Volunteer with CLC - Chai Lifeline Canada

Volunteer

We know that the illness impacts not just the person who is sick, but their entire family. Chai Lifeline Canada services include support for siblings, parents and children.

There are a number of ways to be involved with Chai Lifeline and give back to our community!

Have the unique opportunity to be matched one-on-one with a child suffering from illness, their sibling, or a child of a parent who is unwell or has passed. Chai Big Siblings spend an average of one hour a week with their little siblings, taking them on special outings or hanging out with them in their homes.

Brighten the day of a child spending time in the hospital. Volunteers show up with a new toy, game, or fun activity to be entertained by and take the child’s mind off illness with smiles and fun.

Hospital or home respite shifts provide much needed relief for parents spending long hours at the hospital.

Tutoring is one of the supportive services we offer to help families at a time when everyday home routines are often disrupted.

A simple way to make a difference.
We are always looking for drivers for various errands, such as giving lifts to hospital appointments or delivering homemade meals to families.
Valid driver’s license required.

Volunteers allow families to focus on enjoying time at our annual holiday events, by taking care of behind the scenes prep, carpooling, event set up, and by hanging out with kids during the event. Volunteers provide an overall fun atmosphere!

Our C.A.R.D Equine Therapy program is our newest addition to the Chai Lifeline programs. Chai Warriors are invited for 6 – 8 week sessions of horseback riding, learning responsibility and empowerment.

Our drop-in center is a safe and inviting space for Chai Warriors to come play games, do arts and crafts and hang out. Completely volunteer run, the drop-in center also provides hours of respite for parents who need a break.

Chai Lifeline summer camp experiences include: Camp Lifeline Day Camp, Camp Lifeline Away Overnight Camp, Camp Simcha, Camp Simcha Special and Camp Simcha Without Borders. Volunteers are a HUGE factor in giving our Chai Warriors the best summer!

Shining Stars is a recreational after school program for both clients and/or their siblings. Transportation is provided from school to a central location where the kids enjoy two hours of rich programming, followed by dinner. The program runs in 6 week sessions throughout the school year.

Chai Lifeline Canada’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), is a volunteer-driven team trained to provide support in the immediate aftermath of a sudden crisis, tragedy, or traumatic event that occurs in Toronto’s Jewish Community. Support for grieving parents and children can help them adapt to life after a tragic loss.

Volunteer

36 HOURS.

$500,000

2X MATCH!

Minimum $18 donation per tribute card