Volunteer
Create a lasting, positive change in your community.
Join our incredible community of volunteers and start having an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of people living in your city. Since 2016, we have expanded to support survivors and their children in your community. Give back, make friends, learn new skills, and help shape the future of Shelter Movers in your own community.
Shelter Movers is pleased and committed to providing an accessible recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We strive to ensure that all candidates are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.
Accommodations are available upon request and may include, but are not limited to, adjustments to the interview format, accessible meeting locations, assistive technology, or additional time. To request an accommodation, please contact our Volunteer Services team at volunteer@sheltermovers.com. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential and will be used only for the purpose of providing appropriate accommodations.
From West Vancouver to Tri-Cities and Abbotsford to Delta.
From Morinville to Leduc and Spruce Grove to Sherwood Park.
From Olds to High River and Cochrane to Strathmore.
From Selkirk to Morris and Portage la Prairie to Elma.
From Wellington County to London and Huron-Perth to Niagara Falls.
From Newmarket to Mississauga and Caledon to Oshawa.
National Capital Region, Gatineau, Lanark County, & Leeds Grenville.
Montréal Region y compris Laval, Lanaudière, les Laurentides, et la Montérégie.
From Kent County to Sackville and Sussex to Malden.
Halifax Regional Municipality, South Shore, the Annapolis Valley, and Truro.
From Serath to Pangman and Caronport to Wolseley
Volunteer Positions
While many of our Chapters are often recruiting for many of the following roles, not all roles are available at all locations at all times.
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, complete an interview process, sign a Volunteer Agreement, obtain a Criminal Record Check, and attend a Shelter Movers Orientation session.
Movers and Drivers
Time commitment: 4-6 hours per move, at least 1 move per month
Move Coordinators
Time commitment: 7-9 hours per month
Intake Coordinators
Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week
Scheduling Coordinators
Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week
Onboarding Coordinators
Time commitment: 4 hours per week
Orientation Facilitators
Time commitment: 4-7 hours per month
Engagement Coordinators
Time commitment: 3-5 hours per week
Recruitment Representatives
Time commitment: 1-2 events per month
News & Media Specialists
Time commitment: 4-6 hours per month
English / French Translators
Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week
Toronto Event Coordinators
Time commitment: 2 events per year, typically in May and November.
Meet Our Volunteers
