Volunteer
Become a Volunteer and experience the transformative power of giving!
Volunteering at the Cummings Centre offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of seniors.
By sharing your time, skills, and expertise, you’ll help provide enriching activities, educational programs, and vital services that enhance the well-being of our community. Whether you’re helping to organize engaging events, providing support, or sharing knowledge, your contributions are crucial to fostering an environment of growth and connection.
At the Cummings Centre, you will find volunteering to be purposeful and fulfilling. Not only will you be part of a meaningful cause that strengthens our community, but you will also forge new friendships and discover the joy that comes from giving back. With flexible scheduling and stimulating in-person and virtual opportunities, you can tailor your volunteer experience to fit your interests and lifestyle, allowing you to create meaningful impacts.
Become a Volunteer
Join us and experience for yourself how every act enhances the lives of older adults through compassion, creativity, and supportive socialization.
The Cummings Centre boasts a volunteer corps of 650, ranging from 12-100 years of age, who are involved in all aspects of the organization and are instrumental to the vibrancy and growth of the Centre. Volunteers play an integral role in the day-to-day functioning and success of the Centre and find great fulfilment in their roles.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Be part of a meaningful cause
- Meet old and new friends
- Gain fulfillment from helping others
- And much more...
- Share experiences and purpose with fellow volunteers
- Develop your skill set
- Take on new and stimulating challenges
- Opportunities to share your creativity and talents
- Job training on-site
- Supervision by professional staff
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Testimonials
Listen to what our volunteers have to say about the Cummings Centre:
Dawna Lazare
Jacques Arsenault
Nancy, Penny and Faigie A place where we all belong- LGBTQ+ Committee Volunteers
Training
We offer training customized to your volunteer role.
- On-site Training by Staff
- Skills Development & Workshops
- Orientation
- Helen Levy Leadership Development Program
Recent news and events
Honouring Cummings Volunteers
Volunteers Make Waves. Together, we create ripples of change. The volunteer corps of over 650 strong work side by side with the professional team
Bridging Generations – Innovation Meets Tradition
Intergenerational projects play a vital role in fostering connections across age groups, addressing social challenges, and enriching community life. The Cummings Centre continues to
Honouring Cummings Volunteers
Volunteers Make Waves. Together, we create ripples of change. The volunteer corps of over 650 strong work side by side with the professional team
Bridging Generations – Innovation Meets Tradition
Intergenerational projects play a vital role in fostering connections across age groups, addressing social challenges, and enriching community life. The Cummings Centre continues to
Social Action
Empowering Seniors Through Awareness and Education!
True advocacy is based on understanding and empowering ourselves and others. Through education and information sharing, the Cummings Centre Social Action Committee raises awareness about key issues facing seniors today such as ageism, Artificial Intelligence (AI), consumer protection, Elder abuse, frauds and scams, tenants’ rights, and so many other timely topics. The Social Action Committee is responsible for researching, planning and offering programs and resources that respond thoughtfully to questions and concerns of seniors.