Volunteer Opportunities
The following are the programs that require volunteers and the times and capacity in which we utilize volunteers (where applicable).
- Essentials Market
- We are open for clients during the following Essentials Market hours. In addition to these times, volunteers are also required earlier on both days to sort and put away food. An ability to lift is required.
- Food for Life
- Food for Life is our meal delivery program; we deliver meals to clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area. While a car is not required to volunteer with this program, a valid driver's licence is a definite asset. Volunteers work in a team (driver and runner), so even people without a driver's licence can participate in this program. The main day for this program is every Wednesday from 2 pm to 4 pm.
- Reception
- As the first point of contact with all people coming to the agency, we are always looking for outgoing, personable people to volunteer in our Reception Department. Shifts are four to five hours long from Monday to Friday.
- Intake
- People wishing to access services at PWA first go through an intake process where they are orientated to the agency and referred to services both within PWA and within the larger social service community. Intake schedules are flexible.
- Health Promotion
- PWA offers to our clients a wide range health promotion programs, which run at various times and dates. Programs include massage, Tai Chi, haircuts, craft classes, Yoga and relaxation therapies. These programs require volunteers to have training and official certification where applicable.
- Speakers Bureau
- This program empowers people living with HIV/AIDS to share their powerful life experiences with the public. Our volunteers help remove the stigma and misconceptions of living with HIV/AIDS.
- Administration
- Virtually every department requires administration support, from mail outs to data entry. People volunteering in this capacity have more flexible hours and schedules. Computer skills are an asset.
- Fundraising
- Development volunteers help with PWA's fundraising events and other events held by the community in support of PWA. Most events are one time and require less of a time commitment then program volunteers.
The Volunteer Program is generously funded with key support from the AIDS Community Action Program of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Our amazing volunteers are the main reason the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation (PWA) is able to provide support to so many people.
Every one of our programs and services are successful due to the dedication of our many volunteers who generously donate their time and resources. PWA looks for volunteers who are dedicated to HIV/AIDS issues, reliable and self-starters. We recruit, train, and place our volunteers-to make sure that everyone is highly valued and doing what they do best.
To learn more about the various volunteer opportunities that are available, please attend a monthly Volunteer Information Session, which is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 7 pm to 8 pm in the Activity Centre at our office on the 2nd floor.
Here is a copy of our Volunteer brochure.
