VOLUNTEER WITH US!
At Making Changes Association we have a fantastic group of Volunteers who help drive our success. Our volunteers are often the face of the organization to our clients and the community and are recognized as being one of our greatest strengths. Their contribution is the reason Making Changes makes such a profound difference in the lives of so many women and teenage girls. We rely on the generosity and commitment of our Volunteers to continue our operations.
Benefits of Volunteering with making changes:
Join a team of volunteers who share your passion for making a difference in someone's life.
Gain invaluable experience working with people from all walks of life.
Develop new skills and participate in specialized training opportunities while giving back to the community.
Meet new people and build new friendships.
Please review the volunteer descriptions below, and complete the applicable application form. If you have questions, please contact volunteer@makingchangesassociation.ca
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Help us raise money for Making Changes Association!
Each shift of 9 people raises about $2500.00 for our association.
We participate once a month selling tickets to the bingo players.
You can come when you are available for 5 hours.
Takes place at Grey Eagle Casino, which is a smoking facility.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Please select the Bingo choice below for a more detailed description of the volunteer opportunity.
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Do you like to support women in a small group setting?
Are you patient?
Do you like to see confidence grow as women learn to navigate technology?
Then you might enjoy volunteering for our Basic Digital program.
Please select the Basic Digital Skills choice below for a more detailed description of the volunteer opportunity.
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Are you an organizer?
Do you like going through donations?
Do you like to keep spaces clean and tidy?
Can you lift 25 pounds (11 kgs) and stand for 3 hours?
Then our back-of-house position might be for you.
Join a team that works together to manage our donations for women looking for work.
Please select the Dress for Success – Back-of-House choice below for a more detailed description of the volunteer opportunity.
Success – Back-of-House -Job Description
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Do you like fashion?
Do you like shopping and helping friends choose clothes?
Are you familiar with current fashion trends?
Can you lift 25 pounds (11 kgs) and stand for 3 hours?
Then our stylist position might be for you.
In this position you would work 1-1 with a client to assist in putting together a small wardrobe for work.
Please select the Dress for Success – Stylist choice below for a more detailed description of the volunteer opportunity.
Dress for Success Stylist - Job Description
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Are you an organizer?
Do you like going through donations?
Do you like to keep spaces clean and tidy?
Can you lift 25 pounds (11 kgs) and stand for 3 hours?
Then our back-of-house position might be for you.
Join a team that works together to manage our donations for teenage girls.
Please select the My Best Friend’s Closet – Back-of-House choice below for a more detailed description of the volunteer opportunity.
My Best Friend’s Closet – Back-of-House - Job Description
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Do you like fashion?
Do you like shopping and helping friends choose clothes?
Are you familiar with current fashion trends?
Can you lift 25 pounds (11 kgs) and stand for 3 hours?
Then our stylist position might be for you.
In this position you would work 1-1 with a client to assist in putting together a small wardrobe for teens going to school. Must be between ages 16-29.
Please select the My Best Friend’s Closet – Stylist choice below for a more detailed description of the volunteer opportunity.
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Helping Women Now
Do you have interviewing expertise to share with women?
Or would you like to assist women with their needs?
Do you like to help women gain confidence in their search for work?
Do you have time to work virtually from home?
Then the Helping Women Now position might be for you.
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Women In Technology - Guest Speakers
Do you like to share your expertise with a group of women?
Do you have knowledge of Canadian workplace culture?
Do you have skills required to be a successful IT professional?
Then becoming a Speaker for our Women in Technology program might be for you.
Please select the Women in Technology – Guest Speaker choice below for a more detailed description of the volunteer opportunity.
Women in Technology – Guest Speaker
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Mock Interviews
Do you have expertise in IT? Specifically in Full Stack Web development?
Do you have knowledge of behavioural descriptive and technical interviews?
Are you interested in supporting women to become successful in interviews?
Then becoming a Mock Interviewer for our Women in Technology program might be for you.
Please select the Women in Technology – Mock Interviews choice below for a more detailed description of the volunteer opportunity.
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Resume and LinkedIn Reviewer
Do you have HR expertise related to resume and LinkedIn preparation?
Do you have professional experience or education in the tech sector?
Would you like to work 1-1 to mentor a women through this process?
Then becoming a Resume and LinkedIn Reviewer for our Women in Technology program might be for you.
Please select the Women in Technology – Resume and LinkedIn Reviewer choice below for a more detailed description of the volunteer opportunity.
Interested in volunteering as a group? We’d love to have you! Please contact Michelle directly to coordinate group opportunities and scheduling.