Volunteers are the backbone of any non-profit organization and we are no different. If you are interested in volunteering please call or email us at info@thedooryouthcentre.com for more details.

The following volunteers make our programming possible:

1. Board Members: Without these dedicated professionals, we would not be able to operate The Door. These people offer their time, their expertise and occasionally their services in order to make the youth centre the best place it can be.

2. High School Students: Given our demographics, the largest portion of our volunteer base is high school youth looking to do their government mandated 40 hours of volunteer work. We have a waiting list of youth looking to complete their hours with The Door. We have found this to be particularly successful because the youth want to do their hours with us and feel like they have made a real contribution to the centre. It helps to promote their sense of ownership of The Door.

3. Community Service Order: We also utilize the Salvation Army's CSO program quite regularly. All members who are referred to us are between the ages of 12-18. We focus on positive integration and at the same time allow them to complete their mandatory volunteer hours in a safe and positive environment. This program has been very beneficial for both parties.

4. University and College Student Placement: Given the type of services we offer, we are a natural resource for social service programs at colleges and universities. We rely on these sources to provide us with skilled volunteers while allowing the students to gain valuable experience. It is an arrangement that works well for both parties involved.

5. General: These are the people who genuinely want to help out and give back to their community in whatever way they can. We can't thank these people enough. They make the commitment to us and the youth really benefit from having them around.

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