Age Friendly London Volunteer Opportunities

 

The volunteer positions included on this list were compiled by the Volunteerism sub-committee of the Age Friendly London Network. All of the volunteer opportunities listed below were identified by their respective organizations as meaningful opportunities for older adult volunteers. If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out to the organization directly for more information or to apply.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Age Friendly London Network - Leisure Buddy Program 

The Leisure Buddy Program, or “Leisure Buddies”, is an initiative created and lead by the Inclusion and Belonging Working Group of the Age Friendly London Network and Child and Youth Network Community Plan. This program will match a volunteer or “Buddy” with an older adult Participant who faces barriers to social participation. The Buddy and Participant will be supported to participate in social, recreational, or leisure activities of the Participant’s choice that are approved by the Project Team. 

Eligibility and requirements:

The Leisure Buddy volunteer role has been created to support the implementation of the Leisure Buddy Program. The purpose of the Leisure Buddy Program is to support social participation and inclusion of older adults by overcoming barriers to participation in social and recreational programs in the community. 

This Buddy will assist their participant in joining and integrating into community programs. Each Buddy and participant will attend a program of the participant’s choice. Buddies will support their participant by attending programs with them until the participants feel comfortable and confident to attend on their own. 

Once the participant has successfully integrated into a community program, they will be discharged from the Buddy Program and the Buddy will be matched with a new participant. If a participant needs more time to transition to a community program the Buddy will be expected to continue to attend programs with their participant for a minimum of six months and up to a maximum of one year. With the help of the Project Team, the Buddy will provide support as needed to ensure a smooth transition into appropriate programs in the community. 

Time commitment: Buddies are expected to commit to 3-5 hours a week. 
Buddies must complete a training and screening process prior to beginning their volunteer role. Buddies are expected to commit to this volunteer role for at least six months to one year. 

Contact:

Janina Quipp, South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre

jquipp@slnrc.ca
 

Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners

In-home recreation volunteers

Looking for volunteers to assist clients living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (ADOD) and their families by providing companionship to the client, delivering personalized recreation interventions to stimulate memory, confidence and improve overall quality of life. This also provides relief and respite to the care partner. Volunteers will work with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, who will build an individualized plan for each client, and train the volunteer how to introduce and facilitate these activities in the client’s home.

Volunteers must commit to 12 visits, providing one 2-hour visit per week. Volunteers must complete CSS Dementia Education Modules, Therapeutic Recreation Training and 3-sessions in our group recreation program as well as completing a vulnerable sector police check. 

Contact: 

Volunteer Engagement 

volunteer@alzswp.ca 

519-680-2404 

Boler Mountain 

London Track 3 Adaptive Snow School is powered by a passionate team of volunteers who provide downhill ski and snowboarding instruction for children and adults with physical, developmental, visual and hearing challenges. 

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals aged 14 and up to help support our skiers and snowboarders in the London Track 3 program. No experience with working with people with disabilities? No problem! London Track 3 will help you learn about your student's needs. Join us and make a positive impact!

What is involved?

  • Training for new instructors
  • Seven week ski program (first week is for instructors only)
  • You need your own ski or snowboarding equipment, as well as helmet 
     

Weekly session times available:

  • Monday to Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Saturday 1 to 4 p.m.
     

Contact: 

instructorregistrar@londontrack3.ca

Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area

1:1 In-School Mentoring
As a volunteer in this school-based mentoring program, you’ll be matched with a child in Grades 1 to 8. You'll meet with them at their school for one hour each week during the school year. Together, you’ll engage in activities based on your shared interests - whether it’s doing a craft, playing a game, or simply spending time together.

Time commitment: 1 hour per week, from September to June.

1:1 Community-Based Mentoring

This mentoring option matches you with a young person between the ages of 7 and 17. You'll decide together how to spend your time - perhaps going for a hike, doing a craft, or enjoying a conversation over a snack. Meetings take place both in the community and in your home. 

Time commitment: 2 visits per month, each lasting 2-4 hours, for a minimum of 12 months

Contact: 

volunteer.london@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

519-438-7065 ext. 220

Children’s Aid Society of London & Middlesex

Homework Helpers, Friendly Visitors, Drivers, Special Events, Child Minding, Special Requests – all roles assist the children and families we work with

CASLM volunteers are considered valuable members of CASLM and experience volunteering as members of a diverse team. We have opportunities which promote satisfaction from helping children in need and giving something back to the community. You will have your matched with available volunteer opportunities. This is a chance to increase skills and experience through a variety of volunteer placements. You will receive a clear description of the expectations and the needs of CASLM, particularly in relation to assignments. You are connected with Supervisors and workers for the necessary contact, support and supervision to enable them to work effectively as part of the team. You will attend training in order to improve your knowledge and skills. Volunteers will be provided with an orientation package. You can be provided with a letter of reference from CASLM on request after at least one year of volunteering.

Must be 18 years of age or older. One year volunteer commitment minimally. Proof of dose two COVID-19 vaccination. For those who speak English as a second language, they must have achieved a Benchmark Level 6 in speaking, reading and listening as determined by the Canadian Department of Immigration and Citizenship. A Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required.  Approved volunteers are reimbursed the fee.

Contact: 

Volunteer Coordinator

info@caslondon.on.ca

519-455-9000 

https://www.caslondon.on.ca/ 

Fanshawe Pioneer Village

Historic Interpretation Volunteer, Maintenance Volunteer, or Gardening Volunteer

Want to connect with your community and promote the remembrance, sharing and celebration of local history in a friendly environment?  Why not volunteer at Fanshawe Pioneer Village!  Volunteering at Fanshawe Pioneer Village offers you the opportunity to learn new skills and meet great people while supporting the museum's mission to preserve, promote and authentically recreate the rural history of London & Middlesex County.  You can volunteer on your own, come as a family, or begin volunteering with a friend.  Soon you will be making friends with the other Villagers and begin connecting with members of the community. Share your passion for history and help us preserve the past!  Be a part of the Fanshawe Pioneer Village Volunteer Program, you’ll love taking a step back into the 19th century!

Note that Interpreters for our site, is what we call the people interpreting the history and are up in our buildings dressed in period costume, they are not language translators.

Contact: 

Morgan Shropshall, Public Programming Coordinator  

education@fanshawepioneervillage.ca 

519-457-1296, ext. 811

https://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/ 

Hutton House Association for Adults with Disabilities

Adult Learning Area

We are currently looking for volunteers with our Adult Learning area:

  • Tuesdays and/or Thursdays (2:30-3:30pm) - 1 or 2 volunteers needed to help people one-on-one with their goals in the Learning Club classroom.
  • Fridays 10:30-11:30am - 1 volunteer needed to help people one-on-one with their goals in the Learning Club classroom.
  • Several Tutors are needed for 1 hour per week with the same learner each week. Possible times include: 9:30-10:30am; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-2 p.m.; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 

Note: We also match tutors and learners based on the skills the tutor feels comfortable teaching and the learner's goals. Goals are often at a basic level - counting money, addition, improving reading etc. Some learners have math goals such as division and working with fractions.

Hutton House Association for Adults with Disabilities is a registered charity with over 65 years experience in facilitating the goals and aspirations of adults with disabilities.  Within each program offered, individuals may customize their involvement to maximize their own capacity to learn, work, live and participate in the community.  In turn, our vision will be realized by building community partnerships and opportunities that strengthen the inclusion of all citizens in society.

Volunteers will be required to have a criminal record check. 

Contact: 

Angela Delaney Volunteer Specialist 

volunteer@huttonhouse.com 

519-472-1541

https://huttonhouse.com/ 

Jet Aircraft Museum

Want to connect with your community and promote the remembrance and celebration of jet aviation history in a friendly environment? Why not volunteer at the Jet Aircraft Museum!

Volunteering at Jet Aircraft Museum offers you the opportunity to learn new skills and meet great people while supporting the museum's mission to preserve and promote the Royal Canadian Air Force’s aviation history in the jet age.

The museum is currently open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Volunteer opportunities are whenever you are available during those times. 
 

Welcome desk

The volunteer assigned to the front desk will answer the phone in an appropriate, polite manner. They will take messages and provide hours of operation to the caller. 

Tour guide 

The Museum, at times, prepares aircraft for flight. Because this happens, there are areas that require separation from the general public. Tour guides will accompany visitors throughout the museum in order to maintain visitor safety and positive experience. An electronic tablet can be provided that defines each artifact to assist guides as they provide visitors with information.

Gift shop (retail)

The volunteer in the gift shop will be trained to use the point-of-sale machine. The volunteer will also be responsible to restock items and assist with maintaining a vibrant and clean shop.

Education
There is a flight component in the grade six provincial curriculum. JAM-Ed provides a single day program that covers the majority of science required in this unique environment. Our volunteers also offer a week long program combining all science and historical connections within a cold war context. Volunteers will direct student learning accompanied by the teaching staff and/or a parent assigned by school board staff. All new volunteers will be fully trained prior to assignment.

You can volunteer on your own, come as a family, or begin volunteering with a friend.  Soon you will be making friends with the other aviation enthusiast’s and begin connecting with the many visitors from the surrounding communities. All new volunteers will be fully trained prior to assignment.

Contact: 

Ed Pylon 

volunteers@jetaircraftmuseum.ca 

519-453-7000
 

London Adult Learning Centre 

Volunteer tutors
We are looking for volunteers to provide one-to-one tutoring to adults who want to improve their reading, writing, and math skills. We welcome volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. No teaching experience is required.

Commitment: 
1-2 hours per week or drop-in our classroom when you’re available and a minimum of one-year (if possible)

Qualifications:
•    Fluent in English
•    Good listening/speaking skills
•    Dependable, patient, empathetic, compassionate
•    Appreciation for lifelong learning
•    Good sense of humour
•    Possess a library card/familiarity with local library and other sources of information
•    Good digital skills
 

Requirements: 
Commit to a minimum of one-year, complete tutor training, provide 3 references, have good digital skills, and obtain a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector screening check. Fee is reimbursed for approved volunteers.
 

Contact:

Volunteer Coordinator

volunteerlondon@hnliteracy.com

519-659-8376

London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre

Canada Connects is an initiative to help newcomers settle in the London Community by matching them with Canadian citizens or longtime residents.

Mentor in language learning, educating about Canadian culture, history, and current events. 

You must be available to meet weekly, over a period of six months. 

Contact:

Ian Bagnas

ibagnas@lcclc.org

519-282-3861

London Health Sciences Centre

Volunteers support our mission by helping throughout the hospital

Gift Shops

Five retail gift shops between University Hospital (UH) and Victoria Hospital (VH), run by the LHSC Auxiliary

Cancer Program (Victoria Hospital Only)

Volunteers assist patients and help with patient flow

Children’s Hospital

Volunteers engage children in different activities (i.e. games, crafts)

Inpatient Areas

Volunteers visit patients and assist staff and patients in various capacities. 

Outpatient Clinics

Volunteers help with the patient flow of an outpatient clinic.  

Peer Support

The Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre Program Peer Support Program offers in-person or virtual one-to-one peer support at any point in the cancer journey. 

Waiting Rooms

Liaise with family and staff, help with the patient and visitor flow.

Wayfinding

Wayfinding volunteers welcome the public and provide information and directions for LHSC in a friendly and assistive manner.

Our volunteer position requirements include:

If you are 18 years of age or older, a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check is required as a condition of placement. Once accepted for a volunteer placement, you will be given a form for requesting the record check.

Once accepted for a volunteer placement, you will be asked to submit a health review form. 

You can start collecting documentation for completion of the form, but you are not required to move forward with any immunizations/tests at this time.

Successful candidates can have outstanding requirements completed by our Occupational Health and Safety department.

Other requirements:

  • Effective communication
  • Willingness to accept direction within the parameters of the volunteer role
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Understanding and maintaining privacy and confidentiality
  • Practices professional boundaries
  • Is flexible and adaptable to change
  • Refrains from volunteering when unwell
  • Being empathetic while providing service excellence
  • Follows LHSC’s Policies and Procedures

Considerations:

  • Volunteers provide one shift per week.
  • Shifts are three to four hours in length, and typically on weekdays, with very limited weekend positions.
  • Post-Secondary Students: There are several direct buses from Western University to Victoria Hospital, which take approximately 30-40 minutes. Please factor this additional time in when providing your availability for volunteering.
  • A minimum of six months commitment is required (except high school summer program).  
  • Volunteers are not placed in areas in which family members or close friends work, nor in areas of previous employment.
  • A commitment to reliable attendance and punctuality must be a priority, as our patients, visitors and staff depend on our volunteers. 
    LHSC looks for volunteers who are committed to enhancing the patient experience. 

Volunteers are one of the most important resources within London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Children's Hospital (CH). Their time, compassion and commitment to helping others ensure that our hospital can provide quality care for our community.  

By becoming a volunteer, you help with the specific needs of our patients, visitors and staff. We are sure that you will feel fulfilled as a member of the LHSC Team.

Contact: 

519-685-8112

Volunteer_Services@lhsc.on.ca 

https://www.lhsc.on.ca

London Public Library 

The volunteer program of London Public Library was created to support the value-added programs and services that are vital to our community.

Our volunteer program helps strengthen people and neighbourhoods by creating connections that enrich lives, inspire discovery, foster creativity, and expand possibilities. 

Adult Program Volunteer ( recruitment as needed)

Work with staff to warmly welcome participants into our programs. Volunteers bring diverse skills they can share, such as playing the ukulele, playing chess, or knitting, and they naturally enjoy social interactions. Depending on the program, volunteers may also assist with counting attendance, taking tickets, setting up and cleaning up, and preparing materials in advance.

English Conversation Mentor ( program runs Oct – June, recruitment July-Sept)

Our English Conversation Mentors provide support and encouragement to an adult who wants to practice their new English skills in a casual, social situation. The emphasis is on social conversation, not on teaching so our pairs talk about their families, food, London and whatever else they may have in common.

Usher ( recruitment as needed)

Help the public during films, concerts, lectures and community events. Volunteer Ushers get to enjoy these presentations while also helping people to and from their seats, ensuring safety guidelines are followed, greeting visitors, handing out programs and remaining in the Hall during a performance. Training provided. 

To learn more about all our volunteer opportunities, and our current volunteer opportunities,

Contact:

Kristen Loblaw

Volunteerservices@lpl.ca 

519-661-2300

https://www.lpl.ca/using-library/get-involved/volunteer-us 

London Scottish Rite learning Centre for children with dyslexia 

Looking for volunteer tutors for children with dyslexia. The tutor helps the child grow a love of reading and build their confidence and skills to help them manage in a world of written text using the Orton-Gillingham approach. You provide the time and we provide Tutor Training Certification and all supplies. Tutors must have a Post Secondary Degree or Certificate. Teaching experience an asset but not required. 

Contact:

Cathee Crinklaw

londonsrlc@gmail.com

London Symphonia

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Ushering at our concerts
  • Providing administrative and clerical support to staff
  • Assisting with fundraising, special events, and community outreach activities
  • Helping to host post-concert receptions
  • Applying your professional experience by serving on the Board of Directors or on a Committee.
     

London Symphonia would love to have you join us!

Volunteering with London Symphonia is a terrific opportunity to meet new and interesting friends and be part of one of London’s most dynamic arts organizations.

Whether you are a lover of classical music, or just looking to give back to your community, we have a position for you!  We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and reliable individuals with outstanding customer service skills.

Contact: 

Executive Director

contact@londonsymphonia.ca 

226-270-0910

https://www.londonsymphonia.ca/volunteer

Meals on Wheels London

Regular Meal Delivery

You can volunteer to deliver a regular meal route on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Friday to our clients in need. 

Regular Frozen Meal Delivery 

You can volunteer to deliver frozen meals to our clients in need once per week on Thursday mornings. 

Spare Meal Driver

Drivers are emailed weekly/ monthly with open spare routes. You can pick and choose when you would like to take a route at your own leisure!

Transportation Driver

Select a particular time of the week to drive clients to medical appointments. Min. 1 ride a week for 1-3 hours. 
 

A Vulnerable Sector Check through London Police Services is required for all volunteer positions where there is direct client service. MOWL staff will call or email you to complete the registration. All successful applicants will undergo an orientation at our office. Use of own vehicle required. Bring your current drivers license and car insurance to the orientation. All necessary training will be provided by MOWL. You will be placed in chosen role as quickly as possible!

Contact: 

Melissa Robinson, Client Services Associate, Volunteer Services

mrobinson@mowl.ca 

519-660-1430 ext 224

Museum London

Our open volunteer positions are:

  • Tour Guide
  • Retail & Art Sales Associate
  • Programs, Events & Outreach Assistant
  • Camp & Art Class Assistant

Every year, hundreds of passionate volunteers donate thousands of hours to Museum London, by leading tours, supporting camps and events, helping in the shop, and more. Their energy and dedication fuels everything we do. Ready to make a difference? Join our amazing volunteer team today!

Use the link below to apply online today!

Eligibility and requirements

• Background or interest in visual arts and/or teaching.
• Skilled in public speaking and facilitating groups including young school children, high school students, adult, and special-needs individuals
• Work as a team-player when facilitating and planning large group tours, but also independently when dealing with smaller groups
• Valid Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Check)
• Complete mandatory Volunteer Orientation Session including health & safety training
• Must be 16 years of age or older

Contact: 

Elizabeth McGinley, Volunteer Coordinator

volunteer@museumlondon.ca

519-661-0333, ext. 4263

https://museumlondon.ca/volunteer

Nokee Kwe
  • Event Help for Job Fairs and Special Events at Nokee Kwe Booth
  • Fundraising
  • Grant & Proposal Writing
  • Help with Intakes
  • Resource Centre at Nokee Kwe Office (help with job search, cover letters and resumes)
     

Nokee Kwe is a charitable non-profit organization delivering employment, training and transitional services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and adults in London and the surrounding community. Nokee Kwe services are geared to individuals experiencing unemployment or difficulty with career and life transitions. 

Contact: 

Tish Hihn

TishH@Nokeekwe.ca 

519-667-7088, ext. 241

https://nokeekwe.ca/ 

Over55 Inc.

Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Can Over55 (London) Inc. is a non profit organization that supports seniors to secure employment, volunteer opportunities.  We have a volunteer opportunity and are seeking a position as an pt administrative assistant to help answering phones calls phones and complete surveys at our office location at Kiwanis Seniors Center Centre.

Contact: 

Karen Steinmann

karen@o55.ca

Pillar Nonprofit Network, Innovation Works

Welcome Desk Volunteer Program 

The Welcome Desk Program is a work-exchange. You give us 8 hours a week of welcome desk support and we give you unlimited access to Innovation Works Flex Desk space, Pillar Nonprofit Network’s dynamic coworking community, and all the other benefits of being a co-tenant of Innovation Works!

Find volunteer opportunities appropriate for older adults and others on Pillar Nonprofit Network's Volunteer Opportunities webpage.

Requirements and ways to apply will be specified in each listing by the organization seeking volunteers.

Contact:

Volunteer Coordinator 

volunteer@pillarnonprofit.ca 

SARI Therapeutic Riding

Assisting with therapeutic riding lessons - grooming, leading and side walking in lessons

Volunteers do not need to have past horse experience, but they do need to be comfortable with horses. Based on experience and level of comfort volunteers assist with grooming, tacking and untacking horses. Lesson volunteers will be walking on uneven ground in the arena, providing physical support to the rider and walking briskly/jogging for brief periods of time during some lessons. In addition to lesson volunteers we also welcome support with property maintenance, barn chores, office administration and event planning. All volunteers must attend an orientation that includes instructions, demonstrations and hands-on practice
 

SARI is a caring community of volunteers, donors, Board members, parents, staff and horses working interdependently to serve people with special needs and others. We provide a supportive atmosphere conducive to networking, sharing and learning. We value and celebrate the wonderful diversity represented in this community and through our actions, words and representations we promote the fundamental dignity of all. We seek to create and maintain a stimulating environment and foster the distinct contributions of all individuals within the SARI community.

Contact: 

Terry Power, Volunteer Coordinator

volunteer@sari.ca 

519-666-1123

Single Women In Motherhood Training Program

Located at 4-296 Horton Street in East London, we are committed to providing positive programs that empower lone mothers to control their destiny by working towards developing their full financial, emotional, personal growth, self-worth, and intellectual potential. We focus on enriching the lives of the whole family. Accountability, responsibility and a positive approach to our training programs are important.
 

Eligibility requirement: Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, availability on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m., and 
minimum (6) month commitment.
 

Positions available: 

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Event Assistant
  • Program Assistant
  • Child Minding Volunteer
     

Contact:

administration@singlewomeninmotherhood.com

519-432-5454

 

 

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs - London Middlesex 

Therapy Dog Volunteer

St John Ambulance Therapy Dogs have been an integral part of the London community for 30 years. Our dogs and their handlers bring their special kind of love and companionship to many retirements and long term care facilities around the City.  We currently have 60 teams who volunteer through out the community at weekly placements but also attend special visits at Western, Fanshawe, high schools and a number of community events. We provide a real source of positive interactions and support of many mental health initiatives. Our child tested teams also go to Ronald McDonald House, CPRI, and support a number of agencies with children and special needs members.  All of our dogs pass rigorous testing prior to becoming a Therapy Dog.
 

Eligibility and Requirements for Volunteers

We continue to look for volunteers who are interested in doing this kind of volunteering. Volunteers must be 18 years of age. 
They would need their own dog who must be a minimum one year old.  Apon successful completion of testing a vulnerable police screening would be required. 

We do strive to ensure free parking at all of our visits to ensure we don’t incur extra costs. 

Specific placements we support may have additional requirements. 

A minimal registration fee may be implemented upon successful completion of an evaluation 

Contact: 

Lynn Loubert, Therapy Dog Coordinator 

londontdogs@gmail.com 

St. Joseph's Health Care

Care Partnership

In our Care Partnership office we leverage the power of lived experience to proactively create meaningful change in how care is delivered and received across the organization. I have included a link to a short video that describes our office a bit better Care partnership explainer (youtube.com)

As a Care Partner, patients, family members, or caregivers can participate as little or as much as they wish. They could just complete surveys or participate in projects that only require participation about 1 hour every month or so, to being on regular monthly committees or councils. Care Partners have been involved in quality improvement projects, hiring panels, committees, councils, or even some external work with community organizations. 

A Care Partner with us, is an inclusive term for any person who is or has recently been a patient or resident, family, loved one, care provider or friend for a patient or resident. 

Contact:

Erin Betts

erin.betts@sjhc.london.ca

519-646-6100 ext. 45625

St. Joseph's Hospice

St. Joseph’s Hospice has relied on volunteers for more than three decades to fulfill its mission of offering compassionate care and support to individuals facing palliative illness and their families during bereavement.

St. Joseph's Hospice relies on volunteers to offer compassionate care to individuals with palliative illness and their families. With 200 dedicated volunteers contributing their time, skills, and compassion, the hospice provides support and companionship to residents and community members. Volunteers play a crucial role in enriching the lives of those served by the hospice, and various opportunities are available for those interested in making a positive impact in the community.

Eligibility and Requirements for Volunteers

Considerations: When applying to become a Hospice volunteer, it's essential to consider several important factors outlined by the organization:

  • Interest and desire to help
  • Sensitivity to special needs
  • Awareness of loss and grief / Personal grief consideration
  • Self-care and stress management
  • Openness and acceptance
  • Self-reliance and adaptability
  • Teamwork and growth
  • Commitment to training and responsibilities: Being willing to commit to the required training and volunteer responsibilities, as well as adhering to the organization’s standards and policies, is crucial
  • Overall, qualities such as warmth, empathy, humor, and approachability are valued, along with a dedication to the mission of the Hospice program

Contact:

Mike Balderston, Volunteer Coordinator

michael.balderston@sjhospicelondon.com

519-931-3468

WILL Employment Solutions

Mock interviewers:

As a part of its Employment Preparation Program for Internationally Trained Individuals, WILL Employment Solutions offers clients the opportunity to experience a mock interview to practice interview skills and to receive constructive feedback from experienced interviewers. These clients are well-qualified internationally trained professionals and the mock interview is a powerful and positive experience for them.

In order to make this as realistic an experience as possible, we recruit volunteer mock interviewers from the community. We like to have people with hiring authority from businesses/organizations in Southwestern Ontario or experience in a position of hiring influence, but ultimately, we are looking for people with experience as a Canadian interviewer.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Mentorship program:

The program: Our mentorship program brings together job-ready immigrants with volunteer mentors who work in their desired field in Southwestern Ontario. Upon referral to/commencement of the program, our mentees are considered “job ready” and therefore assists in ensuring that the mentorship is focused on high-level professional development. 

This includes responsibilities for the mentor such as: sharing industry-specific knowledge and expertise, providing advice and tips for job searching in Ontario, sharing their own pathway and career development story, and helping the mentee to network. It is not expected of the mentor to find or offer the mentee a job. The purpose of the mentorship is for the mentee to learn more about the industry, build relationships and gain confidence - related to the Canadian workplace. 

WILL Employment Solutions’ clients are internationally trained professionals seeking jobs relative to their professional backgrounds and experience. We will be thrilled connect employers with our talented clients which will hopefully be beneficial for both the parties. 

Requirements for Mock Interviewers: Hiring and interviewing experience                                                                            

Requirements for Mentors: Our mentors must have Canadian experience in their field and must be able to commit to meeting with their mentee for a total of 24 hours over a four-month period. The program is designed to be flexible, thus leaving both parties to decide on the frequency and method in which the meetings take place (virtual, in person, weekly, bi-weekly etc.) 


The 4-month period serves as the timeframe which the mentorship team is available to provide support as needed. Additionally, the mentorship advisor will conduct a formal mid-way check-in and a wrap-up debrief post completion of the program.  Mentors are provided with orientation session and a handbook to help them as they mentor the mentee. 

Contact:

Marzena Brygier  

MockInterview@willemployment.ca 

VON Middlesex-Elgin

Dining volunteer

Help cook and serve a healthy meal to our clients once a week.   

Volunteer Visiting 

Call or visit (in person) a lonely senior or disabled person once a week for an hour. 

Blood Pressure volunteer 

Take blood pressure and record it must be willing to travel to various locations in the city of London, 1 hour once a week. 

Telephone Reassurance 

Make a daily phone call (morning or evening) to check on a few clients as to their safety because they live alone.

Eligibility and requirements – 19 years of age or older, must attend training, provide 2 personal references (not family and email is preferred), willing to get a police and vulnerable sector check.

Join our team of VON volunteers who help make communities healthier. If you would like to give back to your community by sharing your time and caring for others, we have a role for you!
 

Contact: 

Coordinator of Volunteers

vonlondoncss@von.ca

519-659-2273

https://von.ca 

Last modified:Thursday, November 20, 2025