Group Volunteering
We welcome volunteer groups at KSM and have a number of volunteering opportunities available. Expand the opportunities below for more details.
- Purchase & prepare a meal for approx. 42 clients and interact with our clients while serving the meal.
- Prepaid menu options are available if you’d like us to purchase the food on your group’s behalf. See our prepaid menu options here.
- Suitable for groups up to 12 people.
- Minimum age of 14.
Location: Kerr Street Mission
Number of Hours: 3-4
Days: Monday & Wednesday evenings 3:45pm-7:45pm, Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-1pm, or Saturday mornings 7:30am-10:30am
- Purchase, prepare and package takeaway meals for 60 clients, and stock these in the food bank when complete.
- Suitable for groups up to 12 people.
- Minimum age of 14.
Location: Kerr Street Mission
Number of Hours: 2-3
Days: Mondays between 10:00am-2:00pm
- Sponsor a shelf in our food bank for a month or more, focusing your food drive or fundraising effort on a particular item. (e.g. providing canned tuna for one month).
- Have your team join us on a tour of KSM to learn about our history and program offerings.
Location: Kerr Street Mission
Number of Hours: Varies
Days: Flexible
- Attend our offsite sorting centre to sort and organize our food donations. Double check for damage and expiry dates, ensuring that our clients are receiving the best quality food possible.
- Suitable for groups up to 12 people.
- Minimum age of 12.
Location: Burloak & Mainway, Burlington
Number of Hours: 2.5-3
Days: Tuesday-Friday between 9:00 am-12:00pm or 1:00 pm-3:30pm (Please note that sorting times are subject to the quantity of food donations on hand. E.g. there are limited shifts available during summer months)
- Seeking enthusiastic groups to prepare and host engaging, child friendly events that bring fun, connection, and creativity to local children. (approximately 25-30 children, aged 2-14)
- Suitable for groups up to 8 people.
- Minimum age of 14.
Location: Kerr Street Mission Gymnasium
Number of Hours: 1-2
Days: Monday Evenings 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Our kitchen is a remarkably busy place! Help us keep it sparkling and up to our high-quality standards by helping with a Deep Clean. This includes activities like: wiping & scrubbing all surfaces and cabinet interiors, deep cleaning the ovens, grills and hood fans, empty and refill fryer filters, sweep and mop floors, re-organize supplies.
- Suitable for groups up to 5 people.
Location: Kerr Street Mission
Number of Hours: 2-3
Days: Thursday Afternoons
Support seasonal events and celebrations at KSM. Examples include:
- Planning, preparing and hosting special events like Mothers Day Tea, Easter Dinner, Thanksgiving Dinner etc.
- Volunteering at our Christmas Wonders program, sorting toys and pjs or assisting clients with selections for their children
Suitable for groups for 12-20 people depending on activity
Location: Kerr Street Mission
Number of Hours: 2-3
Days: Flexible
- Help us maintain and improve our facilities. Activities include painting rooms, gardening, indoor/outdoor cleanup, indoor/outdoor window cleaning.
- Suitable for groups up to 15 people depending on activity
- This opportunity is great for groups that have a particular skill or experience.
Location: Kerr Street Mission
Number of Hours: Varies
Days: Flexible
If your group would like to volunteer at KSM, please click below to complete a Group Volunteering Information Form.
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