We Need You Today!

Have a knack for coming up with creative ideas? Help turn those ideas into meaningful learning experiences for older adults. As an ESL Class Support Volunteer, you’ll collaborate with our ESL instructors behind the scenes to make English classes engaging and welcoming.

What you’ll do

• Help instructors prepare course materials and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with ESL teachers on lesson plans and fresh teaching ideas.
• Suggest creative activities that encourage participation and learning.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy coming up with ideas and finding creative ways to help others learn.
• Are enthusiastic, dependable and comfortable collaborating with teachers.
• Are an undergraduate student considering a career in education, or a retired teacher looking for a creative outlet. These backgrounds are welcome, not required.

Time commitment

Flexible scheduling options are available.

Interested in this opportunity?

Ready to put your creativity to good use? Apply online or email our volunteer team to ask a question.

Help older adults build English-language skills and the confidence to use them. We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to lead a beginner-level ESL class in a welcoming, supportive environment.

What you’ll do

• Lead a beginner-level English class for older adults.
• Create a friendly space where learners feel comfortable participating and asking questions.
• Encourage students as they practise English and build confidence.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Are creative, enthusiastic and enjoy helping others learn.
• Are reliable and eager to connect with older adults.
• Bring patience, encouragement and a desire to see learners progress.
• Have teaching or education experience, or are interested in gaining it. Previous experience is an asset, not a requirement.

Time commitment

One 2-hour session each week on Tuesday mornings, from September through May.

Interested in this opportunity?

Ready to help someone feel more confident speaking English? Apply online or email our volunteer team to ask a question.

Sometimes the most meaningful part of someone’s day is simply having someone to spend time with. As a Memory Care Volunteer, you’ll offer companionship and engaging activities to a person living with memory loss or dementia, while also giving their family caregiver a period of respite.

JFSC provides Best Friends Approach training, ongoing guidance and an activity toolkit to help you feel prepared and supported.

What you’ll do

• Visit a person living with memory loss or dementia in their home.
• Spend time together through conversation, companionship and activities that encourage engagement.
• Use the activities and guidance provided by JFSC to help shape each visit.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Are patient, kind and enjoy building connections one visit at a time.
• Communicate thoughtfully and respectfully with others.
• Are interested in supporting people experiencing memory loss or dementia.
• Have a background in health care, education or social work, or simply a willingness to learn. Professional experience is an asset, not required.

Time commitment

One visit every two weeks, for up to 3 hours in the client’s home.

Interested in this opportunity?

Ready to bring companionship and connection to someone’s day? Apply online or email our volunteer team to ask a question.

A well-organized food pantry helps JFSC make the most of the food our community gives. If you enjoy practical, hands-on work, you can help keep weekly food donations organized and ready to support people in our community.

What you’ll do

• Organize weekly donations of perishable and non-perishable food.
• Help clean and maintain order among donated food items.
• Pay attention to details as you work with incoming donations.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy hands-on tasks and bringing order to busy spaces.
• Are detail-oriented, dependable and take pride in a job well done.
• Can lift up to 25 pounds without assistance, as this is a requirement of the role.

Time commitment

One day per week.

Interested in this opportunity?

Ready to make a practical difference behind the scenes? Apply online or email our volunteer team to ask a question.

A good conversation can be the start of a meaningful connection. As a Friendly Visitor Volunteer, you’ll get to know an older adult through regular phone calls or in-person visits, sharing stories, interests and everyday moments while helping build social connection.

What you’ll do

• Connect with an older adult each week by phone or in person.
• Discover shared interests, enjoy conversations and encourage meaningful engagement.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and respect personal information and confidentiality.
• Provide updates about your volunteer hours and visits to the Volunteer Coordinator, and report any concerns or incidents within 24 hours.
• Complete JFSC orientation and review relevant policies and procedures.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Genuinely enjoy listening, sharing stories and getting to know people.
• Are warm, respectful and sensitive to different experiences and perspectives.
• Can be counted on to show up consistently and honour commitments.
• Understand the importance of boundaries, privacy and communication.

Time commitment

Flexible scheduling options are available. We will work with you're availability to find a client match that suits you.

One hour per week, with a minimum commitment of six months.

Interested in this opportunity?

Ready to make room for a new connection in your week? Apply online or email our volunteer team to ask a question.