Current VOLUNTEER needs...

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Scroll down to read about our different volunteer roles to find one that matches your interests and skill-set! Questions about volunteering with the YD (that aren't answered below)? Email Rocio at generations@yellowdoor.org.

Generations Program

We are able to provide services to over 225 seniors living in downtown because of the help of 175 dedicated volunteers. This program aims to reduce social isolation of both generations involved.

​Volunteers can sign up to do one or more service, including:

• Friendly Visiting/Calls: meeting a senior you are matched with, once per week, for a friendly conversation - all meetings are virtual/over the phone.
• Accompaniments: offering support to a senior getting to & from medical appointments or vaccine centers.
• Friendly Errands: running errands for a senior (grocery/pharmacy) 
• Help with Technology: understanding the seniors questions & teaching them how to be technological proficient, currently offered over the phone.
• Check-in Calls: making brief weekly calls to our senior members, asking if they need any YD services or referrals to other services, as well as providing them with up-to-date COVID information.  

Commitment:

• 2+ hours per week over at least a 4-month period
• Initial 1-hour meeting with program coordinator to assess your interests/skills & to prepare you for your role
• Ongoing training as offered
• Be at least 18 years of age & pass a SPVM background check (for Friendly Visits service only) 

Questions: outreach@yellowdoor.org

Volunteer Training by SACOMSS (2019)

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wellness groups

Our wellness groups serve the community each week because of dedicated and engaged volunteers! Responsibilities include planning sessions with the coordinator, setting up any supplies, welcoming new/existing participants, facilitating discussion, offering guidance/skills/lessons, cleaning up at the end of the activity.
***ALL ACTIVITIES CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE VIA ZOOM***

Art Hive Leader 

• Thursdays 3-4 PM via Zoom (1.5 hours/ week, with administrative prep and clean-up)
• The Art Hive, a wellness group activity open to all ages, is where creativity and conversation come together online, using materials you have at home. 
• Lead art-based activities, record attendance, manage the Zoom meeting, welcome participants, and communicate with the YD activities coordinator 

Activities Assistant

• Weekdays (flexible time; remote work) 
• A supportive & well-organized volunteer to support the Activities Coordinator
• Assist with social media, outreach, data collection, planning, research, etc.

Knitting Circle Leader

• Monday 3-4 pm via zoom
• Knitting, crocheting, or other such skills/experience needed

Phone Call Volunteer

• As many of our senior members do not use social media, we contact them via the phone to let them know about our weekly activities.
• Weekdays (remotely)
• All information/training provided
• Bilingual (English and French) appreciated

Commitment:

• 2+ hours per week over at least a 4-month period
• Initial 1-hour meeting with program coordinator to assess your interests/skills & to prepare you for your role
• 2 group meetings per year

Questions: activities@yellowdoor.org

2019 YD Open House

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Tech Café Volunteers

We need volunteers for our newest initiative: the Tech Café! Starting this August, we are offering a Tech Café where members can receive information and support in using their tech devices. 

Volunteer Requirements:

• Comfortable and patient with seniors
• Familiar with basic functions of android tablets, laptops, and smartphones (e.g. how to use the internet, download applications, navigate settings) 
• Able to communicate and explain tech concepts and solutions clearly  
• Available 2 hours per week (in-person)

                                                                               Questions: programs@yellowdoor.org

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Cultural Roulant Volunteer

Upcoming dates for the Cultural Roulant​​

• February 25th
• March 25th
• April 15th
• May 6th 

As one of the Yellow Door's NEWEST project, The Cultural Roulant provides our most vulnerable members, those without home internet, access to cultural and entertainment materials (art supplies, library books, CDs, movies and puzzles), delivered right to their door every 3 weeks!

We are currently looking for volunteers who can do one or more of the following:

• Call our participating members to see what materials they are interested in - can be done remotely !
• Deliver materials to our members (every 3rd Thursday, in the afternoon) 
  • Deliveries can be made by foot, by public transit or by car (all within our service area & costs will be covered by the YD) 

We are especially looking for volunteers who have a vehicle or access to Communauto to help with deliveries in the winter !! 
​***Mileage / Communauto charges will be reimbursed***

Commitment:

• For deliveries: 1-3 hours every 3rd Thursday
• For phone calls: 1-2 hours every 3rd Week on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings  

                                                                               Questions: roulant@yellowdoor.org

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Translators

We are in need of additional translator volunteers to help translating text from English to French. Sometimes deadlines are tight (1 to 2 day turnover) but in most cases we try our best to give lots of time your volunteer translation services. 

​Commitment:

• Hours are flexible; work to be done remotely 
• Available to correspond regularly via email

Questions: director@yellowdoor.org

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illustrators 

As a grass-roots community organization that works with vulnerable populations, drawings / illustrations are an important tool in helping to tell our story.  

All types of illustrators are welcome! Some guidelines will be provided in our BrandBook (colours, fonts, etc), but this is a chance for your creativity to shine. (All artists will be given credit when their work is used in print / social media).

Commitment:

• Hours are flexible; work to be done remotely 
• Available to correspond regularly via email
• Occasional zooms meetings with graphic design team

Questions: director@yellowdoor.org

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Go back to the GET INVOLVED page to view/complete the volunteer application!