Steps Off the Street is our annual 3K/5K run and walk which raises funds and helps The Doorway to deliver its programs including MyPlan and Outreach. It will be a virtual event starting Saturday, April 1 and culminating with the live event on Sunday, April 30 at St. Patrick’s Island.

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator who would be willing to coordinate, communicate with and schedule volunteers for pre-event and event day responsibilities. There is an expectation that the Volunteer Coordinator will be available at the live event on April 30 to assign positions and tasks alongside the Development Specialist and key staff. Most of the work prior to the event will be through e-mail and phone calls.

• Contact karen@thedoorway.ca.

The Board of Directors support the mission of The Doorway through governance, strategy, advocacy, awareness, fund-development and more. Directors meet for monthly meetings either as a whole or in committees to see through successful completion of current organizational needs and priorities. A variety of professional skill sets (ex. law, marketing, design, accounting, event planning, social sector/human services, IT, leadership/innovation) matched with a passion for young people will make for a strong candidate.

• Minimum 3 year term
• 4-6 hour commitment per month including a minimum of one evening meeting (with occasional additional hours for extra events and activities ex. Run/Walk Fundraiser or Annual Strategy)
• Meetings can occasionally be attended virtually and completion of hours outside of meetings time can be flexible
• A resume with letter of interest will be requested
• Contact directors@thedoorway.ca

Our Community Corner contains basic essential items such as clothing, winter apparel, hygiene supplies, snacks, small housing items etc. The Community Corner Facilitator joins us once a week to sort and store all new donations and fill the Community Corner for the participants who will be arriving that week and in need of supplies. Participants often grab: a fresh outfit for appointments/interviews, a jacket to keep them warm through out cold winter temperatures or a couple plates, set of cutlery and pots/pans to help them cook in their new residence. The saying is true ‘When you look good you feel good!’, especially when you are young, and we take pride in our Community Corner to provide this experience to our young people.

• 3-4 hours a week (some weeks may require more volunteer hours if seasons are changing we are needing to pull winter back stock).
• Call us at +1 (403) 269-6658 or e-mail friends@thedoorway.ca
• A resume with letter of interest will be requested

Cultural Interpreters directly support young people every day in our space! We are eager to welcome and train new volunteers as we grow a stronger and more diverse group of community members to support our young people. Community members working alongside young people, witness individual Planning Processes and LEARN about leaving the streets culture.

• 2-3 hours a week
• Hours of operation: 12pm to 5pm (Mon-Thurs)
• Call us at +1 (403) 269-6658 or e-mail friends@thedoorway.ca
• A resume with letter of interest will be requested

We also engage community members:
1. With professional skill sets that could contribute to the success of The Doorway (Event planning, Fundraising, Research, Web Design, Etc.)!
2. Who have the time and attention to give and prefer task oriented positions (Data entry, Event support, Community Corner etc.)

Please contact friends@thedoorway.ca to inquire.