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Peel Children's Centre offers a Volunteer Program to support children, youth and their families who are receiving mental health services at Peel Children's Centre.
Each year, more than 100 community volunteers make a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families who are experiencing serious emotional difficulties. Volunteering at Peel Children's Centre also offers opportunities to gain valuable work experience.
This program is made possible with generous financial support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
What volunteer opportunities do we offer?
Peel Children's Centre offers volunteer opportunities in the following programs.
Mentorship Program
- Provide one-to-one friendship to a child.
- Act as a positive role model.
- Meet weekly with the child to engage in community activities together.
- A one-year commitment is required.
Tutoring Program
- Help a child who is experiencing difficulty with schoolwork.
- The focus is on basic literacy skills for children in grades 1 to 7.
- Meet the child in a local library for approximately 1-1 ½ hours weekly.
- A six-month commitment is required.
Respite Program
- Spend time with a child to give a family a break.
- Volunteer as an individual, a couple or a family.
- Meet weekly with the child.
- A six-month commitment is required.
Childcare Support Program
- Assist with children’s programs at Peel Children's Centre while the children's parents attend group sessions.
- Provide activities, behaviour management and a safe environment.
- The commitment required is one evening a week for six months.
Driver Program
- Provide drives for clients and families to attend treatment appointments.
- You must have a valid driver’s license, 5 years driving experience, $1 million liability insurance coverage, and a good driving record.
- Daytime and evening shifts are available.
- Drivers are reimbursed 41 cents/km.
- A six-month commitment is required.
Family Resource Room
- The Family Resource Room is a library with print and electronic resources about children's mental health and related subjects for children, youth and parents.
- Assist children and families with accessing appropriate materials.
- Interact with children who use the Resource Room.
- The required commitment is once a week from approximately 4 to 7 pm.
Fundraising/Special Events
- Assist with fundraising and special events throughout the year.
Training is available for all volunteer positions.
How can you become a volunteer?
If you can give us some of your time, please call the Centre's Volunteer Coordinators at
905-795-3500, extension 2260 or 2289.
Volunteers must complete a screening process.
Thank you for your interest in supporting children and youth by volunteering at Peel Children's Centre. Our volunteers help us realize the Centre's Vision of "A caring community working together for children."
Please use the Fill The Form menu on the right to become a volunteer.
