]
When: 5-10 hours/week, May 17 - July 30, 2021
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual Leadership in the Community
EmpowHER Volunteer (Virtual)
The EmpowHer program is designed for womxn aged 16-29, residing in Mississauga, Caledon or Brampton, with an interest in graphic design, videography, and/or marketing! In the program, womxn will help create a team to support small businesses in the community with creating content and videos for their online marketing. They [...]
When: 5-10 hours/week, May 17 - July 30, 2021
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual Leadership in the Community
Delegate at Model City Hall 2021
The Model City Hall conference is a one day conference held on May 1, 2021 that aims to make municipal politics accessible to high school and post-secondary students. Students from all over the province choose a committee where they simulate council chamber debates and collaborate to create documents that [...]
When: 5-10 hours on May 1, 2021
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual
Emotional Support Supervisor (Virtual)
Certified Listeners' mission is to enhance people's lives by offering them emotional support. Through meaningful conversations and active listening, they can make a positive impact in the lives of many around the world. When it comes to emotional support, they believe in being proactive. This means that they don't [...]
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please send in your resume to culture@certifiedlisteners.org.
When: One 4-hour shift per week for at least 3 months
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual
Emotional Support Chat Volunteer (Remote)
Certified Listeners' mission is to enhance people's lives by offering them emotional support. Through meaningful conversations and active listening, they can make a positive impact in the lives of many around the world. When it comes to emotional support, they believe in being proactive. This means that they don't [...]
When: One 4-hour shift per week for at least 3 months
Categories: Community Volunteer Virtual