VOLUNTEER WITH US!
As we strive to nurture, support, and guide young lives, we invite you to join us in this transformative journey.
Volunteering with Living Rock Ministries offers you the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of youth facing various challenges. It is lending an empathetic ear, teaching valuable life skills, or simply offering a comforting presence, your contribution can shape futures and inspire change.
Check out our website or connect with us by email or phone.
Living Rock Youth Resources is currently accepting applications for volunteers in several of our programs. Current volunteer opportunities are listed below.
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Volunteer applicants who reside in Hamilton may apply online for a Police Check with Hamilton Police Services here .
Applicants 25 and younger may apply with BackCheck.com for a Canadian Criminal Record Check with Local Police Information, which should be processed within 1 – 2 business days.
Please use the following link to apply for this record check at discount: Living Rock Backcheck Page
For more information on how to become a volunteer, please contact volunteer@livingrock.ca or by calling Karen at 905-528-7625 x 240 or Harrison 905-528-7625 x236
All volunteers must be willing to submit an original police check issued within the past year.
Click here to download our Volunteer Application Form, complete, and submit via email, fax, or mail.
Contact
· Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
· Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
· Email: karen@livingrock.ca
Duties
· Completing clerical projects with staff
· Organization of paper and electronic files
· Helping prepare for weekly programming , meetings, and tours
Benefits
· Helping maintain an efficient and friendly work environment
· Helping meet the needs of street-involved youth
· Giving back to the community
Clients
· At-risk youth between the ages of 13 – 25
Dates & Times
· 10 hours/week
· Mondays – Fridays between 9 AM – 5 PM
Seasons
· Year round
Location
· 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N, Hamilton
Accessibility
· Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
Number of Positions
· 1 individual needed in total
Ages
· 18 years and up
Commitment Length
· 3 – 12 months
Training
· Orientation
· Training on the job
Police Check
· Required
Skills/Experience
· Previous experience in an administrative/clerical position
· Ability to work in a team setting
· Experience working with youth and people
· Education related to reception, administration, or related is appreciated
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
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Contact
· Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
· Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
· Email: karen@livingrock.ca
Duties
· Completing clerical projects with staff
· Organization of paper and electronic files
· Helping prepare for weekly programming , meetings, and tours
Benefits
· Helping maintain an efficient and friendly work environment
· Helping meet the needs of street-involved youth
· Giving back to the community
Clients
· At-risk youth between the ages of 13 – 25
Dates & Times
· 10 hours/week
· Mondays – Fridays between 9 AM – 5 PM
Seasons
· Year round
Location
· 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N, Hamilton
Accessibility
· Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
Number of Positions
· 1 individual needed in total
Ages
· 18 years and up
Commitment Length
· 3 – 12 months
Training
· Orientation
· Training on the job
Police Check
· Required
Skills/Experience
· Previous experience in an administrative/clerical position
· Ability to work in a team setting
· Experience working with youth and people
· Education related to reception, administration, or related is appreciated
Contact
Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
Email: karen@livingrock.ca
Duties
Oversee traffic into and out of Living Rock facilities
Serve dinner and connect with youth
Supervise cleaning crews
Benefits
Build meaningful relationships with at-risk youth
Be a role model
Give back to the community
Clients
At-risk youth between the ages of 13 – 25
Dates and Times
Tuesday: Evening (6:00 – 9:30 PM)
Wednesday: Evening (6:00 – 9:30 PM)
Thursday: Evening (6:00 – 9:30 PM)
Seasons
Year round
Location
30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
Accessibility
Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
Number of Positions
3 – 4 individuals needed in total per evening
Ages
21 years and up
Seniors welcome
Commitment Length
3 – 12 months
Training
Orientation
Training on the job
Police Check
Required
Skills/Experience
An ability to meet new people and engage with strangers
Excellent organization skills
Education related to social work, child and youth, or recreation and leisure appreciated
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Oversee the admission of street-involved youth into the food bank
o Provide a welcoming environment
o Assist youth in their specific needs for visiting the food bank
o Register first-time food bank users
· Benefits
o Help ensure youth in need of food have access to items available
o Work with a variety of youth
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Tuesday: Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
o Wednesday: Afternoon (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
o Thursday: Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
o Saturday: Afternoon (1:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 3 – 4 individuals needed in total
· Ages
o 21 years and up. Seniors welcome
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Willingness and desire to work with street-involved youth
o Ability to perform tasks in a welcoming and professional manner
o Excellent organization skills
o Previous grocery, reception, or retail merchandising experience an asset.
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: kelly@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Assist cook in youth supervision
o Prepare basic meals and food trays for programs
o Maintain kitchen cleanliness via dishwashing, sweeping, mopping
o Oversee reception of food donations
o Evaluate youth performance on grading scale
· Benefits
o Help provide food for at-risk youth
o Aid youth in work readiness programs
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Tuesday: Mornings (9:30 AM – 12 PM), Afternoons (1 – 3:30 PM)
o Wednesday: Mornings (9:30 AM – 12 PM), Afternoons (1:30 – 3:30 PM)
o Thursday: Mornings (9:30 AM – 12 PM), Afternoons (1 – 3:30 PM)
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 3 – 4 individuals needed in total
· Ages
o 21 years and up
o Seniors welcome
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Must be able to perform some minor heavy lifting
o Excellent organization skills
o Previous work in a grocery store considered an asset
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Work alongside youth, staff, and volunteers in maintaining food quality
o Cycle through food based on expiration dates
o Support and assist youth, staff, and volunteers in developing skills
· Benefits
o Help provide food for at-risk youth
o Be a role model
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Tuesday: Mornings (9:30 AM – 12 PM), Afternoons (1 – 3:30 PM)
o Wednesday: Mornings (9:30 AM – 12 PM), Afternoons (1:30 – 3:30 PM)
o Thursday: Mornings (9:30 AM – 12 PM), Afternoons (1 – 3:30 PM)
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 3 – 4 individuals needed in total
· Ages
o 21 years and up
o Seniors welcome
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Willingness and desire to work with at-risk youth
o Excellent organization skills
o Ability to perform tasks in a welcoming and professional manner
o Previous grocery store experience considered an asset
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Receiving and delivering orders of frozen goods from kitchen staff
o Maintain active inventory of frozen goods and freezer tidiness/organization
o Supervising work crew in freezer organization
o Aiding as needed in kitchen needs
· Benefits
o Help maintain efficient use of frozen goods for at-risk
o Act as a role model to youth
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Time
o 1 shift/week, 4 – 8 hrs/shift
o Shift during the hours of 8 AM – 3 PM, Monday - Thursday
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 1 - 2 individuals needed in total
· Ages
o 21 years and up
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Must have enthusiastic and outgoing personality
o Excellent organization skills
o Education relating to food services, social work, and child and youth services considered an asset
o Applicants with experience in frozen good maintenance appreciated
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Oversee the exchange of youth credits for specialty items
o Monitor youth and specialty item traffic through Incentive Room
o Work alongside another staff/volunteer
o Keeping track of youth credits
· Benefits
o Help provide items in high demand to youth
o Act as a role model to youth
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Tuesday: Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
o Wednesday: Afternoon (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
o Thursday: Afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
o Saturday: Afternoon (1:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 3 - 4 individuals needed in total
· Ages
o 21 years and up
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Willingness and desire to work with street-involved youth
o Excellent organization skills
o Education relating to recreation and leisure, social work, child and youth services, and marketing considered an asset
o Previous grocery, reception, or retail merchandising experience an asset
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Assist in maintenance of facilities including mopping, sweeping, changing garbage, and bathroom clean up
o Evaluate youth performance on grading scale
o Record hours of volunteer service put in by youth
o Supervise completion of tasks
o Evaluate youth performance on grading scale
· Benefits
o Help maintain safety and cleanliness for at-risk youth
o Aid youth in work readiness programs
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Monday - Friday: Mornings (9:30 AM – 12 PM)
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 3 – 4 individuals needed in total
· Ages
o 21 years and up
o Seniors welcome
· Commitment Length
o 8 week minimum commitment
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Must be able to perform some minor heavy lifting
o Excellent human resources skills
o Must be willing to work with street-involved youth
o Previous experience in a janitorial role
o Education in social work, child/youth services, and human resources considered an asset
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Interacting with youth
o Working under the supervision of the Breakfast Coordinator
o Help to serve food and help with clean-up
o Participating in daily planning
o Playing games with youth (i.e Chess, cards, trivia)
· Benefits
o Great hands-on experience
o Have a positive impact on the youth
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Monday – Friday: Mornings (7 AM – 10:45 AM)
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 3 – 4 individuals needed in total per evening
· Ages
o 18 years and up
o Seniors welcome
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation
o Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Previous experience working with youth at risk
o Some experience with food preparation
o Previous experience with recreation activities, sports, music, and art
o Good communication skills
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Interact with youth during Evening and Breakfast Programs and during Food Bank hours
o Act as support for youth who may be pregnant
o Follow provided orientation guidelines on how to advise pregnant youth, potentially pregnant youth, and young fathers
o Help youth build sustainable support systems
· Benefits
o Build meaningful relationships with at-risk youth
o Be a role model
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Monday: Mornings (8 – 9:30 AM)
o Tuesdays: Mornings (8 – 9:30 AM), Afternoons (1 - 4 PM)
o Wednesday: Afternoon (1:30 – 4), Evening (6:30 – 9:30 PM)
o Thursday: Morning (8 – 9:30 AM), Afternoons (1 – 4 PM) Evening (6:30 – 9:30 PM)
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 3 – 4 individuals needed in total
· Ages
o 21 years and up/Seniors welcome
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Able to come in at least once a week on a consistent basis
o Willingness to build relationships with youth
o Education related to social work, child and youth, or recreation and leisure appreciated
o Previous experience with pregnancy resources for youth are preferred
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Facilitate group discussions with pregnant youth and new parents
o Follow up with pregnant parents
o Facilitate educational workshops
o Document session attendance
· Benefits
o Build meaningful relationships with at-risk youth
o Help in healthy development of developing children
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Tuesdays: Evenings (7 PM – 9 PM)
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 3 – 4 individuals needed in total per evening
· Ages
o 21 years and up/Seniors welcome
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Willingness to work with young parents
o Innovative to approaches of support
o Excellent organization
o Preferable if applicants have knowledge of prenatal development and care
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Interact with at-risk youth who are seeking community support
o Answering the phone and taking messages for youth and staff
o Receiving phone calls regarding donations and ensuring staff are available to receive donatons
o Responding to questions related to the Living Rock and its program or providing referrals to appropriate Living Rock staff members to answer the questions
· Benefits
o Build meaningful relationships with at-risk youth
o Provide a friendly environment and will help connect youth to the appropriate staff
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Monday: Mornings - Evenings
o Tuesdays: Mornings & Evenings
o Wednesday: Mornings & Evenings
o Thursday: Mornings & Evenings
o Friday: Mornings & Evenings
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 3 – 4 individuals needed
· Ages
o 21 years and up/Seniors welcome
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Experience working with youth and people
o Education related to social work, child and youth, or reception appreciated
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
·
Duties
o Stock shelves in food bank, storage, Incentive Room, and clothing
o Rotating items to have older products sold first
o Supervise use of Incentive Room
o Assist Rock Resources Reloaded youth with calculations for youth purchases
o Supervising transactions made by youth
o Evaluating youth in work program on grading scale
·
Benefits
o Build meaningful relationships with at-risk youth
o Aid in the youth work readiness program
o Give back to the community
·
Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
·
Dates and Times
o Tuesdays: Afternoon (12:30 – 4:30 PM)
o Wednesday: Afternoon (1:30 – 4:30 PM)
o Thursday: Afternoon (12:30 – 4:30 PM)
o Friday: Afternoon (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
·
Seasons
o Year round
·
Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
·
Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
·
Number of Positions
o 3 – 4 individuals needed
·
Ages
o 21 years and up/Seniors welcome
·
Commitment Length
o 8 weeks minimum
·
Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
·
Police Check
o Required
·
Skills/Experience
o Experience working with youth and people and retail merchandising preferable
o Education related to social work and child and youth services appreciated
For more information on how to become a volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Karen Craig via e-mail at karen@livingrock.ca or by calling 905-528-7625 x 240.
Contact
o Karen Craig, Volunteer Coordinator
o Phone: 905.528.7625 ext. 240
o Email: karen@livingrock.ca
· Duties
o Building relationships with young mothers
o Assist with child minding
o Facilitate weekly stroller exercise program
o Aid in program set up
· Benefits
o Build meaningful relationships with at-risk youth parents
o Act as a role model
o Give back to the community
· Clients
o At-risk youth between the ages of 13 - 25
· Dates and Times
o Friday: Mornings (9 AM – 12 PM)
· Seasons
o Year round
· Location
o 30 Wilson St, at Hughson St. N
· Accessibility
o Unfortunately our building is currently not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
· Number of Positions
o 2 - 3 individuals needed
· Ages
o 21 years and up/Seniors welcome
· Commitment Length
o 3 – 12 months
· Training
o Orientation/Training on the job
· Police Check
o Required
· Skills/Experience
o Experience working with young parents
o Education related to social work, child and youth, or recreation and leisure appreciated
o Able to participate in walking around downtown
o Able to work well with children aged 0 – 4 years of age
o Willingness to build relationships with young mothers
Position Overview
We are looking for volunteers experienced in the Social Work field, who are able to assist in the clinical aspect as well as the practical needs aspect of the Weekend Program. Additional skills are also beneficial, such as cooking, athletic interest, arts etc.
Essential Job Functions
Hallway/Bathroom Monitor
Help supervise Oasis Room
Supervise youth chores
Participate and help supervise activities
Participate in games with youth
Once trained, Door Supervision
o Taking names
o Weapon Check
o Checking Bags
o Understanding how to deal with potential crisis
Kitchen clean up - dishes
Oasis clean up:
o wipe down tables and counters
o Refill trays of food, coffee, mugs, etc.
Set up:
o setting up food on trays and counters
o make juice, coffee
o setting up cups, plates, utensils
Requirements
Degree in Social Work, related field or working towards a degree or…
1+ years experience working with youth
Ability to approach and engage youth
Other Skills/Abilities
Clinical Background:
- Intakes
- One-on-ones
Crafts – create and ideas for crafts
Cooking – healthy living workshops
Exercise and fitness – taking youth to the YMCA
Hours of Position
· Between the hours of 1 – 8:30pm, with a minimum of 3 hours
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Volunteer may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.