YRCAS - York Region Children's Aid SocietyVolunteer

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.

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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

When I was around the age of two, I was brought into the care of CAS. They kept me safe and were there for me. I want to thank all the case workers that were involved in my care, especially two meaningful workers who did a great job coming to visit and keeping me safe and feeling loved. Keep up the great work keeping kids safe and finding good families for them.

— Hannah

Current Opportunities

Volunteer Driver

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 Mentor

Big Buddy Mentors are matched with a child or youth to provide encouragement, support, friendship, and guidance.

Tutor

Tutors are matched with a child or youth to support their academic abilities and assist in areas where help is needed.

Homework Club

Homework Club volunteers work together with children and youth to provide additional support with homework.

Family Visit Support Program

Family Visit Support volunteers help ensure the family visit areas are clean and organized.

Administrative Support

Administrative Support volunteers assist with a variety of administrative tasks.

Special Events and Projects

Special Events volunteers assist with planning and running special events and projects.

Board of Directors

We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community.