Volunteer
What Volunteers Do
- Support our Clothing Program by sorting, sizing, hanging, and displaying the clothing donations
- Support our Employment Programs as Mentors to skill training graduates
- Provide expertise to our various programs, marketing, fundraising, and communications efforts
- Work at New Circles events
- Serve as ambassadors for New Circles at community events
- Serve on our Board of Directors and Board Committees
What Volunteers Gain
- Engage with their community
- Gain satisfaction from improving the lives of others
- Gain Canadian work experience
- Gain student workplace experience and community service achievement
- Join in on a passionate humanitarian cause
- Meet new people, share and create a diverse family-like experience
Volunteer as an individual, a student, or a corporate group. Join our core volunteer program today and make a difference.
Corporate & Community Groups
New Circles is here to help you with planning and executing your volunteer event.
Whether you have a corporate or community group, we make it easy to join us for a rewarding experience. Here your team will work with the New Circles team to put smiles on our client faces in our clothing bank.
Students
Students are welcome to join our student volunteer program. This program offers opportunities for COOP, Field Placement, and School Community Hours.
You must be 16yrs+ to qualify for these placement opportunities.
Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does New Circles offer volunteer opportunities outside your operating hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday?
Currently, we only have volunteer opportunities during these days and times. However, we may have seasonal or event-based opportunities that may arise outside of operational hours. Please email to inquire further.
2. What is the minimum volunteer commitment?
Most of our volunteer opportunities require a 3-hour weekly commitment. We are happy to work with your schedule. Please contact to learn more.
3. Is there free parking available at the volunteer site?
Yes! New Circles has available parking, free of charge.
4. Do you accommodate individuals with special needs?
We will always do our best to accommodate most volunteers with developmental or physical disabilities. Make sure you contact us in advance to advise of any disabilities.
5. What is the minimum age limit for volunteers at New Circles?
The minimum age to volunteer at New Circles is 16 years of age.
6. My company or organization wants to come in and volunteer as a group. Is this possible?
We welcome groups from companies, organizations, schools with a minimum age of 16, along with their supervisors, to volunteer at New Circles. We cannot accommodate groups any larger than ten. Contact us at and we will answer all your questions regarding accommodating your group.
7. Is it safe to volunteer at New Circles?
Safety is our priority and we have updated all our procedures and processes to ensure that we make New Circles a safe and welcoming environment for clients, volunteers and staff. Staff and volunteers are required to engage in frequent handwashing and/or use of hand sanitizer. Further, if any staff, volunteer or client has any symptoms of cold or flu, they are required to stay home. Our required health and safety training includes information related to COVID-19. Please email if you have any additional questions.