Volunteer

Hope House relies heavily on volunteers to run the day to day operations of our many programs and services, which is why we are so appreciative of the time and energy they devote to us.

Would you consider being part of the team?

We are currently looking for general volunteers for
DURING THE DAY (MONDAY-THURSDAY).

If you would like to learn more, click the button below.

Please note that there is an additional form to fill out after using the button below. We currently only have a few positions open. It is currently a four week wait from applying to onboarding. Thank you for your patience!

If you would like to volunteer for the Affordable Gift Market.

Please use the button below to sign-up!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at

 volunteers@hopehouseguelph.ca

Hope House volunteers who need to see or update their schedule, please use the button below.

Information Session and Tours

Hope House invites you to come for a tour to learn the history and inside scoop on all that we offer in this magnificent facility, meet staff and volunteers, and see what it is like to be on this incredible team!

Hope House depends greatly on its volunteers to power our programs & services. To ensure smooth operations, we require volunteers who can be available for the same shift each week, for a minimum of 3 months. 

Hope House Volunteer Roles

  • Do you love working in the kitchen? We have some teams you could join. We have a daily morning food production team and Better Food Co opportunities once a month.

    You can find the Better Food Co. signup link here: VOLUNTEER

  • The Cafe serves coffee, tea and fruit during operating hours. The cafe host serves the beverages and cleans up the cafe. It is a role that requires a friendly individual who wants to engage with Community Members.

  • This volunteer position requires an individual to be able to drive to our farm and do manual labour such as weeding and picking our produce. This produce is then brought to the Hope House Food Market to be used by our community.

  • Hope House offers a free Income Tax Program through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) under the Canada Revenue Agency. We are always in need of volunteers to be part of this program by doing taxes.

  • This volunteer position requires an individual to stock shelves, sort through donated clothing and assist community members in finding the right pieces of clothing for them.

  • The Senior Market Support vounteer assists at the various markets around town. This individual needs to be able to drive and lift produce boxes. This volunteer sets up a market and then interacts with community members who are taking part.

  • This volunteer role is critical to the running of Hope House. For this role you must have computer skills and amazing people sense. You will be booking appointments, checking in Community Members, answering the phone and many questions about Hope House. Is you are ready for some fast paced fun, then this role might be for you.

  • This volunteer position requires an individual to stock shelves, sort through donated food and assist community members in finding the right items for them.

“There is absolutely so much to like about volunteering at Hope House and it has been such a wonderful experience! What I truly love most is the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether it’s the friendly smiles from everyone, the sense of community, or the respectful treatment, I always leave feeling uplifted and having made a positive impact. I am so grateful to be a part of this wonderful organization and the amazing work they do to support the people of Guelph.”

Volunteer Omar

Volunteer Event Committees

With various events focused around fundraising for Hope House, event committees are an essential part of planning and executing great community events like Hope in the Street, Joy Home Tour, and Coldest Night of the Year.

Want to join one of these great committees?

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Hope in the Street Event Committee

  • Nik Wever Entertainment Lead

  • Catheryne McCutcheon Food Vendor Lead

  • Mellissa B Volunteer Coordinator

  • Rob Osborne Video Production Lead

  • Kate Bradfield Social Media & Website Lead

  • Ardis McDonald Logistics Lead & Site Plan Lead

  • Meg Ryan Administrative Lead

  • John Collins Sponsor Relations

  • Jaya James Executive Director of Hope House

Thank you to Adele Ashley Photography for the wonderful captures of the evening.

Coldest Night of the Year

  • Event Co-director: Sean Yo

  • Event Co-director: Laura Keller

  • Team Captain Leads: Laura Slack & Nicole Boucek

  • Sponsorship Lead: John Collins

  • Administrative Lead: Meg Ryan

  • Registration Lead: Eleanor Davidson

  • Rest Stop Captain: Marguerite Campbell

  • Route Lead: Shawn Crews

  • Volunteer Lead: Jass Ghuman

  • GCVI Student Committee: Angela & Atiya

COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR FEBRUARY 22, 2025!

Joy Home Tour Committee

Chair: Jenny Barretto
Homes Committee Chair: Kristen Harron
Marketing Committee Chair: Claire Sutherns
Logistics Committee Chair: Liz O’Donnell
Executive Director of Hope House: Jaya James
Sponsors Lead: John Collins
Communications: Tara Hoyte
Administrative Support: Meg Ryan

“I feel tremendously grateful for the amazing team at Hope House who help bring this event to life every year. The support of the community from our sponsors, volunteers, and the walkers is wonderful. They all contribute to supporting the programs at Hope House makes this such a rewarding event to be a part of.”

— Sean Yo, Coldest Night of the Year Co-chair