VOLUNTEER

Volunteer

Want to help? It’s a great way to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers are a much appreciated, integral part of the work of Mission Services of London. Below is a list of some of the ways volunteers contribute the gift of time to help those in need. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a volunteer application or contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator at (519) 433-2807.

All kinds of opportunities exist for those of you who want to make a difference – from painting to gardening to small handyman jobs, from selling Homes for Hope pins to answering phones to photocopying, from organizing fundraising events to sorting clothing to cleaning rooms, from teaching computer skills to preparing meals to running children’s parties...the list is endless.

SOME CURRENT NEEDS

Activity hour volunteers at Rotholme Women's and Family Shelter (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, or Fridays 6:30pm-9:00pm)
Various positions at the Mission Store:
Fine Sorter – physically able to lift heavy bags and boxes
     - Monday afternoons (1:00 – 4:30)
Rough Sorter – physically able to lift heavy bags and boxes
     - Tuesday afternoons (1:00 – 4:30)
Store Clerk – with excellent interpersonal skills and confidence
     - Tuesday mornings (9:00 – 1:00)
Fine Sorter – physically able to lift heavy bags and boxes
     - Friday afternoons (1:00 – 4:30)
Canteen volunteer at the Men's Mission and Rehabilitation Centre (Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays 6pm-9pm)
Head Office help throughout the Fall/Winter season (Clerical)
PNA bag preparation at the Men's Mission and Rehabilitation Centre

You Can Help

Newsflash

Executive Director Postion

Executive Director Position

Mission Services of London is currently seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director.
Candidates are encouraged to view the job posting here.

The closing date for applications is March 12, 2010.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Encore... the Concert Band

On December 13, 2009 Bill Brady once again took centre stage as the Master of Ceremonies for the Christmas Season Celebration. Following the concert, a cheque in the amount of $3110 was donated to Mission Services of London to buy 1000 meals for those struggling with homelessness and poverty in the London area.

For more information on this exciting afternoon, click here

London CAReS

This is exciting news. A number of homeless organizations are participating in a new City of London initiative called London CAReS – the London Community Addiction Response Strategy. It is designed to find ways to alleviate the suffering of the homeless, many of whom experience an addiction or mental health concern, or both. One of three SAFE HAVEN locations is now open at the Gathering Place (457 York) from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m, Monday to Friday, to provide support for those individuals living on the street. As well, a MOBILE OUTREACH VAN staffed by Mission Services staff will be out on the street in the evening hours to help with emergent needs that do not require police or medical attention. We are so thankful for the leadership the City of London is showing in this area.