Volunteers are a vital part of or organization. Volunteers provide valuable assistance to staff and a link to the community for newcomers. Our volunteers are dedicated, tireless and compassionate. Through their efforts and time, the settlement experience of most newcomers to Saskatoon is made smoother and less difficult.

To become a volunteer, the steps are: 

1. Attend a General Information Session 

2. Complete reference checks and criminal record check

3. Complete an application package 

4. Complete a short interview with the Volunteer Coordinator 

5. Attend program-specific training

General Volunteer Information Sessions 

All volunteers must attend a general information session. Program specific training sessions will be announced at each session and volunteer application packages will be provided. All sessions are held at Saskatoon Open Door Society, 247 First Ave. N, beginning at 7pm. 

The next general volunteer information sessions will be held on the following dates (pre-registration is required):

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 

Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 

Contact Julie at juliefj@sods.sk.ca or 653-4464, extension 110.

For information regarding specific volunteering programs, click here.

Are you new to Saskatoon? 

We can help find meaningful ways to volunteer in Saskatoon. By volunteering, you can meet new people, learn more about Saskatoon, practice English, develop skills, get Canadian references, have fun and more! For more information, please contact Julie at juliefj@sods.sk.ca or 653-4464, extension 110.

Read about the difference Saskatoon Open Door Society volunteers are making in our community, written especially for Open Door volunteers!

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