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Volunteering
The Fanshawe Student Union offers a variety of opportunities for Fanshawe College students to volunteer on campus. Click/tap on the volunteer positions below to view a description.
Red Squad
Please note that we are not currently accepting applications for Red Squad volunteers.
The Sharing Shop
The Sharing Shop is a service run by student volunteers which provides students in financial need with necessitates of life. The Sharing Shop understands that, in times, students find themselves in situations that make it difficult to buy groceries, toiletries, or cleaning supplies. Students that are able to dedicate 2 hours weekly during a semester are encouraged to apply. Additional position requirements include processing donations, tracking inventory, opening and closing responsibilities, 20lbs of lifting, following instructions, communicating efficiently, and proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Pillar Nonprofit Network
The Fanshawe Student Union has partnered with the Pillar Nonprofit Network to help students find volunteering opportunities within the community. Students are encouraged to visit www.pillarnonprofit.ca for more information and to find the perfect volunteering opportunity.
London Youth Advisory Council (LYAC)
The London Youth Advisory Council exists to ensure that youth voices are integrated into local public policy decisions. The LYAC seeks to reboot citizenship in London by encouraging youth to lead the charge against political apathy by playing a constructive role in the decision-making process of governments and institutions that influence our communities. The LYAC inspires and educates youth about the impact they can make by recommitting to advocacy, policy development, and political engagement as tenets of citizenship. For more information, please visit younglondon.ca
External Volunteer Opportunities
Contact the individuals listed to inquire about external volunteer opportunities.
If you are a part of an organization that would like to be listed, please send an email to Greta Robertson at g_robertson2@nullfanshawec.ca with a description of your organization and what type of volunteer opportunities you have to offer Fanshawe students, as well as your preferred method of contact for potential student volunteers.
Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI)
Philip Kwesi Agyei
info@afawigh.org
Anago
Kelly Morrissey
kmorrissey@anago.on.ca
The Arthritis Society
Shabana Fazelyar
sfazelyar@arthritis.ca
BGC London (formerly the Boys & Girls Club of London)
Nicole (Nikki) Pariseau
volunteer@bgclondon.ca
BGC London (the Boys and Girls Club of London) is a community organization that provides activities for children and youth whenever school is out, and during the day for older adults 55 and over. We provide safe, supportive places where children, youth, and seniors can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. Learn about our volunteer opportunities - bgclondon.ca/volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area
Laura Asafo-Adjei
laura.asafoadjei@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Campfire Circle
Joel Scadding
volunteer@campfirecircle.org
Canadian Cancer Society - CIBC Run for the Cure
Andrea Ocampo
LondonRunVol@ccscloud.org
Canadian Latin American Association
Vicky Lozada
coordinator@calalondon.org
Chantiers Jeunesse
Guillaume Daniel
gdaniel@cj.qc.ca
Community Living Ontario
Vanessa Liu
vliu@communitylivingontario.ca
Megan Dykstra
mdykstra@communitylivingontario.ca
Sarah Ellis-Pierron
sellispierron@communitylivingontario.ca
Community Living Ontario - Student Links Mentoring Program
Sarah Ellis-Pierron
sellispierron@communitylivingontrio.ca
We match high school student who have a disability with a mentor in their community who share a common interest. Often college students in a certain filed love to share what they are learning with a student who might not otherwise have the opportunity to explore their field. Our mentorships are flexible in terms of timing, length of match, activities - they all depend on the mentor and students.
Crohn's and Colitis Canada
Julie Hebert
gutsyjulie@gmail.com
Amara Gurm
agurm@crohnsandcolitis.ca
Susan McMaster
smcmaster@crohnsandcolitis.ca
Design Exchange
Jeremy Forsyth
editvolunteer@dx.org
Fowler Kennedy
Kim Van Ulzen
gravelgrowlerchallenge@gmail.com
Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario
Renee VanderHarst
rvanderharst@habitat4home.ca
Volunteer Manager
Shelby Donald
rvanderharst@habitat4home.ca
Volunteer Coordinator
We offer flexible volunteer opportunities on active build sites and in our ReStore locations. ReStore shifts are available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
habitat4home.ca/get-involved-new
Vision
A world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
Mission Statement
To mobilize volunteers and partners in providing opportunities for families to achieve affordable and sustainable home ownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty and strengthening communities.
Heart & Stroke Foundation
Dajana Dragicevic
dajana.dragicevic@heartandstroke.ca
Henley Place Long Term Care Home
Melanie Spicer
mspicer@primacareliving.com
Kensal Park Soccer - A League Of Our Own
Samantha Lajoie
Samantha.lajoie@gmail.com
Learning Disabilities Association London Region
If interested in learning more about this organization, please visit:
www.ldalondon.ca/volunteer
London Public Library
London Youth Advisory Council
Emma Blue
emma@lyac.ca
LondonFuse
Nicki Borland
nicki@londonfuse.ca
March of Dimes Canada
Kendra Forrest
kforrest@marchofdimes.ca
March of Dimes Canada’s mission is to maximize the independence, personal empowerment, and community participation of people with disabilities. Dedicated volunteers help March of Dimes Canada to become a national leader in the provision of programs and services for this growing community. Our vision is to create an inclusive society for everyone.
March of Dimes Canada offers a range of volunteer opportunities to get involved, no matter how much time you have, or the skills you are looking to share. We provide an engaging, flexible environment where volunteers are empowered and appreciated. Below are just a few of the opportunities we offer.
- Hi, Tech! Volunteer.
- In the time of COVID-19, the knowledge of digital technology is critical in helping people with disabilities to stay connected with their loved ones, and members of their community or participate in different activities. Hi,Tech! volunteers are matched with clients to provide them with remote assistance to solve their challenges with understanding, accessing, and using tech at a beginner level.
- In the time of COVID-19, the knowledge of digital technology is critical in helping people with disabilities to stay connected with their loved ones, and members of their community or participate in different activities. Hi,Tech! volunteers are matched with clients to provide them with remote assistance to solve their challenges with understanding, accessing, and using tech at a beginner level.
- After Stroke Chapter, Member at Large.
- After Stroke Chapters play an important role in supporting stroke survivors in communities across Canada. In the Chapters, stroke survivors will find a space for learning about recovery, gathering resources, and socializing with other people in similar situations who share common experiences. Members at large support activities organized by the local chapter, attend meetings, and provide a welcoming environment for members.
- After Stroke Chapters play an important role in supporting stroke survivors in communities across Canada. In the Chapters, stroke survivors will find a space for learning about recovery, gathering resources, and socializing with other people in similar situations who share common experiences. Members at large support activities organized by the local chapter, attend meetings, and provide a welcoming environment for members.
- Connect and Share Volunteer
- The COVID-19 contingency is having a negative impact on the already high levels of social isolation that people with disabilities experience in their communities. Connect and Share volunteers will be matched with one of our participants (adults with disabilities, stroke survivors, and caregivers) for virtual social activities.
Meadow Park London
Carol Neil
cneil@jarlette.com
The New World Community
Maria Oliver
Maria.Oliver@theNWC.com
Single Women in Motherhood Training Program
Ann-Marie Ricketts
info@singlewomeninmotherhood.com
Special Olympics Ontario - London
Special Olympics Ontario - London provides sports opportunities for people with Intellectual Disabilities. In London, there is 18 different sports and 43 sports clubs at various levels to accommodate athletes of various ability levels. Volunteers help the organization as coaches as well as team managing, fundraising, referee, etc. Interested students, can contact Armand Marchand at london.volunteerco@specialolympicslondon.ca
Start2Finish
Kristan Verhaeghe
kristan.verhaeghe@start2finishonline.org
Teen Challenge
Kristy James
kristy.james@teenchallenge.ca
United Way Elgin Middlesex
Ashley Thorne
athorne@unitedwayem.ca
Westmount Gardens Long Term Care
Diane Bancroft
westmount_vol@srgroup.ca
Volunteers are a vital part of the Westmount Gardens LTC team who help enrich the lives of our residents. Even though current Covid restrictions prevent us from having volunteers in our home right now, we are still taking applications. We can complete screening, mandatory requirements and training to get you ready for when we can welcome volunteers back! For more information, email Volunteer Coordinator Diane Bancroft at westmount_vol@nullsrgroup.ca
Youth Wellness Hub Action Coalition
Michelle Solomon
michelles.solomon@lhsc.on.ca
Fanshawe’s Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is an institutionally recognized document that showcases your involvement and growth outside of the classroom. Together with your academic transcript, it provides a view of your overall experience and learning at the College.
The Red Squad and The Sharing Shop Volunteers are eligible for CCR recognition when the required 5 hours are met by the student.
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