Opportunités de bénévolat à Vaughan

A great post can inspire someone to volunteer, support a project, or bring free art to their community. Help us tell those stories!Hands & Canvas is a youth-founded, volunteer-led initiative based in Toronto that makes art more accessible through free workshops and community projects. Through Beyond the Studio, volunteers also create donated artwork, handmade gifts, colouring pages, and art kits.We’re looking for a Volunteer Marketing & Social Media Lead to join our executive team and help more people discover and get involved with our work.If you enjoy designing graphics, writing captions, making videos, or finding creative ways to get people interested, we’d love to hear from you!YOUR ROLE:Working directly with the founder, you’ll help shape how Hands & Canvas shares its work online. You’ll create content that introduces our programs, celebrates volunteers, and encourages people to participate.You’ll also help promote recruitment, fundraising campaigns, and chapter activities as they develop.WHAT YOU’LL DO:• Build a manageable content calendar and consistent posting schedule.• Design social media posts, recruitment graphics, flyers, and promotional materials.• Write engaging captions with clear information and calls to action.• Turn approved photos, clips, and updates into stories, reels, or short videos.• Promote workshops, Beyond the Studio projects, and volunteer opportunities.• Gather updates from chapter leads and highlight their work.• Collaborate with fundraising and communications leads as those roles are filled.• Track basic engagement and inquiries to understand what encourages participation.• Keep our visual style, tone, and information consistent.There’s room to experiment! Pitch a volunteer spotlight, a behind-the-scenes series, an art challenge, or another idea that fits our mission.HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU:You’ll receive an introduction to our programs, audience, and priorities, along with available brand materials and approved content.We’ll choose priorities together, review drafts, and check in regularly. You’ll have room to develop ideas and take ownership of agreed projects.Content will be reviewed before publication. Photos, stories, and artwork must have appropriate permissions, and program details will be confirmed before promotion.You won’t need to attend every workshop or create everything from scratch. We’ll work with program and chapter leads to gather available material.WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS ROLE?This could be a great fit if you:• Enjoy social media, storytelling, design, or video editing.• Can write clear, friendly captions for different audiences.• Know Canva or another design tool, or are willing to learn.• Keep track of deadlines and communicate reliably.• Are open to feedback and excited to try ideas.• Care about making creative opportunities more accessible.High school students, university students, and adults are welcome. School projects, club accounts, personal artwork, and informal content creation all count as experience. You don’t need a professional portfolio or a large following.You don’t need to be equally skilled in graphics, writing, and video. Tell us what you enjoy most and what you’d like to learn!WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:Join an executive team and gain experience in social media, graphic design, storytelling, and campaign planning. Create work for your portfolio, meet creative people, and help shape how Hands & Canvas reaches volunteers and supporters.Completed volunteer hours can be documented and verified. Students should confirm eligibility with their school.YOUR FIRST STEPS:You’ll get to know Hands & Canvas, review our current content with the founder, and choose a few priorities. Then we’ll build a simple content calendar and develop your first posts together.We value accurate, welcoming content that helps people understand our work and take part. We’ll look at volunteer interest and useful inquiries alongside engagement.LOCATION AND COMMITMENT:This is an unpaid, remote volunteer opportunity open across Canada, including Vaughan and York Region. Meetings take place online. Local photography or event attendance would be optional and arranged separately.Expect approximately 2 to 4 hours per week, with some additional time around agreed campaigns. Scheduling is flexible around school or work, with reliable communication and follow-through expected.A commitment of at least three months is preferred so you can develop content, learn from the response, and build consistency.HOW TO APPLY:Email brianlu086@gmail.com with the subject “Marketing & Social Media Lead” and include:• Why this role interests you.• Your city or town and province or territory.• Your availability and expected length of commitment.• Any experience or interests in social media, design, writing, or video.• One content idea you’d like to explore for Hands & Canvas.Examples of your work are welcome, but a portfolio is not required.Learn more at handsandcanvas.com or contact Founder & Operations Executive Brian Lu at brianlu086@gmail.com

One conversation can lead to a new workshop, a creative partnership, or a team of volunteers ready to make a difference. Help start those conversations!Hands & Canvas is a youth-founded, volunteer-led initiative based in Toronto that makes art more accessible through free workshops and community projects. Through Beyond the Studio, volunteers also create donated artwork, handmade gifts, colouring pages, and art kits.We’re looking for a Volunteer Communications & Partnerships Lead to join our executive team. If you enjoy connecting with people, writing thoughtful messages, and keeping everyone informed, we’d love to hear from you!YOUR ROLE:Working directly with the founder, you’ll help connect Hands & Canvas with schools, community spaces, and organizations interested in hosting workshops or receiving creative donations.You’ll also help volunteers and chapter leads stay informed, find suitable contacts, and build relationships in their communities.WHAT YOU’LL DO:• Research potential workshop hosts and Beyond the Studio recipient organizations.• Draft personalized introductory emails and follow up on conversations.• Help respond to enquiries from organizations and prospective volunteers.• Coordinate meetings, prepare discussion points, and record next steps.• Maintain a contact tracker to keep conversations and commitments organized.• Help chapter leads identify local opportunities and prepare outreach.• Create volunteer updates, welcome messages, and communication templates.• Work with the founder to confirm partner needs and arrangements.• Collaborate with fundraising and marketing leads as those roles are filled.You might introduce our workshops to a community centre, ask an organization what creative donations would be useful, or help a new chapter make its first local connection.HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU:You’ll receive an introduction to our programs, current relationships, and outreach priorities, along with background information and sample messages.We’ll prepare your first outreach together, review drafts, and check in regularly. You’ll gradually take ownership of agreed conversations while keeping the founder informed.Workshop dates, donation arrangements, and other commitments will be confirmed with the founder and relevant program lead before being promised to an organization.You’ll also help chapter leads develop their outreach skills so they can build local relationships with our support.WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS ROLE?This could be a great fit if you:• Enjoy writing, connecting with people, and learning about community organizations.• Communicate warmly and professionally.• Keep track of details and follow up reliably.• Are comfortable using email, shared documents, and spreadsheets.• Want experience in communications, partnerships, or community engagement.• Care about making creative opportunities available to more people.High school students, university students, and adults are welcome. Experience with clubs, customer service, outreach, or community projects is helpful, but not required.You don’t need an existing network or to be naturally outgoing. Thoughtful listening and clear writing matter just as much!WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:Join an executive team and build experience in professional writing, outreach, relationship-building, and volunteer communications. Meet people who care about art and help turn conversations into creative opportunities.Completed volunteer hours can be documented and verified. Students should confirm eligibility with their school.YOUR FIRST STEPS:You’ll get to know our programs and existing conversations, help organize our contact tracker, and identify a small group of organizations to approach. Then we’ll prepare your first messages and agree on a follow-up plan.We value respectful communication, thoughtful connections, and keeping everyone clear on next steps.LOCATION AND COMMITMENT:This is an unpaid, remote volunteer opportunity open across Canada, including Vaughan and York Region. Meetings take place online; any local visits would be arranged separately.Expect approximately 2 to 4 hours per week, with flexibility around school or work. Timely replies and reliable follow-through are important.A commitment of at least three months is preferred so you can help conversations develop into lasting relationships.HOW TO APPLY:Simply apply on Volunteer Vaughn or email brianlu086@gmail.com with the subject “Communications & Partnerships Lead” and include:• Why this role interests you.• Your city or town and province or territory.• Your availability and expected length of commitment.• Any relevant experience or interests: school, club, and personal projects count!• One type of organization you’d like to connect with and why.We’d love to hear what you’d like to contribute!Learn more at handsandcanvas.com or contact Founder & Operations Executive Brian Lu at brianlu086@gmail.com.

A box of paints, a stack of sketchbooks, a child’s first art workshop, help make it happen!Hands & Canvas is a youth-founded, volunteer-led initiative based in Toronto that makes art more accessible through free workshops and community projects. Through Beyond the Studio, volunteers also create donated artwork, handmade gifts, colouring pages, and art kits.We’re looking for a Volunteer Fundraising & Grants Lead to join our executive team. If you enjoy researching opportunities, writing persuasive proposals, or bringing people together around a good cause, we’d love to hear from you!YOUR ROLE:Working directly with the founder, you’ll identify funding opportunities and turn ideas into practical support for our programs. That could mean drafting a grant application, approaching a business about donating supplies, or planning a creative fundraiser.WHAT YOU’LL DO:• Research suitable grants and track eligibility, deadlines, and next steps.• Help prepare grant applications, project proposals, and simple budgets.• Research potential sponsors and draft personalized outreach.• Develop fundraising campaigns and art-supply drives with the team.• Explore donations of materials, printing, and other useful goods or services.• Track confirmed contributions, expenses, and fundraising progress.• Help thank supporters and share what their contributions made possible.• Collaborate with communications and marketing leads as those roles are filled.Have an idea for an art-themed fundraiser or know a business that might help? We’ll work together to explore it!HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU:You’ll receive an introduction to our programs, funding needs, and priorities, along with available project information. We’ll choose realistic opportunities together, review drafts, and check in regularly.You’ll take ownership of agreed projects with guidance from the founder. Applications, budgets, and external commitments will be reviewed before submission or confirmation.You won’t be expected to personally fund activities, hold donations in your own account, or authorize spending independently.WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS ROLE?This could be a great fit if you:• Enjoy researching, writing, organizing, or pitching ideas.• Are interested in business, fundraising, finance, or community work.• Feel comfortable drafting professional emails and following up.• Can organize deadlines and basic budgets in a spreadsheet.• Want to help shape a growing initiative.• Care about making creative opportunities available to more people.High school students, university students, and adults are welcome. Experience with clubs, events, sponsorships, fundraising, or budgeting is helpful, but not required. You don’t need to have secured a grant before applying!WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:Join an executive team, earn lots of volunteer hours, meet people who care about creativity, and gain experience in research, proposal writing, budgeting, and fundraising. Bring your ideas to life while supporting free art opportunities.Completed volunteer hours can be documented and verified. Students should confirm eligibility with their school.YOUR FIRST STEPS:You’ll get to know Hands & Canvas, help identify our immediate funding and supply needs, and build a shortlist of suitable opportunities. Then we’ll choose a first project together: a grant application, sponsorship proposal, fundraiser, or supply drive.We value thoughtful ideas, reliable follow-through, and good communication alongside the funds or supplies secured.LOCATION AND COMMITMENT:This is an unpaid, remote volunteer opportunity open across Canada, including Vaughan and York Region. Meetings take place online; any local fundraising activities would be arranged separately.Expect approximately 2–4 hours per week, with some additional time around agreed deadlines. Scheduling is flexible around school or work.A commitment of at least three months is preferred so you can take an idea from its first draft through outreach and follow-up.HOW TO APPLY:Simply apply on Volunteer Vaughn or email brianlu086@gmail.com with the subject “Fundraising & Grants Lead” and include:• Why this role interests you.• Your city or town and province or territory.• Your availability and expected length of commitment.• Any relevant experience or interests: school, club, and personal projects count!• A fundraising or sponsorship idea you’d like to explore.You don’t need a polished proposal to apply. We’d love to hear what you’d like to contribute!Learn more at handsandcanvas.com or contact the Founder & Operations Executive at brianlu086@gmail.com.

Bring free art workshops to your community and help build the team that makes them happen!Hands & Canvas is a youth-founded, volunteer-led initiative based in Toronto that makes creative opportunities more accessible through free art workshops and materials.We’re looking for Art Workshop & Chapter Leads in Vaughan and York Region to build small local teams and bring hands-on art activities to children and youth.Start a chapter at your high school, university, or community space, or apply as an individual and build a team with our support. You don’t need an existing team or a confirmed workshop venue to apply!YOUR ROLE:You’ll coordinate a small volunteer team, connect with a suitable local host, and help plan and lead welcoming art workshops.Activities might include drawing, painting, paper-mâché, or other creative projects adapted to the participants and host organization. Your role is to help children explore their ideas, try new materials, and enjoy creating together.WHAT YOU’LL DO:• Recruit and coordinate a small, dependable volunteer team.• Research and approach local schools, community centres, and youth programs using agreed outreach materials.• Work with Hands & Canvas and the host to confirm workshop plans, schedules, materials, and volunteer requirements.• Plan or adapt activities for the participants’ ages, interests, and needs.• Organize preparation, assign team responsibilities, and coordinate setup and cleanup.• Explain activities clearly and encourage participants to make their own creative choices.• Follow the host’s safety, screening, and supervision requirements.• Track sessions, volunteer hours, and feedback, and share updates with Hands & Canvas.You don’t need to launch a large program immediately. We’ll help you start with a manageable workshop plan and a small team.HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU:You’ll receive an introductory online meeting, activity ideas, planning templates, outreach guidance, and ongoing check-ins.We’ll help you identify potential hosts and develop your first workshop plan. Where a suitable existing connection is available, we may be able to introduce you.You’ll also be expected to research local opportunities, contact organizations, and build relationships in your own community. We’ll support you as you learn to manage that process.A Vaughan or York Region placement is not guaranteed. Materials, funding, and delivery arrangements will be agreed before workshops are confirmed.WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS ROLE?This could be a great fit if you:• Enjoy art and working with children or youth.• Want to bring people together and lead a small team.• Are organized, dependable, and willing to take initiative.• Can communicate clearly with volunteers and host organizations.• Want to make creative opportunities more accessible.High school students, university students, and adults are welcome. Experience with art, mentoring, teaching, clubs, or events is helpful but not required. You don’t need to be a professional artist!Youth-led chapters will need an appropriate school or host supervision arrangement. Screening and participation requirements depend on the role and host organization.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:Build up volunteer hours, make connections, and gain hands-on experience in leadership, workshop facilitation, teamwork, and community outreach. Bring your ideas to life while helping children discover what they can create!Completed hours can be documented and verified. Students should confirm eligibility with their school before starting.LOCATION AND COMMITMENT:We’re recruiting leads in Vaughan and York Region to organize workshops in their own communities. Workshops take place in person at agreed host venues; onboarding and coordination with Hands & Canvas take place remotely.Expect approximately 2–4 hours per week on average, with additional time during workshop weeks. Planning is flexible around school or work, but confirmed sessions require reliable attendance.We ask leads to commit to organizing and completing at least one agreed workshop series.HOW TO APPLY:Send a short introduction to brianlu086@gmail.com with the subject “Art Workshop & Chapter Lead” and include:• Why you’re interested.• Your city or community.• Your general availability.• Whether you’re applying individually or with a team.• Any relevant experience or creative interests.• Any schools or organizations you’d like to approach.No existing chapter or confirmed venue is required. We’d love to hear what you’d like to build!Learn more at handsandcanvas.com or contact the Founder & Operations Executive Brian Lu at brianlu086@gmail.com.

Bring people together to create something that brightens someone’s day!Hands & Canvas is a youth-founded, volunteer-led initiative based in Toronto that makes art more accessible through free workshops and community projects. Through Beyond the Studio, volunteers create donated artwork, handmade gifts, colouring and activity pages, and art kits.We’re looking for Beyond the Studio Chapter Leads in Vaughan and York Region to build small teams and organize creative donation projects. Start a chapter at your high school, university, or community space, or apply as an individual and build a team with our guidance.You don’t need an existing team, a confirmed recipient organization, or professional art experience to apply!YOUR ROLE:You’ll bring together a small, dependable team and help take a project from its first idea through to delivery. That includes choosing something useful to create, connecting with a recipient organization, and keeping your team organized.Your chapter can start with one manageable project and grow from there.WHAT YOU’LL DO:• Recruit and coordinate a small volunteer team.• Choose creative projects with guidance from Hands & Canvas.• Research and contact potential recipient organizations in your community.• Confirm what organizations need and can accept before your team begins creating.• Organize creative sessions, divide responsibilities, and agree on deadlines.• Plan materials and confirm any costs with Hands & Canvas before making commitments.• Review completed work and coordinate an agreed delivery or digital handover.• Track volunteer contributions, hours, and completed projects.• Share progress and feedback with Hands & Canvas.PROJECTS YOU COULD ORGANIZE:• Original artwork and handmade gifts.• Colouring sheets and creative activity pages.• Art kits with agreed materials and simple instructions.• Other creative projects developed with Hands & Canvas and a recipient organization.Bring your ideas! We’ll help you shape them around your team’s interests and the recipient’s needs.HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU:We’ll help you get started through an introductory online meeting, project ideas, planning guidance, outreach support, and ongoing check-ins.For your first project, we’ll help identify potential recipients and develop your approach. You’ll also be expected to research local opportunities, contact organizations, and build relationships independently as you gain confidence.Local placements, supplies, and funding are not automatically available. We’ll agree on materials, costs, and delivery arrangements before confirming a project.WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS ROLE?This could be a great fit if you:• Enjoy art, crafts, organizing, or community service.• Want to start a school, university, or community chapter.• Communicate reliably and help others feel included.• Are willing to approach organizations with our guidance.• Want to turn creative ideas into completed projects.High school students, university students, and adults are welcome. Experience with clubs, art, leadership, or events is helpful but not required. You don’t need to be the strongest artist on the team. Helping people work together matters just as much!School-based chapters should follow their school’s club and supervision requirements. Visits to recipient organizations must follow the host’s participation requirements.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:Build up lots of volunteer hours, meet creative people, and gain experience in leadership, outreach, teamwork, and project planning. You’ll have the chance to start something in your community and see your team’s ideas become thoughtful contributions.Completed hours can be documented and verified. Students should confirm eligibility with their school before starting.LOCATION AND COMMITMENT:We’re recruiting leads in Vaughan and York Region. On boarding and coordination with Hands & Canvas take place online. Your team may create together in person or coordinate remotely, depending on the project.Physical projects require an agreed delivery arrangement; digital work can be completed remotely.Expect approximately 2 to 4 hours per week on average, with flexibility around school or work and additional time near deadlines. We ask leads to complete at least one agreed project from planning through handover.HOW TO APPLY:Simply apply on Volunteer Vaughn or send a short introduction to brianlu086@gmail.com with the subject “Beyond the Studio Chapter Lead” and include:• Why you’re interested.• Your city or community.• Whether you’re applying individually or with a team.• Whether you’d like to start a school, university, or community chapter.• Your availability and any relevant interests or experience.• Any project ideas or organizations you’d like to approach.No existing chapter or confirmed recipient is required. Learn more at handsandcanvas.com or contact the Founder Brian Lu at brianlu086@gmail.com

Join Our Dynamic Board!Are you passionate about making a difference in the developmental services sector? Community Living Dufferin is a non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. We’re actively seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic community member to expand our volunteer Board of Directors. We’re seeking individuals with expertise in fundraising, marketing, social services, education, and other relevant areas to help advance our mission. Our FocusIn the upcoming year, our board will focus on implementing our Strategic Plan. We are looking for a board member who can contribute their unique perspectives and skills to help guide our organization in this critical phase. We value diversity in age, strengths, ideas, and backgrounds. A diverse board helps us better understand and meet the needs of the people we support, ensuring the visibility and viability of our services.ResponsibilitiesPrepare for and actively participate in board and committee meetings regularly.Assist with strategic planning and policy development.Participate in fundraising and community outreach activities.CommitmentApproximately 2-3 hours per month for board meetings in the evening, additional time for committee work and special projects.New Directors are elected for a three-year term.Meeting ScheduleMonthly Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month (except for July and August).In-Person & Virtual Meetings: September, October, April, May, and June.Virtual Meetings Only: November through March Members may attend virtually for all meetings.Why Join Us?Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, collaborate with a passionate and committed team, gain valuable experience in non-profit governance and strategic planning, contribute your expertise to a cause you care about.If you are ready to make a difference and bring your unique skills to our board, we would love to hear from you!Help us continue to create a supportive and inclusive community for everyone.