Volunteer – The Refuge

We Love Volunteers!

The Refuge would not be the same without our fantastic volunteers. Volunteers prepare food, make the youth feel loved, help out with fundraising events, serve on the board of directors and so much more. To volunteer at The Refuge, please complete the below volunteer application.

Volunteer Application

First and last name*
Address*
How long have you been at this address?*
Home phone #*
Other phone #*
Email address*
Occupation*
Church/religious affiliation*
What is the best way to contact you?*
When not engaged in work/school I like to:*
If I volunteer at The Refuge, I would enjoy:*
The program at The Refuge that most interests me is:*
I prefer to volunteer on the following day:*
I prefer to volunteer during the following time:*
I desire to volunteer at The Refuge because:*
Please list any related experience gained in dealing with youth and/or homelessness through education, volunteer, personal life experience, etc.*
What is the highest level of education completed?*
What do you believe to be your gifts/talents and/or skills?*
What do you believe to be your limitations?*
Are you willing to make a regular commitment to volunteering at The Refuge?*
Do you agree to meet with staff for periodic evaluations?*
Would you like to attend training seminars/conferences (if available?)*
A current and valid police check (CPIC)is mandatory to working with the youth here at The Refuge. Are you able to obtain such a document?*
Please list two references as part of your application. The first should be an un-related personal friend/co-worker and the second should be a pastoral/spiritual reference. Please include their name, phone number, relationship to you, and how long he/she has known you.*
Applications will be processed within two weeks of being received. You will be notified if you have been selected to proceed to the personal interview phase of the volunteer process. If, in the meantime, you have any questions regarding The Refuge and/or the volunteer application process, please contact us at 905-404-2420 or via e-mail at contactus@refugeoutreach.com.