Massey Centre - Become a Volunteer

Upcoming Volunteer Information Evenings

Volunteer Information Sessions are generally held on the 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, with the EXCEPTION of December, from September until June. The dates for the 2011/12 cycle are as follows:

January 25, 2012
February 22, 2012
March 28, 2012
April 25, 2012
May 23, 2012
June 27, 2012

Sessions are from 6.30 to 8.00 p.m. at the Centre.

There is no charge for this session; however, space is limited.

If you are interested in attending, please e-mail cdenomy@massey.ca.

Ontario government legislation requires that all employees and volunteers of Massey Centre have a police background check and vulnerable sector screening. If you have had this check and screening done in the last six months, please bring the original of this document with you to the meeting.

If you have not had a background check within the last six months, forms will be provided at the meeting. At the meeting, completed police check forms and fees will be collected and submitted as a group by the Centre, as we have a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Service that enables us to have these forms processed in an expedient manner.

Thanks for your interest in Massey!

Become a Volunteer

You can help Massey Centre by giving the gift of your time. Each year our 50+ volunteers donate over 2,000 hours of their time to support our programs alongside our staff. While we are very fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who are so committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, we are always looking for new volunteers to join our team.

Here are some ways you can support the work we do at the Centre:

Clothing Bank Volunteer – Support our donations program by sorting through, labeling and displaying clothing, baby items and toiletries for the moms and children who rely on our Donations Room.

Women Supporting Women Volunteers – Provide one-on-one support and advocacy for isolated teens after they leave Massey Centre by sharing knowledge of relevant community support resources.

Labour Coaching – Support moms-to-be throughout pregnancy, labour and delivery.

Parenting Relief – Watch a client’s child, on-site at Massey Centre, while she takes a much-needed break.

Fundraising and Special Events – Join our dynamic and exciting fundraising group and put your event planning and coordination skills to good work.

Please email Cheryl Denomy at cdenomy@massey.ca for more information on becoming a Massey Centre volunteer.

What do our volunteers say?

“Volunteering at Massey Centre has brought new meaning to my life. My executive job in the corporate world is very stressful and being able to hold a baby for two hours a week reminds me what is really important.”

“I love spending time with S. and her baby. When I came to Massey Centre I was only thinking about what I could offer to the young women's lives. I now realize that my involvement with them has given me so much more! They are truly remarkable young women.”