Volunteering at The Redwood
The Redwood has relied on the support of volunteers since its beginning, and it continues to welcome volunteers to share in our vision of supporting women and children to live free from abuse.
Thinking about volunteering with us?
We look for volunteers who:
- At least 16 years old
- Volunteers on iDetermine must be 18 years or older
- Can provide a cleared vulnerable sector check
- Can provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (for in-person volunteers only)
- Can attend an interview
- Can provide 2 personal references
- Have a background in, or a willingness to learn, trauma-informed communication
What we offer to our volunteers:
- Training needed to be a great volunteer
- Reimbursement for your vulnerable sector check application
- Reimbursement for TTC fare to and from the shelter
- The opportunity to respond to our call-to-action:
"I’ve always had a lot of respect for shelters and then I saw this opportunity at The Redwood. I thought, in whatever capacity that I could be useful and offer assistance, I would do.
I started volunteering with the tutoring program, helping some of the kids in the shelter.
I think that the work that The Redwood is doing is absolutely incredible. The need for shelter, safe spaces and communities for women and children fleeing abuse is extremely important, and the more people that can give in either a monetary or a personal time commitment in any way is advantageous to the community. I’m very, very happy to be able to be a part of that.”
Current Opening:
There are no current openings at this time.
Recruitment for iDetermine Chat Responders will reopen in December 2025, with training beginning in January 2026.
No Current Openings?
Check this page in the future. In the meantime, follow The Redwood on social media to stay up to date on volunteer opportunities!
Questions?
Please email Volunteer Coordinator, Hannah Zimbel, at hlzimbel@theredwood.com.
