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.
Please note that we do not offer medical or clinical volunteer roles due to liability and regulatory requirements. However, we offer a wide range of other volunteer opportunities that support and strengthen the social determinants of health of our communities.
Also, 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
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Youth Tutor – AccessPoint on Jane:
We’re looking for volunteers to support Access Alliance’s Youth Program as Youth Tutor Volunteers, providing in-person tutoring and homework support in Math, Science, and English. Youth Tutor Volunteers will support newcomer and immigrant youth in strengthening their academic skills, improving study habits, and building confidence in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Time commitment:
Ongoing volunteer opportunity taking place every Monday from 4–5:30 PM at AccessPoint on Jane (761 Jane St., 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M6N 4B4).
Volunteers are asked to commit to the full program.
Volunteer duties include:
- Providing in-person tutoring support to youth in Math, Science, and English
- Supporting youth with homework completion and academic skill-building
- Helping participants improve reading, writing, grammar, and problem-solving skills
- Supporting youth with study strategies, organization, and time management
- Facilitating one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions
- Encouraging participation and creating a positive learning environment
- Working collaboratively with staff to support youth learning goals
- Assisting with setting up learning materials and activities as needed
Requirements: Volunteers should have strong skills in Math, Science, and/or English and be patient, supportive, and comfortable working with youth. Experience tutoring youth or supporting students is an asset but not required. Volunteers should be comfortable supporting newcomer youth from diverse cultural backgrounds, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to commit to the full program.
If you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to volunteer@accessalliance.ca for more details.
Additional details (including role responsibilities, dates, locations, and time commitments) will be shared once volunteers have 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.