Volunteering with Gillian's Place
Over the years we have relied on the significant help of our many extraordinary volunteers within the shelter and working outside on our fundraising events. It is with great respect we recognize the generosity of their time and dedication. The involvement of our volunteers is crucial to the success of our organization. Hundreds of hours every year our volunteers are found working on many tasks. They may be sorting items and restocking shelves and cupboards, assisting with the holiday season pick up and deliveries of new donations for the many women and children we serve. They may be helping with the cleaning and maintenance of our building or making sure our events are a huge success. Event committee volunteer members liaise with the community promoting and encouraging involvement in events on behalf of Gillian’s Place.

Have you considered giving your time to help the abused women and their children in need? The services offered by Gillian's Place are made possible in part by the volunteers who share their time and skills which assist in providing hope, empowering the women and children who require our services.

To be a volunteer you need to:

• be 18 years of age or older
• complete the volunteer application form
• provide the shelter with 3 references
• attend volunteer training
• volunteer training is offered 2 to 3 times a year
• provide us with a current police check, including a vulnerable sectors check ($15)
• enter into a Confidentiality Agreement with Gillian’s Place

Below is a list of the current volunteer opportunities available with Gillian’s Place. After your review, please click here to download our application form.

If you require more information on any of these positions, please contact:
Volunteer and Public Education Coordinator
Phone 905-684-4000 ext 234
Fax 905-684-7694

Click here to email

Our volunteer opportunities include:

Child and Youth Activity Leader Volunteer

• Spending one-on-one time with the children, reading stories, doing crafts, playing games
• Two evenings per week from 6 – 8pm organized activities in the playroom
• Saturday mornings for 3 or 4 hours planned activity in playroom
• Volunteers occasionally needed for childcare for residents planning on attending school, court dates and meetings
• Also included with Child and Youth is the Homework Club. This club is available to youth from October until May. Volunteers assist youth in the shelter with difficulties they may be having with their studies  

Shelter Care Assistant

• Assist with the settlement of incoming residents (ex. room preparation, provision of emergency clothing and toiletries etc.), as well as cleaning of rooms after discharge
• Sort and store donations of clothing and household items
• Help maintain a supply of necessary household items
• Other tasks requested by your supervisor
• This position may require some lifting and cleaning duties

Kitchen Support

• Assisting Cook with daily activities
• Assisting with putting groceries away
• Labeling items, light cleaning
• Sort, date and store donations of food.
• Help maintain the organization of the kitchen, pantry and closets
• Other tasks requested by your supervisor

Specialized Skills Volunteer

Volunteers who would like to share their special skills and talents with residents are encouraged to contact the shelter. Volunteers provide services (such as hair styling, aesthetics, financial planning, tutoring, etc.) to residents during regularly scheduled visits.

Short Term Available Positions with Gillian’s Place

• Community Event Volunteer
• Delivery of agency flyers and materials related to Violence against Women
• Attending agency booths at local community fairs, festivals, workshops and fundraising events promoting and providing information about organization
• This position would be as needed

Holiday Volunteers
Every year Gillian’s Place requires a few extra pairs of hands to collect, record and sort donations. This position would be on a short term basis and completing the volunteering process would be required, if interested please contact the shelter as early as possible.

Fundraising Event Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer your time to one of the annual event fundraisers held by Gillian's Place? These special events are an exciting opportunity to help raise money for Gillian’s Place as well as meet members of the community.

A volunteer is a person who believes that people can make a difference – and is willing to prove it. – Anonymous

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