Opportunities

Community volunteers are needed to support the following ongoing programs:

There are two ways to access volunteer opportunities:

1. You can choose an opportunity from our list of school volunteer requests, or
2. You can choose to volunteer as part of one or more ongoing programs listed below.

We suggest you look through both lists as you will be prompted to identify your interests on the application form.

Assistive Technology Coaches

Volunteers are trained to support students in schools that use Ministry of Education Licensed assistive technology software. Volunteers are required to complete a survey at end of each term. For more information, visit our Assistive Technology site.

Classroom Support

Volunteers are assigned to a specific teacher and carry out various tasks depending on the teacher’s needs (assisting with learning activities, oral reading, creating displays, helping young children with their clothing, playground supervision, etc.)

ESL Tutors

Volunteers are trained by the OCDSB in English Second Language instruction to support students learning English in OCDSB schools. Volunteers are required to complete a survey at the end of each term.

Kindergarten Support

Volunteers needed in English and French kindergarten classrooms citywide any time between 8:00am-5:30pm depending on the school. Experience in Early Childhood Education is an asset but not a requirement.

High School Tutors and Mentors

Volunteers help support students at risk in grades 7-12 in Literacy, Numeracy, and all academic subjects. Volunteers can either work in the Student Success Centres or within the classroom. Volunteers are required to complete a survey at end of each term.

Heart of the City Piano Program

This program provides a way for members of the community to share their love of music with children who otherwise would not have the opportunity to learn to play piano. Volunteer piano teachers are matched to students one-on-one during school hours, or before or after school.

OCDSB Math Tutors

Volunteers are trained by the OCDSB Math Consultants to support students struggling in Math in grades 1-12, in OCDSB schools. Volunteers are required to complete a survey at end of each term.