Volunteers

Council of Agencies Serving South Asians

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:11:46 -0400

Office phone: 416-932-1359
Fax: 416-932-9305
E-mail: cassa@cassa.on.ca
Web site: www.cassa.on.ca
Address: 1992 Yonge St, Ste 205, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Millwood Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers:
Mr Neethan Shan, Executive Director
Andalee Adamali, Program Manager, andalee@cassa.on.ca
Contacts: Ishara Jeyachandran, Finance/Office Administrator, ishara_jeyachandran@cassa.on.ca
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details - washrooms not accessible
Service description: Umbrella organization of agencies, individuals and groups serving the South Asian community

advocacy
research on community development
community social planning
coalition building
member services include counselling, support, training, information exchange
referrals for the general community to service providers
youth programming
volunteer development
anti-racism activities including Hate Crime Reporting Hotline

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects Community development; Coordinating organizations; Hate crimes; Race relations; Racism; South Asian community; Youth
Record ID MET3528
Last complete update 2008-02-19
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Junior League of Toronto

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:49:58 -0400

Office phone: 416-485-4218
Fax: 416-485-5949
E-mail: info@jlt.org
Web site: www.jlt.org
Address: 539A Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON, M4S 2M5
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Brenda Hogan, President
Hours: Mon-Thu 9-4, Fri 9-12 noon
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Women 18 years and over
Fees: Membership
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Contributes funds and volunteers to community projects

promotes volunteerism

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects Volunteer opportunities; Women
Record ID MET0571
Last complete update 2007-03-08
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Ontario March of Dimes

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:23:53 -0400

Office phone 416-425-3463 ; 416-425-DIME
Toll-free phone 1-800-263-3463
Fax 416-425-1920
E-mail info@dimes.on.ca
Web site www.marchofdimes.ca
Address 10 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1A4
Location (Intersection) East York (Millwood Rd-Overlea Blvd)
Ward Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers
Andria Spindel, President and Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Manderson, Vice President of Corporate Resources
Contacts Ruth Kapelus, Public Relations Coordinator
Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Area served Ontario
Languages of service English ; French
Eligibility Children and adults with physical disabilities
Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description Variety of services including:
DesignAbility ext 227 -- skilled volunteers develop assistive aids not available in the marketplace
Home and Vehicle Modification Program 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) to Ontario residents 18 years and over with ongoing mobility impairments, their families or landlords

in partnership with the Government of Ontario

Post Polio Program ext 227 -- support for polio survivors

information on post-polio syndrome

Recreation Programs ext 227 -- outings, day trips, holiday programs

Also serves as provincial office Organization type Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Assistive devices; Attendant care; Employment; Financial assistance; Home adaptations; Literacy instruction; Physical disabilities; Polio; Recreation; Vehicle adaptations Other Services See List Record ID MET0795 Last complete update 2007-09-19 Last modification date 2008-03-31

East York Meals on Wheels

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:52:07 -0400

Office phone: 416-424-3322
Fax: 416-424-4627
E-mail: info@eastyorkmealsonwheels.org
Web site: www.leaside.info/mealsonwheels.html
Address: 2 Thorncliffe Park Dr, Unit 52, East York, ON, M4H 1H2
Location: (Intersection) East York (Thorncliffe Park Dr-Overlea Blvd)

Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:37:25 -0400

Office phone: 416-488-3446
Fax: 416-481-4109
Email: fnc@bellnet.ca
Web site: www.fairlawnneighbourhoodcentre.com
Address: Fairlawn Heights United Church, 28 Fairlawn Ave, Toronto, ON, M5M 1S7
Location (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Lawrence Ave W)

Volunteer Opportunities for Saturday Cafe Socials

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:22:13 -0400

People and Organizations in North Toronto

Offers

Volunteer Opportunities

for

Saturday Cafe Socials

Have fun in an informal group setting while you
Help nannies/caregivers unwind

Share your time & talent on
Arts & Crafts Self Care

Life Skills Dance / Fitness

Image Consultant

Aesthetics
Home Making

If you are friendly and outgoing
• Available to volunteer at least once or twice a month,
we welcome you to call
416 487 2390, submit your resume to lbalce@pointinc.org
Where: MEDLINK, Suite 400, 1 Eglinton Ave, East
Subway Concourse, Toronto

Volunteer Toronto

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:44:32 -0400

Office phone: 416-961-6888
Fax: 416-961-6859
E-mail: info@volunteertoronto.on.ca
Web site: www.volunteertoronto.on.ca
Address: 344 Bloor St W, Ste 404, Toronto, ON, M5S 3A7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Bloor St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Officers: Deborah Gardner, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto and surrounding area
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance parking lot and street parking close to entrance
Service description Recruits and refers volunteers

information on volunteer opportunities
consults with agencies about volunteer program development
training and consultation

55 Plus

encourages recruitment of older people
promotes effective use of senior volunteers

ABCs of Fraud

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Consultants; Crime prevention; Fraud; Seniors; Training programs; Volunteer opportunities; Volunteering Record ID MET1216 Last complete update 2007-07-11 Last modification date 2008-03-31

SPRINT

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:30:12 -0400

Office phone: 416-481-6411
Fax: 416-481-9829
E-mail: sprint@sprint-homecare.ca
Web site: www.sprint-homecare.ca
Address: 140 Merton St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 1A1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Jane Moore, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6
Area served: Generally Hwy 401-Bloor St; Bayview Ave-Bathurst St

Meals on wheels

also Lawrence Ave E-St Clair Ave E; Bayview Ave-Mt Pleasant Rd
also St Clair Ave-Bloor St; Bayview Ave-Bathurst St

Languages of service: English ; other languages also available
Eligibility: Seniors 55 years and over and adults with disabilities
How to apply: Telephone intake - home visit - assessment
Fees: Fees vary, subsidies may be available
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and tone elevator, lowered buttons
Service description: Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto -- multiservice community and home support agency

respite care (caregiver relief) including care of seniors with Alzheimer Disease -- fee
also 24 hour caregiver relief -- fee
adult day care including seniors with dementia -- fee
home help, homemaking -- fee
meals on wheels Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, kosher and vegetarian meals available, also Reach for 5 (fresh fruit and vegetables in partnership with Field to Table) -- fee
community dining Monday-Sunday in various locations, including Friday dinner and Sunday brunch -- fee
transportation to medical appointments, shopping, personal tasks, social activities -- fee
friendly visiting for isolated seniors, and those receiving palliative care -- free
telephone security check, client intervention and assistance, case management -- free

Elder Abuse Program -- counselling, support, prevention, referrals to community services
Peer support groups for seniors, caregiver education, caregiver support groups -- free

foot care clinic -- fee
income tax clinic
supportive housing in 2 Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings (Montgomery Place and Moore Place)
information and referral
volunteer opportunities

Lead agency for Toronto Ride, www.torontoride.ca -- a partnership of agencies and providers formed to improve access to transportation services through sharing agency resources
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Adult day care; Alzheimer disease; Caregiver support; Case management; Congregate dining; Elder abuse; Foot care; Friendly visiting; Home help; Homemaking; Income tax clinics; Jewish community; Meals on wheels; Physical disabilities; Respite care; Security checks; Seniors; Supportive housing; Transportation; Vacation care; Vegetarianism
Other Services See List
Record ID MET1065
Last complete update 2007-12-14
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Planned Parenthood of Toronto

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:35:50 -0400

Office phone: 416-961-0113
Fax: 416-961-2512
E-mail: ppt@ppt.on.ca
Web site: www.ppt.on.ca
Address: 36B Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON, M5R 1A9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Avenue Rd-Bloor St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Officers: Hazelle Palmer, Executive Director

Mission Statement

admin — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:49:59 -0500

To serve the people who live, work and study in North Toronto by improving availability and increasing awareness of the social and health services in the community through information, education and advocacy.