To report child abuse or neglect, please call 416.638.7800 x 6234. Outside of regular business hours, please call our after-hours answering service at 1-800-404-1393 to be redirected to one of our staff. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
JF&CS is extremely grateful to all who give of their time and expertise to assist our clients in a myriad of ways. If you are interested in any of the opportunites below, simply contact Andrea Pines, Volunteer Coordinator to discuss your interests. 416.638.7800 x 6266 | apines@jfandcs.com
volunteer opportunities
Big Brothers / Big Sisters
Be a friend and role model to a Jewish child or youth by providing support, companionship and friendship.
Must be 19 years of age or older.
Click here to complete the application form. Once filled out, please submit to apines@jfandcs.com.
1-2 visits per month for a minimum of a year
Donations Drop-Off Driver Volunteer
Drive and deliver donations, such as Grief Support Kits, Food Boxes, Gift Cards, to agency’s clients homes.
Must be 19 years of age or older.
Individual donation drop-off deliveries will vary with each project
Online Homework Club Tutor
Provide homework help for students in grade 4 and up.
Must be in Grade 11 or older.
1 hour per week on Zoom for the school year
In Class Tutor at the JDD
Provide in-class tutoring to youth at the Jerome D. Diamond Adolescent Centre under the supervision of a TDSB teacher.
Must be post-secondary age or older.
1-2 hours per week for the school year
Café Europa Volunteer at the Bernard Betel Centre
To provide support at Café Europa, a monthly, social and cultural get-together for Holocaust survivors, by interacting with the Holocaust Survivors and assisting with registration.
This is a program in partnership with The Bernard Betel Centre.
Mondays, 2 per month. 10:30am-12:30pm
Chaplaincy Volunteer
Currently unavailable due to COVID-19. Please check back soon for updates.
Please click here for more details from Chaplaincy Services.
Mondays, 2 per month. 10:30am-12:30pm
Jewish Hospice Volunteer with Circle of Care
Provide support to clients including respite for caregiver, light meal preparation, light shopping, accompaniment to medical appointments and companionship. This is a program in partnership with Circle of Care and Sinai Health System.
Must be post-secondary age or older.
Please click here for more details from Circle of Care.
Jewish Holiday Volunteer
Provide support around Chanukah, Purim and Passover.Must be suitable for high school students (community service hours) and families.
Short term projects; times and dates TBA
Kits For A Cause Volunteering
Are you looking for a fun and engaging group volunteer opportunity while making an impact? Help us build JF&CS Care Kits for individuals in the community who need it most. There are no limits to group sizes; whether your group is 5 or 500, you can help us, help our community! To learn more click here for more information.
One time project; times and dates TBA