Blue Door Shelters values the recruitment and addition of volunteer resources to our agency efforts.We are diligent in our volunteer recruitment and management processes in order to best meet the needs of volunteers, staff and clients. We are committed to providing the most productive experience for all who generously give of their time to the agency.
The responsibilities of our volunteers are as varied as the individuals who seek to serve with us. We hope that you will consider supporting our agency efforts through one or more of the following activities.
AGENCY/PROGRAM BASE*
*requires completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening from York Regional Police
Activities Assistant – sports, board games, crafts
Visitation/Mentoring
Life Skill Instruction – cleaning, laundry, budgeting
Board of Directors or Advisory Committees
Guest Speakers
Volunteer Drivers – appointments, AA meetings, driver/escort to community outings
COMMUNITY BASED
Agency Promotion - public speaking, booth staff
Facility Sponsor Drives – i.e. Adopt A Room
Donation Drives – items on shelter Crucial Needs List
Food Drives
Donation Retrieval – COSTCO, Starbucks
Knitting – socks, afghans
Movers – assist residents on moving day
Mentor – individuals and families
Fundraising/3rd Party Events – Car Wash, Garage Sale
Activity Packages for Children
Meal-A-Month – prepare and deliver a lunch or dinner
Office Located at:
18838 Highway #11
East Gwillimbury ON, L9N 0C5
(905) 898-1015
1-888-554-5525
Fax (905) 898-6414
If you can help, please contact us at (905) 898-1015 choose Option 5 from the Main Menu.
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