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:​

• ​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 technologically proficient

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.

2019 YD Open House

Questions: activities@yellowdoor.org

Art Hive Volunteer
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The Art Hive Volunteer will provide support to the Art Hive, which is part of the YD Wellness Group Program. The volunteer will be under the direction of the Wellness Group Coordinator and the Lead Facilitator of the Art hive. The time commitment is 2 hours per week on Fridays at 1:45-3:45pm. 

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean up art materials, ensuring materials stay organized  
• ​Distribute materials throughout the session as needed 
• Welcome and actively listen to participants 
• ​Provide encouragement to participants  
• Assist the Lead Facilitator in coming up with ideas for activities 
• ​Prepare tea, coffee and snacks for participants 
• Fill in attendance sheet for each session

Commitment: 4-month minimum commitment, start as soon as possible.  

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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!