The Ralph Thornton Community Centre offers opportunities for you to support and contribute to our diverse and vibrant community.
Join us and meet new people, make new connections, gain valuable personal and professional experiences, and help make our community a great place to live, work, and play.
Whether it is supporting newcomer Chinese children in our Mentor Program, being part of the Ralph Thornton team at community events and celebrations, or helping with the Governance and activities at the Centre by serving on a Board committee, there is a role for you at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre.
Mentor Program Volunteer
Transitioning into a new culture is challenging.
The Mentor Program exists to support newcomer Chinese children to improve their English language skills and to help them feel more comfortable living in a new country and culture.
Our Mentor Program succeeds thanks to our enthusiastic and engaged volunteers.
Volunteers provide a supportive learning environment, enjoy working with children, are friendly and patient, fluent in English, and can explain concepts in various ways.
Our mentors enrich the children’s experiences while building their own tutoring skills. High school volunteers also earn community service hours.
Volunteers must commit to at least one shift per week Monday – Thursday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and must be 15 years or older. On Mondays and Tuesdays, they meet in person and on Wednesdays and Thursdays they meet virtually.
Lessons are prepared by the program coordinator. Volunteers work with 1 or 2 children, aged 6 to 12, to tutor them in English, as well as participating in fun group activities.
For more information, contact
Susy Glass, Volunteer Coordinator
416-392-6810 ext.231
Email
Special Events Volunteer
The Ralph Thornton Community Centre is where the community gathers and works together to celebrate diversity, foster inclusivity and community well-being, and promote social justice.
We participate in many community events, from large street festivals and Community Clean-ups to holiday celebrations, such as Chinese Lunar New Year and Halloween.
Volunteers are vital in making these events a success!
Roles include event set-up and clean-up, running children’s activities, staffing our info booth, food preparation, and greeting community members.
Special events happen throughout the year, and we need volunteers to provide an exciting and fulfilling experience.
Volunteering at special events is a fun way to meet people and to get to know our community.
This is a great volunteer option for those who have limited availability.
For more information, contact
Susy Glass, Volunteer Coordinator
416-392-6810 ext.231
Email
Governance Volunteer
Ralph Thornton Community Centre is not currently seeking new Board of Management members.
For more information about our previous search, find the complete details here.
If you would like to get involved with RTCC in other capacities, we are always looking for participants for our Board committees. Please contact us at board@ralphthornton.org or 416-392-6810 if you are interested.
Community Income Tax Clinic Volunteer
Our Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic will be running from February to April each year. We need in person volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with our clinic please register with CRA’s CVITP first and then contact our Volunteer Coordinator. Thank You
Get started today by clicking the button below and filling out our volunteer application form!