WoodGreen runs an annual Income Tax Clinic, in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency, for low income individuals who need assistance completing their personal income tax return.  Last year alone, we served close to 6000 clients, which returned approximately 7 million dollars into the pockets of our community members.

This year, we are looking for reliable volunteers to help with booking client's appointments (both live calls and returning phone messages), maintaining our database of appointments on a daily basis, and to assist the clinic by overseeing the flow of the lobby and client sign-in during their scheduled appointment times.

Commitment:

Availability from mid-January 2017 through June 2017, available Monday to Friday. We ask that volunteers commit 2 half-day shifts per week. 

Requirements for the role:

• Clinically trained, registration with a Regulatory body 
• Minimum of 1 shift per month (although more is recommended) on Tuesday or Wednesday evening for a period of at least 12 months
• Theoretical knowledge and well developed counselling skills 

Weekdays from 11am to 1pm
Can you spare just 2 hours a week to help your hungry neighbours? WoodGreen Meals On Wheels desperately needs volunteer Drivers and Runners to deliver hot and nutritious meals to homebound seniors and people with disabilities living right in your community. Make a tremendous difference in their lives and be a major part of dozens of lives of those who need our help on a daily basis. Be a very valued member of our MOW volunteer team, help us put a smile on a lonely senior’s face, one at a time by keeping those meals rolling!

 

Going to the doctor can be a daunting when you’re elderly and have mobility challenges. It can also be a bit scary or worrying too. As a Medical Escort, you’ll provide a valuable service by accompanying seniors from their home to their medical appointments, ensuring their safety while out to the appointment and going back home.

Volunteers should be willing to commit in the daytime and be flexible with scheduling and locations. Some seniors may have varying disabilities; training and transportation costs will be provided to volunteers. 

This program matches newcomers with volunteers who are familiar with Canadian culture, values, workplaces, and everyday life. Professional Mentorship is a key segment of this program where a newcomer is matched with an experienced Canadian professional from the same field with the goal of assisting the newcomer overcomes several of the perceived barriers, within an encouraging and supportive environment.