Connected by a common thread.
Start2Finish’s volunteers are people from all walks of life who are linked by a common thread: A desire to help eradicate child poverty across the nation.
Discover the rewards of volunteering.
Help children in the most economically challenged areas of Canada
Gain personal satisfaction through utilizing and enhancing skills
Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts
Build self-esteem
Challenge yourself and experience personal growth
Develop a sense of accomplishment
Enhance your health and well-being
Have fun!
Our commitment to you.
Providing orientation, training and support
Providing an adequate workspace and environment
Supplying communication about events and organizational happenings (through email, the website, etc.)
Offering feedback to questions
Providing recognition for the work of volunteers
Provide reference letter (up to 2 years post volunteering)
By providing learning and development opportunities to volunteers to help them grow in skills and abilities
By hosting social gatherings for volunteers
Volunteer opportunities
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After-school 2 hours 1x week
Grades 1-6
Physical activity (running and active games)
Literacy support/activities
Mentorship
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40 minute sessions after-school 2x per week
Grades 1-6
Sessions include physical activity, literacy and mentoring activities, with emphasis on social emotional learning
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After-school, 1 hour 1x per week
Grades 7 & 8
Physical activity, literacy, and social-emotional learning
Emphasis on building leadership skills in students
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This volunteering takes place on a short-term basis. Bring your skills and experience to the volunteer role of various projects and events that can be completed with more flexible hours.
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Skilled-based volunteering can be a great experience to put on a résumé, and at the same time, the Start2Finish benefits from expert input. Skills-based volunteering benefits the volunteer, the organization and the community.