Our Centre is always looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of ways. At Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre, volunteers have the opportunity to utilize their talents, skills and creativity in a meaningful way. Volunteering provides a way to give back to the community while supporting a cause that you believe in.
Volunteers are an important part of the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre’s team. We value the skills, services, new perspectives and time they provide our Centre!
Volunteer Opportunities
Casual Office Assistance
- Provide reception coverage & support, greeting clients & visitors, tidying waiting rooms, sanitizing toys, stocking snacks & drinks, general office tasks (photocopying, mailing & filing)
- Looking for half days per week or one full day per week on a consistent basis.
General Maintenance Volunteer
- Assist building manager with minor repairs in & around the Centre.
- Assist with landscaping & gardening maintenance, help with clean up & yard work at special times throughout the year or before special events at the Centre.
- Looking for casual on-call volunteer who is available during the day.
Special Events
- Participate on committees to plan and support various fundraising & awareness events held throughout the year. Attend monthly committee meetings.
- Provide support for event tasks such as event preparation, event promotion, participation and post event evaluation.
- Looking for volunteers who love to plan events, are creative by nature and looking for a fun way to share their talents & skills.
Community Ambassadors
- Provide education & awareness about the Centre to the Niagara community.
- Assist with set up & managing information displays at various functions, awareness and community events within the region.
- Looking for volunteers who are interested in bringing awareness of the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre to the Niagara community.
1:1 Mentoring Support for Youth
Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters – St. Catharines, Thorold & District
- Young professionals ages 18 and up
- Be able to provide a 1-year commitment to the program & youth
- Able to build a positive rapport with the youth & family through once a week outings (varies based on availability)
- Training required & provided after initial intake and interview
For more information please contact: Keegan Kaior at youthoutreach@kristenfrenchcacn.org
Board of Directors
- Attend monthly Board Meetings and actively participate in supporting the Centre’s mission, vision & values.
- Assist in setting, attaining & reviewing the Centre’s strategic goals and direction.
- Participate in fundraising, support programs & services and actively promote & educate others about the Centre.
- Looking for volunteers who are interested in bringing awareness of the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre to the Niagara community.
