Welcome to Mohawk’s Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities Site!
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.
All volunteer positions listed are eligible for credit on your Co-Curricular Record (CCR). To learn more, visit www.mohawkcollege.ca/ccr
Start2Finish Running & Reading Club Youth Coach/Mentor
Start2Finish is recruiting new volunteers to join us in facilitating our Running & Reading Clubs in 4 Hamilton Elementary Schools.
The R&R program addresses the need for enhanced literacy and physical activity among children experiencing poverty/deprivation in the communities it services. The R&R clubs [...]
When:
Location, days & times: - Bennetto Elementary: Tuesdays 3:20-5:20 - St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary: Wednesdays 3:10-5:10 - Dr. J. E. Davey Elementary: Wednesdays 3:10-5:10 - St. Augustine Catholic Elementary: Thursdays 2:45-4:45 (Dundas) - Oakwood Elementary: Thursdays 2:35-4:35 (Oakville)
The Down Syndrome Association - Program Volunteer
Program volunteers will support with facilitating participation with individuals with Down Syndrome in various programs. Planned programs for the fall include; Reading and literacy programs, teen social skill development, adult dinner club and PA Day children's programming. Monthly and weekly opportunities available.
When:
October 5th-May 30th. 1-5 hours per week.
Address:Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton, Hatt Street, Dundas, ON, Canada
Katimavik National Experience Participant
Katimavik’s National Experience is an amazing opportunity for any Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed refugees aged 17 – 25 who are looking for 5.5 months of creative learning, community engagement, Truth and Reconciliation, and self-discovery! Youth will live in a group with up to 10 [...]
To learn more or to apply to Katimavik’s National Experience please visit our website: https://katimavik.org/en/we-offer/national-experience/
Contact us at 514-868-0898 or email recruitment@katimavik.org for more information!
Salvation Army Academic Mentor and Program Facilitator
We are looking for academic mentors and program facilitators to help us run our after-school program that supports newcomer children and youth through academic, social, and recreational activities. This program is delivered every Tuesday, from 3 pm to 6 pm, at New Heights [...]
When:
Every Tuesday, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm 1-5 hours per week
Address:573 Concession Street, Hamilton, ON, Canada, Ontario, Canada
CityKidz First Aid Volunteer
CityKidz is a dynamic faith-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children. We exist to increase resiliency and inspire big dreams for Canadian children living in low-income communities by providing inspirational experiences and nurturing personal relationships, one child at a time. Through our programs [...]
When:
Minimum 1 year commitment is required, biweekly Saturday through March – June and September – December. 2-hour shifts: Session 1: 9am-11am Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm *Can do 1 shift or both.
Address:CityKidz, 601 Burlington St E, Unit A, Hamilton ON, Ontario, CanadaL8L 4J5
RAD Volunteer
Resources Advocacy Distribution (RAD) is seeking volunteers to assist with their programming. RAD is committed to providing services and opportunities to allow women and youth to empower themselves, enjoy equal rights, become contributing members of society and live in dignity.
We are looking to work with volunteers who are [...]
When:
January 2023 - March 2023 5-10 hours/per week
Address:2800 Skymark Ave suite 200, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Good Beginnings Program Volunteer
Good Beginnings volunteers provide weekly, in-home practical and emotional support,social interaction, and time for self-care for mothers/birthing parents in Hamilton and thesurrounding area with infants younger than one year of age. This support is available tomothers/birthing parents who feel distressed by the challenges of having a [...]
When:
Various time slots available between 1-5 hours a week
Address:YWCA Hamilton, MacNab Street South, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Building Safer Communities- Community Engagement Grant Review Committee
The Building Safer Communities- Community Engagement Grant Review Committee is responsible for reviewing and scoring community engagement grant applications. Each volunteer will invest about 5 hours of time to attend an information session, read applications, and attend a decision-making meeting.
The Community Engagement [...]
When:
Training session to take place the week of October 10th
YWCA Hamilton- RISE Youth Collective
RISE Collective is a free of charge youth program that amplifies the voices of young women, non-binary and gender fluid youth in Hamilton.
What does it mean to RISE?
The RISE Collective is a 12 week program that consists of activities, discussions and workshops surrounding the four [...]
Address:YWCA Hamilton, MacNab Street South, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Natural Resources Canada's Youth Council
We’re recruiting 12 young leaders to participate in a Youth Council contributing to Canada’s most pressing climate and natural resource issues. Status: Open for applications until October 7, 2022, 11:59 p.m. PDTCommunities across Canada depend on natural resources, which are also driving climate action and the [...]
When:
Application closes Friday October 7th, 11:59pm PDT
