Volunteer

Volunteering makes an invaluable contribution to the community, and we thank you for exploring the opportunities offered by The Second Chance Foundation. Located in Scarborough area our community and social services programs need energetic and dedicated volunteers to function.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering is an excellent way to make a difference in the community, by sharing your time, skills and love; build valuable life skills; gain rewarding sense of accomplishment in your community; advocate and develop plans for long-term positive social changes.

We work internally, connect with other community organizations and refer to external services, as needed. Our volunteers can fulfill community service hours, court mandated hours or just want to help in their community. This opportunity is also suitable for those looking to fulfill school volunteer hour requirements, looking for summer volunteer opportunities or to participate in community outreach.

Volunteer requirements

Volunteers would be required to commit to a minimum of 10 hours a month for a minimum of 4 to 6 months. Prior volunteer experience (although not mandatory) is an asset. Ability to provide 3 reference letters from individuals that are not family related and to undergo police reference check. A police reference check will not be a deterrent to you working with us, however, would be needed to clarify the capacity.

Please fill out the Volunteer Application Form. This application can be submitted through e-mail to info@thesecondchancefoundation.ca

Food Bank team - Helpers

We are looking for individuals to join our Food Bank team and assist in the procurement of food with set up, clean up and storage. We would also be needing for the volunteers to pick up and deliver stock in Scarborough area and occasional Greater Toronto Area, and assist in the processing of donations.

Thrift Store team - Helpers

We are looking for individuals to join our Thrift Store team to assist customers and process donations.

Administrative team - Office Assistants

We are looking for individual to join our Office team and assist clients in the use of computers, printing and copying, and perform other general office duties. To help with fundraising and with event planning.

Grant writers

We are seeking a consultant to support grant research, grant writing, administration and other sustainability initiatives to help our organization expand its impact through securing grants.

Tax preparer

When you volunteer at a free tax clinic, you do taxes for those in need. This helps people in need of assistance to receive the benefit and credit payments they may be entitled to. As seen on www.canada.ca/tax-volunteer and upheld by the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). As a CVITP volunteer, you will receive training, guidance, access to a dedicated help line and free tax software. Students welcomed.

General volunteers

Need community service hours, court mandated hours, just want to help in the community? Looking to fulfill school volunteer hours requirements, seeking summer volunteer opportunities, a student who would like to gain professional experience? Let's talk.

Pro bono

Are you interested to make a meaningful contribution and gain experience and exposure with a justice system oriented non-profit organization. We are looking to hear from you.

Thank you for expressing your interest to volunteer with The Second Chance Foundation. Volunteer Application Form can be submitted through e-mail with a filled out form to info@thesecondchancefoundation.ca

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