Holiday volunteer opportunities in Toronto for 2016
Volunteer opportunities in Toronto over the holidays are plentiful. Donating some of your time is the perfect way to give back to the less fortunate and to spread a little holiday joy this season. Whether you're looking to make sure no one is left without gift or that the less fortunate are able to indulge in a festive meal, these are the places to hit up this season.
Here's a roundup volunteer opportunities during the holidays in Toronto.
TheDaily Bread Food Bankis a charitable organization fighting against hunger. During the holidays they have numerous opportunies you can get involved in. From now until December 31 you can donate to theirHoliday Drive. You can also apply to be a part of one of theirHoliday Drive Public Food Sorts. Online registration opens on December 6 at 10 a.m.
During the month of DecemberDixon Hallis seeking volunteers for their Holiday Meals on Wheels program. They are in need of drivers and runners to provide the eldery hot and nutrious meals.
There's a lot going on atEvergreen Brick Worksover the holidays. As a result they are on the search for volunteers to help out at their rink skate rental desk and with snow removal. They're also searching for helpers for their Winter Village.
Habitat for Humanityis on the hunt for volunteers in Toronto to lend a helping hand this December. They'll be hosting their annual Gingerbread Build on December 3 and 4 and are seeking out enthusiatic assistants for the special event.
TheHeart & Stroke Foundationis looking for gift wrappers for the month of December. They have wrapping stations at both the Yonge-Eglinton Centre and RBC Plaza that are in need of individuals to take on some shifts to wrap gifts and collect donations.
Do you have a smiling face, happy feet, quick fingers, four-hour endurance, and a love for gift wrapping? If so, this volunteer opportunity is for you.Holiday Helpersis seeking out people to sort through donations, wrap them and package them up for delivery. They also need assitance in their warehouse.
Horizons for Youthis looking for people toassist with a vareity of tasks. This holiday season they need individuals to help organize the shelter's food and donation room and with preparing meals, wrapping gifts, staffing their donation drive, and cleaning the shelter.
Every holiday seasonHouselink Community Homeshosts their annual Holiday Party and Christmas Day dinner for their clients. They are searching for volunteers to assist in the set up of the meal, serving of the meal as well as clean up.
Volunteers are needed at theKennedy House Youth Serviceto assist with gift wrapping, sorting donations, and serving food on Christmas day.
This holiday seasonRiverdale Housing Action Groupis searching for volunteers to aid in a vareity of duties. They need people to assist with wrapping holiday gifts, help with outreach and fundraising efforts, set-up and take-down of their holiday party, meal preparation for their holiday party, entertainment for their for holiday party, and craft table volunteers for their holiday party.
If you're seeking a short-term volunteer opportunity this holiday seasonSecond Harvestmay be your best bet. They need people to assist with their Turkey Drive this December. Volunteers will be stationed at various Loblaw locations across Toronto on December 3 to 4 and 10 to 11 to ask customers to purchase a turkey and donate it.
The Neighbourhood Grouphas an annual December Friendly Holiday Gift Giving Program. This program makes sure none of their Home Support clients are forgotten about and each recieve a gift. You can apply to help run deliveries of gifts all the way up until Christmas day.
Toronto Community Hostelis devoted to helping the homeless in Toronto. This holiday season they are seeking volunteers to help wrap gifts along with assist with them with their annual Christmas party.
Nothing says spreading holiday joy qutie like a good 'ol fashioned Christmas carol.Trek for Teensvolunteers can gather gather at Yonge-Dundas Square on December 17 for caroling and warm beverages in support of raising funds and awareness for homeless youth. You can sign up to join in on the festivties via theirwebsite.
Wychwood Open Dooris known for serving the homeless and socially isolated individuals. This year they will be hosting a Holiday Dinner on December 21, and they are in need of volunteers to assist with food prep and serving for the special occasion.
TheYonge Street Missionhas a plenty of holiday volunteering options available. You can apply to help with the toy market, holiday decorating, baking cookies, and much more. It's important to sign up early as spots fill up rather quickly.
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