Volunteer
The Stop began as a volunteer-run organization in the 1970s, and, to this day, volunteers play a vital role in every facet of our operations. Without the dedication of our volunteers, we could not meet our goal of helping people stop the cycle of poverty.
Many of our volunteers have experience with issues facing the community: unemployment, poverty and homelessness. The connection between volunteers and participants in our programs creates a unique sense of community marked by a non-judgmental and empathetic environment.
Volunteer opportunities at 1884 Davenport
We continue to run Volunteer Information Sessions once a month for positions in our Food Bank and Drop-in programs at 1884 Davenport Rd West. Please call Susan at 416-652-7867 ext 249 to register for a session.
Earlscourt Community Garden is at the corner of Davenport Rd and Lansdowne Ave. This is a community garden so we prioritise places for people who live in the area (within walking distance). If you are interested in joining this garden team, please call Susan at 416-652-7867 ext 249.
Volunteer opportunities at The Stop's Green Barn
We are currently looking for volunteers to support the following programs at The Stop’s Green Barn at the Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St (at St. Clair):
Our Community Kitchen program needs volunteers to help with our bi-monthly cooking series “Happy Meals”. We also need volunteers to support the “Shovel and Spoon” sessions at the following times:
3rd Tuesday of the month: 12:30—4 pm
3rd Wednesday of the month: 12:30—4 pm
4th Tuesday of the month: 12:30—4 pm
4th Wednesday of the month: 12-30—4 pm
If you are interested and available, please call Susan at 416-652-7867 ext 249.
Our Education program needs a volunteer to help with administrative work, preferably someone who is good with Photoshop or any other type of visual design program to help with handouts and brochures.
Hillcrest Community Garden is at the corner of Davenport Rd and Christie St. This is a community garden so we prioritise places for people who live in the area (within walking distance). If you are interested in joining the garden team please call Susanat 416-652-7867 ext 249.
Our Community Greenhouse is in Barn 4 at the Wychwood Barns, one block south of St Clair West on Christie. This is a community garden so we prioritise places for people who live in the area (within walking distance). If you are interested in joining this garden team please call Susan at 416-652-7867 ext 249.
Ongoing volunteer opportunities
We often have one-off events (community events like Seedy Saturday or fundraising events like What’s on the Table) where we need a large number of volunteers for the day or half day. If you would like to be on our events list – please email Susan at susan [at] thestop [dot] org.
