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What is Community Volunteer Action?

We are a network of volunteering groups, where you:
discover the larger Hamilton community
discuss your volunteer experiences with other McMaster students
learn about and help address inner-city issues
make a significant difference where it is needed
gain valuable experience

This is a unique opportunity to volunteer with a group of McMaster students. Each week the facilitator of the group helps you find your way to the placement and also facilitates discussion of your volunteer experiences for 15 min. at the end of your service experience.

To Sign Up for a Group

To signup contact the facilitator of the group that you are interested in (click on their name to contact).
Please download and fill out a registration form and a contract to give to the facilitator.

GroupDescriptionDay/TimeGroup SizeFacilitator
Afterschool Program - Eva Rothwell Community CentreHelping prepare snack and play games and supervise children in the program, as well as helping with homework when necessary. Wed 4:00pm-6:30pm8Jaynendr
Dr. Davey Breakfast Program - Beasley Community CentreEngage children in positive conversation during breakfast, teaching respect, playing games, helping with cooking and clean up.Fri 8:00am-10:30am10Matthew, Marybeth
Homework Help Club (YMCA) - YMCA (Immigration and Settlement Services, Newcomer Youth)Interact with recent immigrant youth, provide homework assistance, and organize fun and educational activities in the YMCA Youth Centre.Wed 4:00pm-6:15pm10Jeff
LAF(Learning and Fun) - Welcome Inn Community CentreWork with at risk kids in small groups and one-on-one using creative and fun tools to teach academics, and assist LAF coordinator with activities - Gr. 1-8 Mon 3:00pm-5:30pm20Laura, Heather
Tues 3:00pm-5:30pm20Jayoti
Wed 3:00pm-5:30pm20Joanne
Thurs 3:00pm-5:30pm20LAF
Fri 3:00pm-5:30pm20Talha, Colin

For more information, contact community.volunteer.action@gmail.com

Community Volunteer Action is sponsored by MSU Open Circle, OPIRG, McMaster University, and Student Open Circles.
Funding for this project is provided by the United Way and the Tackling Poverty Together Fund of the Hamilton Community Foundation.