Volunteer Opportunities

What do you enjoy doing? What are you good at? Identifying these aspects will help you find opportunities that align with your strengths and interests. With your already existing skills, there is always the opportunity to develop new ones too. There is a place for you to contribute meaningfully!

Volunteering isn't just about the work itself, but also about connecting with others. You'll have the chance to meet like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships. 

Take advantage of our learning and development opportunities that can further enhance your skills and effectiveness as a community member. 

Opportunities include

• Emergency First Aid & CPR C (14 years +) 
• Standard First Aid & CPR C (14 years +)
• FoodSafe Level 1 (14 years +) 
• High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development (16 years +)  

Getting involved in your community is a great way to gain real-life experience and learn new skills. Whether you're helping at a big city event, leading a summer day camp, or working on a project, these experiences will improve your communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. 

Take every chance to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.

Step #1: Search & eligibility

Find a role that best suits your interest and availability.

Volunteer applicants must:

• Review the minimum age requirements for the program you are interested in
• Be eligible to volunteer in Canada (check your travel documents, if applicable)
   

Step #2: Apply

• Fill in an application online at MyImpactPage.com
• Attend an interview. Learn some tips and tricks on how to prepare for an interview.
• Submit two references that are not from a friend or family member
• Complete a Police Information Check (PIC):
  • Your participation in the Police Information Check is voluntary
  • Many of our volunteer programs and activities require the acceptance of a clear Police Information Check as a requirement to volunteer
     

Step #3: Volunteer

When all the above steps have been completed, you will be contacted by a volunteer program administrator. This process can take up to 6 weeks, so we thank you for your patience.
 

Interview tips and tricks

Review the volunteer opportunity

The volunteer opportunity provides an overview of the duties/responsibilities of the volunteer position. Read the posting carefully. Do some research to familiarize yourself with the volunteer program you are applying for.

Know your motivation

Ask yourself why you are applying for this volunteer opportunity – develop new skills, meet new people, prepare for employment, etc.

Highlight your strengths

This is your opportunity to tell your interviewers how you can contribute. Give examples of your work or volunteer experience, knowledge and passion. If you have any noteworthy accomplishments, awards or related information, share it with the interviewers. Don't be modest, but don't boast either.

Prepare answers to common interview questions

Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) interview response technique to prepare for common interview questions such as teamwork, conflict situation, customer service.

Body language and tone of voice

Whether the interview is conducted in-person or virtually, your body language and tone of voice say a lot about your confidence, enthusiasm and level of professionalism. Maintain appropriate eye contact, sit up with confidence and answer questions clearly. If you don’t understand the question, ask the interviewer to repeat it. If you need time to think before answering a question, let the interviewer know. That is okay.

If this is your first interview, make the most of this opportunity to develop your interview skills. This is also the time for you to determine if this volunteer opportunity is meeting your goals and interest.