Connect with our community, meet new people and share your skills.
When you volunteer with Senior Persons Living Connected (SPLC), you are helping to make a difference in our community of seniors.
Whether you are retired and looking to give back or a student looking to develop and sharpen your skillset, there’s an opportunity for everyone.
Apply to Volunteer
Please visit our Better Impact page to view current volunteer opportunities and apply.
Your application will be screened by our staff to determine what position might be the best fit for you. We will contact you for an interview to learn more about you and give you an opportunity to ask us questions.
Even if you don’t see a particular volunteer position listed, we encourage you to fill in an application. We will contact you if a suitable position comes available.
Student Placements
We welcome placement students in health and other related professional fields to complete a work placement to graduate.
Please visit our Better Impact page to view current placement/co-op opportunities and apply.
Even if you don’t see a particular placement position listed, we encourage you to fill in an application. We will contact you if a suitable position comes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Email volunteer@splc.ca or call 416-490-2966.
Yes, some of our volunteers are high school students.
Yes, all volunteers attend a general orientation session, as well as a position orientation conducted by the position supervisor or a senior volunteer.
For the position which will directly deal with clients, we require you to complete a vulnerable sector screening (police background check).
One should be an employer, supervisor, teacher or an individual known through community involvement for at least 6 months. The other can be a personal friend or family member.
We are happy to provide reference letters to our volunteers who complete 40 or more hours with us.
Most of our volunteer opportunities take place during regular business hours. We do have some positions (for example, virtual translator, some program assistant, and graphic designer) which are very flexible and can happen in the evening and over the weekend.
