All volunteers will go through a screening interview and will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

If you have accessed any of our programs we ask that you wait to apply for a minimum of 2 years before applying to be a volunteer with our society.

Volunteer Roles

Special Event Volunteer

Volunteers are crucial for special events such as our annual Little Black Dress fundraiser, outreach events, and helping at various events for our clients. Excellent people skills, tactfulness and flexibility, are characteristics of volunteers in this role.

Volunteer Cook

Volunteer Cooks help weekly or biweekly at the Transition House. If you enjoy baking, we have a spot for you. Willingness plan and cook meals for small groups, flexibility, and excellent multi-tasking skills are skills needed for this role.

Donation Garage Volunteer

Volunteers that help in the donation centre are responsible for sorting donations and keeping the centre clean and organized. Those in this role can be involved in the yearly garage sale and Christmas Hamper program. Being organized and decisive are essential qualities of a donation center volunteer.

Therapy/Activity Volunteer

Therapy/activity volunteers use their skills to provide various services to residents, such as yoga, massage or craft making, to name just a few. All therapists must provide proof of certification in their field. Activities can be offered weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly according to the volunteer’s schedule.

Administrative Volunteer

Administrative volunteers help in several programs throughout the society by providing primary reception duties such as answering the phone, data entry and general office duties. If you are reliable, organized, courteous and flexible, this may be the role for you.

Child-minding volunteer

Child-minding volunteers interact with children while moms are in sessions with staff. They may participate and care for the children during recreational activities, such as games, reading stories and outside play. A caring and compassionate disposition and joy for being with and caring for children are required.

Society Representative Volunteer

Society Representatives’ primary role is to represent Archway Society at events or in the community. Volunteers will be given training around our programs and the needs of each one. Excellent people skills and flexibility are characteristics of volunteers in this role.

General Volunteer

General volunteers throughout the Society programs are always needed, and the tasks are varied and unique. (ie. Raking leaves, sweeping, shredding papers, bicycle repair, delivering posters etc.) Volunteers with various interests and abilities are great for this role.