Potential Community Involvement Opportunities for ECSS Students The following list of community involvement opportunities is provided for students to use as a starting point in their search. Students are encouraged to listen to the morning announcements for occasional updates on new community opportunities and to check the volunteer table inside the guidance office regularly for additional postings. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each student to find and complete their 40 required community involvement hours. Some national and international opportunities are provided on the last page of this chart. Please explore the following excellent and comprehensive websites for a database search of volunteer opportunities in the Vaughan area: York Info Community Information and Volunteer Centre Organization Position Contact Information Alzheimer Society of York Region Fundraising 905 895-1337 Manulife Walk for Memories Contact: Elaine Ross or Bev Best Buddies Canada - High School Program Fosters Friendship between high school Phone: 416 531-0003 student and individual with intellectual Toll Free: 1-888-779-0061 disability; Bike Ride event www.bestbuddies.ca Contact: Vu Nguyen Big Brothers and Sisters of York Office Assistant 905 726-2149 X310 Sports Contact: Alison Haskin Canadian Cancer Society South Central Canvassing; Coin Box Coordinator 905 770-1144 X 3815 – Region Daffodil Days Sales; Relay for Life 1-866-889-2345 Special Events Contact: Ashley Ferguson Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk 416-932-3900 X 221 Kin Canada Contact: Scott Fry Canadian Diabetes Association- York Region Clothesline Event 416 408-7146 Branch November Diabetes Blitz Day 1-800-226-8464 Team Diabetes Volunteer Contact: Marcella Thomas 416 408-7155 Canadian National Institute for the Blind Focus Campaign Activities 905 898-6413 X 5207 Fundraising 1-800-563-2642 Contact: Emena Di Ruscio Canadian Red Cross Society Region of Fundraising 905 830-9565 X 225 – York Branch Youth Leadership Programs 1-800-361-9448 Contact: Lynda Watson Charity Village Various Projects CARD Barn Coach 416 667-8600 X 74 Community Association for Riding for the Leader/Sidewalker for application Contact: Judy Wanless Disabled Tack Room Volunteer Volunteer Coach CHATS (Community Home Assistance for Fundraising 905-713-3494 Seniors) Office Assistant Contact: Christine McGregor Visiting Seniors Inaugural Run
Potential Community Involvement Opportunities for ECSS Students The following list of community involvement opportunities is provided for students to use as a starting point in their search. Students are encouraged to listen to the morning announcements for occasional updates on new community opportunities and to check the volunteer table inside the guidance office regularly for additional postings. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each student to find and complete their 40 required community involvement hours. Some national and international opportunities are provided on the last page of this chart. Please explore the following excellent and comprehensive websites for a database search of volunteer opportunities in the Vaughan area: York Info Community Information and Volunteer Centre Organization Position Contact Information Alzheimer Society of York Region Fundraising Manulife Walk for Memories 905 895-1337 Contact: Elaine Ross or Bev Best Buddies Canada - High School Program Fosters Friendship between high school student and individual with intellectual disability; Bike Ride event Phone: 416 531-0003 Toll Free: 1-888-779-0061 www.bestbuddies.ca Contact: Vu Nguyen Big Brothers and Sisters of York Office Assistant Sports 905 726-2149 X310 Contact: Alison Haskin Canadian Cancer Society – South Central Region Canvassing; Coin Box Coordinator Daffodil Days Sales; Relay for Life Special Events 905 770-1144 X 3815 1-866-889-2345 Contact: Ashley Ferguson Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk Kin Canada 416-932-3900 X 221 Contact: Scott Fry Canadian Diabetes Association- York Region Branch Clothesline Event November Diabetes Blitz Day Team Diabetes 416 408-7146 1-800-226-8464 Volunteer Contact: Marcella Thomas 416 408-7155 Canadian National Institute for the Blind Focus Campaign Activities Fundraising 905 898-6413 X 5207 1-800-563-2642 Contact: Emena Di Ruscio Canadian Red Cross Society – Region of York Branch Fundraising Youth Leadership Programs 905 830-9565 X 225 1-800-361-9448 Contact: Lynda Watson Charity Village Various Projects CARD Community Association for Riding for the Disabled Barn Coach Leader/Sidewalker Tack Room Volunteer Volunteer Coach 416 667-8600 X 74 for application Contact: Judy Wanless CHATS (Community Home Assistance for Seniors) Fundraising Office Assistant Visiting Seniors Inaugural Run 905-713-3494 Contact: Christine McGregor