Volunteer at TCM

Volunteers are the backbone of our programs. We believe that all people have been given gifts and talents. We want to use these God-given gifts and talents and put you in a place that is fulfilling to both you and TCM. There are many opportunities to volunteer at TCM, check out the job descriptions below.


Volunteer Role Descriptions

+ Kids in Community (KIC)

Summary: The purpose of Kids in Community (KIC) is to create a safe after-school environment for children. Develop relationships with the children and to build them up emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Teach the children Biblical principles and life skills.

Primary Duties

  • Help set up the room and prepare activities.
  • Participate in the activities (praise & worship, Bible lessons, tutoring, games, sports, cooking etc.)
  • Some volunteers may choose to help lead activities (such as Bible, arts and crafts, games, homework, etc.)
  • Build healthy relationships with children and stay for debriefing at the end of each session.
  • Assist with clean up and sanitation.
  • Model and teach a Christ-centred life.

Qualifications

  • 14 years old or older.
  • Enjoy working with children in grades 1-6.
  • An enthusiastic attitude towards activities and a desire to be a positive role model.
  • Follow COVID-19 protocol.
  • Police check.

+ Education Provided in Community (EPIC)

Summary: Addressing the academic poverty in the lives of these children impacted by poverty is a priority if they are to rise above, break cycles of poverty and undergo transformation.

Primary Duties

  • Assist a child/youth impacted by poverty in developing their full potential. This will be done by assisting briefly with homework as well as going through specific exercises to improve the areas of math, reading, and writing.
  • In person tutoring.
  • As a tutor, you will be expected to attend your tutoring session every week or inform the Tutoring Outreach Worker or your tutor partner of your absence at least 24 hours beforehand.
  • Keep a portfolio of your student’s work and to be prepared with educational activities or worksheets if you’re your child comes with no homework.
  • Assist with clean up and sanitation.
  • Be excited to work with your student and to pray for him/her on a regular basis.
  • Be intentional about building a positive relationship with child/youth.
  • Model and teach a Christ-centred life.

Qualifications

  • 16 years old or older.
  • Willing heart to love a kid and the ability to be patient as the child develops their skills.
  • Basic comprehension of elementary math, reading and writing.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Follow COVID-19 protocol.
  • Police check.
  • Commitment of at least 6 months.

+ junior & youth extreme (JX & YX)

Summary: Junior Extreme (grades 7-8) focuses on smaller groups of youth to develop stronger and deeper levels of trust and relationship. Youth Extreme is geared for students in (grade 9-12). After a short devotion/discussion from one of the leaders, students have the option of playing sports (basketball) in the gym, doing homework, or socializing with friends.

Primary Duties

  • 18 years old or older.
  • Volunteers may be involved with a variety of activities including helping with homework, playing basketball, talking with them informally.
  • Some volunteers may choose to help lead activities (such as Bible time, small group etc.)
  • Build healthy relationship with youth.
  • Stay for debriefing at the end of each session.
  • Model and teach a Christ-centred life.

Qualifications

  • Willing heart to love a kid and the ability to be patient as the child develops their skills.
  • Be a good role model for the youth.
  • Follow COVID-19 protocol.
  • Police check.

+ Role Model Moms

Summary: The main goal of the Role Model Moms program is to equip moms, who are at least 18 years old and have not completed their high school education, with the academic knowledge, confidence, and life skills necessary to successfully pass the high school equivalency exam regulated by the government of Ontario. It is our hope that by attaining a high school equivalency diploma, moms will have improved opportunities of employment that will better meet their family’s needs. The program is also designed to develop the confidence of each participant as well as their life skills (for example: time management, daily disciplines, and communication) through coaching and support. Increased capacity in these areas would translate into increased capabilities to negotiate the demands of raising a family.

Primary Duties

  • Show up on time, if not able to make it call the mom you are tutoring ahead of time.
  • Reflect God’s love.
  • Report on progress to Role Model Moms facilitator

Qualifications

  • Good understanding of High School level reading, writing, or math.
  • Ability to meet one-on-one and have the patience to explain the material.
  • Enjoy working with moms.
  • An enthusiastic attitude towards eduaction.
  • Follow COVID-19 protocol.
  • Police check.

+ Corporation

Summary: The Corporation of the Toronto City Mission (TCM) is a vital part of our governance structure. It is primarily a resource group of interested friends and supporters of TCM and the first opportunity of formal service for potential board members.

Corporation members shall meet at least yearly at the Annual General Meeting to elect the Board of Directors and the appointment of auditors for the ensuing year.

In addition, we are looking for candidates that have some of the following experience:

  • Understand the mission and vision of TCM.
  • Have been involved with TCM either in regular prayer, volunteering, or giving.
  • Christian ministry leadership.

Appointment Process: A Nomination Committee made up of a subset of board members will evaluate candidates for the Corporation. The most qualified candidate will be recommended to the Board for their consideration and appointment. Click here to apply.

+ Board

Summary: We are looking for mature Christians who are as passionate about urban ministry and serving at TCM. Ideally the Board candidates will have a desire to learn about one or more of the communities in which we serve.

In addition, we are looking for candidates that have some of the following experience:

  • Good leadership and/or board (corporate or nonprofit).
  • Fundraising or marketing.
  • Finance, legal or general management.
  • Christian ministry leadership.

Nomination Process A Nomination Committee made up of a subset of board members will evaluate candidates for the Board and committees. The most qualified candidate will be recommended to the Board for their consideration and appointment. Candidates will be voted in at the Annual General Meeting to be official board or committee members of Toronto City Mission. Click here to apply.


Current Volunteer Opportunities

Community Program Day Time # of volunteers needed
Flemingdon-Park KIC T-Th 3:00-6:00 Full
EPIC T 6:00-7:00 1
Junior Extreme W-Th 5:30-8:00 Full
Jesse Ketchum KIC T 2:30-6:30 1
EPIC Tutoring M 5:30-7:30 3
Kingston-Galloway KIC M-T 3:00-6:30 1 each day
Junior Extreme W-TH 3:15-5:30 Full
EPIC Tutoring TH 5:30-7:45 2

Volunteer Form


Thank you for applying. We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all our program participants and volunteers. Once your volunteer request has been received and reviewed we will send you more information on finalizing the application. You will be asked to: