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Volunteers
Volunteers Make a Difference!
Volunteers are a valued part of House of Friendship and assist staff in providing quality service to program participants.
Over 400 people regularly volunteer at House of Friendship in a variety of roles. This does not include more than 600 Christmas Hamper and Turkey Drive volunteers.
To learn more about the wide range of volunteer opportunities that exist, please contact volunteering@houseoffriendship.org or phone 519-742-8327.
House of Friendship is a member agency of the Volunteer Action Centre.
Volunteer Rights & Responsibilities
Volunteers are expected:
- to be sincere when offering services;
- to treat program participants and workers with dignity and respect;
- to treat personal information about program participants and co-workers with strict confidentiality;
- to complete tasks in a responsible way;
- to respect the philosophy of House of Friendship;
- to dress appropriately;
- to be punctual and to notify supervisors when absent.
Volunteers can expect:
- to receive an orientation to House of Friendship's philosophy and programs;
- to be placed in a position suitable to one's interests and abilities;
- to receive supervision and support;
- to be treated with dignity and respect as a co-worker;
- to learn new skills;
- to make suggestions and to be heard;
- to receive thanks for service;
- to gain satisfaction from helping others.
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