Volunteerism

Engage the community in the nonprofit sector by promoting volunteerism and effective volunteer management.

Volunteer referral service at www.pillarnonprofit.ca

  • Ongoing service for members of Pillar who need to find volunteers for their programs and for citizens of our community who wish to find volunteer positions

    Community Volunteerism Presentations

    • Staff and volunteers are available to present at schools, community organizations and businesses about getting connected through Volunteerism
    • Presentations are customized and have included: Volunteering Get Started; Volunteering at Leadership Levels; Volunteering and your Job Search; Employee Volunteerism
    • Contact Pillar by email or at 519-433-7876, or simply fill out and submit this form

      New Canadians & Volunteering

      • Brochures focused on New Canadians and volunteering that are distributed to various partner organizations in the community.
      • Brochures are available here in English, Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin.
      • With generous support provided by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (MCI) Ontario's Community Builders, Pillar delivered two workshops in collaboration with organizations providing settlement services in London - London Cross Cultural Learner Centre, London Public Library, LUSO Community Services, and South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre.

        Getting Started on Your 40 Hours (available here)

        • A pamphlet that helps students and their parents understand how to fulfill the 40 hour mandatory volunteer requirement for high school graduation.

          ChangeTheWorld

          • ChangeTheWorld Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge is a way for Ontario teens to make a difference in their lives and communities through volunteering.
          • Pillar's collaborative approach with various community partners, covering the Thames Valley region, ensures participation from a broad, diverse group of young people.
          • Activities are developed based on youth feedback from past Youth Volunteerism Challenges.