Volunteering at Eva's Initiatives
Download the fall 2008 volunteer newsletter
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
- Mentor a youth at Eva's Phoenix
- Facilitate a workshop for youth, sharing a special skill or hobby (i.e. music or art lessons, exercise classes, etc.)
- Tutoring, social and recreation assistance
- Administration/Office assistance
- Special events volunteers - committee member, pre-event &/or event-day support
- Provide professional services (i.e. tech support, media/promotion/marketing, etc.)
- Organize a third party fundraiser (see below)
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
- Conduct beautification projects at the shelters
- Organize non-perishable food drives throughout the year
- Collect wish list items for holiday gifts for youth
- Prepare and serve meals during the holiday season
- Organize a cultural diversity event for youth
- Special events volunteers - pre-event &/or event-day support, advance ticket sales
- Provide professional services (i.e. tech support, media/promotion/marketing, etc.)
- 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:
- Office Olympics (team building fundraising events)
- Golf Tournament
- Other Tournaments: beach volleyball, board game challenge, bowling, billiards, hockey
- Party With A PurposeŠ: i.e. host a wine tasting dinner, office or social holiday party
- Corporate commissions/profits donation day
- Dress-Down/Casual Days
- Bake sale, barbeque, potluck luncheon, brown bag day
- Car wash, garage sale
- School pledged walks, coin drives, bottle recycling drives
- 50/50 Draw or office raffles/auction
- 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.
