CFOC – Doors of Compassion will once again be participating in the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026, our second year supporting this incredible event! Together, we’ll be walking to raise awareness and funds for those who are hurt, hungry, and homeless in our community. This event has A LOT of volunteer opportunities available, so if interested in the event, please click on the link below and select Ajax CFOC-Doors of Compassion as the location and select a role that you would like to support.

Volunteer - Coldest Night of the Year 2026 Canada

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and I can do my absolute best to help support you through the process.

Mutliple positions available!:

• Check-in crew
• Welcome - cheerleaders
• Welcome - greeters
• Food team
• Route marshals 
• Rest stop routes
• Route set-up & tear-down
• Route support drivers
• Welcome - parking support 
• Welcome - photo/video crew
• Wherever i'm needed

General volunteers do a variety of tasks including food service * dispensing pantry goods * monitoring washrooms * coat check * and various other odd jobs.

The Board of Directors represents the leaders of our agency and serves as a working board that oversees the long term strategic vision and overall health of the organization. Directors approve the organization’s philosophy and continually review the management’s performance while working toward agency goals. The Board of Directors will also annually review and approve plans for funding in view of organizational goals. Board members have a list of responsibilities that they renew every year during the annual election at our Annual General Meeting.

Become a facilitator and work as a team to support those with emotional or mental health concerns in a group setting* support groups take place in-person and virtually during the week * extensive training required

COSTI is currently recruiting volunteers for its Community Connections Program to support government-sponsored refugee families arriving in the Greater Toronto Area. Selected volunteers will be matched with a newcomer family to assist in their integration and settlement journey, providing guidance, support, and a welcoming presence as they adapt to their new community.

Duties of Welcome Group volunteers might vary based on the family’s needs, some of which might include  

• Build a positive and trusting relationship with newcomer families 

• Socialize and engage with the newcomer family to help build connections and raise a sense of belonging 

• Provide interpretation support if you speak the same language as the family  

• Escort the newcomer clients to some appointments to help navigate the public transportation system 

• Provide information and share resources based on the family's needs 

• Hold a casual conversation with parents/ adult family members to enhance English skills  

If you are interested, please contact us at nahrin.ojanes@costi.org

Assist staff with social and recreational activities * work one on one with a client * help with meal preparation, serving meals and other kitchen duties

Supporting members throughout a variety of events including:

• Art Workshops
• Dances
• Cooking Classes
• Weekend Cabin Retreats - at Camp Samac
• Bowling Nights 
• Dinner & Movie Nights

Duties during events include

• engaging with members in a friendly socializing role
• contributing to a positive, welcoming and inclusive environment by respecting all individuals including members, staff & volunteers from different walks of life and varied abilities
• promote appropriate life and social skills
• encourage members to participate in events through positive energy and participation
• assisting members to ensure they're included in programs i.e., holding knife while member places hand over top of yours to assist with cutting food items
• supporting staff in set up and clean up of events including: whiping down tables/counters, dishes, decorating, moving furniture, changing garbages etc.