The Fanshawe Student Union offers a variety of opportunities for Fanshawe College students to volunteer on campus. Click/tap on the volunteer positions below to view a description.
Join the FSU Red Squad!
Red Squad is a chosen group of full-time student volunteers who are responsible for assisting with FSU events and activities, connecting students with FSU Services and engaging with the student body. Red Squad Volunteers require high levels of initiative and enthusiasm with students, the ability to engage and communicate with everybody, and must be willing to maintain professional and personal growth within the program and the College.
Red Squad Volunteers who participate in pre-approved hours will qualify for Co-Curricular Record (CCR). For more information on how to create and add to your CCR, visit our Co-Curricular Record page.
At this time, we are not accepting Red Squad applications. Please sign up for the FSU Newsletter to be informed when applications will be accepted again.
The login link above is only for current Red Squad Volunteers.
External Volunteer Opportunities
Contact the individuals listed to inquire about external volunteer opportunities. If you are a part of an organization that would like to be listed, please send an email to Moira Vasquez at m_vasquez203592@nullfanshawec.ca with a description of your organization and what type of volunteer opportunities you have to offer Fanshawe students, as well as your preferred method of contact for potential student volunteers.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area
About BBBS London and Area:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area has championed youth health and wellbeing for over 50 years, stepping in before it’s too late so all children can reach their full potential. We do this through our mentoring programs that match children facing adversity (Littles) with a caring adult volunteer (Bigs).
Our Bigs and Littles spend time with each other on a weekly basis doing things they both enjoy. The bond they develop during their weekly visits helps the Littles build self-esteem and make more connections in the community. Most importantly, it inspires them to dream BIG.
1:1 in the Community
Commitment: 2 to 4 hours per week for at least 12 months
You will be matched with a child between the ages of 7 to 16. Together, you’ll decide what you would like to do. It might be going for a hike, playing a board game, or simply hanging out. Meetings will take place in the community and in your home.
1:1 in Schools
Commitment: 1 hour per week for the academic year
You will be matched with a child in grades 1 to 8 and meet with them weekly at their school during their nutritional break. Together, you’ll choose activities based on shared interests, like playing board games or doing crafts.
One-on-one and family matching in an informal setting
Needs-driven support for newcomers to help them understand the social, political, cultural, and economic context of their new community and become fully engaged in Canadian life.
Eligibility:
Have strong writing, reading and spoken English language skills
Ability to work with a diverse population and various levels of English
Be a good listener, patient, supportive and empathetic to newcomers
Familiar with life in London, ON (things to do, services offered, etc.)
Responsible, trustworthy, approachable and friendly
Volunteers would need to complete an application and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Commitment: 1-2 hours, weekly or bi-weekly, for 3-6 months
Contact: Any interested students (or employees) can Tammy Taves directly at ttaves@nullslnrc.ca or 519-281-4797
Role(s): English Conversation Circles Volunteer
Responsibilities:
Enjoy talking to people
Speak English clearly with accurate pronunciation
Provide a positive and welcoming environment
Slow down or repeat when required
Show leadership to manage speaking turns and take attendance
Volunteers would need to complete an application and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Commitment: Flexible
Contact: Any interested students (or employees) can Tammy Taves directly at ttaves@nullslnrc.ca or 519-281-4797
The Centre for EDI (CEDI)
We offer support to equity-deserving employees, students, and equity-related student groups If a student or staff member has experienced an equity and inclusion-related issue with another student, a staff member, or a professor, we are a direct point of contact for them to reach out to and to help navigate available options regarding situations of discrimination, bias or oppression.
We lead EDI related projects and events related to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-oppression, and anti-racism If any staff, faculty or students have an idea about how to make Fanshawe a more inclusive campus, we encourage them to reach out to us. We celebrate days and months of significance like Black History Month, Pride Month, Asian Heritage Month, International Women’s Day, Trans Day of Remembrance, and several disability-related events. Our events are open to the whole Fanshawe community, and are advertised on social media platforms and staff and student portals. We work closely with the FSU and invite students to come out and support our events and are always seeking student volunteers to assist with ongoing Fanshawe community projects. Students who wish to volunteer with CEDI can kindly contact us by email at: EDI@nullfanshaweC.ca
Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre (CNRC)
Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre (CNRC) is a grassroots, community-based organization located in the heart of Hamilton Road. We work alongside residents to build a safe, connected, and inclusive neighbourhood where everyone can thrive. Our programs and services focus on equity, access, and wellness—supporting people of all ages and backgrounds.
General Opportunities
Basic Needs & Advocacy: Community Food Cupboard Attendant, Grocery Pick Up
Community Development: Cards & Games Assistant, Women’s Art Club Co-facilitator, Hot Meal Program
Volunteer Position: Women’s Art Club Co-facilitator
Name of Program: Women’s Art Club, Community Development
Duration: 6 months and above
Hours Required: 3 hours, 1 shift per week (Thursdays, 12:30-3:30pm)
Key Responsibilities:
Work with Crouch volunteers, the Community Development Coordinator, and Canadian Mental Health Association staff to ensure community members are supported throughout the duration of the group.
Ensure Women’s Art Club is a safe and welcoming space for all participants.
Ensuring participants in crisis are treated with respect, sensitivity, and support.
Key Tasks:
Assist with weekly programming.
Work with staff and volunteers to set up room and supplies.
Work with CMHA staff to co-facilitate the group, ideally offering expertise, encouragement, and support to participants individually and as a group.
Step in as co-facilitator if CMHA staff needs to step away to handle an individual in crisis.
Skills and Attributes Required:
Must be female.
Friendly, compassionate, and enthusiastic.
Training in mental helth first aid, trauma-informed care, de-escilation, crisis intervention an asset.
Flexibility in role and delivery of program to meet participant needs.
Name of Program: Community Food Cupboard, Basic Needs and Advocacy
Duration: 3 months and above
Hours Required: 1-4 Shifts per week (Monday-Friday; 9am-1pm/1pm-5pm)
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting with the front desk of CNRC to ensure all participants making inquiries and requests for CNRC services are looked after promptly with dignity and respect.
Handing out food cupboard items to participants according to CNRC policy.
Key Tasks:
Sit at the front desk at CNRC to greet participants seeking service.
Redirecting participants according to need or request
Explaining rules of food cupboard access
Recording relevant qualifying and use information from participant requesting food cupboard items
Accessing food cupboard to collect items requested and giving them to participant
Making participants aware of other CRNC services which may be of assistance
Ensuring food cupboard inventory is reviewed at end of shift and items requiring restocking are appropriately noted for staff/shopping volunteer.
Skills and Attributes Required:
Friendly, compassionate, non-judgmental person able to communicate clearly what is offered at the food cupboard and the terms of use of the food cupboard.
Able to observe and enforce terms of use as well as behavioural issues in a calm manner. Familiarity with de-escalation tactics an asset.
Dale Brain Injury Services is a non-profit community organization that supports adults with an acquired brain injury. We have a variety of services from an Adult Day Program, Assisted Living Programs to Community Outreach Supports and more. We have diverse volunteer opportunities from client engagement to business and administrative supports. Learn more about volunteering with DBIS at daleservices.on.ca
Extravabandza
Extravabandza is a large outdoor music and arts festival celebrating local talent, students, and the community. Volunteers will help ensure the day runs smoothly by supporting a variety of activities, from safety and logistics to interactive arts zones.
The event takes place on Saturday, September 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m on Dundas Place between Richmond and Talbot streets.
Good Neighbours Canada is a registered charity that supports people in need around the world. We are part of Good Neighbors, an international organization that has been responding to humanitarian crises and alleviating poverty for 33 years.
Our mission is to implement projects that promote and protect children’s rights, strengthen global partnerships and advocate for human rights in a respectful and effective way, empowering people to achieve self-reliance.
Good Neighbours Canada is partnering with BackRoads Run Club in their annual social run BackRoads Run to Port Stanley Beach on August 23! We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to support our booth at the finish line at Port Stanley Beach .
We need two (2) volunteers that can join us as event assistants on the day of the race on August 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteer tasks include:
Greeting race participants and spectators
Handing out promotional materials
Talking to runners about GNCA’s mission
Helping with booth set up
Volunteers Must Be:
Over 18 years old
Resident of London, Ontario
Able to travel on their own to the location at Port Stanley Beach
Able to stand outside for the duration of the event.
We offer flexible volunteer opportunities on active build sites and in our ReStore locations. ReStore shifts are available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
Mission Statement
To mobilize volunteers and partners in providing opportunities for families to achieve affordable and sustainable home ownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty and strengthening communities.
Do you love content, culture and community? Join Hindu Legacy as our Social Media Manager and help us bring Hindu Heritage and Advocacy to the digital world!
Role: Social Media Manager
Commitment: 4 to 8 hours per week (flexible + remote)
What You’ll Be Doing:
Run our IG, FB, and X like a pro
Plan, create and schedule awesome content
Keep our website fresh (WordPress)
Hype up events, campaigns and community vibes
Track the numbers and help us grow
You Are:
Social media savvy (Canva = bonus!)
Passionate about Hindu culture + storytelling
Reliable, organized and full of good vibes
Looking to make a real impact (and build your portfolio!)
The John Howard Society of London and District is a non-profit social service agency which assists individuals who have come in contact with the criminal justice system, as well as their loved ones, and those at risk of involvement.
The John Howard Society provides many different programs that help people who don’t always have the opportunity for a second chance. Our agency has been instrumental in providing opportunities for people to thrive, and the success that we have achieved can be seen from the impact we are making in the community.
We have many volunteer opportunities available especially for students taking programming in Police Foundations, Court Reporting, Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Law Clerk and many others.
Volunteers are welcomed to assist in the Bail reporting office, the Counselling office, assisting with Indigenous Probation workers, children and teens groups and others as needed.
The Learning Disabilities Association - London Region is a charitable, not-for-profit agency that serves the City of London as well as Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties. Through program offerings, individual coaching, advocacy and community resources, the LDA - London Region provides the ongoing strategies and accommodations people with Learning Disabilities need to succeed.
Academic Tutoring: Dedicated to supporting a student grades 3 to 12 with individualized academic tutoring sessions one day per week during our scheduled programs. The tutor would be responsible for leading these sessions by assisting with homework or providing extra instruction and practise with academic subjects.
Reading Tutoring: Supporting a child from elementary school to improve reading skills by focusing on phonological awareness, fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Tutor/Mentors will help students in this program to improve reading skills, close overall learning gaps.
Group Programs: Assisting the facilitator while providing an engaging, safe and supportive environment to children and youth grades 3 to 12.
Fundraising Events Volunteer: Volunteers support the staff team and Fund Development Committee with promotions/marketing, solicitation of sponsorships, prizes and other items, as well as planning and event day set-up. Strong skills in planning, event execution and creativity are essential.
Skills Preferred: Have experience working with children/youth; have advanced math and written and verbal English language/communication skills; have strong planning and organizational skills.
This opportunity is city-wide and matches an older who needs support in social or recreational activities, with a “Buddy”. The goal of the program is to help older adults participate in social activities while fostering relationships. Transportation costs will be reimbursed.
Role: Leisure “Buddy”
Responsibilities: The Buddies attend a social or recreational program in the community with older adults.
Eligibility: Volunteers must be over 18 years old with a police check (costs will be reimbursed).
Commitment: Minimum of 6 months, approximately 3 hours per week.
For more information and to apply to become a Volunteer, please contact Janina at (519) 280 3328 or at jquipp@nullslnrc.ca
London Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC)
Role: tutoring newcomer/refugee high school students at Banting high school (Thursdays 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or at Cross Cultural Learning Center (flexible)
Responsibilities: teaching/mentoring high school students in chemistry, math, science, and English
Training: 2 presentations about CCLC, cross-cultural interactions, and refugee experiences, online training modules on customer service, health and safety, and racism, and a vulnerable sector check and a 1-1 interview with me
Commitment: ideally once a week or once every 2 weeks from now until the end of the school year (April 2025)
For more information, contact Ian Bagnas, Volunteer Coordinator at ibagnas@nulllcclc.org
You may have heard of TED talks, are you ready for ED Talks? London Public Library would like to invite you to share your wisdom and expertise with students in grades 11 and 12 looking to explore post-secondary options.
This will be a fun opportunity to share your knowledge as a mentor, and for some of you, gain experience public speaking.
We are seeking volunteers to be part of a panel to answer questions from high school students. Please see the session dates and information below.
All sessions will take place on a Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23: Masonville: ED Talks: General Arts & Social Sciences
Tuesday, October 7: Bostwick: ED Talks: Technology & Engineering
Tuesday, October 14: Jalna: ED Talks: Trades
Tuesday, October 21: Stoney Creek: ED Talks: Business
Tuesday, October 28: Cherryhill: ED Talks: Education
Tuesday, November 4: Beacock: ED Talks: Healthcare
Tuesday, November 11: Central: ED Talks: Law
If you are interested in participating, please email Mallory at mallory.papadakis@nulllpl.ca with answers to the following questions:
What is your post-secondary program title?
What made you pursue your field?
What do you enjoy about your career, field, or education?
What advice would you share with high school students looking to join the field?
What is Track 3: Track 3 provides inclusive and accessible skiing experiences for individuals with diverse needs. Looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to help achieve this mission. Volunteers will receive training and support to ensure they are well-prepared to offer a positive and enriching experience for our participants.
Track 3 is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join us as Ski Instructors, specifically to assist participants with a variety of physical and intellectual challenges.
Role: Track 3 Ski Instructor (volunteer)
Responsibilities: Assist and instruct participants with physical and/or intellectual challenges, provide support on the slopes, and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Training: Comprehensive training will be provided to equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed.
Commitment: Flexible scheduling options to accommodate varying availability. December 2025 - February 2026.
Middlesex London Food Policy Council
Role: Communications Committee
Responsibilities: Writing, designing graphics, managing social media, researching, and making information more accessible.
Eligibility: Any Fanshawe student with an interest in media, design, marketing, and/or food systems, agriculture, sustainability. Students will work on projects aligned with their interests (e.g. specific food system topics, graphic design, writing, creating accessible content, social media, etc.).
Commitment: A commitment of 3 hours per month, plus a 1-hour virtual meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon. (This date and time may change; we will reassess in January 2025 to accommodate the committee members’ schedules.)
Mission: Igniting connections through simple gestures, starting with saying hello, fostering community and mental well-being.
Vision: A community transformed by the power of one word, where every hello sparks lasting connections and positive change.
Impact: Breaking isolation, fostering conversations, and creating a more connected community through the simplicity of saying hello.
Opportunity: Marketing Director (Volunteer Position)
Position Activity: Board Member
Role: We are seeking someone with experience in marketing to join our board as a Marketing Director. This position is ideal for students looking to grow and develop their skills in the marketing field.
Scouts Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals like your students to join us in providing exciting and meaningful experiences for youth across the country. Volunteering with Scouts Canada offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain valuable experience working with children and youth, and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment. Whether your students are interested in leading outdoor adventures, organizing engaging activities, or helping youth develop important life skills, there is a role for them in Scouts Canada.
Are you looking to make a real difference in your community?
Volunteer with Single Women in Motherhood (S.W.I.M.)!!
A non-profit providing hope, support and guidance to help single mothers achieve a safe, secure future for their families with our transformative training.
We are committed to empowering single moms through positive programs that develop their full financial, emotional, personal growth, self-worth and intellectual potential.
Join our village of support!
We need caring volunteers from all walks of life young adults to retirees. There are many ways to get involved:
Events: Assist with logistics, developing timelines/budgets, providing on-site support, and evaluating success.
Programs: Plan and conduct training sessions, provide guidance to ensure an enriching experience, and coordinate group events.
Fundraising: Develop effective negotiation strategies to secure program incentives.
Marketing: Create community awareness, promote through social media, assist with marketing materials, strategize campaigns, and analyze performance.
Orientation, training, and resources are provided. Gain personal fulfillment while empowering strong families!
South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre Settlement Services
The South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre Settlement Services is instrumental in supporting the newcomer community here in London. In addition to services provided by Settlement Counsellors, we have English Conversation Circles and a Match Program for Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees. We also offer programs for youth, seniors, and families.
Role: Canada Connexts Match Program
Responsibilities: Long-time community members are matched with newcomers, based on similar interest or professions.
Eligibility: Volunteers would need to complete an application and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Looking to make an impact and positive change in someone’s life? Volunteer with Start2Finish!
The Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program, which uses physical activity and literacy to improve children’s physical, mental and academic well- being, empowering them to build a lasting cycle of health and success.
The program is delivered by a team of caring, enthusiastic volunteers who have a desire to give back to their community. We are looking for volunteers from all groups, from young adults to retirees. There is something everyone can do!
Duties:
Lead children in active games and fitness activities
Share a word of the day each session
Read with children and other literacy activities
**Orientation and training are provided along with program manuals and resources.**
Benefits:
Gain personal satisfaction through utilizing and enhancing skills
Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts
Build self-esteem
Challenge yourself and experience personal growth
Develop a sense of accomplishment
Enhance your health and well-being
Have fun!
Pillar Nonprofit Network
The Fanshawe Student Union has partnered with the Pillar Nonprofit Network to help students find volunteering opportunities within the community. Students are encouraged to visit pillarnonprofit.ca for more information and to find the perfect volunteering opportunity.
London Youth Advisory Council
The London Youth Advisory Council exists to ensure that youth voices are integrated into local public policy decisions. The LYAC seeks to reboot citizenship in London by encouraging youth to lead the charge against political apathy by playing a constructive role in the decision-making process of governments and institutions that influence our communities. The LYAC inspires and educates youth about the impact they can make by recommitting to advocacy, policy development, and political engagement as tenets of citizenship. For more information, please visit younglondon.ca .
