Volunteering
There are many ways to volunteer at KEYS. Whether you enjoy helping the youth in our community or our newest community members, we invite you to find out ways you can make a difference. VOLUNTEERS...We Help Change People’s Lives. Click here
'There are times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but we always have the power to make a difference.'
Insight Youth Mentoring Program: We need leaders in our community to volunteer to be mentors. One-to-one mentoring partnerships are made based on shared interests and on the career goals of the youth. Share your story and experience and make a difference. Varying levels of commitments are available to fit your schedule. To apply or for more information visit: Click here or email insight@keys.ca or call 613.546.5559
The Professional Mentoring Partnership: Through this program, Kingston area professionals connect with and support newcomer professionals with similar skills and education through mentorship and networking. Mentors open doors to the realities of their sector and Kingston-area workplaces for newcomers and help them build their social capital and networks. Volunteer opportunities include one-to-one matches, one-time meetings and participation in sector-specific networking events. To apply or for more information, Click here or email mentoring@keys.ca or call 613.546.5559
Rise Small Business Lending Program: Rise is the only national organization providing people with mental health or addiction challenges a path toward sustained self-employment or small business ownership. KEYS Job Centre offers the Rise program in the Kingston area. Mentors provide one-on-one business advice to Rise clients in-person, by phone, and by email. Their support helps end stigma and change lives. To apply or for more information Click here or email rise@keys.ca or call 613.546.5559
Volunteer with Refugees: Community members can help newcomer refugee families get settled in Kingston. We are looking for eager and committed volunteers to join Family support teams, lead Family support teams, or do informal language interpretation. Volunteering with refugee families in our community is a special and rewarding opportunity!
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