Friends of Ruby Volunteer Pool

Role Type: Volunteer  
Schedule: Opportunities arise and are posted on an ad hoc basis 
Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer position  

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Drop-In Centre, offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming, and a Transitional Home, providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.   

If you're passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth, this is your chance to make an impact as a member of the Volunteer Pool!   

   
Why Volunteer with Us?   

• A welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice matters.   

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.   

• Flexible scheduling that fits your life.   

• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization.   

What You’ll Do:   

As a member of the Volunteer Pool, you will be offered ad hoc volunteer opportunities with Friends of Ruby as they arise. These opportunities may include, but are not limited to, administrative tasks and general labour, such as moving and assembling items, or unpacking and sorting large donations.  
  

Key Responsibilities:   

• Respond in a timely manner to volunteer opportunity postings that you are interested in and available for, or that have been sent to you directly.  

• Share your weekly availability and any skills that may be relevant to volunteering with Friends of Ruby. 

• Responsibilities for each volunteer opportunity vary and will be shared with you when the volunteer opportunity becomes available. 

What We’re Looking For:   

• Commitment to social justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, housing first approach, harm reduction approach, and trauma-informed care.  

• Strong capability in self-managing workload, priorities, and correspondence.   

Important Note   

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity and avoids potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to maintain the integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair recruitment process.   

How to Apply   

To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiries 
regarding this position.  

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our People and Culture team.   

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.  
  

Applications close
Monday, December 8th or until the volunteer role is filled. Help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.  

We can’t wait to hear from you!