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We Need You: Volunteering

We need your support, your passion, and your dedication to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve! Let’s work together and make our community a stronger and more resilient place. By making a donation or becoming a volunteer, you will be making a positive impact in your community.

At EWCS, we believe that when we come together as a community, there is no limit to what we can achieve. By working together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

  • 236

    Food Bank clients served

  • 3037

    rides provided by our transportation program

  • 2150

    visits to the adult day program

  • 185

    Individuals served through the community outreach program

  • 2261

    visits by youth to the Main Place Centre

Here are positions that we frequently recruit for:

  • Drivers

  • Adult Day Program support & Bus Assistants

  • Front Desk Support

  • Retail volunteers (New To You and Bookends store)

  • Special Event assistance

  • Food bank support

  • Youth Centre support

  • Co-Op Student Placements

  • Board of Director position

EWCS is looking for candidates with skills in fundraising, marketing, leadership, board governance, volunteer management and people with lived experience with a community service agency or who have a passion for making a positive impact within the East Wellington community.

Board positions start in September of each year and require a commitment to serve a 3-year term. Board Application

Get involved in your community and help make a difference. Share your time and talents while volunteering at EWCS!

If you are looking for a way to connect and give back to your community, please complete and submit our Volunteer Application Form .

Contact us at barb.c@ew-cs.com or give us a call at 519-856-2113 or 226-979-5139

East Wellington Community Services is proud to state that it has adopted the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.

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  • I found that the staff and volunteers treat the clients with the utmost respect and are very sensitive to the client’s needs. My experience with EWCS has been very positive and encouraging. I am among the lucky people to have someone in my life that knew about this charity. As I would be lost without the programs and services offered.

  • The thing I missed most when I retired was the people I connected with daily.  Volunteering has connected me with so many wonderful new people who have become friends.  I love working and playing with all the books in Bookends where I have dusted off skills I thought I might never need again and where I have been challenged with different skills needed for the in-store and online books.  EWCS volunteers are helping support the local community.

  • I'm grateful for the warm atmosphere at my "home away from home" in Erin. The staff and volunteers are exceptional, attending to my special needs with care and respect. The program provides a fantastic social experience and essential physical exercise, which is vital for my health. I look forward to conversations with both staff and participants. I enjoy the challenges of the games and the learning environment, given that I'm an ex-teacher. The meals are a delightful change from my own cooking, and sharing them with friends adds to the enjoyment of the experience.

  • For 6 long years, I have struggled to not use our local food bank, I had to call upon EWCS at Christmas, unfortunately not a very proud moment. I was shocked when the food and gift hamper arrived. On Christmas morning, as the kids open gifts, I realized that every one of their wishes has been fulfilled.

  • EWCS’s Outreach Services helped us get set up with the rent subsidy program which helped reduce some of our costs and allowed us to breathe. It was easier knowing we can support our family better. The entire team have been wonderful and truly make me feel more comfortable with the situation we never thought we’d be in.