Volunteer Opportunities in London

We are committed to providing volunteer opportunities that help drive positive social change, offer the opportunity for personal growth, and develop professional skills. Our volunteer team is the foundation that lets our Peer Support program offer fun events and activities for persons with disabilities. These events take place all over London, and they include everything from kayaking, to art workshops, to museum trips, and more.We offer a safe, supportive environment that can meet the needs of a broad range of people. We are happy to work with experienced volunteers, and we are very happy to train new volunteers. One of the core commitments we can make to you, as a volunteer, is that we will pay close attention to your time with us, from onboarding, to placement, to your eventual exit. We will make every effort to craft your volunteer role to meet your needs as an individual.Consider a commitment with us if you are:Returning to the workforce after an absenceA student hoping to compliment a class, or meet provincial graduation requirementsTrying to develop advanced customer service skills focused on event management and activity facilitationSearching for a friendly, professional environment to practice your social skillsVolunteers can expect a number of specific benefits from placement with our organization:Advanced customer service training. Many of our participants have diverse needs surrounding mobility, sensory processing, and communication. We will work with you to help you understand specific tools that will help you to meet such needs in an effective, thoughtful way.Professional presentation and time management. Our volunteer roles are public facing roles, just as much as they focus on delivering services to our participants. We will help you to understand the best way to showcase your strengths while working with the public as a professional. We will also take time to show you ways to develop your time management skills, including prioritization under pressure and task delegation.A strong professional reference that speaks to what you have done in specific terms. If you leave the volunteer program in good standing, we want to make sure that you have something concrete to show for it. A written letter of reference from a registered non-profit that has a track record of doing good for the public can be the difference between a job offer, and a job application that was ignored. We care about our volunteers, even after their time with us is done.

Calling all dog lovers, community champs, and festival fans — Pawlooza is recruiting volunteers! Join us August 14–16 at the Plunkett Estate to help make our milestone 15th anniversary a tail-wagging success! Pawlooza is Canada’s premier dog festival, and as a 100% volunteer-driven event, our team is the heartbeat of everything we do. Best of all, 100% of our festival proceeds are split equally to support two vital regional non-profits: ARF Ontario (animal rescue and fostering) and LEADS Employment Services (helping individuals with disabilities and accessibility barriers secure meaningful employment). Whether you want to be right in the action or help behind the scenes, we have a diverse range of roles to match your skills, interests, and vibe:• Activity Crews: Manage high-energy interactive event zones like Dock Diving, the off-leash FunZone, or the high-speed Luring Course.• Festival Operations & Guest Services: Be the face of the festival welcoming guests at our Gates, running the Info Booth, or assisting shoppers at the Shopawlooza Merch Store.• Logistics & Dog Welfare: Support our four-legged guests by keeping pups refreshed at our vital Paws Water Stations and Cool Down zones.• Build Team: Gain hands-on operational and event-production experience by helping us build the festival footprint on Friday or packing it away on Sunday (Set-up/Tear-down).Perks & Benefits:• High school students — fully eligible to earn and sign off on your community volunteer hour credits!• A welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant outdoor environment for all ages and experience levels.• Free festival admission on your shifts, a volunteer t-shirt, and snacks/refreshments provided.• Give back to local animal welfare and accessibility programs right here in the London community.Ready to join the pack and make a massive impact this summer? 🔗 Apply directly online today: https://www.pawlooza.com/volunteer📋 View detailed position breakdowns: https://www.pawlooza.com/volunteer-position-descriptions

Open Minds Wellness Expo - Centennial Hall November 8th 2026The Event Assistant will:(Before the Event)-Attend 2 meetings with the Operations Manager-Optional: Attend networking events prior to the expo(During the Event)-Help guide and set up vendors-Check in on vendors-Be the on-the-floor vendor helper

Open Minds Wellness Expo - Centennial Hall November 8th 2026Attendants will do the following tasks: Man the front lobby booth and hand out maps and booklets, and help man vendors booths when vendors need a break. This requires face to face contact with the public. Please fill out the link belowhttps://forms.gle/95Ld52N4XBB6oa67A

Open Minds Wellness Expo - Centennial Hall November 8th 2026Floor helpers will do the following tasks: Standby on the floor and hand out maps, help direct people to where they need to go or what they are looking for. This requires you to be able to read and understand the floor map. Please fill out the link belowhttps://forms.gle/95Ld52N4XBB6oa67A

Open Minds Wellness Expo - Centennial Hall November 8th 2026Actors will do the following tasks: Wear blow up costume for two hours holding a sign and stay in your spot; halfway through switch with your partner and stand with them out of costume as their guide and self-taker. This requires being in a blow up costume for two hours at a time without a break. Please fill out the link belowhttps://forms.gle/95Ld52N4XBB6oa67A

Help students grow, one lesson at a time! York Region Educational Services (YRES) is dedicated to leading community volunteerism as a proud recipient of Canada's Volunteer Award, through providing a wide range of volunteer positions in communities in the Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and Alberta. We are looking for a Well-being Assistant Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves sharing knowledge. The Well-being Assistant Volunteer is responsible for: - Creating meaningful anti-bullying content to spread awareness - Engaging in virtual fitness sessions to promote healthy habits- Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment online - Representing YRES online Benefits: - Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication - Gain experience and volunteer hours that you can put on your resumé - Free training - Free networking opportunitiesRequirements:- Minimum age: 12 - Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and software- Complete training prior to start date - Can commit to the shift scheduleWe're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/Assets:- Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English - Previous volunteer experience Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change. To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your application.

Help students grow, one lesson at a time! York Region Educational Services (YRES) is dedicated to leading community volunteerism as a proud recipient of Canada's Volunteer Award, through providing a wide range of volunteer positions in communities in the Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and Alberta. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves sharing knowledge. The Teaching Assistant Volunteer is responsible for: - Working in a team to plan and create a curriculum- Designing informative slide shows to accompany lessons - Teaching lessons to kids over Zoom/Google Meet - Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone - Signing into shift on time Benefits: - Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication - Gain experience and volunteer hours that you can put on your resumé - Free training - Free networking opportunitiesRequirements:- Minimum age: 12 - Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and software- Complete training prior to start date - Can commit to the shift scheduleWe're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/Assets:- Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English - Previous volunteer experience Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change. To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your application.

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is dedicated to leading community volunteerism as a proud recipient of Canada's Volunteer Award, through providing a wide range of volunteer positions in communities in the Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and Alberta. We are looking for a Market Research Assistant Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact. The Market Research Assistant is responsible for: - Plan and execute marketing campaigns to promote programs and events- Manage social media, website content, and digital communications- Create marketing materials (newsletters, posters, presentations)- Conduct research and track performance to improve campaigns- Coordinate events and outreach to boost community engagement- Collaborate with partners to ensure consistent branding and messagingBenefits: - Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication - Gain experience and volunteer hours that you can put on your resumé - Free training - Free networking opportunitiesRequirements:- Minimum age: 12 - Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and software- Complete training prior to start date - Can commit to the shift scheduleWe're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/Assets:- Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English - Previous volunteer experience Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change. To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your application.

YRES is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in York Region and beyond with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth.About this opportunity:York Region Educational Services (YRES) is dedicated to leading community volunteerism as a proud recipient of Canada's Volunteer Award, through providing a wide range of volunteer positions in communities in the Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and Alberta. We are looking for a Data Analysis Assistant Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves data analysis. The Data Research and Analysis Volunteer is responsible for: - Contributing in team projects when assigned - Working with spreadsheets and large datasets - Promoting a welcoming and inclusive work environment for everyone - Arriving to work on time/signing into shift on timeBenefits: - Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication - Gain experience, volunteer hours, and skills that are resumé-worthy in a workplace environment - Free training - Free networking opportunitiesRequirements:- Minimum age: 12 - Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and software- Complete training prior to start date - Can commit to the shift scheduleWe're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/Assets:- Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English - Previous volunteer experience Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change. To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your application.