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.
Mohawk College is hosting in-person Program Information Events at the Stoney Creek and Fennell campuses! We are looking for student volunteers to help welcome our visitors. This will include greeting, giving directions, and distributing program information. Most importantly, we are looking for volunteers who are friendly and helpful, and who love [...]
About the Organization
Based in Hamilton, Empowerment Squared is a Canadian charity that is building a world where everyone is empowered with the tools and opportunities to thrive and contribute to society. We do this by empowering newcomer and marginalized youth and communities in Canada and across the world to [...]
At Habitat for Humanity Hamilton, we’re committed to making our local communities stronger by providing families with a place to call home. Apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful difference in our local communities.
Opportunities:
Hamilton ReStore Associate (2 student positions available)
Are you a people person [...]
Address:Habitat For Humanity Hamilton & The Hamilton ReStore, Nash Road North, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Empowerment Squared has summer intern positions available for our student community!
Opportunities:
Summer Intern, Administration (2)
Reporting to the Director of Operations and Administration, the Summer Intern, Administration is responsible for providing leadership and assistance with Empowerment Squared’s various summer and fall campaigns and other initiatives to further Empowerment Squared’s mission [...]
Address:Empowerment Squared (Central), King William Street, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Do you want to volunteer and take action for your community and for your future?
Through Youth Challenge International’s (YCI) Innovate MY Future program, GTHA youth, aged 16-24, collaborate virtually and in person within local teams to tackle climate issues and design community-based projects to make an impact.
Join YCI to [...]
The Imagine Day Program Volunteer will provide supports to adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis and may display challenging behaviors.
This volunteer will assist in delivery of direct and indirect support services with a focus on therapeutic recreation, inclusion and community integration as assigned by the Program Supervisor – [...]
When:
TIME REQUIRED: • A long-term commitment of six (6) months is required for this role, with an option to renew after this period. • 1 to 4 shifts per month for 2 to 3 hours each, schedule based on collective availability • Last-minute requests and in-person events are a possibility based on availability • Training required: Self-directed online learning - YWCA Hamilton Orientation & Pandemic Training – 2 hours, Virtual YWCA Volunteer Training – 1 hour
Address:YWCA Hamilton, MacNab Street South, Hamilton, ON, Canada
SuperCrawl is looking for volunteers to help run the annual Supercrawl event, held on James Street in Hamilton. Energetic, enthusiastic volunteers help make Supercrawl possible. They’re both essential to making a free event of ambitious scale happen and a vital part of the festival’s ongoing success. Every year, Supercrawl offers a [...]
When:
Various shifts available. SuperCrawl runs from September 9th-11th
Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience working in a professional sport environment with The Hamilton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).
We are looking for home game volunteers for our upcoming season that begins on May 25th. Some responsibilities include:
interacting with fans
assisting our retail [...]
Since 2016, A Greener Future has run our Love Your Lakes program to help cleanup waste found along the shore of Lake Ontario. With the help of volunteers we've removed 498,470 pieces of litter from our green spaces and waterways through this program! This year, we are back and [...]
When:
May 7th 10:00am-12:00pm
Address:Bayfront Park, Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton, ON, Canada
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting a Kinesiologist with fitness classes for seniors. You will be responsible for monitoring the participants, adjusting form, and building rapport with them. Once confidence has been built and knowledge has been assessed, you will also be given the opportunity to teach them [...]
When:
Summer volunteer opportunity, various times available.