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 email your interest to Barb Latour at volunteer@bluedoor.ca. Please note that all volunteers need to be over the age of 18 to work in the emergency housing sites.

The Volunteer Process

1.

Submit your interest by email

2.

Attend an Interview

3.

Complete volunteer requirements & training

4.

Submit to a criminal background check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)

Current Opportunities

Volunteers provide support to many of our programs. Submit your interest by email to volunteer@bluedoor.ca 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

Garden Maintenance

Weeding and watering various gardens and planter boxes

Fundraising

Assisting with fundraising events

Marketing

Assistance with website updates, social media and marketing materials

Barber/Hair Stylist

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

Specialty Volunteers

Do you have a special skill that you would like to share?

Board Member

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

Children Activity Support

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

Homework / Computer Support

For school aged children/teens

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

Corporate Volunteering

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