Volunteering is one of the best ways to become involved at St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre. People from all walks of life join together, share their time, energy and knowledge in every department at St. Paul's. Over 400 volunteers contribute about 43,000 hours to St. Paul's annually. Through volunteering, you can meet a community of interesting people, learn new skills and achieve a sense of accomplishment. St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre looks for people who are willing to make a minimum commitment of fifty hours within a six month period to help seniors. We are always looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, like working as part of a team, but are also able to work independently.

Top 10 reasons to volunteer at St. Paul's:

1. Gain job experience
2. Improve your health and self-esteem
3. Meet real community needs
4. Gain entrance to higher education
5. Meet new people and establish friends, connections and references
6. Gain new skills and develop talents
7. Spread positive energy and hope
8. Make the world a better place
9. Enhance personal growth
10. It's fun!

Student placement

St. Paul's also cooperates with educational and governmental institutions to provide learning experiences for students.

Student placement criteria

• Must submit completed application form and required documents to volunteer services and agree to abide by the volunteer services policy and procedures
• Submit the learning plan and objectives to the supervising staff
• Attend orientation sessions
• Student Placement Application Form

Testimonials

St. Paul's has such a nice atmosphere to volunteer in. There are always so many different things to do. I feel appreciated and it is so easy to smile because people will always smile back.

- Gerry

It's an experience of a lifetime! It increases your confidence and makes you more knowledgeable about something new and wonderful. You guys are fun, exciting and life changing. Everyday knowing that I am coming here gives me something to look forward to every night when I am at home.

- Nadine