There are always many opportunities to broaden your horizons.  Exploring various volunteer positions can be very rewarding.  Here are some starting points: 

Canadian Blood Services
The Red Cross blood program has opportunities that could be just right for you.  Assist with meeting the urgent blood needs of our community by meeting and greeting donors at blood clinics and calling donors to inform them of upcoming clinics.  Be part of our vital team while developing your skills and contributing your valuable talents.  Immediate positions available in downtown and Metro Toronto areas.  For more information call Eliora Cohen, Volunteer Resources at (416)974-9900 ext. 3567 or fax (416)593-5913.

St. John Ambulance
Volunteers are needed to help at displays at a variety of venuses including shopping malls and health fairs.  Please call Robyn Lewis at (416)967-4244 ext. 262 if you can help.

Lung Association (Metro, York Region)
Volunteers are needed for different projects.  If interested, please contact Diana Martin (Volunteer Co-ordinator) at (416)922-9440 ext. 230.

University Health Network
Department of Volunteer Resources requires enthusiastic and responsible volunteers to assist patients, family members and staff with a variety of administrative and service placements available within our three sites:

Toronto General Hospital 200 Elizabeth St Bell Wing, 8th Floor Room 649

Princess Margaret Hospital 610 University Ave Main Floor, Rm 306

Toronto Western Hospital 399 Bathurst St West Pavilion 1st Floor, Room 810

For more information, please call: (416) 603-5993

Wellesley Central Site of St. Michael's Hospital
Are you interested in gaining experience in the hospital and health care setting with the opportunity to attend educational sessions?  Please contact Florence Mah, co-ordinator for volunteer services at (416)926-7649.

Mount Sinai Hospital
We need your help in areas such as clinics, patient-care and information areas.  Requirements: one full day per week for a minimum of 6 months.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Volunteer Resources at (416) 586-8200 for more information.

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Volunteer opportunities in various rehabilitation settings, at our five sites in the downtown Toronto area. For inquiries, please call Carol Corner, Volunteer Resources at (416)597-3058.

Are you a non-profit organization that would like to post volunteer opportunities on this web site?  E-mail us at [email protected]