Monthly Archives: October 2007
The Corporate Council on Volunteering
300 volunteers from over 20 corporations participated in the Corporate Council on Volunteering’s Extreme Makeover Day. The volunteers spent the day at the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club where they rolled up their sleeves and donated their time, skills … Continue reading
New Members Orientation
Esther Pifko welcomes new member agencies to Volunteer Toronto. At the orientation Managers and Co-ordinators of Volunteers learned how to use all our services in the most beneficial and effective manner.
Training: Spencer Brennan on Diversity
Here is what participants at a recent Training session on Diversity had to say: “Spencer was a wonderful speaker. The activities were engaging and gave us the opportunity to interact with others and get to know them. Overall it was … Continue reading
Heading Indoors to Volunteer
As fall approaches, we find ourselves spending less time outdoors and looking for new and interesting things to do indoors. Office work in a non-profit agency may be a great way to put your skills, interests and talents to good … Continue reading
KPMG Volunteers!
Nory Paredes from KPMG’s Toronto office volunteers with Food Share filling the Good Food Box, which contains fresh fruits and vegetables, which is distributed to 4000 families in the GTA on a bi-weekly basis. From serving breakfasts, to building homes, … Continue reading
Deloitte Impact Day
Deloitte employees with residents of St. Joseph House (transition residence for homeless men) after a day of painting. Thanks to everyone who came out for the day!
Warner Brothers volunteers for Yonge Street Mission
Warner Bros. employees helped the Yonge Street Mission distribute back packs filled with school supplies to children living in Regent Park. Thanks to all who helped make the day a success!
VT at Fairview Library
Volunteer Toronto and Fairview Library co-hosted a Volunteer/Community Fair at the Fairview Library. The event provided members of the community a chance to meet with Not-For Profit agency representatives to find out about volunteer opportunities as well as their program, … Continue reading
Volunteers Help Plant Rouge Watershed
Artemis Renzetti and Wrigley volunteers planted over 300 native wildflowers on Beare Hill within Rouge Park and seeded additional areas with a prairie tall grass mix for Friends of the Rouge Watershed. The initiative matched species to site conditions planting … Continue reading
