Results is a nonprofit advocacy organization of passionate staff and volunteers committed to generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. We focus our work on global health, access to quality education and economic opportunities. What does political will mean? We believe in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to influence the Government of Canada. We direct our energy and efforts at government decision makers like party leaders, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to improve policies and make the monetary investments needed to end extreme poverty. We also raise awareness by writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, using social media, fundraising and more. Oftentimes the first step is putting these issues on the radar — and keeping the pressure on. It might seem like a small step, but it all adds up into impact. commitment: 1 year minimum, 1-2 hours per week on average support structure: Volunteers (virtually) meet in local groups on a monthly basis and rely on their group leader(s) for guidance. Attending other virtual calls and webinars led by Results staff is recommended. If you’re ready to learn about advocacy, causes and solutions to extreme poverty and committed to taking action every month, join us! Go to https://bit.ly/ResultsCanadaJoinUs and click on “sign up to volunteer” to get started.

FRANÇAIS Nous sommes un organisme de plaidoyer qui mobilise les gens du quotidien (nos bénévoles) pour générer la volonté politique pour mettre fin à l’extrême pauvreté dans les pays à faible et moyen revenu. Nous concentrons notre travail sur la santé mondiale, l’accès à une éducation de qualité et l’inclusion économique. Nous concentrons notre énergie et nos efforts à mobiliser les décideurs et décideuses politiques comme les chef.fe.s de partis, député.es, sénateurs et sénatrices, car ils et elles détiennent le pouvoir d’améliorer les politiques et de faire les investissements requis pour éradiquer l’extrême pauvreté. Nous faisons aussi de la sensibilisation en écrivant des lettres ouvertes aux journaux, en utilisant les médias sociaux, en collectant des fonds et bien plus. Souvent, la première étape est d’attirer l’attention sur ces enjeux et de les faire connaître — et de maintenir la pression. Cela peut sembler être un petit pas, mais les actions s’accumulent et ont ainsi de l’impact. engagement : 1 an minimum, 1-2 heures par semaine en moyenne structure de soutien : Les bénévoles se réunissent (virtuellement) en groupes locaux tous les mois et comptent sur leur.s leader.s de groupe pour obtenir des conseils. Il est aussi recommandé d’assister à d’autres appels virtuels et webinaires dirigés par les employées de Résultats. Vous êtes prêt.e à apprendre ce que signifie faire du plaidoyer, en apprendre plus sur les causes et solutions à l’extrême pauvreté, puis vous vous engagez à passer à l’action à chaque mois? Joignez-vous à nous! Allez au https://bit.ly/SeJoindreANous et cliquez sur “inscrivez-vous en tant que bénévole”.

As the Social Media Coordinator, you are the digital storyteller for our mission. You will use your creativity and technical savvy to build a local community of supporters, raise awareness about women’s homelessness, and drive the success of our gift campaigns through strategic online engagement.  

Your Impactful Responsibilities include:

● Community Awareness and Growth: Through a social media plan that aligns with both chapter goals and national marketing strategies, grow an online community of like-minded local businesses, companies, groups, individuals to increase awareness and support of The Shoebox Project and your local chapter and its ongoing initiatives.
● Content Creation: Design and implement engaging posts that highlight local initiatives while maintaining strict adherence to The Shoebox Project’s branding guidelines.
● Community Education: Help educate your online community on the correlation between women and homelessness to attract local support.
● Performance Tracking: Measure the success of Chapter campaigns to help dictate future strategies and stay ahead of the latest social media trends and best practices.
● Team Collaboration: Attend regular meetings with your fellow chapter members to gain insight and share strategies for success.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS provide safe, reliable transportation for children, youth and families to/from appointments , family visits, school and camp.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide local and long distance transportation for children.
• Abide by the rules of the road and all driving/automobile related laws.
• Properly use child restraints, according to current standards.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to volunteer driving as outlined in Volunteer Services.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENT
• Driver’s abstract must be submitted prior to commencing as a Volunteer Driver and will be completed on an annual basis.
• Must have and maintain a mechanically sound and safe vehicle at all times
• Must have, and maintain, a minimum of $1,000,000 liability insurance.
• Adherence to mandatory seatbelt and child restraint regulations.
• Experience with children an asset.
•Reliability, flexibility, patience and confidentiality are all required.
•Must have a good driving record, acceptable police check and driver’s abstract.
•Must have a valid G driver’s license at all times

VOLUNTEER SCREENING
To become an approved volunteer with the Society, all applicants must complete the screening process. Acceptance will be based on the results of this process.

• Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
• Volunteers must live or work in the Durham Region.
• Applicants will complete an application form.
• An internal Society records check will be completed to determine any Society involvement.
• A provincial records check will be completed within the Child Protection Information Network (CPIN)
• Applicants will provide the names of three references. 
• Applicants will provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector screening
• Applicants will provide proof of a valid driver’s license and a favorable driver’s abstract from the Ministry of Transportation when an assignment involves transporting children, youth and families.
• Applicants will be interviewed by a RAD team member to determine their suitability as a volunteer.
• Applicants will provide a Release of Information to contact other Children’s Aid Societies when there has been involvement or if they have resided outside of the Region for the last 10 years.
• Applicants will attend and complete New Volunteer Training
• Applicants must sign an Oath of Confidentiality
• Applicants will sign the Volunteer Agreement
• The applicant will be notified when they have been either approved or denied.

As a Volunteer Corporate Coordinator, you are the bridge between the business world and our mission. You
will leverage your professional networking skills to build community partnerships, help secure vital resources, and inspire local companies to engage in meaningful social responsibility initiatives.

Your Impactful Responsibilities include:

● Corporate Ambassador: Act as the primary representative for The Shoebox Project within your local business community to foster support and awareness.
● Strategic Partnerships: Form new relationships and retain existing ones with local corporations through proactive networking and community outreach.
● Employee Engagement: Develop and facilitate opportunities for companies to participate through employee-led gift drives and team-building initiatives.
● Fundraising & Sponsorship: Work closely with the Local Coordinator to secure corporate involvement via monetary sponsorships, in-kind donations, and volunteer support.
● Educational Outreach: Coordinate and lead presentations to educate groups on the correlation between women and homelessness in your region and the impact of our initiative on the women we serve.
● Active Engagement: Attend agreed upon chapter meetings during various times throughout the entire year; actively participate in communications with your Chapter Coordinator by providing timely updates of your outreach and community engagement through the google based tracking sheets provided.
● National Collaboration: Identify and communicate any larger partnership potentials that may benefit the Shoebox Project’s other Chapters with the Executive Director to help align with national needs.

As the Procurement Coordinator, you play a vital role in the gifting success of your Local Chapter. By researching and securing local partnerships, you ensure that your team has the premium items needed to create beautiful, high-quality gifts for the women we serve. You are the scavenger hunter and the bridge-builder, turning community resources into messages of dignity and hope.

Your Impactful Responsibilities include:

● Strategic Outreach: Act as an ambassador, engaging local companies and businesses to secure essential product donations for chapters across the country.
● Relationship Management: Forge new partnerships and nurture existing ones to ensure a steady supply of premium items for our Shoebox gifts.
● Chapter Support: Work closely with Local Chapter Coordinators to identify warm leads for potential donors in the region.
● Meticulous Tracking: Maintain organized and secure records of outreach efforts and partnership details, ensuring accuracy and privacy in accordance with organization policies.
● Donor Stewardship: Ensure all partners feel valued and recognized by following the official donor stewardship framework and communicating tax receipting needs to Head Office.
● National Collaboration: Identify and communicate any larger partnership potentials that may benefit the Shoebox Project’s other Chapters with the Executive Director to help align with national needs.

As the School Outreach Coordinator, you are the link between local educational institutions and our mission to support women at risk of homelessness. By engaging students and faculty, you inspire young people to take action through gift drives, card writing, and awareness-raising, fostering a spirit of community and empathy in the next generation.

Your Impactful Responsibilities include:

● Educational Advocacy: Inform and encourage educators to utilize our school resources to enhance their experience. Participating in a Shoebox Project gift drive provides an opportunity for youth to consider the needs and challenges of those in their community, who are experiencing or at-risk-of homelessness.
● School Partnerships: Form and nurture relationships with local primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools and clubs to gain interest in chapter initiatives. Secure school participation through mini-Shoebox drives, item collections, and card-writing initiatives.
● Event Leadership and Coordination: Oversee school-led "drive days", facilitate class presentations, lead drive logistics to manage gift pickups, inspections to ensure gift quality meets our standards and inspections are completed successfully, and arrange delivery schedules from participating schools with your Chapter team.
● Active Engagement: Attend agreed upon chapter meetings during various times throughout the entire year; actively participate in communications with your Chapter Coordinator by providing timely updates of your outreach and community engagement through the google based tracking sheets provided.

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support. 

How You Can Help: 

• Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience. 
• Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children. 
• Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 
• Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area. 

Why Volunteer with Nankind?  

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.  

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands. 

Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

How to Apply: 

1. Visit our volunteer page.
2. Click “Volunteer Now”.
3. Complete and submit the form. 

Qualifications: 

• Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent.
• Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus. 
• Must reside in Ontario. 

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Volunteer Role Description

Meal Service Volunteer

Position Summary

The Meal Service Volunteer plays an essential role in creating a welcoming, respectful, and dignified experience for patrons accessing services at CFOC-Doors of Compassion (CFOC-DOC). Volunteers assist with meal preparation support, food service, setup and cleanup, and patron engagement while helping to foster an inclusive and compassionate environment.

Responsibilities

Before Meal Service

• Prepare and organize food service supplies, utensils, beverages, and condiments.
• Ensure food service areas are clean, organized, and ready for patrons.
• Follow all food handling and safety procedures as directed by staff.

During Meal Service

• Welcome patrons in a friendly, respectful, and non-judgmental manner.
• Serve meals according to established portion guidelines.
• Replenish supplies as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the meal service.
• Support an inclusive environment that respects the dignity and diverse experiences of all patrons.

After Meal Service

• Assist with clearing tables and collecting used dishes and utensils.
• Help wash, sanitize, and store kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Dispose of waste and recycling according to organizational procedures.
• Clean and sanitize dining and food preparation areas.
• Assist with resetting the space for future programming as required.