Volunteering at Eva's Initiatives
Volunteers can make a significant contribution in the
lives of homeless and at-risk youth by playing a key role in the programs
and services that Eva's Initiatives provides and reducing operational
costs.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to be part of a
team, share your experience and offer a helping hand. Whether you
have a few hours a week or want to get a group together once a year,
there are some interesting activities in which you can get involved.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
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Mentor
a youth at Eva's Phoenix |
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Facilitate a workshop for youth,
sharing a special skill or hobby (i.e. music or art lessons,
exercise classes, etc.) |
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Tutoring, social and recreation
assistance |
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Administration/Office assistance |
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Special events volunteers - committee
member, pre-event &/or event-day support |
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Provide professional services (i.e.
tech support, media/promotion/marketing, etc.) |
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Organize a third party fundraiser
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Click here for our Volunteer Application form. You can email it to volunteer@evas.ca or fax it to 416-977-6210. For more information on individual volunteering opportunities you can call Volunteer Services at 416-977-4497 ext 136 or email volunteer@evas.ca.
Corporate & Community Group Volunteer Opportunities
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Conduct beautification projects
at the shelters |
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Organize non-perishable food drives
throughout the year |
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Collect wish list items for holiday
gifts for youth |
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Prepare and serve meals during
the holiday season |
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Organize a cultural diversity event
for youth |
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Special events volunteers - pre-event
&/or event-day support, advance ticket sales |
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Provide professional services (i.e.
tech support, media/promotion/marketing, etc.) |
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Organize a third party fundraiser |
For more information on group volunteering opportunities you can call Volunteer Services at 416-977-4497 ext 136 or email volunteer@evas.ca.
Third Party Events
Third Party Fundraising Events help to provide essential funds needed
to deliver the innovative programs and services at Eva's Initiatives.
Fundraising events can range from hosting a dinner for friends and
asking for donations in lieu of host gifts, to organizing a corporate
golf tournament in benefit of Eva's Initiatives.
A new third party event in 2005, Bowling For Youth
raised over $7,400 in pledges from 50 participants. Everyone had so
much fun that it was agreed that this would become an annual fundraiser.
This year's event will take place on Sunday, November 5 from 1pm-4pm
at Playtime Bowl. Participants are expected to each raise a minimum
of $100 in donations. To register a new team or join an existing one,
contact Volunteer Services below.
Eva's Initiatives offers a Third Party Event kit, available for free
upon request, which has guidelines and tips that will ensure your
fundraiser is a success. We can also provide brochures and donation
forms, upon approval of your fundraising event by Eva's Initiatives.
The following are popular fundraisers that are relatively easy to
organize:
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Office Olympics (team building
fundraising events) |
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Golf Tournament |
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Other Tournaments: beach volleyball,
board game challenge, bowling, billiards, hockey |
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Party With A Purpose©:
i.e. host a wine tasting dinner, office or social holiday party |
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Corporate commissions/profits donation
day |
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Dress-Down/Casual Days |
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Bake sale, barbeque, potluck luncheon,
brown bag day |
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Car wash, garage sale |
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School pledged walks, coin drives,
bottle recycling drives |
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50/50 Draw or office raffles/auction |
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Encourage social responsibility
with a Monthly Donor Program or a Corporate Matching Gift Program |
For more information Third Party Events you can call Volunteer Services at 416-977-4497 ext 136 or email volunteer@evas.ca to obtain a copy of our Third Party Event kit.
You Can Make a Difference!
For information regarding current volunteer or student
placement opportunities, or to request a copy of our Third Party Event
kit, please contact:
Volunteer Services
(416) 977-4497 ext. 136
volunteer@evas.ca
Click here
for a list of ways that individuals, community groups and corporations
can help! (PDF file)
Note: For volunteer placements that involve direct interaction with
youth, a comprehensive screening process, including a criminal reference
check, is required.

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Annual Food and Gift Drive at York Mills Collegiate
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