London Volunteer Resources

Connect with London's local community through meaningful volunteer opportunities!

Help Phone Lines - Very important for clinical psychology applications

Work remotely to respond to texts from people who are in crisis
Help people identify what they are feeling and discuss coping strategies and supports
36 hour training program to help you best serve the people who are using the service
Commit to volunteering 4 hours per week for at least 1 year
Supported in your role by supervisors
Mostly looking for overnight support

Provide support to crisis line callers
Require 42 hours of training on gender based violence, trauma response, suicide intervention and more
Commit to 12 hours per month
3 hour shifts during the day

Mental Health Related Volunteering

Centre for Addiction and mental health
Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital
Many volunteer opportunities to make a difference in people’s mental health
Clinical program - gain front line experience, interacting with people face-to-face in a wide range of settings
Research volunteer program- assist in gathering information necessary for research projects. Require knowledge of research methodology, SPSS experience, and some prior research experience
Other specialized programs:
- Suits Me Fine- CAMH client clothing store
- Pet Therapy Program
- Mobile Library Cart
- Weekly Social Support

Local community support for individuals impacted by gender based violence
Focused on providing safety, support, advocacy, and education through shelters, counselling, crisis response, and more
Child care
- Engage with children
- Run activities
- Create a safe space to explore and try new things
- 8-9 hours per month time commitment
- Will provide training and orientation
Donation Support
- Organize donations
- Prepare items for Anova sites and programs
- 8-9 hours per month time commitment
- Provide orientation
Mine 101 Retail Support
- Mine 101 is a thrift store specializing in second hand women's apparel
- Wash and dry clothes
- Prepare items for sale
- Set up displays
- Keep store clean
- Welcome and help customers
Kitchen Support
- Help cooks prepare meals and baking
- Stock cupboards
- Ensure cleanliness of kitchen
- Organize food donations
- Provide in class training and orientation
Apply online for all positions

Supporting mental health in London Ontario to impact lives and quality of life of individuals in the community
Have a mindset of “it doesn’t matter how much or how little time you have to offer. All that matters is that you have the desire to get involved”
Complete a virtual application form and attach updated resume
Agree to minimum commitment of 6 months
Virtual onboarding orientation
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Events Helper- represent organization at information table during events and helping with other event related tasks such as providing golf tournament support, assisting in taking admission fees/ donations, setting up, general administrative tasks, etc.
- Basement and Site Organizer Volunteer (London Coffee House)- general maintenance of storage site, sort and organize donations, maintain cleanliness of storage areas, assist in assembling harm reduction kits, etc.
- Kitchen Helper (London Coffee House)- assist with preparation of food and beverages, wash dishes, ensure cleanliness, etc.
- Supportive Listening Line- provide supportive listening, brief support, and information to callers, maintain accurate data collection, access and triage calls when needed.

Other Community Supports

Community environmental charity with aim to preserving and expanding urban forests of the region
Various Roles
- Tree Planter
  - Plant trees and shrubs
  - Carry buckets of compost and mulch
  - Add tree collars
  - No training
  - 2-3 hour time commitment at an event
  - Spring and fall
- Aftercare Assistant
  - Weeding and mulching
  - Invasive species removal
  - Tree pruning
  - Litter clean up
  - No training
  - 1-2 hours at events
  - Summer
- Tree Nursery Attendant
  - Potting up seedlings
  - Watering trees
  - Tree care
  - Orientation Training & Nursery Attendant training
  - 5 Shifts per season
  - Year round commitment
- Other leadership, committee, and specialist positions on website
Training in march for some roles so sign up soon!

Great way to get involved in the community and meet people from your neighbourhood
Great experience working with kids
Currently recruiting for literacy programs: READ & English Language Mentors
- READ
  - One on one help with a child to help them discover the joy and confidence of reading
  - One hour per week time commitment
  - Play board games, try new crafts and experiments, tell jokes, write stories, and read
- English Language Mentor
  - Provide one-on-one support and encouragement to adults learning English
  - Emphasis on social conversation
  - Volunteers have found this very rewarding and many new friendships have been made by participants!

Join volunteer mailing list on website to learn more about volunteer opportunities available for that week
General Help
- Perform general work in the warehouse
- Making hampers, sorting donations, and other duties as needed
- Take place during weekday operating hours
Helping in the Garden
- Vegetable and fruit garden where fresh produce is grown for clients
- All are welcome to help out
Saturday Mornings
- Join on Saturday mornings to perform general duties in the warehouse
- Perfect for those who are unavailable during the week
- Call 519-659-4045 to register