Volunteer with EHDS Canada
Be the change you want to see.
Join a community of dedicated volunteers making real impact for newcomers, women, seniors, and equity-seeking groups across Canada.
40
Volunteers
1080
Lives touched
8
Programs
5
Years active
Choose your area of interest
Supporting newcomers to Canada
Help newcomer immigrants navigate settlement, build community connections, and access support they need to thrive.
Settlement guide
Language support
Workshop facilitator
Peer mentor
Event coordinator
Time commitment
2–4 hrs / week
In-person or virtual Training provided
In-person or virtual Training provided
Empowering newcomer immigrant women
Support women navigating intersecting barriers of gender, race, and immigration status.
Mentorship facilitator
Wellness circle host
Advocacy support
Skills coach
Childcare helper
Time commitment
3–5 hrs / week
In-person preferred Trauma-informed training
In-person preferred Trauma-informed training
Connecting and supporting seniors
Combat isolation and build belonging for newcomer seniors through wellness activities and intergenerational events.
Wellness companion
System navigator
Digital literacy tutor
Social event host
Transportation helper
Time commitment
2–3 hrs / week
In-person & virtual Senior care orientation
In-person & virtual Senior care orientation
Supporting financially at-risk individuals
Assist individuals and families facing financial hardship with resource navigation, essential support, and pathways to economic stability.
Resource navigator
Financial mentor
Application helper
Career coach
Budgeting advisor
Time commitment
Flexible hours
In-person or virtual Resource navigation training
In-person or virtual Resource navigation training
Open to anything — just ready to help
Tell us your skills and availability and our team will match you.
Event support
Admin help
Translation
Fundraising
Photography
Time commitment
As little as 1 hr
Any format No experience needed
Any format No experience needed
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Step 1Application reviewed by our team
Step 2Intro call to match your skills
Step 3Orientation & onboarding