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.
Please click here for a Host / Host Family Application.
Host Opportunities List
TORONTO EAST
Toronto East is the area east of the Don Valley Parkway/Highway 404
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Looking for a Male Mentor (Markham & Ellesmere)
A young male adult is looking for a male mentor between the ages of 19-25 who can act as both a motivator and a friend. He is looking for someone to go to the gym with, grab a quick bite to eat, and spend time together in the community. He also enjoys bowling, cycling, and going to the movies. This opportunity would be a good fit for someone who can commit to 2-4 hours a month.
Volunteers over the age of 18 must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check, which will be paid for by Extend-A-Family.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Marissa Wolicki at [email protected] or call 647.292.5357.
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Mentor/Fitness Enthusiast (Warden & Burnhill)
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, listening to vibrant conversations, connecting in his neighbourhood, doing fitness and engaging in community events. He is looking for someone who is kind-hearted, gentle, and open to exploring different interests together. Meetings would take place in person around Warden and Burnhill.
If you are interested in this opportunity and can commit long-term, ideally three months or longer, please contact Kristen Carhart at [email protected] or call 647.292.5175.
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Community Connector/Explorer (Ellesmere & Meadowvale)
This friendly 20-year-old female is looking for ways to contribute through volunteering, get to know her community, and meet 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. This opportunity would be a good fit for a confidant female who has an interest in people and expanding the diversity and network of her friends. They are flexible, happy to slow down and take notice, and open and curious to new and diverse ways of communicating. They are a team player and collaborator who 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, learning lots about each other and exploring the local area, please contact Kim Southern-Paulsen at [email protected] or call 416.757.2780.
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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 favourite 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 [email protected] or call 416.757.2780.
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Swimming Mentor (Overlea & Don Mills)
A fun and energetic 10-year-old girl who loves spending time in water is looking for a female mentor with swimming experience to teach her how to swim, preferably in person. The family lives near the Overlea & Don Mills area.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Antonia Heer at [email protected] or call 647.292.5144.
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Looking for a Fun and Loving Female Friend (East York)
A 12-year-old is looking for a buddy who enjoys reading and crafts. She would love to meet someone to go to the local library and community centre with on the weekend or after school. This opportunity would be a good fit for a female who is patient, friendly, and compassionate. She is located in East York.
If you would like to get to know this youth, please contact Marlene Solano at [email protected] or call 416.239.7161.
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Looking For a Friend to Play Video Games With (East York)
A 13-year-old youth is looking for someone who loves to play games. He would like to meet someone who also enjoys playing on the Nintendo Switch and visiting local community centres and the library. This opportunity would be a good fit for someone who is calm, encouraging and enjoys having fun.
f you would like to get to know this youth, please contact Marlene Solano at [email protected] or call 416.239.7161.
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Looking For a Friend to Play Sports and Go On Walks With (Morningside)
A 13-year-old youth is looking for someone to go on walks and play sports, such as basketball. He would love to meet someone who also enjoys hanging out and visiting local community centres and libraries. This opportunity would be a good fit for someone who is kind, caring, supportive, and near or able to travel to the Morningside area.
If you would like to get to know this youth, please contact Marlene Solano at [email protected] or call 416.239.7161.
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Mentor/Friendship Buddy
A friendly and hardworking youth is looking for a friend/mentor to explore the 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, ideally three months or longer, please contact Kristen Carhart at [email protected] or call 647-292-5175.
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Community Connector (Don Mills & Sheppard)
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. This opportunity would be someone that can act as a connector by 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, ideally three months or longer, please contact Kristen Carhart at [email protected] or call 647.292.5175.
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TORONTO CENTRAL
Toronto Central is that area between Dufferin Street and the Don Valley Parkway/Highway 404
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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Female Buddy (Bathurst and Finch)
Looking for a female mentor who is interested or art and crafts and being outdoors. A 6 year old girl is looking for a buddy who wants to spend time with her at the park, and engaging in fun arts and craft. She also likes swimming, dancing, and singing on the karaoke. An ideal candidate is a female who is caring and gentil and loves spending time kids. If you reside or are willing to travel to the Bathurst and Finch area and are interested, please reach out to Marlene at [email protected] or 416.239.7161
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Looking for a Music and Stories Friend (Lawrence and Bathurst)
20-year old youth who communicates through body and facial expressions is looking for someone to hang out with and share his love for music and reading. He would love to spend some quality time with someone in his home and occasionally in the community. He would love to meet someone who is compassionate, empathetic, and patient who loves to play instruments, sing, or read. He is located in the North York community by Lawrence and Bathurst intersection. If you would like to get to know this youth, please contact Marlene Solano at [email protected] or call 416.239.7161
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Try New Things and Discovery Mentor (DVP and York Mills)
14-year old youth interested in cooking and staying active is looking for a mentor. He would love to meet someone to hangout with and try new things. An ideal candidate is someone who has a good sense of humor, easy going, and creative. He is located in the North York community by DVP and York Mills. If you would like to get to know this youth, please contact Marlene Solano at [email protected] or call 416.239.7161
TORONTO WEST
Toronto West is that area west of Dufferin Street
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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Looking for Male Mentor at Rogers Road and Dufferin
An energetic and funny 13-year-old male is looking for a male mentor with positive and calm energy. The mentor would act as both a motivator and friend. Most visits would happen in the family home. This young person likes to play video games, play board games and watch YouTube. If you can commit to 2-4 hours a month then please apply! All volunteers over the age of 18 will have to conduct a vulnerable police reference check which will be paid for by Extend-A-Family. If you’re interested in applying, please contact Marissa Wolicki at 647-292-5357 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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Islington and Dixon Buddy
A 15 year old male living at Islington and Dixon is looking for a mentor to stay active with.
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! All volunteers over the age of 18 will have to conduct a vulnerable sector police reference check which will be paid for by Extend-A-Family. If you are interested in applying, please contact Marissa Wolicki at 647.292.5357 or [email protected]