Come be a part of the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) vibrant volunteer team!
At PWA, our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting our diverse range of programs and events. Whether you are interested in assisting with community initiatives, contributing strategically to our various departments, or bringing your unique skills to specialized roles, we have a place for you here.
Benefits of Volunteering with Us:
As a volunteer at PWA, you’ll make a meaningful contribution in the lives of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PHAS/ Community Members) in Toronto and beyond. You’ll connect with others who share your commitment to making a Positive difference, while developing new skills and sharing your talents and expertise.
Requirements:
All volunteers must be 18 years or older and attend a mandatory Volunteer Orientation Session.
For questions on volunteering please contact?
Nester Tom (She/Her/Hers), Dreaming and Engagement Coordinator
ntom@pwatoronto.org
(416) 506-1400 ext. 216
Volunteer Opportunities
The following are the programs that require volunteers and the times and capacity in which we utilize volunteers (where applicable).
- Administration
Every program requires administration support. People volunteering in this capacity have more flexible hours and schedules.
- Essentials Market
The Essentials Market has several different volunteer opportunities; over 4 different shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. These opportunities include but are not limited to: receiving, stocking, sorting, data entry and community member’s service.
- Food For Life
Food for Life is our meal delivery program; we deliver meals to Community Members throughout the Greater Toronto Area. While a car is not required to volunteer with this program, a valid driver’s licence is a definite asset. Volunteers work in a team (driver and runner), so even people without a driver’s licence can participate in this program. The main day for this program is every Wednesday from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The Bike Rally is not possible without the support, energy and dedication of our volunteers who make this event happen. This includes crew members who travel with the riders during this six-day event and committee members who work for several months in advance to plan the Bike Rally. For more information, please visit the bikerally website.
- Front Desk
As the first point of contact with all people coming into or calling the agency, we are always looking for outgoing, personable people to volunteer on our Front Desk team. Shifts are four to five hours long, once per week, from Monday to Friday. Front Desk volunteers help PWA create a safe and welcoming space in our Lounge and ensure all visitors and callers are quickly connected with the people or information they are looking for.
- Fundraising
Development volunteers help with PWA’s fundraising events and other events held by the community in support of PWA. Most events are one time and require less of a time commitment than program volunteers.
- Health Promotion
PWA offers our Community Members a wide range of health promotion programs, which run at various times and dates. Programs including; Acupuncture, Massage, Haircuts. PWA also offers Theatre Access which connects PWA Community Members with tickets for all kinds of entertainment in Toronto. These programs require volunteers to have training and official certification where applicable.
- Service Access
People wishing to access services at PWA first go through an intake process where they are orientated to the agency and referred to services both within PWA and within larger social service community.
- Peer Leaders
The Peer Leaders Program is one whereby people living with HIV/AIDS who demonstrate experience, interest and/or skill in leadership, are given the opportunity to design, implement and evaluate a program while providing support to one another.