Volunteer
Volunteers are valued members of our team! Each day, volunteers give their time to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families.
You can volunteer with us by working with children, behind the scenes, or out in the community. We strive to match your skills and availability with a meaningful volunteer opportunity within York Region.
Steps to Becoming a Volunteer with YRCAS
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, with the exception of drivers who must be a minimum of 21 years old.
Steps to becoming a CAS volunteer:
- Complete a volunteer application
- Attend an interview
- Provide three references
- Provide proof of double COVID-19 vaccination
- Provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check
- Attend a three-hour orientation session
- Attend additional training if required depending on the volunteer position
Please note: At this time, all training takes place virtually.
On average, this process takes six to eight weeks from the date of application. Volunteers who will be driving clients will be required to provide additional documentation.
Orientation sessions run periodically throughout the year.
If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact our Coordinator of Volunteer Services at volunteering@yorkcas.org or (905) 895-2318 ext. 6402.
Client Stories
Current Opportunities
Volunteer Drivers drive children and youth to and from school, appointments, or visits with their family. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed for kilometers driven.
Big Buddy Mentors are matched with a child or youth to provide encouragement, support, friendship, and guidance.
Tutors are matched with a child or youth to support their academic abilities and assist in areas where help is needed.
Homework Club volunteers work together with children and youth to provide additional support with homework.
Family Visit Support volunteers help ensure the family visit areas are clean and organized.
Administrative Support volunteers assist with a variety of administrative tasks.
Special Events volunteers assist with planning and running special events and projects.
We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community.
Let’s Get Social
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Even though #YRCAS offices are closed today, support is always available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please call if you are worried about a child at risk: 905-895-2318.
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As #PRIDE comes to an end, we hope you had a safe and wonderful time celebrating the amazing 2SLGBTQIA+ community 🌈🥰
#YRCAS #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #2SLGBTQIA
As #PRIDE comes to an end, we hope you had a safe and wonderful time celebrating the amazing 2SLGBTQIA+ community 🌈🥰
#YRCAS #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #2SLGBTQIA
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As #PRIDE comes to an end, we hope you had a safe and wonderful time celebrating the amazing 2SLGBTQIA+ community 🌈🥰
#YRCAS #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #2SLGBTQIA
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Please join us for our next virtual foster parent information session on June 29th from 7 to 8 PM.
Can't make it? No problem. We will be running this session once a month… so stay tuned.
Please R.S.V.P. via fostering@yorkcas.org.
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Please join us for our next virtual foster parent information session on June 29th from 7 to 8 PM.
Can't make it? No problem. We will be running this session once a month… so stay tuned.
Please R.S.V.P. via fostering@yorkcas.org.
Please join us for our next virtual foster parent information session on June 29th from 7 to 8 PM.
Can't make it? No problem. We will be running this session once a month… so stay tuned.
Please R.S.V.P. via fostering@yorkcas.org.
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We want to send a BIG shout out to everyone who has completed another year of school amidst the many challenges of COVID and beyond 🥳
We know it's been difficult, stressful, and at times overwhelming… but you have done amazing work and should be very proud!
From all of …us at #YRCAS, have a safe and happy summer vacation! ☀️
We want to send a BIG shout out to everyone who has completed another year of school amidst the many challenges of COVID and beyond 🥳
We know it's been difficult, stressful, and at times overwhelming… but you have done amazing work and should be very proud!
From all of …us at #YRCAS, have a safe and happy summer vacation! ☀️
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We want to send a BIG shout out to everyone who has completed another year of school amidst the many challenges of COVID and beyond 🥳
From all of us at #YRCAS, have a safe and happy summer vacation! ☀️
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How's your #PRIDE Month going so far?!
Tell us what you're doing to celebrate this year and share this photo to spread the #LOVE! 🌈🥰
#YRCAS #PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA
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How's your #PRIDE Month going so far?!
Tell us what you're doing to celebrate this year and share this photo to spread the #LOVE! 🌈🥰
#YRCAS #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #2SLGBTQIA
How's your #PRIDE Month going so far?!
Tell us what you're doing to celebrate this year and share this photo to spread the #LOVE! 🌈🥰
#YRCAS #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #2SLGBTQIA
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Thank you once again to Italic Press and Glenn Rodger for the gift of banners, signs and support, without which our team would not have shone so much! 🏳️🌈
@yorkprideca
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What a fun day #YorkRegionCAS staff and families had at the Pride parade in Newmarket this past weekend!
The support and warmth from the community was unbelievable… and we can't stop smiling! 😀🏳️🌈💚
Cheers to @yorkprideca!
What a fun day #YorkRegionCAS staff and families had at the Pride parade in Newmarket this past weekend!
The support and warmth from the community was unbelievable… and we can't stop smiling! 😀🏳️🌈💚
Cheers to @yorkprideca!
1w
What a fun day #YorkRegionCAS staff and families had at the Pride parade in Newmarket this past weekend!
The support and warmth from the community was unbelievable… and we can't stop smiling! 😀🏳️🌈💚
Cheers to @yorkprideca!
1w
Please join us for our next virtual foster parent information session on June 29th from 7 to 8 PM.
Can't make it? No problem. We will be running this session once a month… so stay tuned.
Please R.S.V.P. via fostering@yorkcas.org.
Please join us for our next virtual foster parent information session on June 29th from 7 to 8 PM.
Can't make it? No problem. We will be running this session once a month… so stay tuned.
Please R.S.V.P. via fostering@yorkcas.org.
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Please join us for our next virtual foster parent information session on June 29th from 7 to 8 PM.
Can't make it? No problem. We will be running this session once a month… so stay tuned.
Please R.S.V.P. via fostering@yorkcas.org.
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Our #YorkRegionCAS staff participated in the #YorkPride parade as a show of solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ children, youth, families, and staff.
We had an incredible time and cannot wait to share more photos from this fabulous event.
Thank you, @yorkprideca 🏳️🌈
Our #YorkRegionCAS staff participated in the #YorkPride parade as a show of solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ children, youth, families, and staff.
We had an incredible time and cannot wait to share more photos from this fabulous event.
Thank you, @yorkprideca 🏳️🌈
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Our #YorkRegionCAS staff participated in the #YorkPride parade as a show of solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ children, youth, families, and staff.
We had an incredible time and cannot wait to share more photos from this fabulous event.
Thank you, @yorkprideca 🏳️🌈
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We're committed to improving the experience of all who interact with our agency and resources.
With your feedback at the heart of our website re-build, we're proud to share the following enhancements.
Our brand new #YRCAS website is:
+ User centred and user …friendly for children, youth, families, our staff, and all stakeholders
+ AODA compliant; optimized for desktop and mobile
+ Fully French/English bilingual with a pop-up function for an active offer for French
+ Improved navigation, fillable client forms for feedback and requests for disclosure/personal information
+ Resources for caregivers, children, and youth
We welcome you to visit our NEW website and explore it for yourself — link in bio!
We're committed to improving the experience of all who interact with our agency and resources.
With your feedback at the heart of our website re-build, we're proud to share the following enhancements.
Our brand new #YRCAS website is:
+ User centred and user …friendly for children, youth, families, our staff, and all stakeholders
+ AODA compliant; optimized for desktop and mobile
+ Fully French/English bilingual with a pop-up function for an active offer for French
+ Improved navigation, fillable client forms for feedback and requests for disclosure/personal information
+ Resources for caregivers, children, and youth
We welcome you to visit our NEW website and explore it for yourself — link in bio!
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We welcome you to visit our NEW website and explore it for yourself at http://www.yorkcas.org
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Thank you to the @italicpress for their generous donation of our #PrideParade signs! You helped us to bring so much new life to our #Pride celebrations!
Thanks also to #GlennRodgerPhotography for capturing this fantastic photo of our amazing team.
Community partners like you make… a world of difference! 🏳️🌈✨💚
#ThankYou #YRCAS #YorkPride @yorkprideca
Thank you to the @italicpress for their generous donation of our #PrideParade signs! You helped us to bring so much new life to our #Pride celebrations!
Thanks also to #GlennRodgerPhotography for capturing this fantastic photo of our amazing team.
Community partners like you make… a world of difference! 🏳️🌈✨💚
#ThankYou #YRCAS #YorkPride @yorkprideca
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Thank you to the #ItalicPress for their donation of our #PrideParade signs!
Thanks also to #GlennRodgerPhotography for capturing this fantastic photo of our amazing team.
#ThankYou #YRCAS #YorkPride