Volunteer

Donate your time and join the incredible group of volunteers at Blue Door.

Blue Door greatly benefits from the work of volunteers. People experiencing homelessness face incredible hardships and are going through very difficult times in their lives, your support and helping hand is a beacon of love and care from the community.

If you are interested in volunteering at Blue Door, please apply with the form below.

Apply to Volunteer Today!

The Volunteer Process

  1. Complete the Application
  2. Our team will reach out to schedule an interview as volunteer positions become available  
  3. Complete volunteer requirements and training 
  4. Submit to a criminal background check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)  

Why Volunteer with Blue Door?

  1. Make a real impact
  2. Support local communities
  3. Gain valuable experience
  4. Be part of meaningful change
  5. Connect with others
  6. Learn and grow
  7. Give back in a way that matters

Current Opportunities

Volunteers provide support to many of our programs. Kindly apply if interested and include your experience and/or education if applicable to the position and let us know your availability.

Some of our Volunteer opportunities include:

In-kind Donations

Sorting and organizing various in-kind items received from our donors

Food Services

Helping prep meals and assisting with food inventories

Fundraising & Marketing

Assisting with fundraising events and assist with website updates, social media and marketing materials

Barber/Hair Stylist

Providing hair-cuts to men, women, children and families

Board Member

Make a direct, positive impact on your community by helping to end homelessness

Children Activity, Homework / Computer Support

Provide activities and games for school aged children after school and during their summer break

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Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight: Join the Coldest Night of the Year Event Planning Team!

Every February is the Coldest Night of the Year – Richmond Hill, Blue Door’s signature fundraising event!

Be part of a fun and caring team responsible for bringing this event to life. Opportunities to join the event planning team include: Sponsorship Lead, Promo Lead, Volunteer Lead, and Entertainment Lead. Volunteer opportunities are also available for the day of!

For more information or to apply, please email jessica.a@bluedoor.ca 

Corporate Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in supporting Blue Door!

We have a number of corporate engagement opportunities, including volunteering, so you’ve come to the right place – and we are grateful you are here. Blue Door could not achieve the transformative outcomes that it does without the support of our donors and corporate partners, who step up to make a difference.

If you are interested in supporting Blue Door or would like to inquire about group volunteer opportunities please send an email to volunteer@bluedoor.ca
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