How to
Get Involved
Participate. Collaborate. Make change.
Join a Program
Our core programs and services provide opportunities for children, youth and adults from our diverse local communities to come together, share skills, build resources and move forward.
- For children and parents, visit The Nook Children’s Program
- For youth, visit LOFT YCSEI
- For community members of all ages in the Bloorcourt Community, visit The Drop-In and Food Access Program
- For community members of all ages in the Junction Triangle area, visit George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre
- For homeless adults, visit Shelters and Housing on Lansdowne and Shelter on Bloor
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available all year round throughout our agency- the roles are as diverse as the volunteers themselves! Volunteers provide key support to community members in all of our programs and services, working directly with vulnerable people or working behind the scenes to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
If you are an existing program participant, please speak to program staff about volunteer opportunities. Staff contact information can be found here.
If you are not an existing program participant, and you have some time to spare to contribute to one of Toronto’s most vibrant local communities, please complete the form below to start the process. Volunteers are generally asked to meet with staff, attend an interview by phone or in person, and go through a thorough screening process, including a criminal reference check where appropriate.
We thank you for your interest in volunteering with Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre, and will contact you with next steps as opportunities become available.
Student Placements
We engage students from a wide variety of institutions and programs, such as;
- Community Service Work
- Nursing
- Child and Youth Work
- Social Work
- Business Administration
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding placement to develop your skills while being supported by top-notch staff teams and learning a ton about community-driven work, CONC is your destination. Please complete the form below to start the process.
Employment Opportunities
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre is committed to hiring a diverse staff team that reflects the identities, skills and interests of our program participants and community members. If you are interested in joining our exceptional staff team, please watch for links to our employment postings in this space.
In-Kind Donations and Gifts of Service
We will gratefully accept in-kind donations! Please contact us to discuss and make arrangements for donations larger than a few bags or small items. You can donate gifts in-kind to any one of our programs. Please see the wish lists on each program page for suggestions:
- The Nook Children’s Program
- LOFT YCSEI
- George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre
- The Drop-In & Food Access Program
- Shelters and Housing on Lansdowne
- Shelter on Bloor
The types of things agency-wide that we are currently in greatest need of include;
- Updated computers
- Printing Services
- Digital Cameras
- Photography Services
Partnerships
We are interested in developing new partnerships with charities and non-profits, community groups, businesses, schools and anyone with whom we can collaborate to better serve the needs of our diverse program participants and community members. Please contact one of our managers to discuss your partnership ideas. We look forward to working with you!