Translate This Page

Volunteer Hamilton
[ Add Record Add Record |  Suggest an Update |  Volunteer Opportunities |  Suggest Volunteer Opportunity |  Print Version (New Window) ]
Record #: HAM0535 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 11 Dec 2012
Contact Information
Social MediaFacebook Twitter
Address & Map
International Village
267 King St E
Hamilton, ON L8N 1B9
 
View Google Map
Site LocationNorth side of King St E across from Denningers
Major IntersectionWellington St N and King St E
Office Phone905-523-4444
Fax1-888-469-1778 (toll free)
E-Mailinfo@volunteerhamilton.on.ca
Websitewww.volunteerhamilton.on.ca
Primary ContactMelanie Winterle, Executive Director; Email: director@volunteerhamilton.on.ca
Alternate ContactMichael Gustar, Manager, Agency and Volunteer Resources; Email: michael@volunteerhamilton.on.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Bay Area Leadership ; Snow Angels
AccessibilityPartially Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionVolunteer Hamilton is the co-coordinating agency for volunteer activity in the City of Hamilton and builds community leadership through volunteerism * Approximately 300 volunteer placements are available * Works with more than 200 local agencies to refer people wanting to volunteer * In addition services include: 
 
* Working with students and the unemployed to find volunteering opportunities to meet their career goals 
* Volunteer 101 presentations are available to schools and community groups 
* family and employer group volunteering opportunities 
* a web site listing all current positions available 
* Member organizations can list their volunteer needs with the Centre then these positions are advertised to the general public through the job boards, public service announcements in the local media and web site 
* Provides consultation and training to member organizations on all aspects of volunteer management 
* Workshops and seminars are organized to provide organizations with increased skills 
* A library of resource materials in the field of non-profit organization management is available 
* Meeting facilities are available to rent and include laptop, LCD projector and screen 
- Home Depot Meeting Room - Small, medium or large groups 
- Jean Hurst Resource Library - Boardroom for 10
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 14 year(s) and up
ApplicationPotential volunteers can contact the Centre by phone, e-mail or in person (walk in)
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK
FeesMembership - for agencies ; Service - Fee for rental space ; None - for volunteers ; Membership fee for agencies (see website) ; Service - Fee for rental space ; None - for volunteers ; Fee for rental space: Home Depot Meeting Room $50/half day and $100/full day * Jean Hurst Resource Library $25/half day and $50/full day
LanguagesEnglish
FundingCity / Town - City of Hamilton ; Donations ; Membership Fees ; United Way ; Fees
Established1963
Indexing
Service CategoriesPlanning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Volunteerism Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Volunteerism Issues ; Volunteer Program Development/Implementation Support ; Volunteer Recruitment/Placement ; Volunteer Training
SubjectsCommunity development ; Leadership training ; Special libraries ; Volunteer management ; Volunteer opportunities ; Volunteering