Volunteer with us
Teach patience. Earn hours. Make a friend.
Help two residents at a time learn their phones and tablets. If you're a high school or university student in Toronto, one hour of training gets you started.
Why volunteer
What you get out of it
Community involvement hours
Every session counts toward the 40 hours Ontario high school students need to graduate. Your hours are signed off by an adult supervisor.
Real-world skills
Teaching, patience, public speaking and customer service. The kind of experience that stands out on applications and résumés.
Someone's afternoon, made
Watching a resident see their grandchild on a video call for the first time is hard to beat.
The role
What you'll do
- 01
Train for one hour
A mandatory session on representing Connected Seniors, customer service, teaching methods and privacy.
- 02
Sit with two residents
Guide them through the day's activity on their own devices. Explain, don't take over.
- 03
Help set goals
In week 2, help each buddy pair choose two or three personal goals and set up their group chat.
- 04
Log your hours
Our Volunteer Coordinator tracks attendance and gets your hours signed off.
Hours calculator
How fast will you reach 40 hours?
An estimate only. Ask your school's guidance office which activities count toward your diploma.
Before you apply
Who we're looking for
You don't need to be a tech expert. You need to be kind, patient and reliable.
- High school or university student in the Toronto area
- Comfortable with phones and tablets (iPhone, Android or iPad)
- Able to attend the one-hour training before your first session
- Can commit to a four-week program at one location
- Agree to our privacy rules: never handle passwords or financial accounts
- Speaking a second language is a big plus. Many North York residents prefer languages other than English.
Application
Join the team
We'll email you within a week with training dates. We're recruiting about ten volunteers for our first sessions.
Volunteer Coordinator
Track volunteer attendance and hours, and work with an adult supervisor (18+) to review and sign off hour sheets. Choose this role in the form.
Do I need to be good with technology?
You need to be comfortable with everyday phone and tablet tasks. Patience matters more than expertise, and the training covers how to explain things simply.
How are my hours confirmed?
Our Volunteer Coordinator records attendance at every session, and an adult supervisor (18+) reviews and signs your hour sheet.
Can I volunteer at more than one location?
Often, yes. Talk to our team after your first program and we'll find another spot for you.
Are there leadership roles?
Yes. The Volunteer Coordinator role is open now, and more leadership roles will open as we grow. Strong volunteers are the first people we ask.