Volunteer With Us

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Access Alliance! Volunteers like you are vital partners in our programs and services.

Are you new to volunteering at Access Alliance? If you would like to support any of the volunteer roles listed below, please complete our online volunteer application and indicate your area(s) of interest in the form (scroll down for the application link). It usually takes 2–3 weeks to fully process a new volunteer application. You will be contacted for an interview and orientation before you are formally registered, on-boarded, and begin volunteering. Please note that only registered volunteers can volunteer in our regular programs.

If you are unsure whether you already have a volunteer profile with us, please ask our Volunteer Program to check before submitting an application.  

Note, please do NOT apply if none of the following roles meets your interest or availability. We ask you to kindly mention the positions your are interested in when fill out the application form. All applicants for volunteer positions at Access Alliance must read the and agree to our Volunteer Agreement before applying. Once accepted, volunteers are required to submitted a signed agreement. 

Current Opportunities

Among Friends (2SLGBTQI+) Programs | Thursday Program Assistant (Culinary, Registration, Facilities)
Support 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers in building connections and community while promoting mental well-being, learning about settlement in Canada, advocacy, stress management, and accessing resources.
📅 Thursdays, 2:00 – 7:30 pm
📍 AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave.)

Among Friends (2SLGBTQI+) Programs | Entrepreneurship Program Support (Registration & Facilities)
Help community members learn how entrepreneurship works in Canada, develop skills to start their own businesses, and set up their enterprises for success.
📅 Tuesdays, Oct. 14 – Nov. 18, 4:30 – 8:00 pm
📍 AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave.)

Community-based Research Program | Client Survey Liaison
Assist with data collection for our annual Client Experience Survey. Engage with diverse client groups facing linguistic and cultural access barriers to gather feedback on their Primary Care Services experience. Training will be provided.
✨ Preference for speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Bengali, or Farsi.
🕑 Each shift is typically 3-4 hours, and a full day of work will be two shifts. We require volunteers to commit to at least 8 shifts, on any chosen dates between Nov. 2025  and Feb. 2026, during office hours. Volunteers can choose site(s) and shifts freely.
📍 AccessPoint on Jane (761 Jane St.) | College Site (340 College St., Suite 500) | AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave.)

Community Service Program | Program Support
Assist in serving nutritious meals, help combat food insecurity, and engage with community members to create a welcoming and safe space.
📅 Thursdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 AccessPoint on Jane (761 Jane St.)
Ongoing program with weekly shifts

Green Access (Sustainability & Environment) | Program Support
Support the delivery of curriculum-linked, garden-based school programs for grades K–5.
📌 Police Reference Check required
📅 Tuesdays: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
📅 Thursdays: 10:00 – 11:00 am & 1:00 – 2:00 pm
📅 Fridays: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave.)

Community Events | Event Support
Assist with various community events in different roles, dates, locations, and time commitments.
📌 Details will be provided once volunteers expressed their interest.

Please be advised that Access Alliance follows Toronto Public Health’s vaccine recommendations for health organizations. If a vaccine mandate is announced, proof of vaccination will be required to join the volunteer teams at Access Alliance. We currently require all staff, volunteers, and placement students to be vaccinated accordingly.

Already a registered volunteer with us? Please email the Volunteer Program Lead to express your interest in any available job roles that you qualify. You may also sign up for available shifts from your Volunteer Personal Page. Email our Volunteer Program Lead if you have trouble assessing your page. Please note, only active volunteers with completed volunteer shifts have access to their personal pages.  

For more information and inquiries, please contact our Volunteer Program Lead.