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We are always seeking individuals who share our passion for making a difference. If you’re interested in joining our team, we’d be happy to connect with you to discuss our volunteering opportunities today. Together, let’s build homes and futures for those in needs.

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Have some time to contribute?

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Speak a second (or more) language?

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Want to help with English learning?

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Work well with others?

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Want to give back to your community?

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How Can I Volunteer?

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Become a Furniture Bank Volunteer Team Member

Responsibilities Include:

Welcome donors, receive, record, and help organize donated furniture and household items
Greet newcomer families and learn more about what they need for their homes and families
Accompany families around the warehouse and help them select furniture and housewares
Record outgoing items
Work alongside other volunteers and visitors and support with basic administrative tasks

We are also seeking Furniture Bank volunteers to:

Assist with record keeping
Coordinate promotion via social media
Maintain email lists for information and newsletter sharing
Keep website content current

To Join, You Must:

Be willing to commit to volunteering once a week for 3 hours, over a 6-month period. Shifts are currently scheduled Wednesdays from 3 pm to 6pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm to 8pm
Be at least 18 years old and comfortable conversing in English
Be comfortable with using technology and have access to an email
Be able to be standing/walking for a 3-hour shift on a concrete floor, and pack household items
Be comfortable working with people who do not speak English as their primary language
Have an understanding and knowledge, or a willingness to learn, about diverse cultures and the challenges for newcomers to Canada

To apply, please complete and submit the form below.

Become a Settlement Volunteer

Responsibilities Include:

Meet the Settlement Team before the refugee family arrives and confirm that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities during the settlement year.
Provide the newcomers with their rights and responsibilities as a Permanent Resident of Canada
Sends the Settlement Team emails at set intervals to explain what to expect next or confirm tasks have been completed.
Verifies that the Settlement Team completes and returns all required checklists.
Does a minimum of two home visits during the settlement year.

To be a Settlement Volunteer you must be:

Willing to attend training.
Willing to commit to oversee Settlement Teams for the settlement year.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Agree to a Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
Comfortable with using technology and have access to internet and email.
Understand and be willing to learn about diverse cultures and challenges of newcomers to Canada.
Comfortable working with people who do not speak English as their primary language.

Background:

When a refugee family, or individual, is chosen by Danby SAH to sponsor there is usually a cosponsor who is asked to put together a Settlement Proposal. In this Proposal they are required to create a Settlement Team of between 5 and 9 people that have agreed to help the family for the first 12 months they are in Canada.
A Settlement Volunteer oversees the cosponsor and Settlement Team to ensure that the newcomer(s) are having their needs fulfilled and are able to access all that Canada has to offer. This is an important role that is the liaison between Danby SAH and the Settlement Team. This is a time flexible role and would require approximately 5 hours per month for each Settlement Team you oversee.

To apply, please complete and submit the form below.

Application Process

Fill out and submit the online form below
You will be contacted with current opportunities and a selection of interview times
An interview will be arranged
References will be checked
You will be notified about next steps

Questions or Comments?

Feel free to contact:

Refugee Program Administrator

Blaire Rennie at BRennie@danby.com

519.837.0920 x 1304

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Furniture Bank Volunteer Team Member

Settlement Volunteer

Notice of Collection: Personal information on this form is collected in accordance with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and will be used to maintain volunteer records, make placements, and compile mailing lists for newsletters and recognition.

Questions regarding this collection should be forwarded to the Refugee Program Administrator, Danby Products, 5070 Whitelaw Road, Guelph ON N1E 6Z9, (519) 837-0920 x1304

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Success Stories

“The SAH program has transformed what seemed like an insurmountable challenge into a tangible reality. I am deeply grateful for the entire Danby SAH teams incredible support and kindness. ”

Wasiema, Volunteer

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HELP CONTRIBUTE

How Can I Volunteer?

Become a Furniture Bank Volunteer Team Member

To apply, please complete and submit the form below.

Application Process

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