Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support. 

How You Can Help: 

• Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience. 
• Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children. 
• Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 
• Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area. 

Why Volunteer with Nankind?  

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.  

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands. 

Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

How to Apply: 

1. Visit our volunteer page.
2. Click “Volunteer Now”.
3. Complete and submit the form. 

Qualifications: 

• Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent.
• Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus. 
• Must reside in Ontario. 

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

We receive requests to help dogs and cats in need on a daily basis. Between puppy mills, owner surrenders and dogs from our Northern communities we are in an animal crisis and the need for foster homes has never been greater. We want to help as many as we can and can't do it without your help. The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS) provides everything you need in both materials and support. You will be supplied with crates, leashes, food and whatever else you need. In addition you will have access to a great support network of volunteers and trainers! You can be the difference between life and death for these innocent animals.

Become a Volunteer today!

At Extendicare, we’re so thankful to have dedicated volunteers working in our retirement communities. Whether our volunteers are supporting recreation activities, helping out at a special event, or offering companionship to a resident, these acts of volunteerism and kindness make a big difference in the lives of the people who call Extendicare home. Inquire today about how you can get involved.

• Assist with recreation activities & events
• Support with meals & dining experience
• Participate in organized programs & clubs
• Develop relationships & visit with seniors
• 1-2 hours per week or spend a day with the rec staff 

Race Day Volunteers support the overall execution of the Ajax Waterfront Race and may be assigned to a variety of tasks as needed. Duties can include event set‑up and tear‑down, registration and check‑in support, course marshalling and directional assistance, water station staffing, finish‑line support, medal and refreshment distribution, gear check assistance, and providing general information to participants and spectators. Volunteers help ensure a safe, welcoming, and well‑organized event for all runners, volunteers, and attendees.

The Whitby Housing Action Committee (WHAC) is seeking dedicated volunteers to help support the local affordable housing initiative led by Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area in Whitby. 

WHAC is a volunteer-led committee focused on raising awareness, building community partnerships, and supporting fundraising efforts that help make affordable homeownership possible for local families. 

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute their professional skills and community passion to a meaningful local cause.  

We Are Seeking Experience In: 

What You Will Do
As a WHAC volunteer, you may: 

• Attend committee meetings  

• Support campaigns and events  

• Build local relationships  

• Promote community awareness  

• Help strengthen volunteer involvement  

• Contribute ideas that create local impact  

Who You Are
You are someone who: 

• Cares about housing in the community  

• Wants to make a meaningful difference  

• Brings professional or lived experience  

• Enjoys working collaboratively  

• Is dependable and community-minded  

• Lives in Whitby or has a strong connection to the Whitby community 

Time Commitment
Estimated commitment: 3–10 hours per month 
This includes: 

• Monthly committee meetings  

• Project lead or support  

• Event participation as available

• Whitby Housing Action Committee (WHAC) Application Form – Fill out form