Opportunities
Host
What is a Host / Host Family
A host or host family is an individual or family ideally from the neighbourhood or community who has expressed an interest in getting to know a child or youth with a disability. The Coordinator’s role is to recruit, connect and support the relationship between a host / host family and an individual with a disability and their family. The frequency, in which people get together, depends on everyone involved.
What is the Host/Host Family process
Hosts are often met as the coordinator begins to look around the natural community of the individual with a disability and their family. More recently, hosts are also identified through community or university websites such as the Volunteer Toronto Website or similar volunteer network programs. These sites provide an opportunity to match or bring people together.
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Please click here for a Host / Host Family Application.
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Host Opportunities List
TORONTO EAST
Toronto East is that area east of the Don Valley Parkway/Highway 404
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Mentor / fitness enthusiast
A kind 16-year-old male is looking for someone with good energy that can act as both a motivator and friend. He enjoys being around people and listening to vibrant conversations, connecting in his neighbourhood doing fitness and engaging in community events. Looking for someone who is kindhearted, gentle, and open to exploring different interests. Meeting together would be in person around Warden and Burnhill. If you are interested in this opportunity and can commit long-term (3 months or longer), please contact Kristen Carhart at 647-292-5175 or [email protected]
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Community Connector and Explorer (Ellesmere and Meadowvale)
This friendly 20-year-old female is looking for ways to contribute through volunteering and getting to know her community, while meeting new people. She loves travelling on the TTC, music, dancing and singing.
She takes her time getting to know people and feels most comfortable starting out in her home with the support of her family. “One step at a time; slow and steady” is her motto. The ideal person would be a confident female who has an interest in people and expanding the diversity and network of her friends. You are flexible, yet happy with slowing down and taking notice. You are open and curious to new and diverse ways of communicating. You are a team player and a collaborator and would be open to consulting with the family as needed.
If you are open to getting to know this young woman and building a friendship while learning lots about each other and exploring the local area, please reach out to Kim Southern-Paulsen 416-757-2780 or email [email protected]
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Art Mentor (Victoria Park and Danforth)
This friendly 12-year-old male loves music, retro music, album covers and rock bands. He sings and dances to his favorite band of the month and creates album covers. Do you love art, drawing and music? If you would like to mentor and befriend this talented and creative 12-year-old, please contact Kim Southern-Paulsen at 416-757-2780 or email [email protected]
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Swimming Mentor
A fun and energetic 10-year-old girl who loves spending time in water is in search of a female mentor with swimming experience to teach her how to swim, preferably, IN PERSON. The family lives near Overlea & Don Mills area. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Antonia Heer at 647.292.5144 or [email protected]
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Swimming Buddy
A fun and energetic 6-year-old girl who loves spending time in water is in search of a mentor with swimming experience to spend some time at their local pool. The family lives near O’Connor and Donlands area. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Marlene Solano at 416.824.4252 or [email protected]
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Mentor/Friendship Buddy
A friendly and hardworking youth is looking for a friend/mentor to explore community, build connections and have fun together. He loves puzzles, art, and being with others. If you are interested in this opportunity and can commit long-term (3 months or longer), please contact Kristen Carhart at 647-292-5175 or [email protected]
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Community connector
A kind and imaginative 16-year-old, who enjoys humour is looking for someone who shares an interest in evidence-based policies, computer gaming, and learning new languages. He is looking for someone who is calm natured and enjoys being with others. An ideal match would be someone that can act as a connector, spending time exploring the community around Don Mills and Sheppard. Meeting would be hybrid-both in person and virtual. If you are interested in this opportunity and can commit long term (3 months or longer) ), please contact Kristen Carhart at 647-292-5175 or [email protected]
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TORONTO CENTRAL
Toronto Central is that area between Dufferin Street and the Don Valley Parkway/Highway 404​​
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Overlea and Don Mills area
Friendship/mentor wanted with 18 year old male that enjoys listening to music, playing virtual games and to hang out. If interested in building a friendship please call Anne Murray at 647-292-5328 or [email protected]
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Bathurst and Eglinton Area
A 17 year old male is looking for a mentor and someone who he can explore his interests and passions with. This includes exploring the downtown core, learning more about the city, understanding money, playing sports( for fun!), going to the gym, swimming, and gaming. If you have an interest in getting to know this youth and creating meaningful connections in the community together, please contact Alyssa Marshall at 437-335-2180 or agm@extendafamily.ca
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Movie Trivia or Skating Buddy
An 18-year-old male living in the Parkwoods - Don Valley East neighborhood with a passion for tv, movies, trivia, and cooking is looking for a buddy to enjoy and explore his interests and passions with. He would love a friend to have fun with virtually or in-person after school. As winter is coming up, he would also be interested in practicing how to skate at a local ice rink. An ideal candidate would be a confident skater, enjoys trivia and cooking, is kind, and has a good sense of humor. If you have an interest in getting to know this youth and creating a friendship, please contact Marlene Solano at 647-824-4252 or [email protected]
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TORONTO WEST
Toronto West is that area west of Dufferin Street​
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Fun and Creative Friend (Bathurst and Finch Ave W)
A fun and creative 11-year-old girl is living at Bathurst and Finch ave W. She has many interests including Dance, Swimming, music and make-up, exploring her community centers and libraries and being social. If you are interested in hanging out twice a month after school for a couple hours please contact me. An ideal candidate would be patient, fun, energetic and kind. Looking forward to hearing from you! Please contact Jessica Janes at 647.220.9412 or [email protected]
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Active and Fun Friend (Kingsway & Islington)
An energetic & joyful 8-year-old boy looking for a new friend to play with at the park! An ideal candidate would be someone who loves being outdoors, playing games and having a good time. Being patient, positive and kind is also a must! If you would like to get to know this boy and can commit to hanging out a couple times a month for a year commitment, please contact Jessica at [email protected]
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Keep learning along side this youth! (Lakeshore Blvd W and Mimico Ave
A 16-year-old Ukrainian high school student is looking for a mentor he can connect with and build a friendship. He enjoys exploring new things and is eager to learn more about his community. He is interested in playing sports, history, cooking and cards. An ideal candidate would be patient, enthusiastic, kind, confident, and have an interest in supporting an ESL learner. Main intersection is: Lakeshore Blvd W and Royal York Rd. If you are interested in being a friend, please contact Jessica Janes at 647.220.9412 or [email protected]
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Friendship Buddy/Family
A 11-year-old boy living by Woodbine and Danforth with a passion for cute animals, funny videos, Nintendo Switch, and playing games. He is looking for a buddy to laugh with and enjoy some time relaxing together. An ideal candidate would be a family with a boy or girl who is kind, friendly, and loves to laugh. If you have an interest in getting to know this youth and creating a friendship, please contact Marlene Solano at 647-824-4252 or [email protected]
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Islington and Dixon Buddy
A thirteen-year-old living at Islington and Dixon is looking for a mentor to stay active.
This young person enjoys soccer, skating, swimming, and squash. An ideal candidate would be available for 2-4 hours a month. It would be a bonus if the mentor speaks or want to learn either French or Arabic. Please contact Marissa Wolicki at 647.292.5357 or [email protected]
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