Volunteer Opportunities
CHATS offers a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities that allows you to support older adults within communities across York Region and South Simcoe. We will work together with you to find the volunteer role that best suits your schedule, interests and skillset.
All volunteer positions require individuals to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to follow health and safety guidelines and procedures, as per Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC).
Please learn about our volunteer positions below prior to completing an application form. To view our current vacancies or access your volunteer account, please click here.
Volunteer Transportation Driver
Help local seniors by driving them for personal errands, including medical appointments, grocery shopping and more. Volunteers can choose their own schedule, use their own vehicles, and are reimbursed for kms travelled. Local and long-distance drives available.
Time Commitment: Flexible, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm
Requirements: Clean driver’s abstract, valid driver’s license and insurance, vulnerable sector check.
Level of Client Interaction: High, direct contact
Location: Flexible, throughout York Region, South Simcoe and GTA.
Adult Day Program Volunteer
Support senior health and wellness by assisting staff with various program activities which may include: greeting and escorting clients, preparing and serving snacks/lunch/refreshments, co-facilitation of programs and socializing. Volunteers may be interacting with older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment/dementia/memory loss.
Time Commitment: Flexible, 3 or 6 hour shifts available, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm
Requirements: Vulnerable sector check, minimum 16 years of age.
Level of Client Interaction: High, direct contact
Aurora Adult Day Program
Location: Yonge St./Wellington St. E.
Bradford Adult Day Program
Location: Holland St. W/Simcoe Rd.
Richmond Hill Adult Day Programs
Location: Yonge St./Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan Adult Day Programs
Location: Jane St./Rutherford Rd.
Woodbridge Adult Day Program
This Program is designed to meet the culturally specific needs of frail older adults of the Italian community.
Location: Steeles Ave. W./Islington Ave.
Newcomer South Asian Adult Day Program
This Program is designed to meet the culturally specific needs of frail older adults of the South Asian community.
Location: Yonge St./Elgin Mills Rd. E.
Arirang Adult Day Program
This Program is designed to meet the culturally specific needs of frail older adults of the Korean community.
Location: Steeles Ave. E./Victoria Park Ave.
Friendly Visiting Volunteer
Provide friendly visits to older adults at risk of social isolation and participate in activities that are of interest to the client(s). Visits may take place either in the client’s home or at a nearby public location.
Time Commitment: Flexible -1 hour per week, minimum 6 months
Requirements: Vulnerable sector check, minimum 18 years of age
Level of Client Interaction: High, direct contact
Location: Flexible – throughout York Region, South Simcoe and GTA.
Telephone Reassurance Volunteer
Connect with older adults that are at risk of social isolation by making phone calls on a regular basis to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Time Commitment: Flexible, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm
Requirements: Vulnerable sector check, minimum 18 years of age
Level of Client Interaction: High, indirect contact
Location: Virtual, Work From Home
Office Volunteer
Provide administrative support by carrying out general office and reception duties which may include welcoming and greeting visitors, data collection/entry, contacting clients/volunteers, preparation of mailings, and more.
Time Commitment: Flexible, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm
Requirements: Consent to a background check, minimum 16 years of age
Level of Client Interaction: Low, indirect contact
Location: 240 Edward Street, Suite 1 (Aurora)
Location: 448 Holland Street West (Bradford)
Event Volunteer
Help support the work we do by representing us at a variety of events in the community throughout the year. Duties may include event set up/tear down, registration, hosting on-site interactive games, and promoting awareness of CHATS programs/services. Training is provided.
Time Commitment: Flexible, daytime, evening or weekend availability
Requirements: Age requirements may apply and are dependent on the event
Level of Client Interaction: Low, indirect contact
Location: Flexible – throughout York Region, South Simcoe
Board Member
Represent CHATS to help further our mission and vision with successful candidates also supporting, and be involved with fundraising activities, acting as an ambassador for CHATS in the community and sharing their network with our organization. Sub-Committee positions also exist in the areas of Governance, Finance and Quality & Safety.
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month, 3-year term
Requirements: Must live or work in York Region/South Simcoe areas, consent to a background check
Level of Client Interaction: Low, indirect contact
Location: Virtual with occasional in-person meetings at our Aurora Head Office or in the communities we serve.
Social & Wellness Volunteer Driver
Support older adults that are at risk of social isolation by driving and physically escorting clients to lunch clubs & social programs. Volunteers use their own vehicles and are reimbursed for kms travelled.
Time Commitment: Flexible, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm
Requirements: Clean driver’s abstract, valid driver’s license and insurance, vulnerable sector check.
Level of Client Interaction: High, direct contact
Location: Flexible, throughout York Region and South Simcoe
Social & Wellness Program Volunteer
Support senior health and wellness by assisting staff with various social & wellness program activities which may include: greeting and escorting clients, preparing and serving snacks/lunch/refreshments, co-facilitation of programs and socializing. We are also seeking bilingual volunteers with culturally diverse backgrounds to help us meet the needs of clients, specifically within the Russian, Italian, South Asian, Korean, Iranian communities.
Time Commitment: Flexible, 3-4 hour shifts. Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm
Requirements: Vulnerable sector check, minimum 16 years of age
Level of Client Interaction: High, direct contact
Location: Flexible, throughout York Region and South Simcoe
Community Ambassador
Represent CHATS at a variety of events, health fairs and speaking engagements in the community throughout the year. Duties may include hosting on-site interactive games, giving presentations, and promoting awareness of CHATS programs/services. Training is provided.
Time Commitment: Flexible, daytime, evening or weekend availability
Requirements: Age requirements may apply and are dependent on the event
Level of Client Interaction: Low, indirect contact
Location: Flexible – throughout York Region, South Simcoe
Share your talent with us!
Do you have a special skill that you’d like to share with CHATS and our clients? We want to hear from you!
Our Adult Day Programs and Outreach Programs are always looking for talented individuals to provide a variety of entertainment to enhance the client experience. High school students are welcome to apply. Examples include: Musicians, Entertainers, Artists, Guest Speakers, Animal Therapy Expert, Fitness Instructor, etc.
Ready to apply?
Please click below to create your login and complete an online volunteer application.
