PX Volunteer Opportunities


416 Community Support for Women

Office phone: 416-928-3334
Fax: 416-928-2044
Email: info@bellnet.ca
Web site: www.416dropincentre.com
Address: 416 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2A8
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Parliament St-Dundas St E)
Hours: Monday to Sunday 8 am - 4 pm - open statutory holidays
Languages of service: English, Filipino, Korean, Spanish
Eligibility: Women 16 years and over, including women who are transient, homeless, socially isolated or single mothers
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Drop-in crisis centre
  • laundry and shower facilities
  • mental health case management and crisis intervention
  • recreation and craft activities
  • breakfast, lunch
  • clothing
  • telephone
  • medical clinic -- Tuesday, Thursday afternoons
  • trusteeships
  • outreach services including drug prevention
  • liaison with other community agencies and government services
Food Bank -- call for details
  • member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Case management; Clothing; Crisis intervention; Drop-in centres; Drug addiction; Food; Food banks; Free services; Health services; Homeless people; Laundry facilities; Mental health; Outreach; Recreation; Shower facilities; Single mothers; Socially isolated adults; Telephones; Voluntary trustees; Women
Record ID: MET0001
Last complete update: 2007-08-10
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers

Office phone: 416-413-0380
Fax: 416-413-4814
E-mail: info@societyofsharing.org
Web site: www.societyofsharing.org
Address: 10 St Mary St, Ste 607, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1P9
Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Yonge St-Bloor St W)
Ward Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Mariza Garcia, Executive Director
Contacts: Carolyn Gailbraith, Volunteer Coordinator
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
  • evening appointments by arrangement
    Area served: St Clair Ave-Lake Ontario; Logan Ave-Bathurst St
    Languages of service: English ; Spanish ; various languages spoken by volunteers
    Eligibility: Seniors
  • persons 18 years and over with physical disabilities - isolated or homebound individuals
    How to apply: Professional referral and assessment - follow up visit by staff - self referrals accepted with family doctor contact
    Fees: None
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building but main entrance not automated and no barrier free washroom
    Service description: Friendly visiting
    • caregiver relief
    • information and referral
    • telephone safety check
    • medication reminders
    • medical escort
    • shopping escort
    • Christmas baskets for clients
    • field education for students
    • large print cook book for singles -- $10
    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
  • Developmental disabilities


    519 Church Street Community Centre
    Address:
    519 Church St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2C9
    Intersection: Church St-Wellesley St E
    Office phone: 416-392-6874
    E-mail: info@the519.org
    Web Address: www.the519.org
    Officer: Maura Lawless, Executive Director
    Toronto Central

    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
    Mental Health Program
    Child, Youth and Family Program
    Address:
    250 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8
    Intersection: Spadina Ave-College St
    Office phone: 416-535-8501 ext 4405
    Web Address: www.camh.net
    Toronto Central

    CORE
    Address:
    11 Charlotte St, Toronto, ON, M5V 2H5
    Intersection: Spadina Ave-King St W
    Office phone: 416-340-7929
    Contact: Pamela Thorne, Supervisor, Lifestyle Strategies
    E-mail: core.centre@bellnet.ca
    Web Address: www.core-toronto.ca
    Fax: 416-340-8022
    Officer: Caroline Hunter, Executive Director
    Toronto Central

    Hanen Centre
    Address:
    1075 Bay St, Ste 515, Toronto, ON, M5S 2B1
    Intersection: Bay St-Bloor St W
    Office phone: 416-921-1073
    Contact: Sara Coutinho, Membership Coordinator
    E-mail: info@hanen.org
    Web Address: www.hanen.org
    Fax: 416-921-1225
    Officer: Elaine Weitzman, Executive Director
    Toronto Central

    Jewish Family and Child Service of Greater Toronto
    George S Wolfe Branch
    Address:
    750 Spadina Ave, 1st Fl, Toronto, ON, M5S 2J2
    Intersection: Spadina Ave-Bloor St W
    Office phone: 416-961-9344
    Web Address: www.jfandcs.com
    Fax: 416-961-9351
    Officer: Simon Kalkstein, Supervisor
    Toronto Central

    Miles Nadal JCC
    Address:
    750 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 2J2
    Intersection: Spadina Ave-Bloor St W
    Office phone: 416-924-6211
    E-mail: info@mnjcc.org
    Web Address: www.mnjcc.org
    Fax: 416-924-0442
    Officer: Ellen T Cole, Executive Director
    Toronto Central

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    Address:
    600 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5
    Intersection: University Ave-College St
    Office phone: 416-596-4200
    E-mail: communicationsandmarketing@mtsinai.on.ca
    Web Address: www.mtsinai.on.ca
    Officer: Joseph Mapa, President and Chief Executive Officer
    Toronto Central

    Operation Springboard
    Address:
    2 Carlton St, Ste 800, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
    Intersection: Yonge St-Carlton St
    Office phone: 416-977-0089
    E-mail: development@operationspringboard.on.ca
    Web Address: www.operationspringboard.on.ca
    Fax: 416-977-2840
    Officer: Margaret Stanowski, Executive Director
    Toronto Central

    Scadding Court Community Centre
    Address:
    707 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6
    Intersection: Bathurst St-Dundas St W
    Office phone: 416-392-0335
    Contact: Herman Ellis, Program Director
    E-mail: info@scaddingcourt.org
    Web Address: www.scaddingcourt.org
    Fax: 416-392-0340
    Officer: Kevin Lee, Executive Director
    Toronto Central

    Surrey Place Centre
    Address:
    2 Surrey Pl, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C2
    Intersection: Bay St-College St
    Office phone: 416-925-5141
    E-mail: info@surreyplace.on.ca
    Web Address: www.surreyplace.on.ca
    Fax: 416-923-8476 ; 416-925-6508
    Officer: John Flannery, Executive Director
    Toronto Central

    Surrey Place Centre
    Parenting Enhancement Program
    Address:
    2 Surrey Pl, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C2
    Intersection: Bay St-College St
    Office phone: 416-925-5141
    E-mail: wanda.macintyre-grande@surreyplace.on.ca
    Web Address: www.surreyplace.on.ca
    Fax: 416-923-8476
    Officer: Wanda MacIntyre-Grande, Parenting Enhancement Therapist
    Toronto Central

    East York Residential Services
    Address:
    295A Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S7
    Intersection: Parliament St-Queen St E
    Office phone: 416-941-9474
    E-mail: eyrs@rogers.com
    Web Address: www.eyrs.on.ca
    Fax: 416-361-1323
    Officer: Magda Zecevic, Executive Director
    Toronto East

    East York Residential Services
    Harcourt House
    Address:
    22 Harcourt Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K 1M5
    Intersection: Pape Ave-Danforth Ave
    Office phone: 416-941-9474
    E-mail: eyrs@rogers.com
    Web Address: www.eyrs.on.ca
    Fax: 416-361-1323
    Toronto East

    Hincks-Dellcrest Centre
    Growing Together
    Address:
    260 Wellesley St E, Ste 104, Toronto, ON, M4X 1G6
    Intersection: Parliament St-Wellesley St E
    Office phone: 416-921-8716
    Contact: Denise Martyn, Program Director
    E-mail: growing.together@hincksdellcrest.org
    Web Address: www.hincksdellcrest.org
    Fax: 416-923-2487
    Toronto East

    Operation Springboard
    Frank Drea House
    Address:
    335 Leslie St, Toronto, ON, M4M 3C8
    Intersection: Leslie St-Gerrard St E
    Office phone: 416-465-9477
    Contact: Paul Persyko, Supervisor
    Web Address: www.operationspringboard.on.ca
    Fax: 416-465-3509
    Toronto East

    Operation Springboard
    North Beaches Residence
    Address:
    2305 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M4E 2E4
    Intersection: Main St-Gerrard St E
    Office phone: 416-690-8001
    Contact: Allan Steinwall, Supervisor
    Web Address: www.operationspringboard.on.ca
    Fax: 416-690-9646
    Toronto East

    Pegasus Community Project for Adults with Special Needs
    Address:
    183 Silver Birch Ave, Toronto, ON, M4E 3L3
    Intersection: Victoria Park Ave-Kingston Rd
    Office phone: 416-691-5651
    Contact: Cheryl Galbraith, Program Manager
    E-mail: info@pegasuscommunityproject.com
    Web Address: www.pegasustoronto.ca
    Fax: 416-691-7648
    Officer: Marie Perrotta, Director
    Toronto East

    WoodGreen Community Services
    Housing
    Address:
    835 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1H9
    Intersection: Broadview Ave-Queen St E
    Office phone: 416-469-5211
    E-mail: housing@woodgreen.org
    Web Address: www.woodgreen.org
    Officer: Kevin Speicher, Director, Housing
    Toronto East

    WoodGreen Community Services
    Mental Health and Development Services
    Address:
    835 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1H9
    Intersection: Pape Ave-Queen St E
    Office phone: 416-469-5211
    Web Address: www.woodgreen.org
    Fax: 416-469-2947
    Officer: Rima Zavys, Director
    Toronto East
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